Camps

We have beginner, intermediate and advanced classes.
Instruction will include:
• How to conduct yourself safely around horses
• Proper horse care - Feeding, Cleaning, Grooming, Tacking, Basic Medical Care, Etc.
• Types and colors of horses
• Horsemanship
• Sportsmanship
• Showmanship in the ring
• Horse anatomy and psychology

Horsemanship I

Beginner – Very limited or no experience or little confidence with horses

Horsemanship II

Intermediate – Some experience and/or instruction, but needs more work on form

Horsemanship III

Advanced – Extensive instruction and experience “automatic” good form/control

Youth Camps

Intro To Horses – Horsemanship I

     Designed for campers with a love of horses but limited prior experience.  The teaching emphasis is on safety, basic skills up to a trot and stable management.  Terminology, colors and breeds, anatomy, conformation and basic horse psychology is also included.  Riding lessons help teach balance, independence and confidence.  This camp is a great way to learn about Safety and Horsemanship.

1 Day • 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. • $100.00 per Youth

Horse Lovers Summer Day Camps – Horsemanship I, II

      Nothing to do during the summer? Sure there is!  These camps are a winning combination of  learning, fun, games, prizes, and relationship-building. We teach grooming, tacking,
safety, thinking and communicating like a horse, and best of all - spending hours in the saddle learning to ride. WWF is all about encouraging and challenging kids to be their best! 

4 Days • Monday thru Thursday • 9:00 a.m.  to  1:30 p.m. • $295.00 per child

4H County Fair Prep – Horsemanship I, II, III  

     Must be registered in 4H to get this special rate – regular rate for non-4Hers is $175 per person.  Includes stall rental.  This clinic is for the beginner, as well as advanced rider preparing to show at their 4H county fair horse show.  Each class will be extensively covered from start to finish.  The will include showmanship, horsemanship, pleasure, trail and games. 

1 Day • 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • $140.00 per Youth

Girl Scout Badges

Each award program is 2+ hours in length.  Each session will include:

     Lecture, Video, Demo, Game, Hands On.   Each activity will be progressive skill building aligned with the Certified Horsemanship Assoc. –(CHA) Level Standards, with SAFETY being the foremost. The horses will be assigned based on each rider’s ability.  The Master Instructor is certified through the CHA and is also a Certified CHA clinician, Multi-State and Breed Carded Judge and Certified in Equine Management.  Picnic and campfire area.  Trail Rides arranged in advance after the Horse Rider Badge is earned.  Please ask for detailed Program description from the Council. 

Horse Fan

2+ Hours •  $30.00 per Scout

Horse Rider

2+ Hours •  $30.00 per Scout

Horse Sense

(Prerequisite Horse Fan & Horse Rider Bade or equivalent experience)

8 Hours •  $75.00 per Scout

Weekend Specialty Camps – Horsemanship II,III

English – Intermediate

Western – Intermediate

Combination - Advanced

If you are serious about horses and looking for a way to further your skills, you will love our Weekend Specialty Camps! You’ll spend five intense hours each day training alongside our incredible show-winning instructors refining your horsemanship. Each camp focuses on arena work and personal equitation for English, Western, Advanced Horsemanship, or Showing. All camps have very limited enrollment and promise to be as fun as they are educational. In order to attend, you must have completed at least Level I instruction.

2 Days • 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • $225.00 per youth

Horse Show Camp – Horsemanship II,III

This camp is for the rider who wants to learn to perfect their skills and learn new ones.  The focus will be on the all-around rider and will include showmanship, western horsemanship, western pleasure, English equitation and hunter under saddle.  In addition extensive time will be spent on pattern work and preparing for the show circuit. 

1 Day • 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • $125.00 per Youth

Certified Horsemanship Assoc. (CHA) level program

Certification of Youth at the CHA Levels

Preparation time and pricing depends on the individual. 

*See Lessons for pricing preparation*

Testing is $30.00 per level.

CHA Certification Skills Clinic
Prepares Youth (16&up) and Adults for Instructor Certification at a Recognized CHA Clinic.  For group riding instructors dealing with progressive skill building in all levels of riders, both in the arena and on the trail. Certification may be earned in English and/or Western disciplines; minimum age for assistant certification is 16, minimum age for instructor certification is 18. Eight levels of certification may be earned in both English and Western disciplines, ranging from assistant instructor to CHA clinician.

1 Day • 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • $180.00 per Youth/Adult

Registration

Youth Camps are for children 8 – 17 years of age

All camps have very limited enrollment and promise to be as fun as they are educational. Due to the limited spacing, sessions are reserved on a first come, first served basis by deposits received.  A deposit of 50% of the fee is required at the time of registration.  The balance is payable the first of the month that the camp session is held in.  A full refund is available if requested by the fist of the month the camp is held in.  There will be no refunds after this date.  If the total fee has not been paid by the first of the month, your deposit will be forfeited and your spot may be filled form our waiting list.

It is important to let us know if your child will be absent or late any day of camp.  Please provide us with as much notice as possible.  There are no refunds for absenteeism.

What is Included
Daily Lunch
Stall w/bedding for multiple day camps/clinics

What to Bring

• Snacks Daily

• Water Bottle

• Long pants or jeans

• Sweatshirt or sweater

• Socks

• Boots – smooth sole, ½” heel

• Insect repellent

• Baseball cap/hat

Helmets are provided for all students. Students may bring their own ASTM/SEI approved helmet for riding.  Bike helmets do not meet the industry standards for horseback riding.

 Adult Riding Clinics