Introduction to Horsemanship Kids Camp (ages 7-10)
Our week long immersive experience is designed to introduce young horse lovers, age 7 to 10, to all five phases of horsemanship: knowledge, awareness, organization, consistency and creativity.
Each student will be assigned their “own” horse and older mentor for daily activities including horse care, horse handling and daily semi-private riding lessons. Our week will culminate in a horse show on Saturday to share what we have learned with friends and family!
Our week long immersive experience is designed to introduce young horse lovers, age 7 to 10, to all five phases of horsemanship: knowledge, awareness, organization, consistency and creativity.
Each student will be assigned their “own” horse and older mentor for daily activities including horse care, horse handling and daily semi-private riding lessons. Our week will culminate in a horse show on Saturday to share what we have learned with friends and family!
Our week long immersive experience is designed to introduce young horse lovers, age 7 to 10, to all five phases of horsemanship: knowledge, awareness, organization, consistency and creativity.
Each student will be assigned their “own” horse and older mentor for daily activities including horse care, horse handling and daily semi-private riding lessons. Our week will culminate in a horse show on Saturday to share what we have learned with friends and family!
MORNING MANAGEMENT
Mornings will be focused on the horses’ needs: bringing the horses in, feeding, grooming, hoof care, wrapping, equipment, groundwork, training strategies on the ground, first aid and some basic bodywork techniques.
During this part of the day, students will
gain knowledge about and participate in the daily management required to maintain and improve their horse’s basic physical function
deepen awareness of self and interpretation of equine behavior while learning techniques for helping their horse regulate its nervous system
expand communication with their horse through groundwork exercises that challenge them to become more organized in their footwork and rope handling
practice consistency in the process of educating their horse to new skills
exercise their creativity in designing activities and challenges for each other that integrate new skills and strengthen their partnership
AFTERNOON LESSONS
In the afternoon, each student will have a 45 minute semi-private lesson. We will have four instructors available, each with a specialty in horsemanship, beginner riding, rider biomechanics or jumping. Lessons will be organized by skill level to meet the needs of both beginner and more experienced riders with plenty of individualized attention during lesson times!
During each lesson session, students who are not actively involved with the current lesson will participate in projects and activities with the support of their. mentor and our horsemanship instructor!
These sessions expand on the concepts covered during the morning session but target
assessing their horse in terms of the phases of training: function, regulation, communication, education and integration
improving rider organization as the foundation for communication
deepening knowledge in areas of interest
All campers will be invited to join us on the Saturday following each session for a Hideaway horse show where they can share their projects and riding skills with friends and family!
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Full refund is available, less a $200 non-refundable deposit, until May 1, 2025. Registration is transferrable but non-refundable after May 1, 2025 regardless of attendance. Contact kate@hideawayacres.org for cancellation or transfer.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR INSPIRATION
Balance Through Movement, postural development
Ride With Your Mind, rider biomechanics
Team Tate Academy, compassionate classical dressage
Harmony Horsemanship, passive leadership and positive reinforcement
Mark Rashid and Buck Brannaman, natural horsemanship
DAILY SCHEDULE
8:30 Arrival
9-11 Stable Management
11-11:30 Snack & Tack Time
11:30-12:15 Semi-Private Lesson 1
12:15-1:00 Semi-Private Lesson 2
1:00-1:30 Snack & Tack Time
1:30-2:15 Semi-Private Lesson 3
2:15-3:00 Semi-Private Lesson 4
3-3:30 Snack & Tack Time
4:00 Pick Up