Co-ed Show 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 and/or jeans for show & daily riding
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
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*
ENGLISH SHOW CLOTHES
(Because it's a HIGH point show - western riders should consider expanding their horizons to rack up some points!)
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.
WESTERN SHOW CLOTHES
(Because it's a HIGH point show - english riders should consider bringing something along to rack up some points!)
1. Riding Boots (cowboy boots, paddock boots, or an ankle height lace up street style boot with a small heel)
*call me if you don't know what to bring - try hitting the good will or clothing bank, we've found good cowboy boots there!
(paddock boots under a pair of jeans work just fine!)
WE HAVE A GOOD SUPPLY OF WESTERN BOOTS HERE AT THE FARM IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANTHING SUITED.
2. Western Shirt (colorful, cotton button down long or short sleeved shirt, with collar - must have sleeves)
The colorful shirts are nice. DON'T go to a western store and buy an $80 western shirt - any button down shirt will do - Value Village is great for this - find something colorful with a button down collar that is light cotton and comfortable on a hot day.
3. Blue Jeans (no flare or bell bottom please) The flare or bell bottom leg is not appropriate for western events. It's not safe either, as the bell bottom gets caught in the stirrup. Bring your regular camp jeans, but bring a nicer pair to show in. Any color is allowed, so long as they are straight leg! If you want to dress it up with a belt and buckle, feel free!