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Our popular
horseback riding
camp is back for
another great summer
of fun!
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Whether you are a beginner
who wants to learn to ride,
or an experienced rider who
wants to improve your
skills, there is a place for
you at Buckingham Valley
Summer Riding Camp! We teach
Hunt Seat Equitation to our
campers, both girls and
boys, who range in age from
5-16. Three 2-week sessions
are available. From 9am to
3pm, we fill our days with
horses, friends and fun! |
Riding and time with the
horses is a big part of
the day. Campers are split
into small riding groups
based on their ability and
previous riding experience.
Our goal is to build each
rider’s skills and
confidence enabling them to
ride safely and correctly.
The small group environment
allows our instructors to
offer individualized
attention and develop riders
at their own pace. While
beginner riders may be aided
with a leader (if they need
one), our advanced riders
use a variety of tools
including video tape to
critique their progress. |
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Team horse care
allows all of our
campers to have
hands-on experience
taking care of
“their own horse”.
Campers work in
teams to groom,
tack, bathe, and
care for their
horse. While time in
the saddle develops
riding skills, the
barn lesson teaches
all aspects of
horsemanship and
caring for horses.
Some of the few
things that beginner
campers learn about
are grooming,
tacking, tack care,
horse bathing, and
horse breeds
including colors and
markings. More
advanced campers
continue their
education learning
about feed, shoeing,
caring for injuries,
wrapping, and show
prep.
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Download our Summer Camp Brochure |
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2008 Summer
Riding Camp Schedule
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Session
I June
23 –
July 4
Session
II July
7 – July
18
Session
III July
28 –
August 8 |
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Special Events
During each session,
the campers will
have the opportunity
to enjoy the
outdoors on a trail
ride and will get to
show their skills at
a horse show, which
the parents are
encouraged to
attend.
Additionally,
Fridays are fun on
horseback days,
during which we play
our ever popular
gymkhana games like
musical stalls,
breakin’ out,
obstacle courses,
and relay races. The
last Friday of each
session we host a
pizza party.
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Typical Camp Day
8:50 Arrival
9:00-12:00 Rotations
between stations:
Riding, Barn Lesson,
Arts & Crafts
12:00-12:30 Team
horse care and barn
check
12:30 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Swimming,
Horse Activities,
and Fun & Games
2:30 Barn check
3:00 Pick up
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Arts & Crafts
time
(often held
in the air
conditioned viewing
room) allows campers
to take a break from
the summer sun,
enjoy their snack,
and spend time with
their new friends.
Project highlights
include: tee shirt
design, beads, and
making healthy horse
treats!
Required Items
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Riding helmet -
BVF has hard
hats you may
borrow if you do
not have your
own
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Boot with a heel
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Long pants
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Lunch and snack,
Swim suit and
towel, Bottled
water
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