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Riding Program

Riding Program

Campers are matched with a pony or horse and put into a 241 (425x640).jpgriding group before they arrive based on forms filled out by their parents.  On the first Monday of camp, campers will do a trial ride to see if they are on the right mount.   Then in the afternoon, campers will re-ride to make sure they are in the correct riding group. Campers are highly encouraged to speak up if they feel they are not in the correct riding group or the right mount.  Groups are made of about 6 campers with a senior riding staff and 1 to 2 CITs.  Campers ride 6 days a week, with an additional option to ride again during afternoon activities. (See Activities, Schedule and Sample Session for a complete list of riding activities.)

 

Our extensive riding facility including five rings, one large indoor arena, three outside courses, one round pen and miles of dirt roads and trails. We have fabulous string of 50 horses and ponies, chosen for safety, manners, training and suitability for riders who are just beginning up to those who actively compete.  We have a proven track record of excellent care, superb teaching for over 40 years.

 

Horse Shows

Home horse shows occur during session 2 and 3.   Parents are welcome to attend.   Parents will be e-mailed an estimated start time for their camper, or they are welcome to come to the start of the show.   There are outside entries to the show.  There are classes for beginners on up, so everyone gets a chance to win a ribbon.  During some sessions we try to go to away horses in the local area.  Parents will be e-mailed with more information regarding show dates.

 

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A hunter derby takes place in a large ring or in a grass fields with natural jumps more like you would find in a hunt field.  The course is intended for first timers and beginners. There are about 8 natural jumps with an optional water fence consisting of a liver pool.  Some of the jumps consist of a coop, roll top, gate, hay bales, birch rail, and a brush box.  The jumps range in height from 2, 2.3,

and 2.6.