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Summer Horse Camps are being offered beginning in 2009. Their purpose is two-fold: 1) to teach children the responsibilities of horse ownership and 2) to give more advanced students the opportunity to teach and supervise others.
We have come to appreciate the value of connecting children with nature, of instilling good work habits, and of effectively communicating with others. These needs have not changed. They have only intensified.
The purpose of Horse Camp is to teach children about the responsibilities of horse care. Many children aspire to own horses without an understanding of their potential commitment. Horses thus are often discarded when the owner tires of the responsibility, especially when one lacks the skills to effectively ride the horse. Stoney Run Stable strives to teach compassion, communication and commitment -- for the animal, for one’s fellow humans and for the natural environment.
Check back for more information and dates in the upcoming months! We will not be able to hold all of the camps listed below this year so please email us and let us know what types of camp you would be interested in so we can plan accordingly. Also, please feel free to send us any suggestions you may have for camp. TYPES OF CAMP
Adventure Camp -- Adventure Camp is for beginner riders who are interested in learning more about how to care for their equine friend and beginner riding lessons. Each camper will be assigned a horse to care for while at camp. Campers will learn basic horse safety; grooming; tacking up; barn safety; all about feeding your equine; breeds, colors, markings, body parts, and proper conformation; health care and basic first aid; and all about tack (types, fit, and parts). Two and three day camps are available. This camp is appropriate for campers ages 8 to 12. One riding lesson will be given per day.
Saddle Up Camp -- Saddle Up Camp is for advanced beginner riders who already have basic riding skills but are interested in learning more about caring for their equine friend and advanced beginner riding lessons. Each camper will be assigned a horse to care for while at camp. Campers will learn basic horse safety; health care and first aid; all about tack (types, fit, and parts); trailer safety; horse parts; show grooming; lunging; and barn and fire safety. Two day camps are available. This camp is appropriate for campers ages 9 to 14. One riding lesson will be given per day.
Show Camp -- Show Camp is for advanced beginner and intermediate riders who want to learn more about showing. Each camper will be assigned a horse to care for while at camp. Campers will learn show grooming; show tips; show dress; preparing your horse for the show; judging; and types of shows. Two day camps are available. This camp is appropriate for campers ages 8 to 18. One riding lesson will be given on Saturday and on Sunday we will perform two mini shows.
Buckle Up Camp -- Buckle Up Camp is for intermediate riders who want to learn more advanced techniques to work with horses and intermediate riding lessons. Each camper will be assigned a horse to care for while at camp. Campers will learn about show grooming; working with young green horses; trailer safety; and despooking. Two day camps are available. This camp is appropriate for campers ages 10 to 18. Two riding lessons will be given on Saturday and one on Sunday. Instructor Camp -- Instructor Camp is for higher level intermediate riders or advanced riders who are interested in learning how to be a riding lesson instructor. This camp will focus on teaching riding lessons and will not include any riding lessons for the campers. Campers will spend the weekend giving riding lessons to beginner and intermediate students while working with a senior level instructor. Two day camps are available. This camp is appropriate for campers ages 14 to 18.
Train Up Camp -- Train Up Camp is for advanced riders who are interested in learning techniques on how to train a horse. An experienced trainer will work with campers to teach them the basics needed to work with unbroken and green horses on the ground and in the saddle. For safety purposes, riders will not mount any unbroken horses. Two day camps are available. This camp is appropriate for campers ages 14 to 18.
Leadership -- We will be looking for several students interested in helping with summer camp. These volunteer positions give you the opportunity to learn leadership skills and to help teach younger students about horses. Volunteers will be asked to help plan riding lessons and unmounted lessons; plan games, songs, dances, etc; help with camp set up; teach lessons and unmounted lessons; help prepare meals; and clean up after camp is over. This is a wonderful opportunity to advance your riding skills, teaching skills, and knowledge of horses in addition to being able to put this experience on your resume. Volunteers do not pay anything to attend camp and will be fed while at camp. www.stoneyrunstable.com
