Equestrian Camp is all horses, all the time! Campers still get to swim, join campfires, and enjoy evening programs, but the rest of their day is completely horse-focused. Even when they’re not riding, they’re learning about horse care, behavior, and stable life.
Campers in Journey, or Explorer programs, can add horseback riding lessons as just one of their activities—but Equestrian Camp is the whole barn-to-saddle experience.

To ride safely, campers must wear:

• Long pants (jeans are perfect)
• A certified horseback riding helmet (ASTM/SEI approved)
• Heeled boots

No gear? No problem! We provide helmets and boots to borrow, or campers can bring their own.

About four hours every day! Three in the morning and one in the afternoon after rest hour. That’s plenty of time to ride, learn, and connect with their horses.

Weather permitting, campers ride twice a day. Morning lessons are more structured, while afternoons might bring trail rides, bareback pony games, or a bonus lesson.

Yes! Campers love helping with hay, grain, and (of course) the occasional treat. It’s a chance to bond with their horses and feel part of stable life.

Yep—because caring for horses is more than just riding! Cleaning stalls is part of the responsibility of being a horse owner, and campers get to experience the real deal.

Absolutely. On the first day, staff give a hands-on tutorial, then campers practice under careful supervision. While independence is encouraged, every tack setup is double-checked by instructors before riding to ensure safety.

Campers spend up to two hours each day on unmounted lessons. This can include grooming, nutrition, breeds, markings, horse show prep, and much more. It’s all about learning to love and respect horses from the ground up.

Before camp, families complete a Rider Profile. Once campers arrive, our equestrian director chats with each rider about their experience, then evaluates them in the saddle. This ensures every camper is paired with the right horse and grouped with riders of similar ability.

Equestrian Camp welcomes riders of all levels—from first-timers to upper-intermediate riders. While advanced campers may be able to jump higher at home, we keep jumps at 2’3”–2’6” max to ensure safety, build strong basics with new horses, and keep our horses healthy and happy.

That’s the goal! Riding the same horse helps campers build a bond and progress as a team. Occasionally, the director may switch a horse for training needs or safety, but we have plenty of horses to fit every situation.

Yep! Weather permitting, you’ll ride twice a day—lessons in the morning, and sometimes trail rides, bareback pony games, or another lesson in the afternoon. Saddle time = happy time!

Totally. You’ll spend time every day grooming and caring for your horse. It’s one of the best ways to bond with your new four-legged friend.

Most of the time, yes! You’ll usually be paired with one horse so you can get to know each other. But if staff think another horse is a better match for you or the day’s activity, they might switch it up.

Yup! Campers help give their horses hay, grain, and sometimes even a treat or two. Horses love snack time as much as campers do.

A little, yes—because that’s part of real horse life! But don’t worry, you won’t spend your whole day doing chores.

No problem. Beginners start with the basics and get lots of help from our instructors. By the end of the week, you’ll be amazed at what you can do!

Awesome! You’ll still learn plenty, build new skills, and maybe even try things you don’t get to do at home—like games, trails, and the Horse Show.

Yes! You’ll swim, play games, join campfires, and hang out with the rest of camp. Horses are your main focus, but you won’t miss out on the other camp fun.

Yep! On Saturday morning you’ll show off your new skills in the Horse Show. Everyone cheers for everyone—it’s all about celebrating what you’ve learned!