Children's Horse Workshops

 Not just your typical horse lesson! 

Learn and experience caring for a horse--including bathing, equipment and barn care, horse colors and breeds, plus private or small group riding lessons.   

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2-Day Horse Workshop (Trotting Games)

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FAQ: 

Why should I choose your horse workshop?

Our horse workshop focuses on very small groups with personal attention. Our ratio of staff to participants varies from one-on-one, one staff to two riders after the first ride, and at most is one staff to three participants when around the horses. We have been hosting short horse workshops/camps since 2008, with the goal of providing a program that is affordable to those who cannot or do not want to do a whole week of someone else's horse camp.

What is the difference between the Horse Workshop and normal lessons?

During our workshop we teach areas of horsemanship that are not covered during a riding lesson. For example, participants may study the different breeds of horses, colors, and markings, and learn about a few famous horses. They learn more of the names of parts of the horse, the saddle and the bridle pieces. Plus they learn about care of horse living quarters and equipment that is not done during lessons such as cleaning stalls, paddock and tack room, and how to soap and oil saddles and bridles. Participants have discussions about horse feed and illnesses, and go more deeply into "horse speak." Often the favorite highlight is to bathe a horse. 

Should my beginning child start with horse lessons or the Introductory Horse Workshop?

The Introductory Horse Workshop is a great way to introduce your child to horses. During both horse lessons and the workshop a student learns to groom a horse along with the private one-on-one riding instruction. However grooming is a group activity during the workshop so if you have a very fearful child that has not yet been around a horse, they will get better one-on-one time for getting close to the horse and grooming during a private lesson.

Is my child advanced enough for the 2-Day Trotting Games Workshop?

At the 2-Day horse trotting workshop, all lessons include groups. That means your child needs to be able to follow directions with their horse and handle working in a group. This is especially important during the grooming and riding lessons. Your child needs to already be familiar with the steps of grooming a horse but will be given help to remember all that is needed. Your child needs to have had trotting lessons, not just done a trot at the Introductory Workshop. More importantly, your child needs to have had practice on a horse within the last few months. I find that children forget easily and would need to have at least one brush up lesson prior to this workshop if they have not ridden in the last 6 months. While in the riding workshop, they will need to keep their horse at a safe distance from all other riders so must be able to turn well and stop comfortably from the trot. 

Will a waiver need to be signed?

A waiver must be signed for this workshop and parents must carry medical insurance on their child.

WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR

• Please wear long pants with socks that cover the ankles. 

• Closed toe shoes are required for the horse activities. Shoes with a heel are preferred but tennis shoes are OK.

• If you have your own bike helmet, you may bring and use that. Otherwise, I have helmets to borrow.

• Please send a lunch/snack and water bottle marked with your child's name.

                                           POLICIES                                              

Parents are responsible for lunches and drinks for campers. 

You must have your own medical insurance and sign a waiver for horse activities.

Parents, please review the code of conduct with your child and have them sign a copy before attending any sessions.  

Please be prompt to sessions but remain outside until time to begin. No refunds are given for missed time.

To hold your space, payment in full is required.  If we must cancel a session for any reason, your payment will be promptly refunded. If you cancel without time for us to replace the camper, you will be charged a cancellation fee to pay for staff hired for your child.

 CLOSED SUNDAYS

Please call weekdays between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm, and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm. Visits by appointment only. We are not a drop-in facility.

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