Half-Day Horseback Riding Camp
(8:30-12:30)
English Hunt Seat
For boys and girls ages 7 to 14 featuring instruction in riding and horse care. Campers may bring their own pony or ride one of ours. All levels are welcome. Beginners learn to properly groom, tack and understand the correct design of position and aids to walk, trot, halt and steer the horse. More advanced levels improve through ring and uneven terrain work, combinations and courses. Trail riding is a part of the lessons. Each camp ends with a fun show!
Riding boots and ASTM/SEI approved helmet required. Riding hats and boots may be borrowed or purchased from Grovespring Farm.
Full Day Riding Camp
(8:30-3:30)
In past years we have wanted to do more in the riding camp than time allows. For those riders who are a little bit older and already have some riding skills, we are offering a full day riding camp.
The full day camp will be more intense and in depth. Not only will we have the opportunity to ride at least twice during the course of the day, we will cover more stable material. In addition to grooming, tacking and basic horse care, we will delve into: lunging, bandaging, lameness, shoeing, shipping and nutrition. Campers will have the opportunity to talk with the veterinarian, equine dentist and farrier during the course of the week.
On the horses there will be sessions in the ring, in the field and on the trail. We use the American National Riding Commission (ANRC) testing, and there will be an opportunity to achieve a National Rider Rating at the end of the course.
