Horse Camps
Each Summer we hold several horse camps for kids between the ages of 6 and 16. We have multiple horse camps each year to help support Saddles & Smiles. We always need volunteers during the week long camps. Our program provides many hours of learning and fun for kids and families during the camp.
Ella and Ranger
Allie and Star
Josie and Spade
Kylie and Miller
Danica and Toby
Lia and Skippy
Veronica and Scarlett
Aniyah and Spade
Aya and Faith
Meet our Trainers
Angie
Keith
Amelia
Horse Camps Information
Saddles and Smiles provides Horse Camps for the following ages: Ages 6-12 limited to 15 campers, Ages 13-18 limited to 15 campers, and Advanced for campers with experience managing a hour at all times. Download a copy of our Horse Camp Guidelines for 2023. This Guideline shares detailed information on each camp, registration paperwork to be completed prior to attending a camp and Camp Information and Goals.
Horse Camp (ages 6-12)
- Register by July 1
- Start July 10-14, 2023
- Limited to 15 campers
Campers will:
- Understand the anatomy of the horse and how to handle a horse safely
- Learn western tack and how to tack up a horse
- Learn how to mount a horse and sit correctly in the saddle while riding
- Learn how to control and manage a horse while riding in the arena
- Learn how to control and manage a horse while riding in the pasture
- Learn how to control and manage a horse while riding on a trail with various terrain
- Learn the various speeds/gaits of horse and some campers will learn how to ride at a trot, lope, or canter (This depends on skill level and experience)
- Practice interpersonal communication and group skills such as sharing, leading, cooperating, and supporting one another
Horse Camp (ages 13-18)
- Register by July 1
- July 24-28, 2023
- Limited to 15 campers
Campers will:
- Understand the anatomy of the horse and how to handle a horse safely
- Learn western tack and how to tack up a horse
- Learn how to mount a horse and sit correctly in the saddle while riding
- Learn how to control and manage a horse while riding in the arena
- Learn how to control and manage a horse while riding in the pasture
- Learn how to control and manage a horse while riding on a trail with various terrain
- Learn the various speeds/gaits of horse and some campers will learn how to ride at a trot, lope, or canter (This depends on skill level and experience)
- Practice interpersonal communication and group skills such as sharing, leading, cooperating, and supporting one another
Advanced Horse Camp
To be eligible for the advanced horse camp:
- Exhibit experienced horsemanship
- Experience in groundwork and riding
- Know how to properly tack up a horse
- Able to control and manage a horse at all times
- The camper must have been to a prior horse camp at Saddles and Smiles
