HAPPY CAMPERS

Now is the time to find the perfect horse camp for the summer.

If you spend hours at school daydreaming about horses and time at home texting your barn friends about your latest lesson, you're probably already thinking about how to get the most horsey time possible this summer. A summer horse camp might be for you!

Picking a horse camp isn't always an easy decision. There are so many things to think about, like where you want to go, how long you want to stay, and what kind of riding you want to do. You'll find lots of different options online, so here are some things for you and your parents to consider to help you find the best fit for you.

Keep in mind that the most popular sessions fill early, and discounts are usually only for earlybirds, so now is the time to dig in to all the options!

Safety First

Of all the things you should look for in a camp, safety is the most important.

The camp's website should talk about safety practices and show a safe environment, such as riders wearing helmets and proper footwear, pastures with proper horse fencing, and counselors handling horses correctly. There should be information about the required qualifications for the camp counselors, too.

Riding and More

Decide what kind of riding interests you. Camps can focus on anything from general western horsemanship, jumping, or even something much more niche, like polocrosse. Many camps include opportunities to learn about horsemanship skills and horse health, which are very important.