Summer Riding Experience at The Ethel Walker School

SUMMER RIDING

EXPERIENCE at The Ethel Walker School

www.ethelwalker.org/sre

The Ethel Walker School’s SUMMER RIDING EXPERIENCE is an extension of the School’s renowned equestrian program.

Summer Riding Experience is a long-standing riding camp that helps girls develop into complete horsewomen while having fun! The camp consists of daily riding sessions complemented with activities that include horse care, working with farriers and veterinarians, equine science, and general equestrian knowledge.

Our Residential Program is designed to foster lifelong friendships.

Campers will enjoy swimming in our new pool, movie nights, arts and crafts, and trips to the local community.

Located on the 175-acre Ethel Walker School campus, the Frank O.H. Williams Barn and Henderson Riding Ring is a state-of-the-art equestrian training facility. It has capacity for up to 65 horses.

There are work areas for vets and farriers, two heated wash stalls, and three tack rooms. The Henderson Riding Ring is a lighted indoor arena with dust-free footing and a viewing gallery. Our outdoor facilities include a 175’ x 350’ riding ring and 14 individual paddocks with automatic waterers. There’s easy access to the winding trails of Walker’s Woods and extensive turnouts. It’s a remarkable facility with great energy.

The newest dorm on campus is the home of our residential Summer Riding Experience campers. The 23,000 sq. ft., 38-bed building includes central air, suite-style rooms, one bathroom for every two rooms, cozy common spaces, larger community rooms, and a kitchen.

Our experienced staff of award-winning competitors and trainers are all second and third generation horsewomen. Additionally, girls from Walker’s equestrian team assist the Summer Riding Experience adult staff, giving you a glimpse into the spirit and camaraderie of the School’s riding program.

Learn more about our staff, facilities and horses at www.ethelwalker.org/sre

SAMPLE RESIDENTIAL* SCHEDULE 7:30 a.m.

Wake up, eat breakfast

9:00 a.m.

Walk to the barn

9:30 a.m.

Group riding and horsemanship lessons

12:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 p.m.

More riding lessons, tack, horse anatomy or horse clipping lessons

4:00 p.m.

Swimming, followed by down time in the dorm, dinner, games, crafts, movie night or miniature golf

10:00 p.m.

Lights out

*Day camp options are also available

Lap Swim/Free Swim The pool will be open for laps, games, lounging, and all aquatic activities.

Cross Training & Water Therapy

Coaches and trainers will guide students through workouts for recovery and cross training. Athletes will use equipment such as aqua-joggers, Bushy Hill Road healthy and fit. kick boards, fins and pull 230 buoys to keep students

Simsbury, CT 06070 (860) 408-4467

230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, CT 06070 • (860) 408-4200

www.ethelwalker.org/sre

www.ethelwalker.org