The National Ability Center is offering a horsemanship camp to meet the needs of the community and the abilities of the campers. The weekly camps will now run Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. This shortened schedule is designed to optimize the campers’ experience without wearing them out. Each camp is themed to provide a more successful experience to each participant. Smaller camper numbers allow for more one-on-one attention and increased horse interaction time. Campers will learn how to communicate and work with the horse on the ground through daily groundwork lessons. This will increase their ability to be successful with the horse in any area they choose. The theme progression throughout the summer is designed so a participant may attend multiple weeks in a row and be building upon skills learned each week. The summer will include an overnight camp and culminate in our trails camp. The trails camp will provide participants with the unique opportunity of a full day trail ride in the beautiful mountains around us. The overnight camp will be an intensive experience in which participants will be immersed in the world of horsemanship.
 1st time riders/intro to horses:
Four-day camp designed to give campers and strong foundation in horsemanship and riding. Campers will ride each day, learn to handle a horse from the ground, and learn the basics of horse care. By the end of four days, all campers will be able to ride a horse by themselves, feed and care for a horse, and lead a horse through a challenging course.
Camp Giddy Up novice:
This camp is focused on developing strong foundational horsemanship skills. Campers will ride each day, learn to handle a horse from the ground, and learn the basics of horse care. By the end of four days, all campers will be able to trot on a horse, feed and care for a horse, drive a cart, and display a wide array of groundwork skills.
 Camp Giddy Up intermediate:
A four-day camp for riders with a solid ability to independently control their own horse. Campers will assist in caring for their horse, ride each day, participate in groundwork lessons, as well as learn to drive a pony cart. By the end of the four days, all campers will be able to trot a course independently and with proper position, determine correct feed and equipment needed for a horse, and display appropriate horse handling skills.
Overnight camp:
This is a three-day, two-night camp for independent riders. It is designed to give campers an intensive experience in the world of horsemanship. Campers will be solely in charge of the care for their horses during the camp including all feedings, graining, bathing, and hoof care. Campers will ride each day, and participate in groundwork lessons. Campers will learn about and experience the many disciplines of riding. By the end of the three days, campers will all have a solid understanding of how to care for a horse, opportunities in the world of horseback riding, and handling a horse from the ground. Riders will be able to ride independently.
Camp Giddy Up 2-week intermediate:
New this year; an eight-day camp designed to  promote more progress in horsemanship skills as well as develop friendship among campers. Campers will assist in caring for their horse, ride each day, participate in groundwork lessons, as well as learn to drive a pony cart. By the end of the eight days, all campers will be able to trot a course independently, ride on a trail, determine correct feed and equipment needed for a horse, display appropriate horse handling skills, and complete problem solving challenges with the horse.
Camp Giddy Up advanced:
This is a four-day camp for riders with a solid ability to independently trot and canter. Campers will assist in caring for their horse, ride each day, participate in groundwork lessons, as well as learn to drive a pony cart. By the end of the four days, all campers will be able to trot and canter a course independently and with proper position, ride a trail independently, determine correct feed and equipment needed for a horse, and display appropriate horse handling skills.
Trails camp:
 New this year; a four-day camp designed for independent riders, to give them the ability to maneuver their horse through even the most difficult trails. Campers will assist in caring for their horse, ride each day, participate in groundwork lessons. Campers will experience trails courses in the arena with a variety of obstacles (e.g. mailboxes, gates, logs, bridges, narrow paths, etc.) as well as daily rides on the trails around the National Ability Center. The week will end with a full day trail ride off site. Campers will assist in packing saddle bags, loading, and hauling their horses to the off site ride. By the end of the four days, campers will be able to open and close a gate while on their horse, back through narrow areas, maneuver through bushes, trees, over logs and large rocks. Campers are guaranteed to have an amazing experience in the beautiful mountains around us from the back of a horse.
> A $50 non-refundable deposit is required at time of registration.
> You must be a National Ability Center member to participate.
> Payment in full is due three weeks before your camp starts.
> Refunds will be given prior to three weeks of your camp start date. Refunds will not be issued after that date.
To register, call the National Ability Center at 435.649.3991 x609 or email registration@DiscoverNAC.org for more information.
|
