Iron Horse Summer Camp is a terrific place for kids to learn all about horses, meet new friends, and have tons of fun. We have over 15 acres of lush green pastures, private paddocks, both indoor and outdoor riding arenas for all weather riding, exceptional trainers, and a staff dedicated to making your child’s experience the absolute best!
Four camps are offered this summer. The camps are $425 per week. Our camp is offered for children from age 8 and older. Children are to be dropped at 8 am and picked up no later than 4 pm. Early or late pick up can be arranged for an additional fee. Each day builds on the skills learned the day before so by the end of the week we have a camp full of confident riders ready to show off what they’ve learned.
Campers are to bring their own lunch each day along with a change of clothes and a bathing suit-just in case we get a little wet or dirty! Don’t forget the sunscreen!
Camp Dates for 2011
To be announced…
Activities
Iron Horse camps are for those horse crazy boys and girls who are just not happy unless they are around their favorite animal! Each rider is assigned a horse that matches that rider’s ability level and then they stay together for the week getting to know each other. There are two rides per day which includes formal instruction, bareback balancing, and games on horseback. There are arts and crafts activities offered daily. During the hottest part of the day, we work in a sports activity that involves some splashing fun!
Barn Talk & Stable Management
While one group is riding, another group is in the cool comfort of the barn office getting hands-on instructional classes on the practical care of horses. More advanced riders dig deeper into feed, hoof care, common ailment and their cures, and stable management. We also make sure our riders become more familiar with different horse breeds, markings, and basic horse anatomy. When time permits we squeeze in lessons on nutrition, braiding, show rules, costumes, and much, much more!
Horse Show on Friday
Each Iron Horse camp session ends with a horse show for parents, friends, and families of our campers. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate their new skills and are recognized with a certificate of accomplishment along with their camp T-shirt. Everyone’s a winner at Camp Iron Horse! No need to bring lunch on Friday- we’ll either order a pizza or have a cookout before performing for our friends and families!
Ready to sign up? Click the link below to download a camp application and medical release form. Send them to the address below with a 50% deposit to hold your place. We will also be happy to send you a camp brochure, application, and medical release form in the mail if you prefer- just send an email with your request. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need any information. We’d love to see your child at Camp Iron Horse this summer!
*Please note: Cancellations must be made 30 days prior to the first day of the camp in which you have registered your child in order to receive full refund of the deposit.
Are you an experienced rider aged 14 or over who would like to work as a camp counselor with Iron Horse Farms this summer? If so, please contact the farm for more information.
