Kids Camps

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

Learning to ride a horse can provide years of enjoyment.  At Apple Blossom Trails, we’ve created camps geared towards children with little to no experience with horses or horseback riding.  Older children, or those who can ride independently, are better suited for private lessons.  

We believe in Safety First! So, all campers must wear a boot or solid shoe and wear a helmet (their own or a rental from us).  

Little Riders Preschool Camp

Ages 3-5

$50 per child. 5 Spots per class.

Come with your child for a fun horse focused bonding experience.  This camp provides a great introduction to horses and riding in our indoor arena. Little Riders is $50 for an hour of fun and learning! One parent or adult is required per child.

Education The first half hour is focused on proper horse care and grooming.

Riding During the second half hour, we will show you how to correctly lead your child on the horse.

2023 Little Riders Camp Dates

JULY

19

AUGUST

23

One Day Stirrups & Smiles Camp

Ages 5–8

$130 per child. 12 Spots per class.

This camp provides a great introduction to horses and riding for children ready to spend a day with us. Stirrups & Smiles is $130 for a day of fun and learning from 10 am to 3 pm.  Each child must bring their lunch along with a water bottle.

Education

We will cover the topics below on an introductory and age appropriate level
  • Safety
  • History, Anatomy and Breeds
  • Daily Care
  • Proper Grooming
  • Riding Equipment
  • Basic Horsemanship

Children receive a booklet covering this information that also includes fun, horse related games for home.

Grooming and Riding

Each child will have an opportunity to put their newly learned skills to work.  They will groom a horse and learn to walk, stop, backup, stand in stirrups, sit on the horse and feel comfortable by petting the animal while on top.  Every child will also be hand walked while on the horse by an instructor.

Lunch and Fun

Each child should pack their own lunch.  They will also complete a horsey craft to take home to remind them of their fun camp experience.  We send them home happy, tired and sometimes more than a little dirty.

2023 Stirrups & Smiles Camp Dates

JUNE

14

JUNE

28

JULY

12

JULY

26

AUGUST

16

One Day Horseback Heroes Camp

Ages 8-12

$130 per child. 12 Spots per class.

This camp provides a great introduction to horses and riding for the older child. Horseback Heroes is $130 for a day of fun and learning from 10 am to 3 pm.  Each child must bring their lunch along with a water bottle.

Education

We will cover the topics below:
  • Safety
  • History, Anatomy and Breeds
  • Riding Disciplines
  • Daily care including information about diet
  • Grooming equipment and proper grooming technique
  • Bathing a horse
  • Riding Equipment and tack
  • Haltering and leading
  • Horsemanship and riding basics

Children receive a booklet covering this information that also includes fun, horse related games for home.

Grooming and Riding

Each child will groom a horse and receive a riding lesson.  This will provide them an opportunity to put their newly learned skills to work.  On the horse they will learn to walk, stop, backup, and turn.  Every child will be hand walked by an instructor during these exercises.  Depending on their level of comfort and skill, they may then be able to practice these basics on a lunge line under the observation and control of the instruction.  

Lunch and Fun

Each child should pack their own lunch.  They will also complete a horsey craft to take home to remind them of their fun camp experience.  We send them home happy, tired and sometimes more than a little dirty.

2023 Horseback Heroes Camp Dates

JUNE

17

JULY

1

JULY

15

JULY

29

AUGUST

19