A week of Lessons, Trail riding,
and our 'on farm'
HWT HORSE Show!
(with alot of R&R in between)

If your child has an competitive nature,
a great love of learning about horses, and
a desire to participate in the ins' and outs'
of showing, then this camp is for you! 
Like all of our camps, we put great emphasis
on teamwork, having fun, and keeping things
in perspective, while at the same time helping
our campers to learn and explore the realm of
Horse Shows! Campers will have a choice of
western or english seats, with daily lessons
to teach the children everything they need to
know to participate in a show at week's end.

The English 'seat' is a standard class at many club shows,
and is very popular with young girls.  Those chosing
English will learn how to walk, trot & canter with good
posture and form, and will learn how to encourage
their horses to perform their best.  Some of the english
riding classes include

-  English Pleasure
-  English Equitation
-  Trail Class & Mounted Games
-  Command Class
-  Crossrails & Jumper class


English is a great starter seat that teaches students to keep their hands
steady, their heads up, and their heels down!

The Western 'seat' is also very popular, and is
very well represented at club shows.  Those chosing
Western will learn how to walk, jog and lope with
good posture and form, and will learn how to show
their horses off with style!   Western is great for those
who like a nice, easy ride at a more relaxed pace.
Some of the western classes include

-  Western pleasure
-  Western Equitation
-  Trail
-  Command Class
-  Mounted Games

Western is a seat that is often a little easier for nervous or first
time riders, because the saddle has lots of support!

Some of the best fun at a horse show  - showing our
mounts 'in hand'.  The children learn how to make
their horses look their best.  It's fun to see the horses
come squeaky clean and smelling wonderful - and
bathing them is always a hoot!  Properly presenting
their horse to the judge takes some practice, some
confidence (and ELBOW GREASE!)

Showmanship & Halter class takes concentration & poise.

Novice riders are VERY welcome, but make
no  mistake, our show camp is not just for
beginners!  This camp also attracts seasoned
competitors who are looking for a break and
a chance to enjoy a fun show without all the
pressure of the big circuit.  Our friendly, one
on one instruction helps put ALL the campers
at ease & make them feel welcome.  They enjoy
our informative daily sessions, with  3 - 4 hours
of riding per day.  Of course, this camp is also
about HAVING FUN, meeting other horse
loving campers & all about making new
friends.  With a large range of abilities & ages
for this camp, campers mix well& help each other
along the way for a really enjoyable experience.

Boys are QUITE welcome at this Coed Camp.

Remember, this camp is NOT JUST ABOUT SHOWING.  It's a good
time for the gang, who have their own horse for the week.  The daily
lessons are only part of it - we're camping and trail riding in between,
with plenty of hanging out with each other, and time with their horses. 
Naturally, when the mood takes us, we head to the lake for a dip when
it's hot!  There's videos during 'shower time' ~ nightly bonfires,
marshmallow and weinie roasts, and of course wonderful home
cooked meals for three squares a day.    Our camp goal of the week
is not to 'fill in time' on horseback.  We take ALL of our camps very
seriously, and don't overload the camp so we can give your child
individual attention and make sure they are having a GOOD TIME. 
The broad focus of this horse camp gives an excellent introduction
for your child, to a hobby that can give them a goal, and a focus
for their teen years & beyond.

The campers are always a special bunch, and we think they're GREAT fun!

Our instructors follow CHA (Certified
Horsemans' Association) guidelines, and
the focus of this show camp are classes that
one might find at any Club or AQHA show. 
At the end of the week, our campers will be
fully prepared to show in the classes of their
choosing, and enter the Rocky Hills Schooling
Show!  No need to be nervous!  Everyone rides
at their comfort & skill level for their showring
debut, and we provide walk/trot classes for
those who are still working on their cantering.
  It is important that the campers get a chance
to try showing without alot of pressure for their
very first show!    The Schooling Show is
designed as a formal but relaxed 'dry run'
where everyone can get a taste of the experience
~ without freaking themselves out!   Most new
riders take things VERY seriously - and are
usually nervous ~ but by mid-day, everyone
'gets in the groove',  relaxes & enjoys camp!

The materials needed for this camp are not  extravagant, particularly in the Western classes. 
The English classes do require a few purchases.  Keep in mind, that if your child decides on
future English lessons, many stables may require these items, so your child will get plenty of
use out of them.  Helmets are supplied by the camp, and we also have a good supply of
western & english boots.

For Western Classes:

- a pair of boots (paddock or cowboy)
-  a pair of bluejeans (boot cut please)
- leather belt (buckle is optional)
-  BRIGHT button down shirt (long sleeve)
- a pair of gloves (optional)

If you have any questions about what you might
need for your child for camp, give me a call!  I'd be
glad to give you some very gently priced suggestions
towards properly outfitting your camper for the western
classes.  Western attire should be tidy, and pick clothes
that fit well and can be tucked in - avoid loose or baggy
shirts, and be colorful ~ and you'll be halfway there.

For English Classes:

- a pair of english boots
-  a pair of breeches or riding tights
-  a collared shirt (short sleeved)
- english riding jacket
- black gloves (optional)

The most expensive parts of english attire are
the breeches and jacket.  The boots are reasonable
an often can be bought second hand at local tack
stores.  It's important that your child be comfortable
in what they are wearing, and that they look neat
and tidy.   Call for suggested tack store shopping
locations near you - some are close by!

Our Ontario Children's Show Camp is always a hit,
so it's become a permanent part of our Roster.  It's
become a favorite addition to all of our Ontario
Children's Riding Camps.  We're very proud of the
success of this particular camp, and how
well each of the campers do at the Show.

We get a great bunch of campers every
summer at the stable, and we look
forward to seeing them again!   If you would
like to read more about some of our other
very popular summer camps, return to our
main camp page here and read all about
each and every one of a kind experience!

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!