2012 Summer Day Camp

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Do you love horses and have a strong desire to become a better rider and learn more about horsemanship? Come join us for Summer Day Camp at Wish-Me-Luck Stables and build friendships and memories that will last a lifetime!

We are offering three different sessions, tailored for riders of all levels. All sessions are taught by a licensed Massachusetts Instructor, Jan Brousseau. Please click here to to learn more about Jan.

We have an indoor arena so the activities will carry on each day, rain or shine. Each camper will be given two riding lessons per day. There's a lot more to horses than just hopping on for a ride, so there will be horsemanship lessons throughout the week in an effort to make you a better horse person. Campers will also enjoy crafts and other activities centered around horses.

On the last day of the week, Friday, each student will participate in a horse show at Wish-Me-Luck Stables. Please invite all of your family and friends to come and watch what you learned during the week.

We will accept children who do not currently ride at Wish-Me-Luck Stables, but you will be required a private lesson with us prior to enrolling in camp so that Jan can evaluate your riding abilities. Please note that the fee for this lesson is at a reduced rate of $45.00 and is in addition to the camp fee. Please click here for information on our lessons.
 

Camp Activities

  • Horse Care and Safety: Students will learn how to keep themselves and their horses safe. Students will learn how to properly catch, halter, lead, and groom their horses, as well as saddling and bridling techniques. You will also learn about first aid, bathing, clipping, hoof care, farrier visits, veterinarian visits, and worming.
  • Riding Instruction: Two group riding lessons per day (Mon - Thurs). Lessons will be a mix of hunt seat, jumping, western, dressage, and gymkhana, depending on the interest of the students. Show practice and competition on Friday.
  • Stable Management: Daily care of the horse, including their stall, bedding, feeding, water, and turnout.
  • Horse Science: Learn about the different breeds, colors, conformation, major parts of the horse, illnesses, styles/parts of saddles, and styles/parts of bridles.
  • Training: Groundwork, lunging, and the basics for pleasure and competition.
  • Showing: What's involved in competing in different classes, what the judge looks for, etiquette and safety in the show ring, and rules and regulations of horse shows. You put what you learn to use at the horse show everyone participates in at the end of the week.
  • Daily horse-related crafts
  • Group "horsey" games
  • Other "surprises"
 

Summer Day Camp Information

Dates:
  • Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Riders' Session:
    July 9, 2012 - July 13, 2012
  • Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Riders' Session:
    July 23, 2012 - July 27, 2012
  • Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Riders' Session:
    August 6, 2012 - August 10, 2012
Times/Cost/Signup information:
  • Each day lasts from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • We are offering an "extended service" after 3:00 to accommodate those parents that work. We will supervise your child until you pick them up (no later than 6:00pm) for an additional cost of $10/hour (Minimum $10.00). Please notify us if you would like to take advantage of this service.
  • Snacks and beverages are included, but you must bring your own lunch
  • Cost: $360 per rider for a one week session; to be paid in full at least three weeks prior to the start of the session you are enrolling in (non-refundable). Space in the classes is limited so please sign up early.
    Please note that your spot in the class is not reserved until full payment is received, so payment must be made when you enroll in the class.

To sign up for camp or for additional information, please email Lucie or call her at (978) 928-5805.