Horse Back Riding Camp

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Grades 3-8, weekly sessions

Horseback Riding Camp will increase and refine your riding skills while teaching fundamentals of horse care and stable management. Camps are limited to 24 riders, and divided into lesson groups of four to six individuals according to riding ability and interest. This allows our Camp Counselors and Teaching Assistants to cover material thoroughly with each lesson group. During the morning while two groups are riding in a lesson, the other groups participate in activities involving basic horse care, safety, grooming and bathing as well as fun horse related activities such as vaulting on a barrel and art projects. After two hours the groups switch places. Campers can choose either English or Western Riding, both described below. Afternoons are filled with fun activities that could include swimming at the Rec Pool, tours around campus, games, activities, and more. When registering, please indicate how much riding experience you have had. If you have questions about which camp is appropriate, please call Youth Programs at 530.752.2955.

English Riding
Lessons will include how to catch, lead, groom, and saddle a horse in preparation for English riding. Emphasis will be placed on safety. Mounted instruction will focus on proper rider position, control of the horse, and working as a team

Western Riding
Lessons will cover basic safety and grooming techniques and tacking a horse for western riding. Mounted instruction will focus on proper rider position, control of the horse, and working as a team.

Full Day Schedule (Monday-Friday)
8- 8:30 a.m.	Optional: quiet time activities
8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.	Horseback riding and related activities (please arrive by 8:30 a.m.)
12:30 - 1 p.m.	Lunch (provided by participant)
1- 4 p.m.	Afternoon activities
4- 5:30 p.m.	Optional: quiet time activities

Half Day Schedule (Monday-Friday)
8- 8:30 a.m.	Optional: quiet time activities
8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.	Horseback riding and related activities (please arrive by 8:30 a.m.)
12:30 p.m.	Pick up from Equestrian Center

Bring and/or wear:

• Long pants
• Riding boots with 1/2” heel
• Bike, lock and helmet
• Swimsuit, towel and sunscreen
• Lunch and snacks
• Two full water bottles

Equestrian Center provides:

• Riding helmets
• A limited number of boots
• Access to shade and water
• Competent and well-trained staff
• Seasoned horses

Beginning Camp
This camp is designed for riders with little or no experience with horses. Students learn how to catch, lead, groom, saddle and bridle their horses safely. The basics of riding and horsemanship are taught at the walk. All campers ride daily, including a trail ride on the last day of camp.

 EC2: June 23- 27 FULL as of 4/4
 EC3: June 30- July 4 * FULL as of 4/4
 EC4: July 7- 11 FULL as of 4/4
 EC6: July 21- 25 FULL as of 4/15
 EC8: August 4- 8 FULL as of 4/15
 EC10: August 18- 22 FULL as of 4/29
 *Camp will run July 4

 Full-day: UA$255 / GP$270
 Half-day: UA$165/ GP$180

Intermediate Camp
If you attended our beginning summer camp two or more weeks, you are eligible to attend our “Intermediate Camp”. Riders focus on work at the trot or jog, while improving their position and control while mounted. This camp includes a horseback games day and a trail ride day.

 EC5: July 14- 18 FULL as of 4/15
 EC7: July 28- August 1 FULL as of 4/4
 EC9: August 11-15 *NEW SECTION!!!* FULL as of 5/13

 Full-day: UA$255 / GP$275
 Half-day: UA$165/ GP$180

Advanced Camp
Riders who can post confidently, while controlling their horse, will want to consider our Advanced Camp. Emphasis is placed on learning to canter. Two or more of our intermediate camps are required to enter into the Advanced Camp.

 EC9: August 11-15 FULL as of 7/15

 Full-day: UA$255 / GP$275
 Half-day: UA$165/ GP$180

Riding evaluations for Advanced Camp
All advanced level youth riders who want to take the Advanced Camp, but have not taken two or more of our Intermediate Camps, must sign up for a riding evaluation so that our staff can assess their riding level, knowledge, and horse handling skills. This two-hour evaluation will include tacking and grooming the horse as well as different riding skill tests to place youth in the correct camp. If you have your own horse and plan to trailer into camp, you may leave your horse on the property during the day’s activities. An evaluation can be scheduled by calling the Equestrian Center at 530.752.2372.
Reservations are required.

UA$48 / GP$50

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