Quiet Company Farm welcomes children ages 8 to 15 to join us in our summer camp program. Our unique camp revolves around horsemanship and horse loving children are sure to learn a lot and have a wonderful time.
Schedule
Camps will begin July 28 and end August 8. We operate in week long sessions and children are welcome to stay for one or both weeks. We can take up to 12 children per session. Safety is a top priority at QCF and ratio of counselors to campers is no more than 1:4.
Camp will start at 8:30 in the morning and will go until 3:30 in the afternoon. There will be a break for lunch. Campers must bring their own lunch.
Our camp is primarily a day camp but overnight accommodations can be arranged.
Tentative schedule:
8:30- Meet and bring in the horses
8:45- Water, Hay, and Groom/Health Check... then head to your class
9:15- Lesson 1/ Horscery 1/Stable Management/ Theory 1
10:30- Lesson 2/ Horscery 2/ Stable Management/Theory 2
11:45- Lesson 3/ Horscery 3/ Stable Management/Theory 3
1:00*** Lunch Break***
1:45- Afternoon Chores
2:00- Fun Activity
3:30- Home!
Prices
$250 for early registration (before the first of June)
$300 for late registration (on June first and after)
Riding lessons
Each camper will participate in a daily English riding lesson. The lessons are designed to help the campers build confidence and develop a balanced seat which in turn helps them have better control of the horse and become stronger riders. Lessons are conducted in a safe and fun manner and are focused on good horsemanship. All levels of riders are welcome.
Stable Management/Theory Classes
In these classes children will learn about topics such as basic veterinary care, conformation, breeds and colors, hoof care, tack, braiding, course design, bathing, and show preparation. These educational classes offer lots of hands-on practice!
Daily Care of the Horses
Campers will be involved in the daily care of the horses and will learn how to properly feed, water, groom, clean and health check the horses. This is a wonderful opportunity for children who simply love being around horses and also for children who plan to have their own horse someday!
“Horscery”
"Horscery" will be offered with instructor Calloway M’Cloud as a unique part of the daily activities. The Horscery part of the camp does not involve riding, halters, lead ropes, bits or tack of any kind. Each child will "partner" with a free horse for the week, and learn to "think like a horse" as they attempt to teach their horse to do something new. Children will learn, hands on, the basics of clicker training and the principles of positive reinforcement. The atmosphere here is fun, adventurous, and creative!
A “Fun” Activity
There will be a different activity everyday for the children to participate in that involves working with or riding the horses. These activities will include topics such as bareback riding, lunge lessons, games on horseback, western riding, and trail riding.
