Stonehaven Farms Riding Day Camps
This summer our Stonehaven campers will have the opportunity to choose from many different 3 and 4 day camp weeks.
JUNE
6/15-17 - 3 day camp
6/22-25 - 4 day camp with 3 day Advanced camp Tue-Thur.
6/29-7/1 - 3 day camp
JULY
7/7-9 - 3 day camp & Advanced camp
7/13-16 - 4 day camp
7/20-22 - 3 day camp
7/27-30 - 4 day camp
AUGUST
8/3-5 - 3 day camp & Advanced camp
8/10-13 - 4 day camp
8/17-19 - 3 day camp
Click below to see a Slide Show about our camps:
Stonehaven Farms Riding Day Camps
Our Day Camp program is designed to teach first time riders through advanced riders how to safely and knowledgeably work around and ride horses and ponies. We instill in our students a solid foundation of riding basics. Our curriculum includes lots of hands on experience, and informal presentations from our local veterinarian, equine dentist, and farrier. In addition, we add arts and crafts, games, and sports activities for all our campers. Since 1994, according to our over 1000 campers, the only complaint has been that the time goes by too quickly!
If you wish to apply for the Day Camp Program, you must complete and return the application forms with a $75 deposit.
Cash or check only .... no credit cards accepted.
With limited space on a first come, first serve basis, our camps do fill up quickly.
For more information, call us at 734-854-5825.
2010 Riding Day Camp Information:
APPLICATION
Price - $175 for 4 day camp weeks and $135 for 3 day camp weeks.
Advanced Camps - Open only to riders with trainer permission. Due to the extended time on the horse and the horses used, Advanced camps are $165 for a 3 day camp.
Cash or check only, no credit cards accepted.
Complete the application forms and mail back to Stonehaven Farms with a $75 non-refundable deposit if cancellation is made after three weeks prior to the start of camp.
Balance of the day camp cost is due within 2 weeks prior to the start of camp. 50% refund 1 week prior to camp.
Reservations are limited, first come, first serve basis will be used. Applicant reservation cannot be held without payment.
ITEMS TO BRING TO CAMP
- While riding, campers must wear long pants and socks.
- While riding, campers must wear a hard sole shoe or boot with no less than a 1/2 inch heel, preferably with laces over the ankle like hiking boots.
- Bring a comfortable pair of tennis shoes for other activities.
- Campers will need to bring sunscreen and roll-on insect repellent.
- Campers must bring a packed lunch including beverages.
- Refrigerator, microwave and a pop machine are available
RULES TO BE AWARE OF
- Disorderly or rowdy conduct, especially as it affects the safety and comfort of others, is not permitted.
- Any behavior deemed by the staff to present a hazard to other students or animals, will not be permitted.
- All work on and around horses will only be done under staff supervision.
- Hard hats, provided by the farm, will be worn at all times while riding of any kind, instructional, free riding, or trail riding.
- Hard hats may be requested on while working around horses.
- Campers are not to leave the farm during camp hours without authorization or parent directly to Stonehaven staff.
- Campers will check in and out at the same location every day of camp.
- Campers need to be picked up at the end of camp in a timely fashion.
- Parents who are going to be late must inform Stonehaven staff so arrangements can be made.
- Due to the smaller stature of our school horses, we have a rider weight limit of 195 pounds.
DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE:
- 9:00 - 9:30 am Classroom time and horse assignment (will review previous days video and cover new subject)
- 9:30 - 10:00 am Bring in horses (hands on grooming, care, and tacking)
- 10:00 - 12:00 pm Riding time (to include lessons, games, bareback, and/or trail riding, two groups)
- 10:00 - 12:00 pm Arts & crafts and classroom time (covering new subject, farrier, vet, dentist talks, two groups)
- 12:00 - 12:30 pm Grooming and bathing horses, feed and turnout
- 12:30 - 1:00 pm Lunch time (questions and answers)