A GREAT COED WESTERN RIDING CAMP FULL OF SERIOUS FUN!
Western riding needs no introduction - if you've
been on a trail ride, you probably rode western!
Western riding is a great way to begin, because
the sturdy, well made saddles give our campers
a feeling of security and comfort, especially if
they are new riders. Campers enjoy a week of the
BASICS
of western riding, & use these new skills
to improve riding and learn new confidence!
Our
Western
Horsemanship Campers who enroll
should come prepared to 'hit the leather' with
the idea that
they will concentrate, absorb
some
really great instruction, and improve
their
riding skills
to
a whole new
level. Our program keeps FUN in the
mix, to keep our riders interested!
Our skilled school
horses
can show
campers something - and challenge
them
to a whole new level in horsemanship training.
We often take very beginner riders and by the end of
the week, they are much more secure and confident.
And, because we split the classes, our more advanced
riders can enjoy some more focused skills development!
A healthy mix of instruction and games, and of course,
working the cattle on horseback, means tons of riding fun!
Our campers can be young, because horsemanship is suited
to all levels of rider! Becoming a skilled rider with confidence,
means dedication to the art, with focus and hard work. We've
had children as young as ten excel at western riding, if it's a
real passion! A connection with their mount is the key - and
you can't get THAT from just any type of summer riding camp!
If you are unsure about whether your young rider would enjoy
our Reining / Horsemanship Camp, give us a call or drop us a
line and tell us about them. We'd be glad to help - and yes, our
English riders will enjoy it TOO! English & Western are not as
different as you might think, and some of the basics are
universal between the two disciplines - so ALL can benefit!
So if your youngster is horse obsessed - and wants a more
in depth knowledge of what it takes to make a wel trained
horse 'tick' - this is the right camp for them - FUN, but very
'busy' with tons of fun and great riding skills development!
With 3-4 hrs riding daily, this camp is a hard core Western experience!
Lots of practice and great instruction will help our campers challenge
their limits and expand their horizons on horseback.
We've all realized, it's hard to get good western training, as there are few
barns that focus on western - and our camp is very serious about Western!
Our western riders get jut as much attention here at camp as our English
riders do at theirs - because western can be just as fun and just as involved!
Why
shouldn't Western kids love & enjoy their riding just as much as English kids?
It's very true, that every moment that you ride your horse,
you are training it, or UNtraining it! Good riding is a must
for anyone who wishes to continue on in horses, and the
best place to learn proper skills is in structured lessons
in a good sized ring, on good quality horses. Our rider pictured
is a good example of the type of
camper for our action packed
'go all day' COED Reining/Horsemanship camp - determined
and totally engaged with the whole process of mastering
their seat and hand, in order to develop their riding skills.
Oh, yes, there will be plenty of time for fun - and we'll
hit the trails for a relaxing ride at day's end and just
enjoy the horses!
Horsemanship is important, but so is
developing a special bond with your horse - because it's
a TEAM effort and we want our campers to feel happy,
as if this is 'their own' horse for the week. Our camp goal
is quality one on one horse time at a 'MAX' this week!
A week is a good long time to ride, and we've
had many comments back from parents, who've
marvelled at the increased focus and confidence
of their young riders upon returning home from camp.
This camp is a very detailed, easy to understand
FUN INTRODUCTION or 'ground floor' stepping
stone to 'proper 'WESTERN riding, designed to get our
young riders to experience the sport in a way
that is positive, and tweaks their interest!
No matter what, our campers will RIDE BETTER
at the end of the week, and go away with a
better understanding of just what can be
performed with western at a whole new level.
One of the truly great things about western is all you
need is a pair of jeans and a good horse and you've
got all the tools you need to have a blast on horseback!
Even the dress code for the demo is a simple matter of
a button down shirt and a pair of jeans and boots. And
if you don't have the right clothing, we'll help you - it's
affordable to dress for western riding!
As for the good
horse part, we have you covered there, too! Our horses
here at camp are gentle, well trained, well bred, and
totally suited to what the kids will be doing all week.
And the tack is also very good quality, made to work,
good brands of saddle that give the kids the support
they need to encourage good WESTERN riding skills.
Having the boys here this week of summer always livens
things up, and we've always been amazed at how well
everyone gets along, and how 'into' riding the boys are!
It's our only Coed camp of the season, and
we LOVE it!
OF COURSE WE HAVE TO SWIM!
There are a variety of lakes close to the farm,
and we have an 18' pool for convenience.
After getting warmed up in the ring or on the
trails, our campers cancool off and
enjoy some downtime from riding.
BEST OF ALL ....
Our wilderness farm backs onto some of
the best trails that Ontario has to offer!
Gorgeous lakes and streams and beaver
ponds are right at our fingertips, and our
horse crazy campers from past years have
loved the raw beauty of enjoying it on
horseback. Each trail is an interesting
trip all on it's own, and our western
campers will see it all, and enjoy the
thrill of our Algonquin area trails & forests!
GREAT TRAIL RIDING!
Some of the subject areas to be covered will include:
- Consistent riding
techniques - Safety during riding & training
- Bridging the reins - Bridles, Bits and Spurs and their uses
- Turn arounds, whoa's and good steering! - Learning to canter and leads
- Putting together patterns and executing them with precision
- Walk and Trot for beginners, Loping and Galloping for advanced
- Reining and Horsemanship, and how to get the most from your horse
IN A LAID BACK, FUN, CONFIDENCE BOOSTING FORMAT!
And just so that we don't get TOO SERIOUS -
LOTS OF TRAIL RIDING
AND ONE ON ONE TIME WITH
THEIR FAVORITE HORSE!
As always, we go for full immersion!
From
our
cozy
cabin
with nightly
crackling campfire
in an
on farm
wilderness
campsite ~ to our
nightly
ritual of goofing around &
relaxing
by a roaring fire or watching
a movie
- it's an atmosphere
that's
proven
itself to be a popular experience!
Relaxing at night and enjoying crispy
marshmallows and
comraderie
with their new
friends is a feature attraction of all our camps!
So for those of you who want a bit more from camp,
this one is for you. It's fun, it's informative, it's
one on one and it includes a FANTASTIC amount of
riding time, with friendly, successful horsemanship teachers
who are VERY good with kids and know how to keep riding FUN!
This young lady improved her riding and HAD A BLAST!
So if your young rider is comfortable around horses, is totally obsessed
with
riding, is comfortable at walk jog or lope, and is keen on learning a
more in depth focus on these two unique western disciplines
- this camp is a perfect solution to liven up their summer!
Click here
for a list of things to bring to camp,
and here for an application.
Best of all, for THIS western camp
clothing is quite simple - a couple pair of good jeans,
some cowboy boots, and a good attitude!
Follow this link to a page we've made highlighting all
the greatest tack stores
just in case you wish to purchase something for your child's summer horse camp
experience.
We'd like to help you outfit your campers within budget!
For more information on how to sign up,
please contact
Highland Wilderness Tours
Matt & Penny Nicol, Box 211,
Maynooth, Ontario, K0L 2S0
1-613-338-2330 or toll free 1-866-RYD-WILD
info@ridethewilderness.com