Best Horseback Riding Summer Camps
When a child goes to a horseback riding/equestrian camp, they’ll do much more than just learn how to ride a horse and do fancy drills or jumps. Riding horses builds character and compassion and teaches discipline. Working with a horse teaches kids how to listen to non-verbal cues and show respect and empathy for animals.
These activites can also teach campers how to work better with people and the value of teamwork. Riding a trail teaches the presence of mind and the ability to pay attention to even the smallest details. For some advanced courses like show jumping, your child can learn how to challenge themselves and master both the horse and themself. Your children can learn these values and skills with one of these horseback riding camps.
Top Horseback Riding Summer Camps
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Cloudland, GA
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Ages 8-17
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Girls
Since 1954, the purpose of Valley View Ranch has been to help each rancher have the full opportunity of horsemanship through instruction in the riding rings, time in the saddle on trails, and the care and responsibility of having her very own horse, all a’top Lookout Mountain.
We offer several riding programs and encourage each camper to participate in all...
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Catskill Mountains, NY
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Ages 7-17
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Girls
INTERNATIONAL RIDING CAMP was established in 1978 for girls 7-17, who love horses and riding. Our campers come from all over the United States and abroad to ride and learn in our beautiful Catskill Mountain location.
Students from as far away as Hawaii, other parts of the U.S. and overseas come every summer to enjoy all that our riding camp...
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Palmyra, VA
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Ages 9-16
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Coed
The Equestrian Camp is a full-day Hunter/Jumper style program for girls who LOVE horses. All levels are welcome, from girls who have never been on a horse to those that have been riding their entire lives.
Camp Friendship strongly believes...
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Tuxedo, NC
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Coed
The connection between a girl and a horse — her smile, his whinny, their partnership — it’s what we see every day in our Riding program. We want to cultivate that relationship from the moment you join us at Thunderhead...
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Brookston, IN
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Coed
In our state of the art equestrian facilities, campers learn empathy, leadership, listening, and awareness as they grow in confidence as a rider, care for their horse, all while making new friends. Accredited by the Certified Horsemanship Association and the...
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Spencer, MA
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Ages 8-16
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Coed
Our Horse Camp add-on is a half-day experience available for both day and overnight campers. It is open to riders of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced. Campers spend each morning (Monday–Friday, weather permitting) at the barn for riding...
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Huntingdon, PA
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Coed
At Stone Mountain Adventures, horseback riding has long been a favorite activity, creating lasting memories for campers. While horseback riding is no longer a central part of our program, we are excited to continue offering this beloved experience on a...