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Summer equestrian camps are listed below by state. If you own a summer camp or run a summer riding program and would like your camp listed, you can submit the info on our submission form page.

Arizona

Orme Summer Ranch Camp Mayer, AZ
928-632-7601
Camp Shane Arizona Mayer, AZ
A co-ed weight loss camp for children aged 8-18 with an extensive horseback riding program. Camp Director: David Ettenberg 914-271-4141
Horses Help Phoenix, AZ
Jr. Equine Vet is perfect for your child who has an interest in learning about the in depth world of caring for horses. Our PATH Certified instructors, community volunteers and horses will be teach participants the basics of horse anatomy, physiology, behavior as well as how to take temperature, pulse, respiration, weight and other physical information. Equine first aid, medicine administration, and feeding will also be covered. Camp includes a trip to a local Equine vet center with state of the art surgery bays, facilities, and monitoring equipment. Each Jr. Vet will get their own \'vet kit\' that they will use on their horse during various activities. Participants will also have a chance to take a swim in the pool at the end of the day to cool off.
Not Just Horseplay! Camp will include swimming, riding, and building ground work skills such as grooming, leading, and bathing. Reading, writing, math, critical thinking, science and much more will be incorporated into the curriculum. Each child will be assigned ‘their horse’ for the week and will build a relationship with their four footed pal by working with them on the ground and in the saddle and researching their horses breed and history. They will get to compile research about their horse and present their findings on the last day of camp. They will also participate in a Design-Your-Own-Barn project where they will sketch, design, and build a scaled model of their dream barn for their horse! Your child will also have swim instruction and free time in the pool for 1.5 hours, supervised by a WSI certified staff member. Not Just Horseplay is a whole lot of learning disguised as fun! Camp Director: Saebra Pipoly 602-569-6056

California

Jameson Ranch Camp Glenville, CA
661-536-8888
Rawhide Ranch Bonsall, CA
760-758-0083
Willow Pond Ranch Soquel -Santa Cruz, CA
This is the Year to Fulfill Your Child\'s Horse Dreams!
This is a Year to Expand Your Child\'s Purpose! Week Long Day Camps from 10 -3 M-F
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Riders, no previous experience is necessary. Learn life skills with 14 wonderful horses and kind instructors. Teamwork, Responsibility, Self Esteem, Self Confidence, Boundary Setting, How To Be Innovative and Think Creatively. Willow Pond Camps help develop concentration, focus, fine motor skills, and physical fitness. Horse riding improves all other skills needed to excel in school and in life.
Willow Pond is a sanctuary nestled in a beautiful little valley in the Santa Cruz Mountains, open and sunny, yet surrounded by majestic redwood forests, just 10 minutes from downtown Soquel. It has beautifully landscaped, well cared-for safe grounds, complete with a duck pond, plenty of shade, lots of green areas, the winding year round Love Creek and abundant flowers. Camp Director/Instructor: Sharon North Pohl 831-247-4608
Roughing It Horse Camp Lafayette,CA
Roughing It offers comprehensive 2 week English and Western day camp programs. 2-3 riding lessons daily, 6,000 acres of trails, 50 horses, all adult staff, transportation included. Camp Directors: Ann and Hobie Woods 925-283-3795
Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch Coastal Range of Northern California. Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch is a non-competitive, co-educational camp located on 450 acres in the midst of the pristine wilderness of Trinity County. Horsemanship programs include: English and Western lessons, vaulting, trial rides, horse overnights and pack trips. Experienced riding counselors supervise ring and trail lessons. The ranch is equipped with two riding rings and miles of trails which wind through the forests, meadows, and along the river. Camp Director: Kent Collard 530-628-5992
Monterey Bay Horsemanship Center Monterey Bay, CA
Summer Horsemanship Day Camps weekly Monday through Friday. Visit our site for more details!
Horse-n-Around Watsonville,CA, Santa Cruz, Soquel, Capitola, Aptos, CA
Horseback riding Lessons and Summer Horse camp serving the Santa Cruz area. Located in Watsonville, CA half way between Santa Cruz and Monterey. Specializing in beginner riders, children and adults. Offering riding lessons year round and summer camp through out the summer months. 408-528-5461
Foxfield Horseback Riding Camp Westlake Village, CA
Focusing on English hunt seat riding, Foxfield Horseback Riding Camp offers days full of horseback riding, horse care, horsemanship, and fun for riders of all levels -- whether they are beginners, expert equestrians or anything in between. Camp Director: JoAnn Postel 805-495-5515
Genuine Farms Summer Riding Camp San Juan Capistrano, CA
At Genuine Farm Summer Riding Camp, we will educate your child in every aspect of horsemanship including the care and feeding of horses, grooming, riding, tacking, training and proper care for the equipment. We provide instruction for riders just learning to ride as well as the more experienced rider. Continue with lessons after the camp is over. Make your reservation today as space is limited. Call for additional info. Camp Director: Holly Wilson 949-525-6961
Kamp Koda Watsonville, Ca
Horsemanship Day Camp. Have your own horse for the entire week! Arena lesson, trail ride, vaulting lessons daily. 11:00am to 3:00pm. From beginners through intermediate riders. Weekly throughout July. We are a Regional Center Vendor-use your respite hours with us. Wrap around camp available. Camp Director: Anne Phipps 831-761-1142
Horse Heaven Sleep Over Camp Watsonville, Ca
Have your own horse for the entire week! From beginner to advanced riders. Choose between Show and Adventure Camp. Show camp culminates with trailering your horse to a local horse show and entering classes (all with the support of your team). Adventure Camp culminates with a night time ride and a show at the Ranch. You'll show your loved ones what you've learned at camp! We have both Rustic (in tents) and Bunkhouse options available for specific weeks. Camp Director: Anne Phipps 831-761-1142
Coppercreek Camp Greenville, CA
Coppercreek has a comprehensive English riding program to complement their Traditional children's summer camp. The equestrian program is taught by all certified CHA instructors. Our lessons are organized in small (3-4 riders) groups on healthy, happy horses. We teach from the total beginner all the way up to seasoned competitors. Safety is our first concern followed by quality and fun! 1-800-350-0006
Dream Catcher Ranch Sacramento, CA
530-642-0322

Colorado

Cheley Colorado Camps Estes Park, CO
800-226-7385
Eagle Lake Camps Colorado Springs, CO
800-873-2453
Rough Riders Allens Park, CO
303-747-2888
Sanborn Western Camps Florissant, CO
719-748-3341

Delaware

Flying A Riding Academy Greenwood, DE
We offer two summer camp options. One is a day camp for five days with a full day of horse activities. The second one is a day camp with horseback riding in the morning and paddle boarding in the afternoon. Contact us via our website.

Florida

Ace of Hearts Ranch Cocoa, FL
321-638-0104
Sandhill Stables Winter Garden, FL
We offer 1/2 day and full day weeks. With a covered arena, riding, stable management, crafts, games, guest speakers, and Friday pizza parties. Located close to the Disney resort area, Windermere, Clermont, Celebration, and Kissimmee. Please call for more info. Camp Director: Aileen 407-590-6976
Windsong Farm North Port, FL
We are a small stable that shows throughout the West coast of Florida. We offer both English and Western style riding with Natural Horsemanship training principles for students aged 5-teens. Summer camps include riding lesson horse safety, grooming, proper feeding and health care. Camps run 9am-3pm Monday through Friday June 1st - September 1st and for girls and boys age 8-17 beginner-novice level riding instruction by a Certified Instructor. We do have horse leases available year round. Call Jennifer G. 941-426-2894 or cell 941-716-5362
Carousel Party Acres Fellsmere, FL
Here at our camp you will learn all about horses and how to ride. You get riding lessons daily. We have a petting farm also where we teach all about the animals hands on. Then to cool off after lunch we have swimming, arts & crafts and hay rides. For beginners to advanced western riders. Ages 5yrs.to 14yrs. Groups of 10 kids each week only. Camp Director: Cindy Vance 772-571-1463

Georgia

In Your Dreams Farm Alpharetta, GA
This Year’s theme is Careers with Horses. We will be exploring the many different fields of the horse industry and how to get started in the horse industry. We will learn about different colleges and majors and what to do after college. Included in camp are some fun short quizzes on the readings from your books and various farm practicum and of course, you’re favorite riding lessons each day.
This year all books will be provided. We will have books and some novelty items for everyone that signs up for camp. Pre-registration is required this year so that we can purchase all supplies needed.
Reservation is not guaranteed unless the $150 deposit is submitted with the camp application before May 15, 2010. We look forward to meeting you this summer! Camp Director: Keely Ryan 770-335-0653
Valley View Ranch Cloudland, GA
706-862-2231

Idaho

Meadow Vue Ranch SE Idaho, ID
208-558-7411

Iowa

Forest Hill Farms Equestrian Center Muscatine IA
563-263-5840
Cedar Valley Stables Tipton, IA
Come join us for Boots & Saddles, a 4-day, 3-night (Mon-Thurs) horse camp for girls ages 10 and up. Campers spend mornings with the horses learning how to ride and care for their horse. The ranch is located right on the scenic Cedar River, with 200+ acres of beautiful trails to explore. Each horse is specifically chosen to match the rider's ability level, and all of our horses are well trained and well cared-for. Safety is a must, and all campers are required to wear a helmet when riding. Campers will spend several hours with the horses each day, usually coming back from the morning ride just in time for lunch. By the end of the week, all campers will have learned to not only walk, but trot and canter, and will show off these skills in the horse show Thursday evening. Both new and returning campers will enjoy traditions like the cookout, hayrack ride, pizza night, and scary stories. Besides camp, the ranch is open for trail rides weekends April-October for individuals and groups. You can also rent the lodge Friday or Saturday night and make your visit complete. No previous horse experience necessary. To see pictures of the ranch, go to our website or see our new Flickr group at http://www.flickr.com/groups/cedarvalleystables. Feel free to call or email: mailto:cedarvalley2009@yahoo.com If you have questions or want more information, visit our website. Camp Director: Nancy Goodale 563-886-3752

Kansas

Tall Oaks Linwood, KS
1-800-617-3004
North Fork Riding Camp Oakley, KS
Offers Rodeo Camp, Beginner Horse Camp, and Horse show summer camp. North Fork Horse Camps offer campers 4 hours of daily riding, 2 hours classroom time, and 1 hour of professional speakers. During free time enjoy the best of what North Fork offers including: swimming, fishing, water trampoline, redneck horse shoes, and the paddle boat. Camp Director: Kristy Eberle Koch 785-672-0950

Kentucky

Giddy-Up Days @ Maplecrest Farm Lexington, KY
Giddy-Up Days Summer Camp at Maplecrest Farm offers a safe and fun introduction to horsemanship. With daily riding experience integrated with many other summer activities, campers are sure to have a great time. Camp Director: Margee Koffler 859-263-3313

Louisiana

Le Bocage Stables Summer Riding Camp Lake Charles, LA
Summer Horsemanship Camp Attend 4 or more days of camp and receive a free lesson to be used at a later date! $65.00 per day, includes a free camp T-Shirt. Camp Attire: Long pants and hard soled shoes or boots. A riding hat is required, but will be provided by LeBocage if you do not have one.
St. John Ranch Girls Summer Camp Homer, LA
St. John Ranch Girls Summer Camp offers five weeks of camp in the summer. Our specialty is Western & English Horsemanship for girls ages 7-14. Girls have trail rides each day and arena instruction. Because we take no more than 16 girls each week, each girl receives individual attention. We have been in operation since 1994. Camp Director: Sandra Causey 318-927-4484

Maine

Camp Vega Kent Hills, ME
207-685-3707
Hidden Valley Camp Freedom, ME
800-922-6737
Kippewa for Girls Winthrop, ME
800-847-7392
Camp Nashoba North Raymond, ME
978-486-8336
Carousel Horse Farm Casco, ME
207-627-4471
Sparrow Hawk Mountain Ranch Bethel, ME
207-836-2528

Maryland

River Valley Ranch Millers, MD
800-285-0122
Summer Riding Camp & Farm Frolic Rocky Ridge, MD
Horseback riding camp and farm frolic. Ride 2x's day. 1 English and 1 Western. Learn tack, grooming and basic health of horses. Swim on Thursday at the Emmittsburg pool. Make crafts. Show off what you learned on Friday to your family. Check out the web page for all the information. Camp Director: Betsy Ayers 717-215-5103

Massachusetts

A Bit of Riding Canton, MA
We offer school and summer vacation programs. Learn how to groom, tack and ride in a safe and friendly environment. Camp Director: Nora 617-875-0356
Riverwind Farm Summer Camp Pembroke, MA
781-588-9090
Camp Marshall Spencer, MA
508-885-4891
Woodridge Farm Summer Riding Program Dover, Ma
617-877-1243
Ocean Breeze Farm Summer Camp Newbury, MA
Barn safety, horsemanship, stable management, horse and rider nutrition and fitness, new kids organic gardening project, new kids equestrian yoga daily, pony games, riding instruction and a horse show every Friday! Kids 3 and up! Camp Director: Shannon Sheltra 978-457-4401

Michigan

Black River Farm & Ranch Croswell, MI
810-679-2505
Cedar Lodge St. Lawrence, MI
269-674-8071

Minnesota

Roselawn Stables St. Francis, MN
763-753-5517
Camp Birchwood Laporte, MN
800-451-5270
Circle R Ranch Long Prairie, MN
320-547-2176

Mississippi

Blue Ribbon Riding Academy Madison County, MS
Summer Day Camps each week of June $350.00/week. A Blue Ribbon fun time, hands-on horse camp where your child will learn basic riding and horsemanship skills. Voted Top 3 Summer Camps in MS Parents and Kids magazine. Blue Ribbon Riding Academy is a full-service equestrian facility providing boarding, training, and lessons located in beautiful Madison County. Our summer camp involves kids in all aspects of working with a horse or pony. It includes riding, tacking, bathing, vetting, grooming, daily crafts and loads of fun!!! 601-842-0564

New Hampshire

Oakledge Farm Summer Horse Camp Derry, NH
Summer horse camp at Oakledge Farm. Monday - Friday 8-3pm (late pickup/early drop off available), horse show on Friday, cookout on Wednesday, equestion instruction at least 2x day, arts & crafts horsey style...horses available for all ages and levels. $325 per week, Reserve by April 15th and receive $50 off per week. Camp Director: Sue Smith 603-893-0135
Greenwood Stables Derry, NH
603-432-0024
Driftwood Stables Ranch Camp Northfield, NH
603-286-3860
Contry Hill Farm Mason, NH
(603) 878-1586 Camp Director: Karen Contryman
Roads End Farm Chesterfield, NH
603-363-4900

New Mexico

Double E Ranch Gila, NM
505-535-2048

New York

Willow Hill Farm Camp Keeseville, NY
Riding twice daily, jumping, cross country, indoor arena, certified instructors, horse shows, one horse per camper. 2,4,6 and 8 week sessions, ages 7 to 17.
Camp Directors: Gerald and Julie Edwards 518-834-9746
Petit Galop Goshen, NY
Petit Galop is a residential horsemanship camp for girls located just 1-hour from NYC. If you long for a horse of your own then our summer program will be a dream come true! Each camper is assigned a horse of her own to ride, care for and love for the duration of her stay and taught the skills necessary to keeper her assigned horse happy and healthy. Daily lessons in riding (dressage and jumping), horse care, stable management, horse training and natural horsemanship. Camp Director: Esther Noyen 845-294-6264
Schauber Stables, LLC Ballston Lake, NY
We offer a full day or half day equestrian riding camp. Improve your riding skills or develop them for the first time. Learn about horse care. Engage in various other activities including arts and crafts, games and sports. Enjoy summer camp on a working horse farm!
Camp Director: Karen R. Crandall 518-281-0088
R and R Summer Camp Otto, NY
716-257-5663
International Riding Camp Greenfield Park, NY
845-647-3240
Camp Chateaugay Merrill, NY
800-431-1184
Forrestel Riding and Sports Camp Medina, NY

• Imagine horseback riding, adventure activities and sports spread out on an 800 acre farm. Forrestel campers laugh and play, swim and fish, ride run and skip – they way we used to so long ago. Established in 1980 and accredited by the American Camp Association, the camp is located between Rochester and Buffalo, New York.
• Forrestel provides campers with a safe and nurturing environment where they are inspired to succeed. There are one two week and four week sessions for youngsters ages 7-16. Some sessions are co-ed and some are just for girls. To enquire about our excellent program, dates and rates please visit our website or call 585-798-2222 Camp Director: Mary Herbert

The Ranch Lake Clear, NY
518-891-5684

North Carolina

Keystone Camp Brevard, NC
828-884-9125
Blue Skies of Mapleview LLC Chapel Hill, NC
Six weeks of summer horse daycamp near Chapel Hill, NC. Learn all aspects of horsemanship including roundpenning, massage and ride beginning bareback and earning your tack! Spend hot afternoons doing quality art projects that help you really look at the horse and then a dip in the pool and games. This small family based horse farm daycamp fills up every year so apply early. Offering quality horse experiences to help students connect with horses since 1996. 919-933-1444
Camp Thunder Bay Waxhaw, NC
Summer Day camps and overnight/residential camps. THEMED CAMP DAYS, TRAIL RIDING, HANDS ON HORSE CARE, GAMES ON HORSEBACK, RIDING INSTRUCTION, CATERED LUNCHES INCLUDED, CAMP HORSE SHOW, after camp care, extended camp, transportation, online registration/payment available.

OVERNIGHT CAMP: IN-DEPTH EQUESTRIAN LEARNING EXPERIENCE, 2 RIDING SESSIONS PER DAY, RIDER CARES FOR AND RIDES THE SAME HORSE FOR THE WEEK, CAREER EMPHASIS HANDS ON PROJECTS (VETERINARIAN SCIENCE, HORSE TRAINING, HORSE SHOW MANAGEMENT AND COMPETITION, BARN MANAGEMENT AND COURSE DESIGN.) ALL MEALS AND BUNK HOUSE ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDED.

This camp will be a more in depth learning experience and will give the campers exposure to the basics of a variety of interesting horse professions. Each subject will be appropriate for a wide range of ages and interest levels. These topics will give the camper a look into the equine industry with hands on experience and knowledge. This camp is appropriate for the camper who considers a future with horses or for campers who really want to indulge their passion for horses and quench their thirst for knowledge of the horse world.

Riding sessions for campers will consist of two daily sessions of instruction. The first session will be an evaluation with questions on each campers individual riding goals. The afternoon riding sessions will be geared toward achieving those goals. The morning riding sessions will involve fun events or other riding experiences, such as trail riding, bareback riding etc.Campers will be responsible for the complete care of one camp horse. Including: feeding, grooming, hoof care, stall care, first aide and horse health. This camp offers the opportunity to naturally develop character building through the love of horses. Self sufficiency, leadership skills, team cooperation, and a 'I can do' attitude is encouraged through out the week. Camp Director: Deb Stuart 704-843-5669
Crystal Creek Stables Summer Day Camp Lexington, NC
Crystal Creek Stables is proud to offer week long summer day camps in Lexington NC. Our campers will spend riding time each day, plus complete a craft and learn about horses. Each camper takes home a notebook with all the information they have learned, and creates a scrapbook of their fun at camp! We are the only camp in the Triad area offering ONE on ONE riding instruction. We offer a trail ride, and a musical horse show! For more information about our camp, and what you can expect to learn, visit our website, text or call, or give us an email! We look forward to seeing you at our camp! Camp Director: Anne M Allen 336-416-2425
Camp Timberlake for Boys Black Mountain, NC
828-669-8766
Camp Cheerio High Point, NC
800-226-7496
Camp Merri-Mac for Girls Black Mountain, NC
828-669-8766
Camp Mondamin Tuxedo, NC
828-696-8895

Ohio

Marmon Valley Farm Summer Camp Zanesfield, OH
937-593-8000
Otterbein College Equine Experience Summer Camp Westerville, OH
Day / 5 night overnight camps at Otterbein College's impressive new equine facility. English riding, Girls ages 14 - 18 (own horses welcome). This camp provides a great blend of fun with a strong emphasis on education. It would provide campers with a feel of an equine education at one of the best equine programs in the country. Camp Director: Riyad Gandhy 614-823-3020 or for more info
Can Do It Farm Jefferson, OH
440-858-2244

Oregon

Three Gaits Rogue River, OR
Weekly residence English riding camps for girls in beautiful southern Oregon. Safe, trained school horses and top flight instruction for beginning through advanced riders. Dressage and jump training year round. Call us at 541-582-8025.

Pennsylvania

Holiquin Stable Waynesboro, PA
717-762-9341
Allegheny Camp Tyrone, PA
814-684-3000 x113
Camp Hebron Halifax, PA
800-864-7747
Cairn O'Mount Stables Phoenixville, PA
This summer Cairn O'Mount Stables will once again be offering our summer program for riders with and without their own horses/ponies. The riding program will be fully instructional. Offering lessons in the morning and the afternoon, in both dressage and jumping. Stable management lessons will be given everyday, and a certificate of completion of the week long course will be awarded at the end of each session. Camp Director: Susie Beale (610) 933-6697

South Carolina

Leg Up Equestrian Fort Mill, SC
English Horseback Riding Day Camp Camp Director: Oliver Kody 704.579.6997
Fox Point Farm Lancaster, SC
All-Age Summer Horse Camp teaching Natural Horsemanship with the Parelli-method
Bring your own horse or you may use one of our experienced mounts. Adults welcome and encouraged! Bring your horse loving child or grandchild! All activities at our Lancaster location are on our extensive "Parelli"-type playgrounds! Arenas, trails, outside playgrounds and the pond are perfect places to enjoy your horse and improve your skills! We even have cattle to play with during your week! We will focus daily on all four Savvys: On Line, Liberty, Freestyle and Finesse! Exciting, entertaining and inspirational Demonstrations each day! All meals are provided for Overnight Campers; Lunch is provided for Day Campers. Parents/adults welcome! The 3 biggest things needed to succeed with horses and Parelli Natural Horsemanship are: Imagination, Energy and Freedom from Fear Charlotte Cannon teaches everyone to do extraordinary things with horses, now with Showing Naturally we are targeting a group who can really take the skills, information and techniques and rise to amazing new heights! This is a spectacular week for you if you want to be GREAT with horses! I will teach you how! Join me, Charlotte Cannon, for a week you will never forget! Camp Director: Charlotte Cannon 803-802-3888

Tennessee

Blue Point Stables Kingston, TN
OVERNIGHT HORSE CAMP $600/WEEK!!!!!!! We are currently running an early bird sign up promotion and you can enroll your child in a 5 day/4 night horse camp for just $600. We also have many week long DAY CAMPS available at just $340/week. If your child loves horses and you want them to have a safe, fun experience filled with horses this summer contact us today! Also, Check out Blue Point Stables for a full itinerary of our upcoming spring and summer riding camps. Contact Brandy McDonnell @ 865-376-9312 or 865-466-3609 or Brandy McDonnell

Texas

In The Irons Summer Camp Boerne, TX
Day camp for intermediate/beginner riders. Must walk/trot and have mastered posting. Days are made up of riding, horse-related crafts and activities. Horse show for the family on Saturday! Summer Day Camp for Beginner Riders Ages 6-10 - Daily Riding, Arts & Crafts, and Games. Camp Director: Jill Ammann 210-698-5270
Benbrook Stables Spring Break & Summer Camps Fort Worth, TX
Spring Break - March 11th - 15th, Rodeo Day Wed. March 13th Come 8 - 2 or 10 - 2. Come 1 day, or come every day! $55 per day 10 - 2, $75 per day for extended camp 8 - 2. For ages 5 yrs and up. Feeding, Horsemanship, Nutrition, Grooming, Horse Safety. Horseback Riding - English, Western and Bareback. Tack & Equipment, Horse Anatomy.
Summer Camps - June 10th & 11th, 24th & 25th. July 1st & 2nd, 15th & 16th, 29th & 30th. Summer hours are 8 - 1p.m. $75 per day, 9 - 1p.m. $55 per day. For more info.
South Shore Sport Horses Hunter/Jumper Summer Camp Dickinson, TX
Serving southeast Houston, League City, Clear Lake, Santa Fe, Galveston, Friendswood and surrounding areas. Offering Summer day camps for new riders through advanced jumpers ages 7-17. Camps will cover all areas of riding and horsemanship according to the students level, including…

Horse Care
Horse Anatomy
Grooming
All about Tack
Riding on the flat
Beginner over fences
Advanced Jumping
Show Preparation
Plenty of fun and challenging horse games, plus water play to stay cool in the Texas heat! Cassandra Petrey for more info.
Texas Charm School & Cowboy College Waller, TX
Texas Charm School & Cowboy College offers day camps every Summer, Winter and Spring. Camp sessions are a week long and offer participants a wide range of activities such as horsemanship, horseback riding, fishing, barn management, gardening, canoeing, archaeology, cooking, and building projects. In addition, we also take several field trips to a local vet clinic, horse shows, saddle shop, feed store and our horseshoer gives a demonstration in proper hoof care. Maximum class size is six campers per session. Small class size ensures your young person will receive the individual attention they deserve. Please visit our slideshow page and view some of the photos from our past camps. This year we are also offering jumping lessons for our advanced campers with our new trainer Ramon Arizmendi. For more information and scheduling please send us an email through our contact page. Camp Director: Cody Cathleen Johansson 281-733-9966
Blue Streak Stables Seguin, TX
Our Mission is to grasp your daughter’s love of horses, then create programs through riding and caring for horses that will improve her confidence & self esteem. Your daughter will experience responsibility in working as a team member. She will also learn how to set her own personal goals and create a plan for accomplishing those goals. Positive attitude and self confidence are created through accomplishments which will enable her to try new things and succeed in any endeavor. Lesson Plans with goals are designed for each class that builds on body alignment, balance, leg pressures and seat weight in communicating with her assigned horse. This gives the student self confidence in accomplishment with every lesson. Horsemanship safety is always our top priority. Learn the safest way to work around horses through a safe riding environment with professional instructors certified in their field of teaching riding in either Western or English. Camp Director: Reba 800-448-8180
Cramer Quarter Horses Summer Camp Needville, TX
Cramer Quarter Horses offers summer camps starting in June. Please refer to our website for the camp flyer. Thanks! Camp Director: Karen Kennedy 218-620-3525
Grandview Farms Cypress, TX
No horse experience required! Have fun learning (through games and hands-on experience) the basics about horses and riding! Mon - Fri 8:30am-1:30pm.
Advanced Camp is open to more experienced riders, ages 10-16 yrs old. Riders should be able to walk/trot/canter and jump small courses. Advanced Camp is Mon - Wed 8:30am-4:30pm clinic type setting with off property trail ride/swim/bbq on final day. *Must be approved by Grandview Farms trainer for Advanced Camp* Grandview Farms Summer Camp will offer lessons in:
Safety, Horsemanship, Riding (English, Western, & bareback), Tack & Equipment, Health Care, Nutrition, Barn Management, Crafts & MUCH MORE!
Registration forms & more info will be posted soon! Please email with any questions!
Each camp session has a limited number of spots. Camps will fill based on a first-come-first-serve basis. Your spot will be reserved once Registration Forms & Fees are turned in. Camp Fees: $325 per week - Multiple Week Discount: - $25 - Multiple Child Discount: - $25 Camp Director: Melissa Snyder 936-668-6111
Shady Grove Equestrian Camp Colleyville, TX
Shady Grove Equestrian Camp offers a warm and caring environment where girls receive personalized riding instruction while increasing their knowledge of horsemanship safety, ground handling, grooming, and the use and care of equipment. Camp Director: Debby Haberly 817-498-9985
Cross Creek Camp Pearland, TX
Pony camp for riders 7 years and under every Friday from 8 am - 10 am. Regular day camp Monday-Thursday from 8:30 am - 12 pm for riders 8-16 years. Learn basic balanced riding while playing fun games on horseback. Hands on horse care and handling in a safe family environment. Camp Director: Susan Burris 281-482-2335
Cameron Equestrian Camp Austin, TX
With our indoor arena, our camp kids ride every day rain or shine. With small groups we get in lots of riding. Learn total care of the horse. Camp Director: Marleta Lillejord 512-272-4301
Equestrian Lodge Horsemanship Camp Bandera, TX
A hands-on overview of the horsemanship experience from the ground through the saddle, our girls' horsemanship camps focus on developing both the horsewoman's skill and her connection with her horse. Very individualized, only 12 campers per session are allowed, with no more than a 3 to 1 student to instructor ration. Campers are assigned a horse which is theirs throughout their stay, or they may bring their own horse. Girls ages 9 to 18, all skill levels, Western, English, Jumping, and Dressage. Camp Director: Dianne Lindig Tobin 830-796-7950
Magic Moments Stable Summer Camp Houston, TX
Each Summer Camp session will be 5 days of Instruction and a horse show on the 6th day to demonstrate the riders accomplishments. Each session will be limited to 6 riders with two instructors. The riders will ride twice a day in groups of no more than 3 riders per time. While ½ of the participants are riding, the other ½ of the participants will be focused on an activity that is horse related. Each student will also be required to write a paper about a horse related topic during the week. This paper will be presented to the Parent Body on Saturday after the horse show. Each student will be working on their individual goals at the Camp. We'll also offer a couple of fun art activities to work on each week. (ie: a picture to go with their report paper & another memento of their week.

Some of the extra activities may be:

• Tack oiling & cleaning
• Proper grooming of horses
• Keeping tack properly organized in the barn
• Educational or Entertaining Video
• Arranging a basic trail obstacle coarse that they will go through as though they were a horse (it's a fun game to demonstrate to the rider the horse perspective)

Camp will Begin on Monday Morning at 8 am and will be dismissed at 4:30 pm each day. Tuesday thru Friday Camp will begin at 8:30am. Saturday’s horse show and Graduation will begin at 9 am and be finished by 12 pm.
Camp Directors: Granger Durdin or Sarah Clark 281-450-2538

Centerline Equestrian Camp Katy, TX

• Own a horse for a week.
• Learn to ride, or improve riding skills.
• Learn how to care for horses; from feeding to grooming, even giving them a bubble bath!
• Learn breeds, colors and points of the horse.
• Learn how to prepare for a show.
• Participate in a show on the last day of camp. Parents and friends are encourage to attend and cheer campers on. Ribbons will be awarded.
• Camp T-shirt for all students

Camp Director: Maya Huberman 713-725-0795

Somerset Stables Woodville, TX
Somerset Stables is now offering 6 week long summer camps with dates in June and July. Camp Director: Kay Hicks Cell: 409-429-8308 Barn: 409-283-5034
Bayview Equestrian Center Kemah, TX
Hunter and Jumper day camps for beginners through experienced riders. Adult weekend camps also available. Camp Director: Kathy O'Connor 281-339-0027
Switch Willo Stable Summer Day Camp Austin, TX
At Switch Willo Stables Summer Day Camp, we strive to instill an appreciation for horses and the sport of riding in each child. We educate riders in a relaxed, supportive learning environment emphasizing safety with first class training professionals in a tree shaded ring. Integral parts of the process are the grooming, tacking up, and bathing of the horse or pony selected for your child. The tack-up area is shaded. The camp house is air conditioned.
At all times your child is under the supervision of First Aid and CPR certified adults.
Each week of camp ends with a special horse show for the parents and awards for the campers. Every child receives a ribbon for their hard work during the week. Parents are given advance notice of when their child will be showing so as not to miss this important event.
Offered Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm the entire summer. Come see what Austin families have been talking about for over 48 years! Experience Camp Switch Willo! Camp Director: Lacy Hudson 512-345-4214
Camps Rio Vista & Sierra Vista Ingram, TX
Camp Director: Mike Roberts 800-545-3233
Camp Prude Ranch Fort Davis, TX
432-426-4406
Camp Double Creek Round Rock, TX
512-255-3661
Camp Coyote Huntsville, TX
800-677-2269
Sherlock Farms Youth Equestrian School Santa Fe, TX
Here at Sherlock Farms we are serious about providing each child with an experience filled with fun, friends and wonderful horses and ponies! We offer a day camp designed to give children ages 5-17 the chance to experience the magic of horses in an atmosphere that promotes safety, education, responsibility and horsemanship. All day camps include a daily riding lesson. Please register early. Fees may be paid with check or cash, NO prior riding experience is required! Camp is an ideal place to start your child riding. Campers are taught a riding lesson every day. Campers also participate in non-riding activities geared toward the age, experience and skill of each camper. These activities are designed to teach horsemanship skills in a hands-on format providing fun and education! These activities include (but are certainly not limited to):
* Horse Behavior
* Horse Handling
* Stable Management
* Grooming
* Equine First Aid
* Horse Shoeing
* Parts of the Saddle
* Parts of the Bridle and much, much more! Camp Director: Sheri Holmes 832-221-9066
Cardinal Crossing Farms Richmond, TX
Cardinal Crossing Farms is now accepting registration for it's 5th summer camp in the Richmond area. We are offering 2 sleepover camps and 8 weeks of day camps (5 days 8am-3pm)for all skill levels. Learn western riding, and care of horses along with some basic vet. skills. Check out our updated web site to see all the fun we had last year. Come join us for 2006. Camp Director: Cathryn Hodgetts 832-595-6361
RKE Equestrian Center Summer Camps Lufkin, TX
Located in Lufkin, Texas RKE Equestrian Center has a long tradition of fun filled Summer Camps. We offer a variety of camps beginning with the Pre-Beginner to the Intermediate rider. Our focus is on safety and fun while the camper learns about horses. For more information go to RKE Equestrian Center or contact Ruth Keeling-Holt . Camp Director: Ruth Keeling-Holt
Circle Lake Ranch, Inc. Katy, TX
Circle Lake Ranch's equestrian center offers summer horse day camp educational programs and is located in Katy, Texas. Our sessions have been held since 1998, our safety record is flawless, and our riders leave the ranch happy and well-educated! We have programs for the beginning as well as the advanced equestrian student. View our website for more information. 281-395-4311
Pinebrook Farms Horsemanship Camp Magnolia, TX
Since 1976, THE camp for youngsters wanting to learn good riding and horsemanship skills in a safe, family oriented, "small camp," setting. CHA Certified instructors, well trained, responsive horses, and lots of fun activities await campers from 7 - 15 years. Camp Director: Jorine Seale 281-356-3441
Black Mustang Ranch Endurance Summer Pilot Point, TX
Get ready for this coming summer at the Black Mustang Ranch Endurance Summer! All you will do for 5 days is ride, ride and ride! We will visit different parks, up and down hills, crossing creeks, camp-out under the stars, and learn all we need to know about nature! If this sounds like fun and you think you've got the strength to finish this program, then check our website for more information. Camp Director: Monica Millan 817-915-8455
Emerald Farm Cypress, TX
Emerald Farm is hosting a unique girls overnight camp June 30-July 3. Horsey themed fun including riding, treasure hunting, water fun, picnicking, dress up with nail art, making ceramic pots, etc. Lodging is a Bed & Breakfast. $325 for 3 nights and 4 full days, All inclusive. Camp Director: Liz Kruinc 832-455-1352
All Heart Horse Farm Manvel, TX
Our four-day and Saturday horse camps are designed for all ages and experience levels. Campers participate in real day-to-day horse care: feeding, grooming, horse show prep, as well as horseback riding every day. Learn about horses and have a great time! Camp Director: Heidi Ziemer 713.515.1261
Meadow Ridge Stables Riding Camp Nacogdoches, TX
936-679-3571
Whipple Tree Farm Summer Camp Richmond, Tx
Web listing unavailable. 281-684-7402
Grand Oaks Farm, LLC Cypress, TX
832-715-1466
Hunters Chase Farm Austin, TX
Our focus is teaching your child about horseback riding and care of the horse. We teach your child to love the horse and all the fun that goes along with english and western riding. Our program incorporates good horsemanship and team work, while the children help each other to understand the basics or riding all the way up to advanced horseback riding skills. The campers ride in the riding arena daily (weather permitting) and learn the overall basics of riding or improve the riding skills they have already acquired. They even get to go on a trail ride through our 45 acre mini ranch. They ride past the pet cemetery and the rustic "postal" bunk house (it used to be an ole post office) and then back through the trails. Maybe they will see a deer or two or maybe a crazy jack rabbit. We divide the camp into small groups (average about 6-7) based on their age, level and who their friends are . You will be amazed at what the kids can learn about horses in a week, much less all summer. Hopefully you can come watch on Friday as they show off their new/old talent. The kids will learn parts of the horse , saddle , bridle and other equipment. We will teach them safety while riding and when around the animals. They will learn the different medical conditions and about leg wrapping techniques for exercising the horse or treating an injury. Campers will also learn mounted exercises to help the riders physical condition and different emergency procedures to take if needed. For more info: 512-842-2246 or visit our site.
Sam Houston Equestrian Center Houston, TX
Sam Houston Equestrian Center Day Horse Camps: Hwy 288 and Beltway 8. Summer Day Camp offered every week, Monday-Friday. Discounts available for early booking. See our website for details. 713-433-7669 or 713-433-7432
JCC Summer Day Camp Houston, TX
713-729-3200
YMCA Camp Cullen Trinity, TX
936-594-2274
Pine Cove Outback Tyler, TX
877-474-6326
KidVenture Houston, TX
713-960-8989 or 512-263-8992
Stray Cat Farms Spring, TX
Small Enrollment - maximum 10 campers weekly ensures more personalized instruction. Well-qualified Camp Instructors - you\'ll find no teenagers teaching your children here. Twice daily riding LESSONS - not just riding sessions and an excellent record for safety and satisfaction. Campers leave with a respect for the hard work, dedication and fun involved in working with horses. Girls and boys age 8 - 15 No prior riding experience is necessary. Children are divided into riding groups based on their riding skill level. Beginners receive a good foundation from which to continue their riding experience, and more advanced riders have the opportunity to improve their skills. Campers are assigned their own horse for the week. They share in the care of the horse with a partner. Learning to be responsible for the daily care, groom and well being of \"their horse\" Two riding lessons daily. Lessons on veterinary care, safety, grooming, and horse show preparation. Arts and crafts and games relating to the horse. Lunch and snack times are spent in the air-conditioned lounge. Camp horses and ponies are well-schooled animals that are used in our year-round lesson program. Stabling may be arranged for those who own their own horse. Amanda Koester 512-796-9969
YMCA of Greater Houston Houston, TX
713-353-5201
YMCA Camp Flaming Arrow Hunt, TX
800-765-9622
Camp Balcones Springs Marble Falls, TX
800-485-5151

Vermont

Brown Ledge Camp Colchester, VT
802-862-2442
Camp Catherine Capers West Pawlet, VT
800-453-4441
Hitching Post Farm South Royalton, VT
802-453-4441

Virginia

Amber Hill Farm Stables Orange County, VA
Resident (overnight) Equestrian Riding Camp for girls. One-week sessions offered in Hunters/Equitation, and (1 week) Eventing. Campers may bring their own horse, OR use an Amber Hill horse. Each session is limited to 12 campers. Camp Director: Marty Hartmann 540-854-6136
Rainbow Center Therapeutic Riding Camp Manassas, VA
Day Camp offered for children who will benefit from equine assisted activities to support physical, emotional, behavioral and learning challenges. Email for more info.
Fox Pointe Farm Quinton, VA
A full service hunter/jumper facility offering summer equestrian camps. Three one week overnight sessions. June thru August. Visit our web page for details! Camp Director: Colleen Seely 804-932-8710
Summer Riding Camp Chesapeake, VA
Summer horse back Riding Camp for ages 5-17. Students will have the opportunity to work with horses mounted, and unmounted learning the necessary skills neteded for competition riding, trail riding, and horse management. Lunch is provided, and the day will start at 9 am and end around 3 pm. Each camper will receive a ribbon, and certificate of completion.
Camp Director: Ashlyn Staley Email or 757-971-8492
Camp Friendship Palmyra, VA
804-589-8950
Copper Ridge Farm Leesburg, VA
703-850-4941

Washington

Cascades Sunrise Ranch Yelm, WA
800-782-2307
Ekone Ranch Summer Camps Goldendale, WA
A one-of-a-kind camp program, emphasizing natural horsemanship, nature-based activities, positive peer relationships, and a warm, welcoming camp community in an magical ranch setting. Small sessions, maximum of 20 campers.
We emphasize the special relationship between children and horses. Campers spend many hours each day with our wonderful horses, grooming, practicing in the arena, and going on long trail rides through Ekone’s 1060 acres. When not with the horses, campers are engaged in art projects, nature explorations, swimming, ranch activities and chores.
Our garden-fresh, from-scratch food is a highlight. Campers sleep in our A-frame longhouse, in tipis, under the stars, or in the hay barn! For more info or 509-773-6800
Chastain Mist Summer Camp & Riding Academy Olympia, WA
Chastain Mist has been in operation for over a decade. It is a complete immersion camp where campers eat, breathe, and sleep horses! We teach dressage, jumping, driving, polo, polocross, vaulting, western, trail riding on 186 gorgeous acres. We also offer swimming, volleyball, archery, kayaking, and more! Many campers say it is the best camp ever! Come check us out! 360-459-7112
Warmbeach Stanwood, WA
800-228-6724

West Virginia

Camp Rim Rock Yellow Spring, WV
800-662-4650
Crystal Valley Ranch Romney, WV
304-822-7444

Wisconsin

Camp Anokiig Plymouth, WI
920-893-0782
Wilderness Pursuit Neillsville, WI
715-743-4484

Wyoming

Horseworks Wyoming Grass Creek, WY
877-807-2367

Canada

Highland Wilderness Tours Ontario Can
866-RYD-WILD
Aspengrove Equestrian Academy BC Can
250-545-9470
Brightwater Summer Riding Camp Erin, Ontario, Canada
Fun-filled day camps for kids aged 7 to 14 featuring daily riding instruction, horsemanship, crafts and games, horseback activites every afternoon and a wrap-up show at the week's end. Camp Director: Caroline Doyle 519-833-2233
Hangar Haven Farm Janetville, Ontario, Canada
Summer and fall overnight riding camps for boys and girls 7-15. Receive English riding lessons twice daily, take part in horsemanship, crafts, games and hiking! There is a "Demo Day" for parents on the last day of camp. Camp Director: Kim
Foothills Farm Northern Ontario, Can
705-855-2086
Shadow Ridge Ontario, Can
613-257-1867