Selecting a Horse Program
Use extra care to register your camper for a horse program that is appropriate for their level of riding skill. It is not safe for campers or the horses when a camper participates in a program that they are not properly prepared for. All horse programs include one to one-and-a-half hours per day at the barn with the horses during each full day at camp.
Beginner: Campers who have never ridden a horse, have only ridden a few times in their life, only ride a few times per year, or have less than five years of experience on horses are beginner riders.
Intermediate: Campers who have ridden and can control a horse at a trot, ride several times per year (30 plus days per year), or have been attending private riding lessons for more than one month are intermediate riders. Riders who do not demonstrate proper intermediate skills may be moved to a beginner program for their safety.
Advanced: Campers who take private riding lessons, have ridden consistently for more than six months per year, have ridden consistently (10 plus days per month) for more than five years, or have ridden and controlled a horse at a canter in an arena or on a trail ride are advanced riders. A letter or documentation of riding ability may be required for advanced riding programs. Riders who do not demonstrate proper advanced riding skills may be moved to an intermediate or beginner program for their safety.