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2025 Dates:
2025 Dates:
Week I - June 9 - 13
Week I - June 9 - 13
*reserved for students who have previously attended camp
*reserved for students who have previously attended camp
Week II - June 16 - 20
Week II - June 16 - 20
Week III - July 7 - 11
Week III - July 7 - 11
Spots Still Available
Spots Still Available
Week I - Spots: 3
Week I - Spots: 3
Week II - Spots: 4
Week II - Spots: 4
Week III - Spots: 4
Week III - Spots: 4
Age Group:
7 - 18 years old
Age Group:
7 - 18 years old
We are accepting Campers from ages 7 - 18, at all levels of horse/riding experience!
In order to participate, all Campers are required to sign a release form.
If the rider is under 18, the parent/guardian for the camper will need to sign it as well.
Riding Experience:
all riding levels welcome!
Riding Experience:
all riding levels welcome!
From no experience to expert level,
our camp welcomes all who love & enjoy horses! 😊
Camp Times:
9:30 am – 2:00 pm daily (Monday - Friday)
Camp Times:
9:30 am – 2:00 pm daily (Monday - Friday)
Please drop off Campers to Black Spur by 9:30am and pickup at 2:00pm.
Daily Essentials:
Daily Essentials:
Required GEAR:
-Boots with a heel
-Jeans
-Helmet
*Riding helmets will be provided or campers may bring their own
Recommended GEAR (Optional):
-Hat
-Bug Spray
-Sunscreen
Required PROVISIONS:
Lunch for Monday - Thursday
*Friday lunch will be provided*
We have a microwave & refrigerator on site!
Daily Activities:
Daily Activities:
Grooming Horses
Grooming Horses
Campers will be responsible for taking care of their horse daily, including but not limited to, brushing, feeding, saddling, picking feet, cleaning tack & Bathing your horse. Instructors will teach the proper techniques and why these are an important part of horsemanship.
Riding & Groundwork
Riding & Groundwork
Campers will work with their horse both in the saddle (riding) and on the ground (groundwork). There are individual (horse/rider) and teamwork (teams of multiple horses/riders) activities throughout the week, geared towards strengthening skills and building a bond with your horse and fellow campers!
Learning Activities & Exercises
Learning Activities & Exercises
When campers aren't riding or taking care of their horse, they will partake in fun activities and exercises that are geared towards skills off the horse, exploration of themselves and the world around them & relationship building.
Examples of past activities: painting, hiking, games, planting flowers, etc.
...and more!
Horse Show:
Horse Show:
At the end of each camp week,
we will host a horse show to show off all the skills the Camper's have learned!!
We encourage all supporters (parents/guardians, extended family, teachers, friends, etc.) to come out and cheer the Campers on.
*Horse Show starts at 12:30pm on Friday*
the week your camper is registered for
please arrive no later than 12:30pm, if possible
Pizza Party:
Pizza Party:
These students work so hard all week and we like to celebrate that hard work with a PIZZA PARTY!!
(to directly follow the horse show)
*Pizza Party starts at the end of the horse show!*
Instructor
Instructor
Kristin Silk
Kristin Silk
Kristin is a Rock Island native who always had a love for horses.
She started taking riding lessons when she was in grade school and found a love for training horses and teaching others.
She has been an instructor/horse trainer for more than 5 years and is the
co-owner of Black Spur Equestrian Center!
Contact Info:
Call or Text: (309) 738 - 3246
Cost:
One Week - $450.00
Cost:
One Week - $450.00
$100 non-refundable deposit required to secure camper's spot
Remainder due by the 1st day of camp
8 spots available each week
*spots fill up fast so please register as soon as possible
Payment Info:
Payment Info:
Payment Types Accepted:
Payment Types Accepted:
Cash - Check - Venmo (@KristinS1234)
CHECKS:
make checks payable to:
HARMONIOUS HOOVES
MAILING ADDRESS:
If you choose to mail payment(s),
please address to:
Kristin Silk
15711 13th Street
Milan, IL 61264
*To reserve your camper's spot, a $100 deposit must be received*
*To reserve your camper's spot, a $100 deposit must be received*
Please contact Kristin with any questions!
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