Each
summer camp session is Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM
to 5:00 PM each day. Campers should be dropped of by 9:00
AM and must be picked up by 5:00 PM. The cost for a one
week session of day camps is $250.
All
counselors are adults and have both extensive experience
teaching and with horses. Pine Trails Ranch provides well
trained horse who have experience working with children
and novices. Pine Trails Ranch also provides excellent facilities
including a Covered Arena, Large Outdoor Arena, Riding Trails,
and Air Conditioned Room for non-riding activities during
the summer heat.
2009 Summer Camp
Each
Summer Camp in 2009 - $250 per week. $10 off for additional
weeks or siblings. There is a $50 deposit to hold the space
for your child. You pay the remainder on the first day.
Space is limited. Sign up early. Deposit will be refunded
only if someone else can fill the spot.
June 15- Beginners- For kids who are new to riding and horse
care. They will learn to groom their horse, tack up, and
to ride at the walk and trot. They will also learn to bathe
their horse, the parts of the horse, colors, markings, and
about english and western tack and how it's used and maintained.
They will also learn about the basic needs of their horse
including feed, foot care, and vet care.
June
22- Advanced Beginners-
For kids who have done some
riding. They will continue to learn care of the horse and
to ride at the walk, trot, and some cantering or loping.
They will learn all the things taught in the beginners class
as well as cost of horse ownership and ways to ride and be with horses without
owning a horse
June 29
- Low Intermediate-
For kids ready to canter and lope.
The students will be working on trotting pole courses, small
jumps, and trail obstacles and good control at the lope
or canter. They will also continue to build on their horse
knowledge by learning about the conformation of the horse
and what can happen when the parts don't go together right.
They learn that some horses have limitations, but can have a happy life if we respect that.
They will also learn about types of shoes and why some horses
need different shoes or others don't need any. The students
will also learn about basic first aid and how to bandage
a horse and much more.
July
13- Advanced Beginner
July
20-low Intermediate
July 27
- Advanced Intermediate - For kids who want to canter a
jump. We will be working on good balance and control over
jumps and obstacles. The students will also learn about
horse lameness and how to select a horse that should be
sound for the type of riding they would like to do. They
will also learn about how to keep a horse fit and presentable
for competition or strenuous riding. The studuents will
also learn about horse careers and hobbies that they might
enjoy such as search and rescue,equine rehabilitation,and others.
Aug
3- Beginner
Aug
10- Intermediate
Aug
17- Advanced Intermediate
