Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Inc.

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Summer Camp introduces campers of all abilities to the challenges and responsibilities of taking care of horses. With an emphasis on learning respect and cooperation for each other, the campers’ days will be filled with fun horse related activities that are geared toward developing riding and horsemanship skills.

With an emphasis on riding time and hands on training we strive to reach a balance between work and play. Campers will receive a riding lesson each day along with instruction in horse care, barn maintenance, tack care and safety. In addition to developing riding skills campers will have an opportunity to express their creativity with various art materials, explore nature and their surroundings, swim, and make new friends.

Our camp is for girls and boys ages 7 to 12 of all abilities and riding skills. Camp is offered in one-week sessions. Twelve weekly campers are divided into two riding groups, each with one instructor and CITs. It has been suggested that two sessions are best for beginners. Private lessons for beginners before camp may be available. Please contact us for information.

We also offer a summer counselor-in-training (CIT) Program for 13 to 17 year olds who have a higher level intermediate or advanced riding skills, and an interest in helping younger campers learn to ride.

Camp begins with drop-off at 9:00 am and group activities. At 9:30 beginner campers begin lessons while intermediate campers gather for the day’s activities based on a weekly theme, followed by an opportunity to swim in a 4’ deep pool located on the farm. We break for lunch together and reverse the schedule in the afternoon

Campers (9:00 am - 2:00 pm) See camp information for fees and schedule.

Counselors in Training (8:00 am – 2:00 pm) Take a look at the information.

 

  Ann Moss and Helium give a sidesaddle demonstration for the 2004 Campers.

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Ann Mills shows a mosaic created by the 2005 campers to benefit the farm.

 

 

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