Day Camps

D A Y  C A M P S

Our 3-Day horse camps are designed for young riders who are interested in learning more about horses including grooming, saddling your horse, horse/rider communication and riding techniques as well as crafts and games designed to enhance and educate young riders about the horse . To participate in our day camps kids are to be between the ages of 7 - 15 yrs. old.  Based on the childs age they will be placed into their respective age groups.

The days consists of a variety of activities developed to teach young riders the basics of horsemanship.  The day camps begins at 9:00 am and finishes at 4:00 pm.  No previous horse experience is necessary. There is no overnight stay required.   Young riders that have their own horse are encouraged to board their horse here at the ranch for the 3 days at no extra charge. Please supply your own feed.
 

2012 Horse Camp Dates

          *6 riders per camp

          Last updated Feb 3, 2012

July 

5-7   

 9-11 

12-14

16-18

19-21 (sold out)

23-25

August 

1-3

 6-8       New!  Young Riders Camp - ages 4-6 yrs old

13-15

16-18 (sold out)

20-22

23-25

 3-Day Horse Camp Rate: $180 per child

Horse Camp includes: One horseback riding lesson in the morning and one trail ride in the afternoon. Riding techniques that will be covered are Western & English. Other areas will include educational games all about horses, grooming and care of horses, saddle and bridle cleaning, gymkana events, painting your horse and horse crafts that are horse/cowboy theme related!  You will need to pack a lunch. We will supply light snacks.

Required Camp Materials

The following list is of things that are suggested for horse camp. 1 thru 6 are required.

1.  Long pants, (Jeans, riding pants)

2.  Shoes with a heel or boots that are comfortable, will get muddy occasionally. (Campers wearing   tennis shoes will not be allowed to ride.)  If the conditions are wet bring rubber boots.

3.  Snacks with a re-usable water bottle identified with the riders name on it.

4.  Sunsreen, bug repellent

5.  Riding helmet is A MUST -If you have one bring it.  We do supply helmets.

 6. Light color t-shirt or long sleeve shirt if your child burns easily.

7.  A towel

8.  Extra socks

9.  Chap stick

10.  Shorts to put on when not riding (Tennis shoes may be worn at this time.)

11.  Sunglasses

12. Carrots or Apples (For the horses)

13.  Gloves

14.  Hat to wear to keep the sun off when riding helmet is not being used.

15.  A camera

Tonka gets involved and shows us a proper halter set-up.

Good Boy!

Bobbing for apples. Kids against the horses! 

Painting a Painted Horse as a Zebra?   Now that's cool!

What would you paint on your horse?

We teach both english and western riding disciplines.  This is an english saddle on Sandy.

Here we are giving the horses a lunch break.  Everyone is expected to walk their horse to the pasture and let them off for lunch.

On the last day of camp kids get to paint their horses.  One of our crafts this summer was the feather braid you see on Symphony and Spirit. 

Can you see what the same is for both the rider and the horse?

Shania has brought her own horse to camp the last two summers.  Doesn't Winnie look beautiful?

It's a bit tricky painting an Appaloosa. 

"I bet you can't get up on that big paint without a saddle!"

What does a little girl dream of when she falls asleep on her horse?

The answer is..more horse of course!

Brother and Sister.  At camp they were known as Cooter and Baron Von Awesome.

Cooling off during a hot July afternoon.

Making t-shirts with your horses name on it.

Emerson with her horse Sandy.  Emerson took riding lessons with us for about a year. After that she got her own horse and had it boarded with us for another year.  Emerson your the best!

In Manitoba we are a little short on mountains.  This is the biggest hill we could find and the horses loved riding up it.

Don't rush the brush.  Grooming your horse is an important time shared together when you can earn its trust and even affection.

Picking rocks and mud out of the horses hoof is a very important part of horse care.  We not only teach you how to do it but expect you to do it.  You take care of your horse and it will take care of you.

Here we are hand picking alfalfa.  Notice there's a few slackers hiding out in the trailer.

Horsing around is definetely encouraged here.  It's what we do! 

Call us to book a spot in one of our horse camps or to learn more about our other riding opportunities and programs. 

204-433-3953

Dan and Lisa McLeod