~ BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND~
An intensive week of training,
and preparing for our SHOW!
Great Horses, Great Courses!
The
focus of this camp ~ A Polished Performance!
FACT - Kids LOVE to jump.
They'll do lots of that during Hunter Jumper
Week.
FACT - Kids LOVE to meet new 'HORSEY'
friends.
Camp is open to only 12 girls and they always
blend well here!
FACT - Kids need a gentle learning
environment.
Our camp coach, Penny Nicol, is a positive &
energetic force.
FACT - Kids love to spend time with horses.
They'll have their own horse for the whole darn
week!
FACT - Camps don't always focus on just plain
riding.
Our camp is week long FULL immersion for maximum horse time.
FACT - Kids LOVE to show off.
They'll strut their stuff at our
HUNTER/JUMPER SCHOOLING SHOW.
Sarah Frank is one of the many quality instructors who have taught our campers!
This camp is for girls who want to
expand their skills.
So what do they need for
background experience?
Our campers need to be safe and
COMFORTABLE at
walk trot & canter.
They need to have a love of, and
be
happy on/around horses.
Some experience over fences
is a requirement, although we
do provide a 'Junior' division
for our less experienced kids.
A willing attitude and desire
to learn
how to jump well.
A desire to 'learn the ropes' for
showing
off at a show.
Does your young rider want some IN DEPTH Hunter/Jumper training?
Performing at a Show means
having
some equipment.
So is this camp expensive?
What will they need?
ASTM approved Helmet
(we have some if needed)
A sleeping bag and
favorite pillow.
Spare 'hack around' breeches
for daily
riding lessons.
The usual 'going to camp' attire,
such
as bathing suit, shorts, etc.
Is this Camp only for
hotshot campers with
lots
of
EXPENSIVE
lessons/experience
under their belt?
NO SIRREE. THIS CAMP
IS FOR EVERYONE.
Children of all ages can learn
to jump & show.
It's not hard
if you have
a good coach,
develop seat & riding skills,
and have a desire to learn.
We ALL
started somewhere,
and we embrace that notion!
We get a
BROAD mix of experience levels at ALL our camp
shows, & there
are classes for all levels of jumping ability,
keeping campers safe
and comfortable.
Campers will have
twice daily in depth lessons,
starting off at their current
level,
and
with daily progression,
they will be fully
prepared for
their big debut at our Show!
Our goal is to have our campers leave with
a feeling of accomplishment!
CONCERNED ABOUT CLOTHING?
Follow this link to a page we've made highlighting
all the greatest places
to purchase what your child will need
for their summer horse camp experience.
We'd like to help you
outfit your campers within budget so if you need help,
don't be afraid to call. There are plenty of ways to save money
on show outfits!!!
(I've got frequent flier miles on Ebay,
or try your local VALUE VILLAGE!)
OUR
HORSES ARE AWESOME!
Click here to MEET our
CAMP HORSES
We have a nice selection of
Quarter Horses & Appaloosas,
Crossbred Drafts, and Sport
Horses.
They are all camper
friendly horses
with a wide variety
of sizes and talents
to keep your
child happy throughout
the week.
We believe to key to a good
team
is 'horse & rider combination!'
IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT DRILL DRILL DRILL....
Camp is supposed to be fun - and social - and enjoyable!
What matters most to us, as riding stable operators and
Ontario Children's Horse Camp Program providers,
is that YOUR CHILD has a good time, meets lots
of friends, learns as much as they can, and has a very
memorable experience. Camp is supposed to be FUN!!
(we enjoy our campers, indeed we do!)
After a day filled with horseback
riding and other
outdoor
activities, we'll enjoy a
home-cooked dinner
at the
farmhouse, and later, spend
the evening
enjoying a cheery
outdoor fire. This year, campers
will enjoy a HUGE cabin with
lounge & TV & DVD player.
It was an absolute hit in 2007
SO HERE'S WHAT THEY'RE GONNA DO.
KIDS ARRIVE. HORSES ARE ASSIGNED. FUN BEGINS!
Daily morning & afternoon lesson in
our 120 x 240 sand ring.
(2 - 4 hrs of riding lessons per day as agenda
requires)
Lessons cover flatwork & basic
jumping skills, beginner to advanced.
(Lessons with Penny Nicol & a Clinic with Heather Kirk)
Trail Rides on our
wilderness property & crown land.
(a great chance to relax and enjoy the scenery!)
Lounging, swimming & socializing (in the pool)
(this is a favorite time for all the girls, and a great chance to cool off!)
Three squares a day, plus snacks and
lots of drinks throughout the day.
(our meals are one of the highlights of camp, with
great homecooked food)
Building their own course & showing ~
complete with a horse spa day.
(getting their horses & themselves ready for
show day is a
HUGE highlight for campers!)
(kids love building the course - it's one of their favorite parts)
OUR CLINICIAN - HEATHER KIRK
click here to visit Heather's website
An Equine Canada Certified
Coach I, Heather has a
broad base of training. An
eventer, competing
and
winning at Training Level,
Heather also teaches
weekly
at Killusty Farm, and trains
under Caroline
Morsehead and
Anna Lise Farber, two
outstanding
Ontario Coaches.
Best of all Heather is positive,
encouraging, and
has a PASSION for teaching - a fantastic addition!
Heather will give our girls an in depth session on
putting it all together on course - tons of fun!
OUR JUDGE - GARNETT CLAPP
Garnett is a certified Level 1 EC Coach who has competed
in Training Level Eventing and Dressage to Prix St. George.
Garnett also competed in ShowJumping as a child in Germany.
Garnett has coached 3 youths on the Young Riders Eventing
Circuit in Ontario and is an all round talent, with experience both
coaching & showing on the Hunter Circuit to prep her Eventers.
The best thing about having Garnett as Judge is that she always
takes the time to help our campers ride to their very best, in order
that they learn all the ins and outs of properly presenting themselves.
Friendly and helpful, Garnett is a huge asset to our program!
With a little help through the week,
our campers will be ready for....
OUR 2009 HWT HUNTER/JUMPER
SCHOOLING SHOW
Complete with ribbons, prizes,
&
our beautiful course
with
Hunter & Jumper classes for all
our levels from
**Training division (max 2')
to Open division (max 2'6')**
It's a BIG Event for Campers.
It's their chance to show off!
And with plenty of help along
the way, they'll do GRRREAT!
Camp Cost = $850 per child (plus gst)
*price includes everything except their show clothes
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