Sunny Hill Stables - Natural Horsemanship

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Camps 2012

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Sunny Hill Stables will be offering five, week-long sessions this summer:

  • June 25-28
  • July 19-13
  • July 16-20
  • July 23-27
  • August 

THE PROGRAM

The day-long program runs from 10:00a - 4:00p, and will include:
  • Horsemanship classes
  • Equitation classes
  • Bareback riding
  • Care of the horse and ground games
  • Master classes
  • Horse-themed crafts and games
  • Contests
  • Trail rides
  • Snack and lunch time

All levels of rider, from rank beginner to advanced, are welcome. The physical size, riding ability and previous experience of each camper are carefully considered in the assignment of horses and riding groups.

A TYPICAL DAY

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Time
Activity
10:00 am
Good Morning Meeting, review of safety rules, and feed / stalls / turnout
11:00 am
Snack
11:15 am
Groom and tack up
11:30 am
Mounted lesson
12:45pm
Clean up

1:00 pm:

Lunch, followed by crafts, journaling about camp experience

2:00 pm:

Master Class (learn parts of a horse, parts of tack, breeds, colors, longeing demonstration) or Ground Games

2:45 pm:

Groom and tack

3:00 pm:

Bareback or trail ride

4:00 pm:

Cool down and clean up

You can feel comfortable knowing that regular re-application of sunscreen and frequent water breaks are part of our busy day.
 
Note - on Fridays we will provide lunch, snacks, dessert and beverages. A typical Friday menu consists of pizza, fresh fruit and veggies, cookies, water and juice.
 
Individual eating habits and food allergies are ALWAYS taken into consideration.

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WHAT TO BRING

Each day, campers should arrive with:

  • Bag lunch (except Friday)--refrigeration is available
  • Snack (except Friday)
  • 2 large bottles of water
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug repellent
  • Sun hat (optional)
  • Riding helmet
  • Boots with small heel
  • Long pants
  • Sunglasses (optional)
  • Change of clothes

Bloomfield, NY * (585) 202-2281