Barn Management

Campers will learn what it takes to be a barn owner or to manage a barn. In addition to the 1 hour small group lesson (maximum 5 riders) campers will also have an opportunity to

• brush and tack the horse they are riding
• learn the basics of equine nutrition and feeding
• learn how to create turnout groups and how to safely put a horse in turnout and get them from turnout
• make homemade stud muffin horse treats with a jar to bring home
• receive hands-on instruction in equine first aid, and will learn how to bandage legs, take temperatures, and recognize signs of colic and other common maladies

​Intermediate Camp: July 13th (must know how to walk, trot and canter)

​Advance Camp: July 13th (must know how to walk, trot and canter in a group setting- 4 or more)

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Jumping
Campers will learn all about the equestrian discipline, Jumping. In addition to the 1 hour small group lesson (maximum 5 riders) where campers will work on riding exercises including combinations, gymnastics, lateral movements, proper position, maintaining a rhythm, etc.- campers will also have an opportunity to

• brush and tack the horse they are riding
• learn all about different horse competitions for Jumping
• learn about different types of jumps
• learn how to space jumps and poles correctly as well as build a jump course
• participate in a horseless horse show: campers will walk, trot, canter and jump themselves through a jump course. Judges will score campers as if it was a “real” horse show, looking for correct leads at the canter, finding spots over jumps, etc.
• decorate a jump panel that you will get to use at Double J in the future
• learn how to correctly put on splint boots and bell boots and why we use them when jumping

​Advance Camp: July 27th and August 17th (must know how to walk, trot and canter in a group setting- 4 or more)

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Horse Owner 101

Campers will learn all about the responsibilities of being a horse owner. In addition to the 1 hour small group lesson (maximum 5 riders) campers will also have an opportunity to

• brush and tack the horse they are riding
• make homemade fly spray they can bring home to use when they come for riding lessons
• receive hands-on instruction on how to take apart a bridle and change a bit out while learning about different types of bits
• learn about different tack used when riding and why you would use each item
• learn how to properly clean and condition a saddle and bridle
• learn parts of a horse while finger painting a live horse and how to give a horse a bath

Intermediate Camp: June 15th and July 20th (must know how to walk, trot and canter)

Advance Camp: August 3rd (must know how to walk, trot and canter in a group setting- 4 or more)

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Preparing for a Horse Show

Campers will learn all about horse showing. In addition to the 1 hour small group lesson (maximum 5 riders) campers will also have an opportunity to

• brush and tack the horse they are riding
• learn all about different horse competitions in both the english and western discipline
• learn how to safely load a horse in a trailer
• learn what is needed to bring to a horse show for both the rider and horse
• make home made ribbon holders
• learn how to put shipping boots and standing wraps on correctly
• learn how to clip, pull mane, and braid a horse

​Intermediate Camp: June 29th and August 10th (must know how to walk, trot and canter)

​Advance Camp: June 22nd (must know how to walk, trot and canter in a group setting- 4 or more)

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Dressage

Campers will learn all about the equestrian discipline, Dressage. In addition to the 1 hour small group lesson (maximum 5 riders) where campers will work on riding exercises including lengthening/ collecting strides, how to form a proper circle, turns on the forehand/ haunches, leg yields/ other lateral movements, proper position, maintaining a rhythm, etc. – campers will also have an opportunity to

• brush and tack the horse they are riding
• learn all about different horse competitions for Dressage
• learn all about different dressage movements and the importance Dressage techniques have in all areas of your riding career
• learn how to read a dressage test
• participate in a horseless horse show: campers will walk, trot, and canter themselves through a dressage test. Judges will score campers as if it was a “real” horse show, looking for correct leads, rhythm, transitions, etc
• learn how to lunge a horse correctly and the benefits of lunging
• learn how to polo wrap a horse’s legs and why we wrap legs for dressage

Advance Camp: July 6th (must know how to walk, trot and canter in a group setting- 4 or more)

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