CRAZY ABOUT HORSES SUMMER CAMPS 2010

Horseback Riding in Maine  

The way Life should Be!

Included in our Horsemanship Camp is learning how to care for your horse. Campers learn to Groom, and care for their horse. They learn about cleaning their horse's stall in the barn., what to feed their horse . Riding skills are taught for all levels and include english and western .They learn Leading (walking their horse on a lead rope). First and foremost, for every single activity done at Crazy about Horses Horsemanship Camp, children learn to be SAFE around horses. "Safety First" is always our Primary Rule, and Campers learn about it from the first moment they arrive at Camp and throughout every activity they do here. We ride in a covered arena for protection from the sun and rain as well as our outdoor arena; our experienced students will be taken on trail rides.

 Camps are limited to 12 students per week. Sign up early to secure your week.

 Half Day - ages 4 and up!

$140.00 per Week

Monday - Friday 9:30 -11:45

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Full Day - ages 6 and up! 

Cost: $65.00 per day/$300.00 per week

 Monday - Friday 9:30- 4:00     

Campers daily schedule:

Morning

• Stable management, feed, water, and clean stalls for their horse 
• Snack and educational component  (topics - see below*)
• Lesson 1- 

                                Lunch 12:00-12:30

 Swim 12:15-1:30 Weather permitting

Afternoon

• Lesson 2 - 
• Horsey Group Activity- braiding, bathe horses, hoof care, etc..  
• Snack

On the first morning of every Camp week, each Camper who comes to Crazy about Horses Camp is evaluated to determine their level of horse experience and riding abilities. The Horses are discussed as to their personality types and then each Camper has input into which horse they will be assigned. Every Camper has the choice as to whether they will ride English or Western style. Typically, two Campers will share a horse. In this way, each Camper learns to work together with another for the care of, and responsibility for, their horse. The Campers have fun learning from the Staff, their horses, and each other.

*Topics include; hoof care, nutrition, horse first aid, breeds, color and markings, parts of the horse, how to measure a horse and more.

 WHAT TO BRING:

• Swim suit, towel, sunscreen, bug spray, Long pants, shorts
• Boots or shoes with a heel, sneakers and sandals are only allowed for non horsey activities
• Lunch & water bottle. Snacks will be provided, please let us know if your child has any allergies.

Teen Adventure Week

New for 2010 - 1 Week for children 13 and over. Sleep over arrangements can be made for an extra fee. Lots of trail riding, kayak or canoe, off site day trips planned and 1 overnight with horses,"Thursday night". Riders must be experienced and able to walk, trot, and canter.Week TBD, will be the last week of July or the first week of August. Cost is $350.00 Bring your own horse for an additional $25.00 email us for more info