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CAMP ACTIVITIES
For their safety, campers are divided into small groups of five. Campers receive riding instruction on
horseback twice daily and unmounted lessons in barn and horse management. Riders will learn the basics
of grooming, tacking-up, bathing, and cooling down. Skilled riders may also do bareback rides, trail rides,
and/or play days (including a ride through the water) and learn how to clip and prepare horses for shows.
Visitors to the camp will include a farrier, a veterinarian, and some very famous riders! Campers will also
participate in a barn horse show where they can demonstrate to parents and friends what they have
learned and witness some spectacular professional displays of show jumping.
The tack-up area and some riding areas are shaded. Our lounge is air-conditioned and offers a
television, fridge, microwave, and several couches for rest.
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Other activities include:
- Additional barn lessons about horses and horse care
- Grooming, horse nutrition, shoeing
- Arts and crafts
- Tie-dyeing (campers will make their own camp t-shirts)
- Swimming (Summer camps)
- Guided Trail Rides (Daily)
- Mounted Games/Barn show for parents (Friday)
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What Campers Wear and Bring:
- Long pants
- Boots with low heels
- Riding helmet (The Tack Shop of Austin)
- Sack lunch
- Water jug and sun screen
- Carrots for horses
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Day camp is offered during Winter and Spring Breaks and throughout the summer, Monday through
Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Extended Care from 8:30-5:30 is also offered for a nominal fee.
Transportation through Camp Car Pools is available from Northwest Hills.
THE FOLLOWING CAMP SESSIONS ARE STILL AVAILABLE:
June 16th - 20th June 30 - July 4th July 14th - July 18th
August 11th - August 15th August 18th - August 22nd
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Is your child horse-crazy?
We have the solution!
The Idylwood Stables riding day camp is a fun and exciting experience for young people ages 6 and up, filled with
every horse activity imaginable! Join us to learn all aspects of horsemanship, from grooming and basic horse care
to riding and even water games on horses in a safe and fun environment.
From the beginner to the most advanced student, your child will experience the joy and excitement of life with horses
in hands-on tasks and other educational venues.
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