Thursday, March 9, 2017

Cowgirls of all skill levels can saddle up this summer at horse camp



Saddle up for a summer of fun in the barn and on the trail at our upcoming horse camp sessions at Camps Skymeadow and Hawthorne Ridge! Whether she's a brand new buckaroo or a seasoned rider ready to giddy up to the next level, there's a session for every cowgirl.

Sessions range from two to five days and include all the other favorite camp activities like swimming, arts and crafts, hiking, campfires and more. Check out the sessions below and register today. (Save 10% when you register by March 31!)

Beginner sessions:

(No prior experience required.)


Horsin' Around (Level 1)
Juniors, Cadettes
Learn the basics of western riding, horse safety and grooming techniques, and enjoy cowgirl crafts, games and activities.
June 18-23 - Camp Skymeadow
June 25-30 - Camp Hawthorne Ridge
July 9-14 - Camp Skymeadow
July 23-28 - Camp Hawthorne Ridge
July 30-Aug. 4 - Camp Skymeadow


Boots & Boats (Intro level)
Juniors, Cadettes

Pair up two great camp activities as you learn to canoe and ride a horse!
June 25-20 - Camp Skymeadow

Ride & Glide (Intro level)
Juniors, Cadettes

Spend two days working on your horseback riding skills and two days hitting the trails on your bike!
June 25-30 - Camp Skymeadow

Short Bits (Intro level)
Juniors, Cadettes
Get comfortable in the saddle and around the barn with this short, two-day session.
July 5-7 - Camp Skymeadow

Pony Party (Intro level)
Brownies, Juniors
Learn the basics of riding and horse care, and have a blast with other camp activities like swimming, arts & crafts and more!
July 5-7 - Camp Skymeadow
July 5-7 - Camp Hawthorne Ridge


Giddy Up (Level 1)
Brownies, Juniors
Learn how to ride a horse with minimal assistance, care and groom for your horse, do horse-themed crafts, and even go on a trail ride.
July 9-14 - Camp Hawthorne Ridge
July 23-28 - Camp Skymeadow


Intermediate sessions: 

(Beginner experience required.)


Back in the Saddle (Level 2)
Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors
Hop back in the saddle and learn even more about horse care and riding. (Completion of Horsin' Around or equivalent required.)
June 25-30 - Camp Skymeadow
July 16-21 - Camp Skymeadow
July 30-Aug. 4 - Camp Skymeadow


Blazing Saddles (Level 3)
Cadettes, Seniors
Trot a little faster, learn to canter, and expand your horsemanship know-how by riding in the ring and tacking up your own horse. (Completion of Back in the Saddle or documented riding lessons required.)
July 16-21 - Camp Skymeadow
July 23-28 - Camp Skymeadow


Advanced sessions: 

(Intermediate experience required.)

Trail Boss
Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors
Trot and canter down Skymeadow’s advanced horse trails and learn to run barrels and poles. (Completion of Blazing Saddles or equivalent documented riding experience is required.)
June 18-23 - Camp Skymeadow
July 9-14 - Camp Skymeadow


Wrangler-in-Training 1
Seniors, Ambassadors
Shadow camp counselors and help wranglers with barn and herd care while teaching younger girls all about horses! (Prerequisites: Minimum CIT 1 and must be able to provide proof of experience with horses.)
June 18-23 - Camp Skymeadow
June 25-30 - Camp Skymeadow
July 9-14 - Camp Skymeadow
July 16-21 - Camp Skymeadow
July 23-28 - Camp Skymeadow
July 30-Aug. 4 - Camp Skymeadow