Meadowvale Farm will be holding 2 camps this summer, Novice Camp and Eventing Camp. See details below.
The Novice camp is an introductory camp for novice and beginner riders. We recommend that all riders hav some experience riding at the walk and trot before taking the camp. We will also be teaching participants about showing and riders will have the opportunity to ride in the Summer Fun show on Sunday, July 4th.
Ages 8-16 years
Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Our camp includes:
For novice riders who wish to improve riding and horsemanship skills. The camp will improve rider’s skills through a variety of mounted and unmounted activities including lessons, games, crafts and more. Participants will learn the basics of horse care as well as how to prepare for a show including riding etiquette, braiding, trailering etc. Riders will have the opportunity to ride in the Meadowvale show on the Sunday following camp.
*Riders must be able to ride independently at the walk and trot to be eligible for this camp*
Riders may bring their own horses (limited spaces). There is an additional fee to cover board.
Please contact Stephanie for a registration form and to check availability.
This is a camp for all ages and will focus on the skills required for eventing. Riding lessons will focus on dressage, show jumping and cross country skills from the Pre-Entry to Pre-Training levels. This camp is an excellent introduction for green event horses and riders looking to start and improve their eventing skills. Riders will be able to school our cross country course and gain experience over a variety of obstacles.
Camp will also focus on teaching riders horse care before and after an event, fitness training and conditioning for horse and rider, horse and rider turnout and attire, rules, etc.
A dressage clinic with local dressage judge Kitty Bowland is included as part of the clinic.
Riders should be able to jump a basic course of jumps at 2'6" for this camp.
Riders will have to opportunity to show at the Radical Jumper competition held on Sunday July 18th.
Riders may bring their own horses (limited spaces). There is an additional fee to cover board.
*Please contact Stephanie for further information, availability, and a registration form *