HORSE CAMPS FOR CHILDREN and ADULTS!
HIGHLAND WILDERNESS TOURS
2009 HORSE CAMP SCHEDULE
Last update - May 26th, 2009
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~ GIRLS ONLY ~
MARCH BREAK DOGSLED & HORSEBACK CAMP
MARCH 15 - 21st, 2009
*AGES 8 - 16 (OPEN TO ALL LEVELS EXCEPT NEWBIE)
This All Girls' March Break Children's Horse &
Dogsledding
Camp is back again in 2009,
with openings for 12 - 16 animal crazy girls!
Winter Fun is the theme, and we're doing
it up like
no other! Daily dogsledding & Horseback Riding,
Outdoor learning and
much more!
This residential
camp will get your child outside in the
fluffy stuff with
the dogs & horses, with plenty to keep them busy!
Kids love animals and this one of a kind Ontario
Riding camp dishes it up like no other. The ONLY
Children's Camp in Ontario that offers Dogsledding
and Horseback Riding as a combination with a focus
on spending the whole day with the critters!
2008 HORSE CAMP PRICE - $800 PLUS GST
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OR here for the 2007 Camp VIDEO (high speed recommended)
**Booking now for 2010**
ADULTS ONLY BOOT CAMP
(June 19th 20th & 21th 2009)
*20 and up ( BEGINNER TO COUNSELOR IN TRAINING)
This weekend is for ALL those adults
who have wanted to experience the joy of
'hands on' horsemanship but could never
attend a camp program. Our kids summer
program is so popular, we've extended the
ideas to include adults in some action packed,
and 'OH SO FUN' social riding weekends!
Our adult campers cover lessons in either
English or Western, and of COURSE we're
hitting the trails for FUN!
All levels welcome
and we'll split you into groups for
intensive
and fun
'one on one' horse skills training.
2009 HORSE CAMP PRICE - $400 PLUS GST per person
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**There are 5 spots left for this camp**
REINING AND WORKING COWHORSE CAMP 
(June 28 - July 4, 2009)
*AGES 10 - 18 (INTERMEDIATE TO COUNSELOR IN TRAINING)
For WESTERN enthusiasts who have
a strong
desire to learn ALL WEEK LONG
about Reining and Working Cowhorse.
Campers
learn comprehensive skills in
these two events -
from hunting a circle to
controlling a COW, our campers will
enjoy plenty of hands on
experience aboard
our trusted school horses. For
campers who
know that Western can be just as interesting
as English, and just as packed with technique!
AND - a clinic with Winning Reiner Darren Bilyea!
**There are 4 spots left for this camp**
2009 HORSE CAMP PRICE -
$850 PLUS GST
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FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON THIS HORSE CAMP**
JUMP CAMP PHASE ONE
(July 5th - July 11, 2009)
*AGES 10 - 18 (ADVANCED TO COUNSELOR IN TRAINING)
For Campers
looking to improve their
jumping
and enjoy a
variety of jumping
skills development
drills.
From
DRESSAGE to HACKING to
developing
handiness over different
courses, our camp focuses
on raising
jumping skills to a higher level.
Entry
level
cross country, conditioning work,
and
more will
improve the
girls' riding
skills & allow
them to
enjoy
a relaxed
camp based on what they
all love to do!
(yes, campers can do this first week only)
AND - a DRESSAGE clinic with popular coach Heather Kirk!
2009 HORSE CAMP PRICE - $850 PLUS GST (INCLUDES CLINIC)
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**There are 3 spots left for this camp**
JUMP CAMP PHASE TWO
(July 11th - July 17, 2009)
*AGES 10 - 18 (ADVANCED TO COUNSELOR IN TRAINING)
Campers STAY OVER for a second
week
of intensive training and more
work over
all three eventing disciplines.
Riders will have
advanced through the
first week to be solid
over our course.
Friday night, there is a 'demo' show
to
highlight the skills gained by our
campers
and give them a taste of what
the Eventing world is all about! More
Dressage, more
stadium, and more cross
country - campers
must do BOTH weeks
in order to qualify for the 2nd week of camp.
AND - a 'Cross Country' clinic with popular coach Heather Kirk!
2009 HORSE CAMP PRICE - $850 PLUS GST (INCLUDES CLINIC)
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**There are 3 spots left for this camp**
HUNTER JUMPER CAMP
(July 19th - July 25th, 2009)
*AGES 10 - 18 (INTERMEDIATE TO COUNSELOR IN TRAINING)
Open to girls who love to show off, and want
to experience
how to prepare, train, and put on
the polish in order to
organize & compete in our
very own Hunter/Jumper Horse
Show! For
english riders with good basic skills, who want
to learn more about the Hunter/Jumper Scene.
Lessonsthrough the week, in a relaxed
setting,
ending
with an on site horse show which
they will organize and
put on for their parents!
With a
focus on good equitation over fences
our riders improve their skill while having fun.
AND - a clinic with popular coach Heather Kirk!
2009 HORSE CAMP PRICE - $850 PLUS GST (INCLUDES CLINIC)
**CLICK on the LOGO FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON THIS HORSE CAMP**
OR here for the 2007 Camp Slideshow
**Sorry this Camp is now full - try Junior Jumper or JUMP Camp!**
ALL GIRLS JUMPER CAMP
(July 26 - Aug 1, 2009)
*AGES 10 - 18 ( INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED)
Open to crazy horse lovers who would
really LOVE immersion into jumping.
Our avid new campers learn technical
& interesting fencework & flatwork that
will help
them develop their poise, their
confidence & jumping style during camp
in a relaxed setting geared for fun. Great for
up and comers new to jumper, as well as
experienced jumpers honing their skills.
Includes a great clinic too!
2009 HORSE CAMP PRICE - $850 PLUS GST (INCLUDES CLINIC)
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**There are 2 spots left for this camp**
COED SHOW CAMP
(Aug 2 - Aug 8, 2009)
*AGES 10 - 18( NEWBIE TO COUNSELOR IN TRAINING)
English and Western horse camp for young
horse loving, horse CRAZY boys and girls
of all ages and abilities. Daily riding lessons
develop skills to participate in a variety
of classes in both English and Western
classes at a SHOW! Riding skills develop
with great comraderie, open to most levels, and
always a big hit. Daily lessons, and a show
at weeks' end to compete for ribbons
with all the fun and none of the frenzy.
2009 HORSE CAMP PRICE - $800 PLUS GST
**CLICK on the LOGO FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON THIS HORSE CAMP**
OR here for the 2007 Camp Slideshow
**There is 1 spot left for this camp**
SO YOU WANT A HORSE CAMP
(Aug 9 - Aug 15, 2009)
*AGES 10 - 18 (NOVICE TO COUNSELLOR TRAINING)
How often does your young rider
bug you for their own horse?
For most
parents, the time just isn't right and
a guage is needed for whether a child
is (or will soon be) ready for their own
horse. All week
long, campers engage in
an in depth focus with full immersion into
the exciting world of horsemanship skills.
Great for potential horse owners, or kids
who want tons of one on one horse time!
FUN FOR SERIOUS RIDERS!
2009 HORSE CAMP PRICE - $800 PLUS GST
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**There are 4 spots left for this camp**
HEADIN WEST
(August 16 - August 22, 2009)
*AGES 10 - 18 ( BEGINNER TO COUNSELOR IN TRAINING)
This action packed residential horse
camp
is girls only,
with a really cool
'western theme'
complete with homey
"CowGIRL" Cabin,
Roping & Barrel
Racing Clinics & Trail
rides to the lake.
In August
the weather is perfect,
and
favorite
Champion Roper, Harry
Hodges
is
back & the girls have a SHOW for
parents
at the end of the week of fun!.
2008 HORSE CAMP PRICE - $800 PLUS GST
**CLICK on the LOGO FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON THIS HORSE CAMP**
OR here for the 2007 Camp Slideshow
**Sorry this camp is now full - try Reining Camp!**
'EVERYTHING' CAMP
(August 23 - August 29, 2009)
*AGES 10 - 18 ( BEGINNER TO COUNSELOR IN TRAINING)
For girls looking for a fantastic week of horse
activity with lots of riding & horse time - this
one
has a little bit of EVERYTHING we do
here on
our farm! Switching from english to
western and
back again, our campers keep
busy with very own
horse for the week.
There's 'everything' from
western games to
crossing water, obstacle courses & crossrails,
chasing cows on horseback and honing
horsemanship skills, & of course TONS OF
trail
riding
on our extensive system! This
year, we're really hitting the trails!
2009 HORSE CAMP PRICE - $800 PLUS GST
**CLICK on the LOGO FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON THIS HORSE CAMP**
OR here for the 2007 TB Midget (similar camp) Slideshow
**Sorry this camp is now full - you might want to try So You Want a Horse!**
OLD SALTY'S WEEKEND
(September 4th, 5th & 6th 2009)
*20 and up ( BEGINNER TO COUNSELOR IN TRAINING)
Back again and better than ever. Let us show
you how much fun an adult rider can have just
chasing a few cows! From beginner riders to a
solid 'go anywhere' kinda cowboy, you'll love it!
And of course, a big finish, the Team Penning!
2008 HORSE CAMP PRICE - $450 PLUS GST
**CLICK on the LOGO FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON THIS HORSE CAMP**
OR here for the 2007 Camp Slideshow
**Sorry this camp is now full - you might want to try June Boot Camp for Adults!**
MOTHER DAUGHTER WEEKEND
October 2, 3 & 4, 2009
*Ages 10 and up (BEGINNER and up)
You asked for it, you've got it moms!
Nows your chance to take your daughter
away for a weekend and show her up!!
Ok, well maybe she'll enjoy watching
your pain, but hey, if a kid can do it....?
Trail riding, camp fires, riding lessons,
and other great 'hands on' horse related
sessions you can share with that special
youngster in your life. It will keep
you young - why you had kids, right!??
2009 HORSE CAMP PRICE - $300 PLUS GST per person
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**There are several spots left for this camp**
HIGHLAND WILDERNESS TOURS
why our horse camp experience is different than most!
At Highland Wilderness Tours, our
Horse Camp near the East Gates of
Algonquin Park Ontario is designed
so our campers get maximum horse
time on our HIGH quality camp horses.
We pick a central theme, and then it's
TOTAL IMMERSION - a GREAT Horse
Camp experience! With a maximum
of 12-16 horse campers, and an intensive
'get something done' agenda - our riders
learn quickly & effectively, improving
while having a ball! Our campers are
HANDS ON & they LOVE the challenge!
Our Horse Camp is designed to encourage riders to be the BEST that they can be,
while keeping things fun, positive and rewarding, which builds self esteem
& encourages campers to broaden their horizons anddevelop lasting relationships.
Since we opened our goal has been to have develop the most innovative riding camp
programs to be found in Ontario, Canada! READ on to see how our summer riding
camp program will work for you, and feel free to contact us for more information!
NOTE: PARENTS - PLEASE CONTACT US IF:
1. your child is outside the age bracket listed for camp (they may qualify based on experience)
2. you have any questions about cross border travel to and from Canada, US or Overseas
3. you would like to hear more about our facilities or program
4. you want to know us better before sending your child to horse camp!
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