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Camp Curriculum
We believe that horses are an incredible tool for building confidence, knowledge AND horsemanship skills. The following topics will be covered during the 5 Day camp. The Weekend camp and 1 Day camps will touch briefly on most topics, but will concentrate on riding skills, communication skills and basic horse knowledge. Each camp evolves a little differently depending on the skill level of the campers and their interests. Each camper will be given a binder with information in it about camp topics and other topics of interest that they can pursue on their own. Campers are always encouraged to bring ideas that they want to explore. We still enjoy learning about horses, too.
The following list is a list of topics for camp. We try to cover as many topics as time allows for each camp. Safety around horses and the proper care of horses always come first.
The following list is a list of topics for camp. We try to cover as many topics as time allows for each camp. Safety around horses and the proper care of horses always come first.
5 Day Camp
Equine safety
"Getting to know your assigned horse"
Children will have the opportunity to meet
their horse prior to camp.
Physical safety of people and horses
How to handle a horse on the ground
Reading a horse's body language
Communicating with horses using your body
language and sounds
Cleaning stalls, feeding and watering requirements, worming and vaccinations
Different needs of horses
Foals
Pregnant mares
Nursing mares
Young horses
Working horses
Senior horses
Injured horses
Sick horses
Feeding hay, grain & supplements
Using treats as rewards
Grooming horses
Grooming equipment needed and
their uses
Basic care (hoof care, mane, tail coat)
Staying safe while moving around
your horse and groups of horses
How does thorough care keep your
horse healthy and help you to spot
problems early
Recognizing an injury
When to call the veterinarian
Baby care and foal imprinting
Daily grooming vs. preparing for a
show
Anatomy
How a horse's body works
Body parts
Evaluating a healthy/lame horse
Mare, gelding and stallion care
Exercising your horse on the flat
Conditioning your horse
Riding skills
Tack care, cleaning, checking for
safety, fitting properly
Mounting dismounting
Quiet, efficient riding
Communicating from the saddle
Observation of your horse's reaction
Forward, stop, reverse
Changing direction
Changing speed
Warming up and cool down
Different horse disciplines
English
Hunter under saddle
English Pleasure
Equitation
Jumping
Dressage
Eventing
Endurance
Western
Western Pleasure
Equitation
Speed events
Barrels
Poles
Ranch horse events
Reining
Horsmanship
Showmanship
Driving
Gound
Cart
Equine safety
"Getting to know your assigned horse"
Children will have the opportunity to meet
their horse prior to camp.
Physical safety of people and horses
How to handle a horse on the ground
Reading a horse's body language
Communicating with horses using your body
language and sounds
Cleaning stalls, feeding and watering requirements, worming and vaccinations
Different needs of horses
Foals
Pregnant mares
Nursing mares
Young horses
Working horses
Senior horses
Injured horses
Sick horses
Feeding hay, grain & supplements
Using treats as rewards
Grooming horses
Grooming equipment needed and
their uses
Basic care (hoof care, mane, tail coat)
Staying safe while moving around
your horse and groups of horses
How does thorough care keep your
horse healthy and help you to spot
problems early
Recognizing an injury
When to call the veterinarian
Baby care and foal imprinting
Daily grooming vs. preparing for a
show
Anatomy
How a horse's body works
Body parts
Evaluating a healthy/lame horse
Mare, gelding and stallion care
Exercising your horse on the flat
Conditioning your horse
Riding skills
Tack care, cleaning, checking for
safety, fitting properly
Mounting dismounting
Quiet, efficient riding
Communicating from the saddle
Observation of your horse's reaction
Forward, stop, reverse
Changing direction
Changing speed
Warming up and cool down
Different horse disciplines
English
Hunter under saddle
English Pleasure
Equitation
Jumping
Dressage
Eventing
Endurance
Western
Western Pleasure
Equitation
Speed events
Barrels
Poles
Ranch horse events
Reining
Horsmanship
Showmanship
Driving
Gound
Cart
Weekend Camp
Equine safety
"Getting to know your assigned horse"
Children will have the opportunity to meet
their horse prior to camp.
Physical safety of people and horses
How to handle a horse on the ground
Reading a horse's body language
Communicating with horses using your body
language and sounds
Cleaning stalls, feeding and watering requirements, worming and vaccinations
Feeding hay, grain & supplements
Grooming horses
Grooming equipment needed and
their uses
Basic care (hoof care, mane, tail coat)
Staying safe while moving around
your horse and groups of horses
When to call the veterinarian
Anatomy
How a horse's body works
Body parts
Riding skills
Tack care, cleaning, checking for
safety, fitting properly
Mounting, dismounting
Quiet, efficient riding
Communicating from the saddle
Observation of your horse's reaction
Forward, stop, reverse
Changing direction
Changing speed
Warming up and cool down
Single Day Camp
Equine safety
"Getting to know your assigned horse"
Children will have the opportunity to meet
their horse prior to camp.
Physical safety of people and horses
How to handle a horse on the ground
Reading a horse's body language
Communicating with horses using your body
language and sounds
Grooming horses
Grooming equipment needed and
their uses
Staying safe while moving around
your horse and groups of horses
Anatomy
How a horse's body works
Body parts
Riding skills
Tack care, fitting properly
Mounting, dismounting
Quiet, efficient riding
Communicating from the saddle
Observation of your horse's reaction
Forward, stop, reverse
Changing direction
Changing speed
Warming up and cool down
Equine safety
"Getting to know your assigned horse"
Children will have the opportunity to meet
their horse prior to camp.
Physical safety of people and horses
How to handle a horse on the ground
Reading a horse's body language
Communicating with horses using your body
language and sounds
Cleaning stalls, feeding and watering requirements, worming and vaccinations
Feeding hay, grain & supplements
Grooming horses
Grooming equipment needed and
their uses
Basic care (hoof care, mane, tail coat)
Staying safe while moving around
your horse and groups of horses
When to call the veterinarian
Anatomy
How a horse's body works
Body parts
Riding skills
Tack care, cleaning, checking for
safety, fitting properly
Mounting, dismounting
Quiet, efficient riding
Communicating from the saddle
Observation of your horse's reaction
Forward, stop, reverse
Changing direction
Changing speed
Warming up and cool down
Single Day Camp
Equine safety
"Getting to know your assigned horse"
Children will have the opportunity to meet
their horse prior to camp.
Physical safety of people and horses
How to handle a horse on the ground
Reading a horse's body language
Communicating with horses using your body
language and sounds
Grooming horses
Grooming equipment needed and
their uses
Staying safe while moving around
your horse and groups of horses
Anatomy
How a horse's body works
Body parts
Riding skills
Tack care, fitting properly
Mounting, dismounting
Quiet, efficient riding
Communicating from the saddle
Observation of your horse's reaction
Forward, stop, reverse
Changing direction
Changing speed
Warming up and cool down
