YWCA Camp Cavell Summer Camp

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Equestrian Programs for You!

 

 

 

 

 

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General Information
Come join us at camp for an exciting week!
Come meet Big Trooper, Sam the Jumper, friendly old Dusty and lots of other neat horses! They will be your pals for the week!

The first day your instructors will evaluate your riding skills and schedule your riding lesson with campers at your level.

Each day you will have a project to work on - learn about different breeds, colors and markings, clean your horses tack, or even give him a bath. During the riding lessons you will practice skills on horse back according to your special program listed below!

Three Programs to Choose From:

  1. HORSE LOVERS - Beginner and intermediate riders

  2. BARE BACK & BALANCE - Beginner, intermediate & advanced riders

  3. RIDERS OVER FENCES - Advanced riders only

1) HORSE LOVERS!  Beginner and intermediate riders

This is a great choice for a horse lover just getting started.  We will concentrate on basic horse care, learning from the beginning how to groom and tack up your horse.  During the riding lessons the emphasis is on getting comfortable on a horse and learning how to control a horse at walk and trot. On the last day we will organize a fun show and you will get to decorate your horse for the special day.  Don't forget your camera!

2) BARE BACK & BALANCE  Riding experience needed

If you want to have fun and improve your comfort level on a horse, this program is made for you! You get to try things on a horse you didn't maybe even think were possible…! How about riding bare back backwards or doing a trip around the world on a horse? Included will also be vaulting (gymnastics on a horse) and practicing mounting a horse without a saddle.

If you have an adventurous mind and want to improve your riding through fun balancing exercises, come have fun with us for this incredible week! The last day also there will be a show where you get to demonstrate your new skills.

3) RIDERS OVER FENCES  Advanced riders only

If you have practiced your riding and are able to control your horse at walk, trot and canter, you are ready for this great challenge!  Jumping will be not only fun but it will also improve your over all balance when riding.  We will start with ground rails and balance exercises and move onto cross rails and small verticals. You will also learn how to estimate your distance to individual jumps and how to ride several jumps in a row. The last day is our show day where you will get to test the skills you have learned during the week by riding a whole jump course.   (For safety considerations all riders in this program will be evaluated and instructors will determine the level of jumping they will be able to participate in at camp)

NOTES TO PARENTS:     

THERE IS LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE so REGISTER EARLY!

HELMETS ARE PROVIDED BY CAMP, you can bring your own  - BRING STURDY, TOE COVERING SHOES OR BOOTS, AND JEANS OR RIDING PANTS TO STAY SAFE AND COMFORTABLE.

All of the shows are open to family and friends.
Please contact the camp office for the show times.

    

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