2024 4-DAY YOUTH PONY CAMPS
Mackinac Community Equestrian Center
Our horse camp offers youth a varied educational experience and lots of fun memories to be made with friends new and old. We provide age-appropriate activities for each camper. Each camper will participate in groups as well as individually to build confidence, skills, and leadership. Safety is of paramount importance to us, therefore we require proper footwear, clothing and helmets are required. Our camp is staffed with knowledgeable horsepeople and our lesson horses are well schooled.
We ask that all campers have long pants for riding, and pack a lunch. Helmets and boots will be available if needed. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Please note that this year we have made some changes, and instead of two pony camps, we are now offering our first pony camp for younger campers (ages 7-14) and our second pony camp for advanced riders (ages 13-18).
Camp activities are tailored to camp participants. Below are a just few examples of topics for pony camp I:
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Safe horse handling on the ground.
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Fundamentals of horseback riding and proper position in the saddle
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Art - Equine oriented project encouraging creativity.
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Parts of names of English and Western saddles, bridles, and bits
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Safety around horses
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Equine health and nutrition
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Workbooks and games
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Horse games, relay races, and more!
Camp activities are tailored to camp participants. Below are a just few examples of topics for pony camp II:
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Flat and jump lessons daily
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Two lessons a day
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Learn how to build jump courses
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Learn about dressage tests and fundamentals
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Trail ride
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Cross country clinic
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Before and after ride standards and horse safety
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Equipment safety standards
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Equine Nutrition & daily care
$375.00 Total Limited to 10 campers.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to hold your camp spot, the remaining balance is due on the day of check-in.