Where horse-crazy kids go to camp!
One camp date: May 28th & May 29th. Ages: 8-16 (must be 8 years of age by camp start date)
See more information in the description below.
Where horse-crazy kids go to camp!
Register now for the two-day camp:
May 28th & May 29th
General Schedule for Each Camp
10:00 AM Briefing – Horse Sense Safety Discussion
10:30 AM Mounted Horsemanship Intermediate Levels, Unmounted Beginner
Noon Clean Up – Horse’s Lunch
12:30 PM Lunch for campers
1:00 PM Mounted Horsemanship Beginner, Unmounted Horsemanship Intermediate
1:30 PM Mounted Horsemanship Intermediate continues
2:00 PM Creative Activity
3:00 PM Games (Mounted/Unmounted)
3:45 PM Certificate Ceremony
4:00 PM Camp ends
Mounted Objectives per Camp:
Day 1: Proper mounting and dismounting, balanced position, Simon Says, around the World, introduction to survival skills (1 rein stop, emergency dismount), using aids (eyes, seat, legs, voice), Whoa/Go, open the door, changing directions,
Day 2: Review survival skills (1 rein stop, emergency dismount), Steering Games, Balancing Games, and Bareback Games—self-directed warm-up for advanced riders; Introduction to posting, two-point, seated trot.
For Advanced Riders:
Cuing your horse to trot, sitting a trot, two-point, circles, figure-8, introduction to bending, half-turn, and change of direction diagonally. Ride a ground pole course at the jog on the bit.
Unmounted Objectives per Camp:
Day 1: Grooming, hoof care, parts of a horse, saddling, bridling, haltering, leading, Observing equine body language. Proper post-ride care.
Day 2: Quick-release knots; Sending, Four ways to yield, Groundwork (poles/obstacles, tarps), Obstacles (tarps/cavalettis), Relational grooming in the arena. Proper post-ride care.
For Advanced Riders:
Liberty, Sending, Lunging, Yielding, Equitation pattern, yielding over obstacles. Proper post-ride care.
✓ HELMETS. Students are required to wear an ASTM-approved helmet and boots when riding at ORR. Adjustable helmets are available for use, or students are welcome to purchase their own helmets.
✓ BOOTS. Boots must have a 1” heel to help keep the foot from slipping through the stirrup and have a smooth sole surface. Boots with treads or boots without a 1” heel will not be allowed. Students will not be able to ride without boots.
✓ CLOTHING. Long pants that are stretchy or have give/flexibility and a long sleeve shirt.
Parents are required to attend the first day’s briefing.
✓ Payment in full is required prior to being enrolled in camp
✓ Parents should send a lunch with the camper. Snacks are provided, but lunch is not.
What parents can expect:
Managing Expectations
It generally takes hours every day to build a relationship with a horse AND years to bond. Each horse/student team progresses at their own rate. The number of hours spent in the saddle will impact progression rates. The more you connect the better you get as a TEAM.
A good rider knows that learning and practicing new skills never ends. No matter your level of experience, students will have good riding days, GREAT riding days, and days where it seems like nothing will jive between them, the horse, and the whole world. A student’s time with the horse should be in a no-pressure environment. We will always encourage riders and the horse to relax, have fun, and be safe.
Camp fees are $350 per camp, per camper.
Once you complete your purchase, you will be redirected to the registration page to register your campers.
