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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Western Kids Camp - at Copper Valley Trail Company


Tuesday, July 5th thru Friday, July 8th
Day Schedule:  8:30AM thru 1:30PM
Cost:  $280 per camper

Monday, August 1st thru Friday, Aug 5th
Day Schedule:  8:30AM thru 1:30PM
Cost :  $325 per camper

We're only taking 6 to 8 kids per camp so that each child gets plenty of individual riding time!  Book your spot before it fills up!

WESTERN RANCH DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN
DAY CAMP INCLUDES:
  • A horse for each child to ride, care for and love the entire session
  • A counselor skilled in leadership and horsemanship to supervise and instruct the children
  • Special events such as: trail rides, lunch rides, games on horseback, junior rodeo events, fishing rides, obstacle courses, mule packing
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
  • Riding boots (not hiking boots) which are always to be worn around the horses, and long pants.
  • Daily sack lunch. Extra water and sunscreen
  • ATSM/SEI approved horseback riding helmet (the stables will provide one if necessary)
Our Western Ranch Day Camp is designed for children 7 - 14 years old.
Campers learn:
  • The horse-parts, colors, markings, breeds
  • Care of the horse-feeding, grooming, saddling, cleaning, and knot-tying
  • Western tack-its use, care and cleaning
  • Basic equitation
  • Trail riding-rules and safety
  • Feeds and feeding for particular needs
  • Introduction to Junior Rodeo events
  • Use ofobstacle courses and figure work
  • Introduction to Mule Packing






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