7324 Crow Canyon Road * Castro Valley, CA 94552
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Three camp sessions:
June 23th - 27th * July 14th - 18th * August 4th - 8th
9am - 3pm (early drop off 8am)
Camp forms:
More than just a chance to ride, Applecreek Farms camp program offers children the opportunity to learn about all aspects of horsemanship and horse care, from how to groom and tack a horse to what their routine feed, farrier, and veterinary requirements are.
In the saddle we focus on the fundamentals, mixing in a variety of fun activities and exercises designed to improve the student's balance and control. Beginning riders learn how to safely mount and dismount, walk, trot, halt and turn. Exercises might include walking or trotting over ground poles, navigating through a simple obstacle or around a series of cones, and playing games such as musical stalls.
Our experienced instructors tailor the program to each rider's ability, providing campers with previous experience the opportunity to ride more challenging horses and progress at their own pace.
Appropriate riding clothes are important for your child's safety and comfort. Long pants are essential, as are sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots that have a heel. Tennis shoes are not permitted because shoes with no heel can slip through the stirrup and pose a safety hazard. Children attending camp need to bring a sack lunch and something to drink. Snacks are also a good idea.
CAMP ACTIVITIES
~interesting horse facts~
~horse safety~
~horse anatomy (basics)~
~grooming~
~tacking the horse~
~riding~
~mucking stalls~
~setting of a hunter-jumper course~
~bathing the horse~
~cleaning the tack~
~learning how to lunge a horse~
~painting horses & photos~
~roping games (roping steer head a personal favorite!)~
~arts & crafts~
~special gift t-shirts~
~memory books~
~scavenger hunt~
~campers' personal journals~
~and much more!~
page last updated March 14, 2008
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