Tuesday 02/07/2012

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Year-round Hours

Thur - Mon: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday: CLOSED

Offering horseback trail rides, riding lessons, and horse boarding just a short drive from Sacramento!


We are available for reservations year-round! If the office isn't open, give us a call and leave us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can!
Remember, reservations must be made at least one day in advance of your anticipated ride date! RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY PHONE OR IN PERSON. We do not do reservations by e-mail.

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Sacramento Horse Boarding, Riding Lessons, and Rental Rides - Summer Camp
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2012 Camp Dates To Be Announced!
Registration begins March 1, 2012!

Camper requirements:
  • Campers must be between the ages of 8 – 16
  • A love of horses!
  • Must have health/medical coverage – we do not provide this coverage
2011 Camp Dates & Cost:
  • Camp cost is $350.00
  • 2012 camp dates are TBD, registration begins March 1, 2012!
Documentation:
  • Summer Camp Registration Form (pdf)
  • Release of Liability (pdf)
  • Deposit of $150 (Cash, credit card or check.) Balance due the first day of camp.
    • Please note: no “spot” will be held for a camper without a deposit – it must accompany the registration form and release of liability.
  • Forms can be filled out and returned by e-mail, regular mail, or in person during business hours
Refund Policies:
  • Deposits only refundable until June 5th (no exceptions)
  • We do not refund (full or partial) for late arrival or early departure, or for cancellation after June 5th (no exceptions)
Program Overview:
  • Campers learn basic care and custody of horses over the week and receive instruction in western trail riding.
Outline of Activities:
  • Campers are assigned a horse they will work with throughout the entire week. Horses are matched with children based on their size, personality and experience
  • Groundwork: Campers learn to groom, saddle and lead a horse
  • Care and Custody: Campers will learn what it takes to care for a horse – everything from shoeing and nutrition to exercise
  • Arena Riding: Campers will do some arena riding to learn control and balance on horseback
  • Trail Riding: Campers will do several trail rides throughout the week
  • Riding Time: Campers will ride everyday
  • Camps are limited to 6-7 campers and up to 2 CITs (Counselors In Training) to optimize instruction.
General Information:
  • Camp begins at exactly 8:00 a.m. Campers may not be dropped off until 7:50 a.m. daily
  • Camp ends at 12:00 p.m. Campers should be picked up promptly at 12:00 p.m.
  • Please notify the camp instructor in the a.m. if a child must be picked up early
  • Please notify camp staff is someone other than you (parent or guardian) will be picking up the child
  • Please use our “Camp Checklist” to make sure your child has everything he/she needs for camp
  • All of our activities are horse related
  • Summer Camp Daily Checklist (pdf)
Expectations:
  • Treat people, animals and equipment with respect
  • To promote training in responsibility and self sufficiency, campers help clean up, and participate in barn management and other chores as necessary. Part of horse ownership is picking-up and cleaning up
  • Use or possession of tobacco or drugs is not tolerated, nor is stealing or vandalism. The right is reserved by the director to dismiss any camper who is judged detrimental to the general welfare of the group. In such cases, no refund will be made.
  • We do not encourage bringing expensive electronic equipment such as iPods, Gameboys, cell phones, etc. and the camp can not be held responsible for loss or damage to such items. Please do not send campers with computers or other delicate electronic equipment, expensive jewelry, or inappropriate clothes.
 

News & Updates

We are open for business as usual Feb 14! Check out our Sweetheart Special on the website! http://t.co/orOnzMuo

It's that time of year again, Valentine's Day is fast approaching! Check the website for our Sweethearts Special! http://t.co/vNLLaKBU

We've got new specials up on the website, check it out! http://t.co/orOnzMuo

We are back in full swing and gearing up for Fall! Keep an eye out for our upcoming specials and promotions! http://t.co/orOnzMuo

Last day of Summer Camp 2011 today. We'll resume our regular schedule for rides and lessons on Monday, August 1.

We will be closed Mon July 4 as well as our reg scheduled closed days of tue & wed (5th & 6th). Plan lessons and trail rides accordingly :)

Summer camp is full, but if you'd like to be added to the wait-list, please call!

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