Meadowvale Farm

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Meadowvale Farm Summer Camps

Meadowvale Farm will be holding 2 camps this summer, Novice Camp and Eventing Camp. See details below. 

Novice Camp - June 28th to July 2nd, 2010

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:

  • 2 rides per day
  • Hands on horse care, games and activities
  • Certified riding instructors
  • Small groups to ensure individual attention

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.   

Eventing Camp - July 12th - 16th, 2010

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 *  

Announcements

2010 Novice Day camp was a success!

Congratulations to all riders who rode in our Summer fun show! You all did very well!

Upcoming Events

Saturday, Sep 4, All day
Sunday, Sep 12, All day
Saturday, Sep 25, All day
Sunday, Oct 10, All day

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