Summer Camp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plan early for summer camps.  Classes fill quickly.

          CAMP GOLDEN GAITS offers a unique learning experience for campers by combining the art of horsemanship with the art of ART.  Riders will build their confidence as they realize they can work in partnership with a large animal.  Bonding between a horse and human offers the deepest level of trust and love.  All camps are highly supervised with instructor and assistants.

          Campers will enjoy learning at all levels of abilities and camps are planned for the beginner, novice, intermediate and timid adult.  Tere Goldstein, well known equine artist and Certified Instruction and Jennifer Franchek, riding instructors will plan a great week of learning.  In addition to riding activities, confirmation and markings of the horse are learned through special artistic projects.

Camp starts early at 8am and runs until 2pm in the afternoon Monday through Friday.  On Monday campers will be assigned their own horse for the week and will take care of, ride and learn on that one horse.  In addition to riding, campers will learn about other aspects of working with horses. Plus, ART will teach the camper about marking, confirmation and the beauty of the horse.  Each camp will also have a farrier demonstrate how to trim and shoe the horse as well as taking care of the hoof.) 

On Friday at noon, campers invite parents to attend a special demonstration and graduation presentation where awards are given out. 

 Each camp offers different levels of learning and is based on age, ability and skills.

 Beginner Camp:  (Limited to 6 campers 5-8 years old)

  • General Horse Information

  • Horse Care and Handling

  • Grooming and Tack

  • Cleaning hoofs / Farrier Demonstration

  • Leading the horse safely

  • Communication with the horse

  • Good Horse Sense / Safety and Awareness

  • Parts of the horse and Tack

  • Markings of the horse

  • Learning about the Tennessee Walker, Missouri Fox Trotter and Standardbred breeds of horse

  • Control of the horse

  • Riding simple patterns and obstacles

  • Special Art Projects

 

Novice Camp:  (Limited to16 campers 6 years and older)

  • Everything included in the beginner camp and...

  • Catching, leading and tying

  • Saddling and Bridling

  • Riding and controlling the horse over obstacles and  patterns

  • Balance and positioning

  • Confirmation

  • Rewards & Punishment

 

Intermediate Camp: (Limited to 16 campers who can saddle and bridle their own horse without assistance other than lifting the saddle on the horse.)

  • Everything included in Novice camp and...

  • Horse care and feeding – Grains

  • Horse Behavior

  • Communication with the horse through aids

  • Bits and other head equipment

  • Fitting the Saddle

  • Perfecting the “GAIT”

  • Basic medical care of the horse and parasite control

  • Improving balance and positioning / Lateral and diagonal aids

  • Flexion and Bending

  • Riding extensive patterns and obstacles

  • Trail riding rules, courtesy and activities

  • Trail rides in Stovall park

 

 Adult Clinic:  (Limited to 9 adults)

  • General Horse Information

  • Learn about the Tennessee Walker, Missouri Fox Trotter and Standardbred breeds of horses

  • Confidence Building Exercises

  • Horse Care and Handling

  • Grooming and Tack

  • Cleaning hoofs 

  • Markings and Confirmation

  • Communication with the horse

  • Good Horse Sense / Safety and Awareness

  • Parts of the horse and Tack

  • Catching, leading and tying

  • Saddling and Bridling

  • Balance and positioning

  • Aids and Cues

  • Rewards & Punishment

  • Riding and controlling the horse over obstacles and  patterns

  • Trail rides in Stovall Park

  • Purchasing a horse and other questions regarding horse ownership – Presented by B. J. Hall on Friday at 12 noon for those who wish to stay.

 Campers bring their own lunch and a snack.  Drinks and fruit snacks for riders and horses are provides.  All art supplies will be provided.