Equestrian Resident

EQUESTRIAN RESIDENT CAMP

AT SPRINGMAID MOUNTAIN (Rising 4th - Rising 8th Grades)

Campers must be 9 years old before the first day of camp Week-long residential equestrian camps are offered at Springmaid Mountain Resort in Spruce Pine, NC, during the month of July. Visit SpringmaidMountain.com to learn more about the resort.

Campers of all levels will improve their horsemanship and riding skills while making new friends who share their passion for horses. A brief evaluation will be given to each rider on the first day of camp and the Camp Director will place campers in the group that best fits their riding level. We will do our best to place campers in the group where they will be able to learn and improve the most, however, campers may be moved to a more suitable group at the discretion of the Camp Director. Daily activities will take place in co-ed groups and all campers will share a bunkhouse, with boys and girls residing in separate wings. All groups will play games, learn parts of a horse, saddles and bridles, and will have 3 meals each day. As opportunities arise, campers will be able to help with farm chores, watch a horse get new shoes or see the veterinarian in action! In addition to everything equine, campers will enjoy hiking, tubing, group games, an overnight camp out (weather permitting), many more outdoor activities and a dance on Friday night. Campers will perform a demonstration at 10am on Saturday morning. Parents are responsible for transportation. Below are examples of camp riding groups offered (subject to change based on camp attendance and rider skill level): NOVICE (WESTERN): Campers will be introduced to horses and learn safety procedures around the barn. They will learn to groom, saddle and ride independently.

INTERMEDIATE (WESTERN): Campers will quickly

review all skills from the Novice group and will progress to slightly more advanced horses and exercises. They will also learn to ride at a slightly faster pace and begin to refine control of the horse.

CAMP DETAILS

WHEN? Sunday to Saturday WHERE? Springmaid Mountain Resort

COST? $875*; Nonrefundable deposit due at registration: $50 *Greenway members receive 10% off balance of camp Please review camp cancellation policy before registering.

WEEK DATES

8 9 July 17 - 23 July 24 - 30

ADVANCED (ENGLISH OVER FENCES): For

campers who have mastered Intermediate English skills and are ready to go over (or are already sailing over) fences. Beautiful Backdrop