Hunter Jumper Camp        

Personal Water Bottle - make it yours!
Please be sure and send along a distinct bottle that your child will be able to recognize as theirs, with their name on it!. 
We push fluids to ensure that all campers drink the amount of water necessary throughout the week, as it does get very hot.

Here's your list of things to bring to camp - be sure and call if you have any questions!

One or two personal munchies - note, pack seperate as they will be kept AT THE FARM, not in camp
Flashlight
Camera (please put your name on it with tape)
favorite book, DVD or walkman for downtime
Blue Jeans
Breeches for show & daily riding (mandatory for daytime lessons)
JUMP VESTS *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED* Check E-Bay for good deals on vests
Chaps if you have them (not mandatory)
Track pants for relaxing at night
Teeshirts for the week (at least ONE long sleeved)
sweatshirt and/or warm sweater for cool nights
Shorts (two pairs)
rain jacket (pants not necessary, it's quite warm at this time of year)
ball cap & sunglasses if you need it
bathing suit and towel
toiletries (toothbrush, deoderant, bandaids, etc)
anti inflammatory of choice (parents, please notify me what they have brung or if you need me to monitor them)
socks, undies, etc for a week
bug dope (we find deep woods off is best, unfortunately something with deet works best)
suntan lotion
gloves (for riding)
sleeping bag and pillow
hiking boots or runners if you have them (for hacking around camp) - great for use during the week that is not riding related
Riding boots (paddock boots, tall riding boots, or leather field boots)
** please make sure any riding boots used have a minimum 1.5 cm heel with a 90 degree 'notch' (NOT a smooth/rounded heel)
OR - Half chaps with paddock boot/boot system
A boot system (paddock boot and chap) is preferrable over tall RUBBER riding boots, as they don't allow the heel to flex
Do not worry if you don't have expensive field boots - a boot system is fine for our show
*anyone that doesn't have boots let me know - we might have something that fits!*

NOTE:  IF YOU HAVE A HELMET OF YOUR OWN THAT IS ASTM CERTIFIED, BY ALL MEANS BRING IT.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE BRINGING A CERTIFIED HELMET
*those that don't have a helmet, we have plenty here at the farm for you*

SHOW CLOTHES

FOR ALL CLASSES - Please remember, this is just a 'SCHOOLING' show, so as long as they are neat and have the basics, that will be fine!  We don't want you to go out and spend alot of money on expensive clothing.  Smart shopping at tack shops that have a consignment rack can work very well.  For Hunter Classes, the full jacket/breech outfit is best.  For Jumper Classes, riders can show in just their white shirt or in a tidy polo shirt.  Call if you have questions!

1.  Riding Boots (black english riding boots)
*the inexpensive rubber english boots can be purchased from tack stores, either new or used for around $30.  Be sure they are not fitting too high on the leg or they will rub the soft area behind their knee.  If you have them, black leather boots are the best.  If you don't have tall boots, you may use paddock boots with a garter (available inexpensively at tack shops) or a paddock boot and half chap system - this is preferrable to the rubber boots as it allows the heel to flex much better.

2.  English jacket (any color)
These are the most important item for english riding attire and can be purchased second hand from a consignment store or off of Ebay - remember Hunt Coats tend to fit on the small side.  See links on the main camp page. The sales girls will help you find something suitable that fits well.  Because this is a schooling show, we will allow any color, or if you find something that is close to a hunt coat by all means, if it looks like a reasonable facsimile and saves you money, great! We do have a couple smaller sizes available at the farm, call me if you need help.

2.  English shirt (white or light colors)
Cotton, no sleeves are best for hot summer weather - they have a high button color with or without a choker.  Careful shopping might produce something that can be substituted from a second hand store or value village store - or, check out the consignment rack at tack stores.

3.  Breeches (any color allowed, beige is best)  These are comfortable and can be purchased second hand from many tack stores - nowadays, a sale will get you a nice pair very cheaply and they are awesome for riding in, even if you don't show!  Check out the main camp page for links to some of the best consignment racks in Ontario.  Be sure and have a clean pair saved for show day! Yes, we can wash them for you.

4.  Gloves (optional) Black riding gloves available for under ten dollars from tack stores everywhere - excellent way to dress up your show outfit for both english and western events.