Summer Camp Information

Each camper will be assigned a school horse that will become their own for that session of camp. We have a wide selection of school horses that range in size, color, riding ability and personality.

 

The daily schedule includes a long morning riding session on your assigned horse. Each day we will work on different aspects of riding to secure a better balanced seat for the rider. There will also be theory sessions which will be held in the barn or in the lounge to get out of the heat during midday. Theory sessions include bathing, braiding, clipping, identifying parts of the horse, scavenger hunts,

and other learning opportunities.

 

 

Pleasant Hill Farm, LLC provides the horse and all the equipment for camp; however, you are welcomed and encouraged to bring your own horse. Boarding for your horse during camp is $20 per day. This fee includes hay, grain and individual turnout.

 

Camp begins at 8:30am and ends at 1:00pm Monday-Friday. Campers should bring their lunch and water every day except Friday. On Fridays, a pizza lunch will be provided.

 

 

There is an "after camp" optional session each day, Monday-Thursday, from 1pm to 5pm. Campers can stay for a single day or for multiple days. The cost for each After Camp is $40 per day. 

 

In After Camp, campers will have a chance to do a second theory session and also ride again. Usually the afternoon ride is more laid back and consists of bareback riding, trail riding or riding games.

 

 

What to Wear

Correct riding attire is mandatory. For your own safety, wear a hard-soled shoe with a small heel. Paddock boots or tall boots are preferred, but a small pair of hiking boots or duck boots will do fine. Tennis shoes and sneakers are not permitted for riding. Long pants are required for riding. Riding pants, chaps, jeans and stretch pants are all acceptable.

 

An ASTM/SEI approved helmet is required for all campers. A bike helmet is not designed for horseback riding and is unacceptable. We have several approved school helmets in different sizes for you to borrow during your week of camp if you do not have your own helmet.

 

 

Riding Level - Beginner/Novice Camp
Riding levels in these sessions range from those who have little or no riding experience to those with the skills to comfortably walk, trot and canter. Camps are divided into 5 beginner and 5 novice riders in each camp.

 

Beginner Campers will learn the basics of riding and horsemanship.

 

Novice Campers, depending on their skill level, will concentrate on their form, cantering and the basics of jumping. Novice riders with more experience will be working on their form over bigger fences.

 

There are two assistant instructors who have been with Cammie for over ten years. The assistants are certified in CPR and life saving skills, and are well skilled in riding instruction and horse management. Each camper gets a generous amount of personal attention with a 3 to 10 Instructor/Camper ratio.