Looking forward to school being out and summer vacations, it’s time to plan for summer camp! If your passions involve horses, there are many summer horseback riding camps offered in the mid-south area. Following is a sampling of horse-related camp activities, listed in alphabetical order. If you know of other riding camps that we’ve missed, please send camp information to the Mid-South Horse Review by email:midsouthhorsereview@yahoo.com; or call (901) 465-1905.
Aintree Farms Pony Camp 2011 is a great place for summer fun in Germantown, TN. The camp is geared for the very beginner, advanced-beginner, and more, ages 4 and up. Session One is June 20-24; Session Two is July 11-15, both from 9:00 a.m. to 2: 00 p.m. Daily activities include an hour lesson with professional staff on safe school horses, horsey arts and crafts, and creative learning about horsemanship and barn etiquette. Campers can swim at the end of the day in the neighborhood pool. Camp week concludes with a horse show where campers can show off their new skills for their parents. Instructors are Louise Turley and Jody Becker, with lots of counselors. Aintree Farm is located at 8999 Claiborne Farm Dr. For information call Louise Turley at (901) 274-4533 or email aintreefarmstable@yahoo.com.
Autumn Chase Farms 2010 summer camps are May 30-June 3, July 11-15 and July 18-22. Their rider education program spotlights safety, understanding, and fun. The Autumn Chase Farm camp will be held at the Germantown Location, 2600 Forest Hill Irene Rd. Germantown, TN, 38139. A fee of 300.00 and an enrollment form should be sent to Autumn Chase Farm, 217 North Lenderman Rd, Byhalia, MS 38611 For more information, visit the website www.autumnchasefarm.com or call (901) 751-3408. To reach owner/trainer Jason Schnelle, email: jason@autumnchasefarm.com or call Jason’s cell phone (901) 378-6557.
B & L Stables, Gadsden, TN B & L Stables Equestrian Summer Campis open to all level riders ages 7 to 16 years. Camp days are packed with horse-back riding lessons, many educational activities, and a lot of fun! If you have a love for horses, want to learn more about them, or want to improve your riding abilitites, this is the camp for you! 2011 Summer Camp Dates: June 6-10, June 13-17, and June 27-July 1. Camp is from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm daily. Riding Lessons and Horse Boarding are also available. Contact Betsy at 731-217-3862 or visit www.BandLstables.com
Brewer Equestrian Center, June 6-10 and June 20-24. For one week you can make your child’s dream come true. This is an action packed week of equine knowledge, riding, pilates, camp t shirt and swimming. Always includes a ton of games, laughter and bonding! At the end of the week, they will have a family event Horse Show! Fees are $275.00 with a $75.00 non refundable deposit. 9-2 daily…till 5:30 an additional $60.00. Contact brewerequestriancenter@gmail.com or 662-255-2698. Brewerequestriancenter.webs
Cedarwood Farms, 5481 Davidson Rd., Memphis, TN. Depending on camper vote, each week of camp will conclude with a horse show or all day trail ride and picnic. 7 Sessions Offered: June 6-10 June 13-17 June 20-24 June 27-July 1 July 11-15 July 18-22 July 25-29 9:00AM - 2:00PM Monday-Friday Open to Horse Lovers Ages 6 and up. Each week is $300 per child. Early/After care will be available for additional charge. Please contact Camp Director, Katie Weber, at (901) 634-5153 or email kjweber5247@yahoo.com for more information.
Falcon Ridge Farm, 22630 Highway 18 North, Toone, TN 38381. Dates are June 20-22, 9 am-3 pm and July 18-20, 9 am-3 pm. The camp is available to those 6-16 years old. The focus of the camp is the basics of horsemanship, riding, and grooming. They also have hayrides, arts and crafts, a petting zoo and much more. Camps are $200.00 with a $50.00 deposit . Contact 731-658-5200 or mail@falconridgefarm.net.
Hillside Stables, at 2720 Red Banks Rd. N. Byhalia, Mississippi,offers summer day camp for riders ages 10 – 16 years. Summer Day Camp for Riders. – Do you know how to ride? Have you ridden before? This is not a Kiddy Camp. We ride and we train.…. This is all horse – all the time. Ages 10 – 16yrs. You can use our horses or yours. Camp Director PK Theobald currently holds twelve endorsements with Dennis Reis Universal Horsemanship. Let your child/grandchild spend a week learning more than go and stop and turn left and right. Camp dates: #1 June 13-17, 2011 #2 June 20-24, 2011; Cost: $300.00 per week with multiple camper discounts available. Contact PK Theobald 901/857-7500.Visit their website for more information go to www.HillsideStables.com Find them on Face Book as well.
Holly Springs HorseCamp, an overnight camp for girls, is located at Yester Year Lodge near Holly Springs, MS. Campers can stay in authentic 1800's log cabins or an Indian tipi and explore scenic Holly Springs National Forest on horseback. Yester Year Lodge is a recreation of a frontier town typical of the early 1800's settlements of Mississippi. Camp is one week: May 30 - June 3. For reservations, call Terri Draper at 901-634-7484.
Horsemania Camp located at Coyote Run Arena in Mason, TN offers overnight camp for girls and day camp for girls and boys. Western horsemanship is taught by an HSA certified instructor with emphasis on horse safety, grooming and saddling. Horsemania camp introduces your child to horseback riding and builds confidence in the saddle. Other activities include a giant waterslide, fishing, games on horseback, and arts and crafts. Weekly sessions start June 6 and continue through the first week of August. Coyote Run Arena is a 74,000 sq. ft. indoor facility, so camps are never rained out. Register online at www.horsemaniacamp.com or call Terri Draper at 901-634-7484.
Hunter’s Edge Stables at 5366 Forest Hill-Irene Road, Memphis, TN offers a variety of camps and clinics, open to children ages 6 and up who love horses. Summer camp sessions are as follows: Session I, May 30-June 3, Session II, June 6-10, Session III, June 13-17, Session IV, June 27-July 1 and Session V, July 11-15; Session 1, 2, and 3 are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Session 4 and 5 are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Campers learn how to properly care for a horse, ride, and participate in fun activities. For more information, call Beanie Cone, head trainer at (901) 759-0450 or email beanie@huntersedgestables.com. Website: www.huntersedgestables.com.
JacksonEquestrian Center, 1875 Hwy 70 E, Jackson, TN 38305. June 6-10 Session 1: Total Horsemanship Camp for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Riders $250 Hours are 8:00-3:00 Monday thru Friday. This week focuses on 3 separate groups of riders. Beginners learn the fundamentals of horsemanship and a secure seat. Intermediate Riders will tune up their equitation and start to specialize within their riding discipline. Advanced Riders will polish up on their riding technique and learn the value of flexion and collection. June 13-17 Session 2: Buckaroo Camp for ages 3-7. $175. Hours are 8:00- 11:30 Monday thru Friday
This week teaches the fundamentals in interactive sessions with the youngest of riders, focusing on safety and learning the basics for a solid foundation. This week is great for the beginner rider and they also have an intermediate group this week to progress their riding skills as well. June 20-24 Session 3: Advanced Horsemanship Camp. $250 Hours are 8:00-3:00 Monday thru Friday. This is the best of the best week of camp! This week is for advanced riders who are confident at the lope and canter. Clinics this week include: Polish up on your barrel runs and speed events, extend your hunt seat, improve your confidence over the jumps, fundamentals of dressage, introduction to vaulting and tweeking your horsemanship and equitation patterns. This is a great week for polishing up for the show ring! For more information call: Michelle Weaver 731-697-7465 or Katherine Rice 731-499-2511, www.jacksonequestriancenter.com
jeqcenter@hotmail.com
Maple Grove Farm, at 4961 Windsong Park Drive in Collierville, TN offers Farm Camp for children ages 4-9. Daily activities include pony rides and petting farm, zip line, swimming pool and more. Camp instructors encourage each child's curiosity, creativity and capacity for personal growth in a non-denominational Christian atmosphere. Camp event weeks are: June 13-17; June 20-24; June 27-July 1, July 11-15; July 18-22; July 25-29. For information about Maple Grove Farm Camp, contact Tim and Nicole McDaniel at 901-861-7422 or visit their website at www.maplegrovefarm.net.
Marigny Park Stables at 4525 Mebane Road in Oakland, TN has summer camp for children ages 6-16. Session I is June 28-30 cost is $180 (early bird by 5/16 is $165), Session II is July 11-15 cost is $300 (early bird by 5/30 is $180) 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, and features English hunter/jumper style riding, horse care, games, and crafts in a fun positive learning environment. Campers will also have the opportunity to prepare for the optional schooling show that follows each camp session. For more information, contact Ashley Fant at (901) 603-6231; email Ashley at ashley@audreyssolutions.com. Visit their website at: www.marignyparkstables.com.
Mid-South Dressage Academy in Hernando, MS offers three sessions of pony day camps for ages 7 and up, beginners to advanced riders: June 6-10 Pony Camp Session 1; July 11-15 Pony Camp Session 2; July 18-22 Pony Camp Session 3. Camps meet M-F 10 am -3 pm. Camp activities include grooming and tacking a well-trained school horse for a mounted lesson. Riding lessons work to improve riders’ balance and position, as well as learning to ride patterns and exercises. Educational topics range from horse breeds and colors to parts of the saddle. Each camper will receive a packet of materials related to equine study. Recreational activities include horsey arts and crafts, games, and swimming. For more information, email Anna Speer at: anna@midsouthdressageacademy.org. Visit their website: www.midsouthdressageacademy.org/ and click on the “Pony Camp” button.
Oak Hill Stables, at 670 County Road 101 in Oxford, MS offers Camp Oak Hill June 26-August 7. The Horseback Riding Camp is for girls 7-19 years of age, experienced to beginner riders. Choices are overnight camp and day only camp. Camp activities include riding, swimming, arts & crafts, field trips, and horseshoes. Private and group horseback riding lessons are available in English or western disciplines. Oak Hill Stables Bed and Breakfast is located five miles from the Square in Oxford. For more information contact Owner/Inkeeper Laura Sale at 662-234-8488 or 662-801-2084; email laura@oakhillstablesbedandbreakfast.com. Visit their website at http://www.oakhillstablesbedandbreakfast.com/
Oak View Stables at 13600 Looney Road, Olive Branch, MS offers three sessions of Horsemanship Day Camp for children ages 6 to 17. Camps run Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Camps sessions are May 30-June 3; June 20-24; July 11-15; Camps are a fun, safe introduction to horsemanship and are structured for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. Also they offer Pony Pee Wees Day Camp, a 5-day camp for children ages 4-8. Camps run Monday – Friday, 8 am – 12 pm. First session is June 13-17; second session is June 27-July1. For more information, call Rose Marie Lawson at (662) 895-4544 (barn) or (901) 550-8954 (cell) or Victoria Hickerson (901) 461-2523 (cell). Camp forms and information are available at their web site: http://www.oakviewstables.net
Old West Special Trails, at 12200 Macon Road (near Collierville-Arlington Road) in Fisherville, TN, offers summer day camps beginning May 31. Camps are for ages 6 and up. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with a new camp starting each week. Debbie Cooley teaches western horseback riding from beginner to advanced riders, with an emphasis on safety. Campers enjoy arena riding and trail riding in mornings. Afternoons include a variety of games and crafts. At the end of the week, campers participate in a horse show on Fridays to demonstrate their new skills. For more information call Debbie Cooley at (901) 490-5555 or Danny Cooley (901) 485-4103. Visit their web site http://oldwestspecialtrails.org.
Point Pleasant Farm,Highway 311, just outside of Mount Pleasant. Point Pleasant Farm will be holding horse camp from June 20 - June 24. The camp will run daily from 9 am to 3 pm. In addition to riding, campers will also be doing activities, crafts and swimming. Cost of the camp is $350, spaces are limited so call and reserve your spot early. For more information please contact either Robyn Miller (901) 870-6568 or Sandy McCormick (901) 626-6709.
South Wind Stables, at 10181 State Line Road, Olive Branch, MS, runs 7-week Summer Camps for children ages 5 and up, beginning June 6 (July 4th week off) and ending July 29th. Camp hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Camps are filled with hunter jumper training, trail rides, stable games, and equestrian crafts. Campers learn grooming, bathing, and tacking up horses. Campers adopt a horse each week to ride every day. Beginners through intermediate riders. Instructors are Peggy Hart, Ann Frost, and Emma Miller. For more information, contact Ann Frost, aka “Frosty,” Barn Manager at 901-828-4199. Visit their web site and click on “Summer camp:” www.southwindstablesms.com.
Trinity Farm, 10365 Monroe Lake, in Lakeland, TN, 38002 offers two sessions of riding summer camp for children ages 5-and up. Camps are geared toward beginner/advanced beginner/novice riders. Camp sessions are June 6-10 and July 11-15. Camp runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily and includes riding lessons, games, arts and crafts, water activities and equine facts. There is an end of the week horse show. Cost is $450.00 with a $100.00 non-refundable deposit. Child care is available for additional fee before and after camp. Go to www.trinityfarmtn.com or check their Facebook page. Poppy Gunther Doyle can be reached by phone at 901-867-8682 (farm) or 901-483-2705 or by email at trinityfarmtn@aol.com
V and V Horse Camp at 355 Watkins, Moscow, TN. Camp is Monday-Friday, 9 am to 3 pm May 16 through August 15. Everybody rides every day; walk, trot and canter. Call Victoria Montesi at (901) 461-0655.
Victory Ranch Summer Camp, at 4330 Mecklinberg, Bolivar, TN is a non-denominational Christian summer camp and retreat center. Victory Ranch hosts about 800 campers each summer and features top outdoor adventure areas and great accommodations. It is located on 550 acres of rolling hills and woodlands in Hardeman County. Camp includes horseback riding among a host of other activities. Seven summer camp sessions run May 31-July 23. Some camps for boys only, some for girls only, some coed. Camp information and forms are available on their website:
http://www.victoryranch.org/summer-camp.html or call 731-659-2880.
Winterview Farm, Summer Horsemanship Camps. Beginner Camp sessions are:
May 30-June 3 (full); June 6-June 10; June20-June 24; June 27-July 1; July 4-July 8 (full). Advanced camp sessions are: June-13-June17 (full); July 18-July 22. For advanced camp, riders must have the skills to walk, trot, canter and trot cross-rails successfully. Winterview Farm is a Hunter Jumper Facility at 140 Spring Road in Flora, Mississippi. Summer camps offer a full spectrum of horsemanship activities from barn chores to participating in a horse show. Highlights include trail ride, scavenger hunt, costume theme days, games and more. Each week concludes with an awards presentation and fun show for parents and friends to attend. The hours are 8:30 am until 2:00 pm except for show day. For more details and registration forms, contact Susan Walt at 601-278-7563. Visit their website: www.winterviewfarm.com.
Yester Year Lodge Holly Springs Horse Camp, Holly Springs Horse Camp, an overnight camp for girls, is located at Yester Year Lodge near Holly Springs, MS. Your child can stay in authentic 1800's log cabin or an Indian tipi and explore scenic Holly Springs National Forest on horseback. Yester Year Lodge is an authentic recreation of a frontier town typical of the early 1800's settlements of Mississippi. This camp will be held for one exclusive week only from May 30 thru June 3. For reservations, call Terri at 901-634-7484.
Adults send yourselves to camp, too! Mississippi Eventing and Dressage Association and Cedar Wind Farm in Oxford, MS offer their 7th annual Adult Dressage Camp June 16-19, 2011. Clinicians are Bess Reineman, Evie Tumlin, Peggy Gaboury, and Pat Kessler (TI Chi). This year’s camp includes an Open Event Cross Country and Jumping clinic with Alan Fox on Saturday & Sunday. In addition to daily riding instruction, there will be daily lectures on nutrition and various other topics. Auditing is also available. For more information contact Evie Tumlin at 662-234-3785 or email etumlin@cedarwindfarm.com. Find applications at www.cedarwindfarm.com.
Aintree Farms Pony Camp 2011 is a great place for summer fun in Germantown, TN. The camp is geared for the very beginner, advanced-beginner, and more, ages 4 and up. Session One is June 20-24; Session Two is July 11-15, both from 9:00 a.m. to 2: 00 p.m. Daily activities include an hour lesson with professional staff on safe school horses, horsey arts and crafts, and creative learning about horsemanship and barn etiquette. Campers can swim at the end of the day in the neighborhood pool. Camp week concludes with a horse show where campers can show off their new skills for their parents. Instructors are Louise Turley and Jody Becker, with lots of counselors. Aintree Farm is located at 8999 Claiborne Farm Dr. For information call Louise Turley at (901) 274-4533 or email aintreefarmstable@yahoo.com.
Autumn Chase Farms 2010 summer camps are May 30-June 3, July 11-15 and July 18-22. Their rider education program spotlights safety, understanding, and fun. The Autumn Chase Farm camp will be held at the Germantown Location, 2600 Forest Hill Irene Rd. Germantown, TN, 38139. A fee of 300.00 and an enrollment form should be sent to Autumn Chase Farm, 217 North Lenderman Rd, Byhalia, MS 38611 For more information, visit the website www.autumnchasefarm.com or call (901) 751-3408. To reach owner/trainer Jason Schnelle, email: jason@autumnchasefarm.com or call Jason’s cell phone (901) 378-6557.
B & L Stables, Gadsden, TN B & L Stables Equestrian Summer Campis open to all level riders ages 7 to 16 years. Camp days are packed with horse-back riding lessons, many educational activities, and a lot of fun! If you have a love for horses, want to learn more about them, or want to improve your riding abilitites, this is the camp for you! 2011 Summer Camp Dates: June 6-10, June 13-17, and June 27-July 1. Camp is from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm daily. Riding Lessons and Horse Boarding are also available. Contact Betsy at 731-217-3862 or visit www.BandLstables.com
Brewer Equestrian Center, June 6-10 and June 20-24. For one week you can make your child’s dream come true. This is an action packed week of equine knowledge, riding, pilates, camp t shirt and swimming. Always includes a ton of games, laughter and bonding! At the end of the week, they will have a family event Horse Show! Fees are $275.00 with a $75.00 non refundable deposit. 9-2 daily…till 5:30 an additional $60.00. Contact brewerequestriancenter@gmail.com or 662-255-2698. Brewerequestriancenter.webs
Cedarwood Farms, 5481 Davidson Rd., Memphis, TN. Depending on camper vote, each week of camp will conclude with a horse show or all day trail ride and picnic. 7 Sessions Offered: June 6-10 June 13-17 June 20-24 June 27-July 1 July 11-15 July 18-22 July 25-29 9:00AM - 2:00PM Monday-Friday Open to Horse Lovers Ages 6 and up. Each week is $300 per child. Early/After care will be available for additional charge. Please contact Camp Director, Katie Weber, at (901) 634-5153 or email kjweber5247@yahoo.com for more information.
Falcon Ridge Farm, 22630 Highway 18 North, Toone, TN 38381. Dates are June 20-22, 9 am-3 pm and July 18-20, 9 am-3 pm. The camp is available to those 6-16 years old. The focus of the camp is the basics of horsemanship, riding, and grooming. They also have hayrides, arts and crafts, a petting zoo and much more. Camps are $200.00 with a $50.00 deposit . Contact 731-658-5200 or mail@falconridgefarm.net.
Fisherville Farms, 1825 N. Collierville Arlington Road, Eads, TN 380282011 Horse camp will take place from 9 to 12 Monday through Friday. Unless otherwise specified camp is open to campers from ages 6 - 12.The cost is $150 with a $25 deposit due with application. Camp Dates For 2011: June 6 -10 - Limited Space available please call or email before sending in application! Other dates: June 27 - July 1, July 4 -8, July 11 - 15 July 25 -29. All Camp Applications are due two weeks prior to camp start date. Applications may be submitted by email to Erin@FishervilleFarms.com, however are not complete until deposit is received . Go to www.fishervillefarms .com for an application. Call 901-854-9952.
Hillside Stables, at 2720 Red Banks Rd. N. Byhalia, Mississippi,offers summer day camp for riders ages 10 – 16 years. Summer Day Camp for Riders. – Do you know how to ride? Have you ridden before? This is not a Kiddy Camp. We ride and we train.…. This is all horse – all the time. Ages 10 – 16yrs. You can use our horses or yours. Camp Director PK Theobald currently holds twelve endorsements with Dennis Reis Universal Horsemanship. Let your child/grandchild spend a week learning more than go and stop and turn left and right. Camp dates: #1 June 13-17, 2011 #2 June 20-24, 2011; Cost: $300.00 per week with multiple camper discounts available. Contact PK Theobald 901/857-7500.Visit their website for more information go to www.HillsideStables.com Find them on Face Book as well.
Holly Springs HorseCamp, an overnight camp for girls, is located at Yester Year Lodge near Holly Springs, MS. Campers can stay in authentic 1800's log cabins or an Indian tipi and explore scenic Holly Springs National Forest on horseback. Yester Year Lodge is a recreation of a frontier town typical of the early 1800's settlements of Mississippi. Camp is one week: May 30 - June 3. For reservations, call Terri Draper at 901-634-7484.
Horsemania Camp located at Coyote Run Arena in Mason, TN offers overnight camp for girls and day camp for girls and boys. Western horsemanship is taught by an HSA certified instructor with emphasis on horse safety, grooming and saddling. Horsemania camp introduces your child to horseback riding and builds confidence in the saddle. Other activities include a giant waterslide, fishing, games on horseback, and arts and crafts. Weekly sessions start June 6 and continue through the first week of August. Coyote Run Arena is a 74,000 sq. ft. indoor facility, so camps are never rained out. Register online at www.horsemaniacamp.com or call Terri Draper at 901-634-7484.
Hunter’s Edge Stables at 5366 Forest Hill-Irene Road, Memphis, TN offers a variety of camps and clinics, open to children ages 6 and up who love horses. Summer camp sessions are as follows: Session I, May 30-June 3, Session II, June 6-10, Session III, June 13-17, Session IV, June 27-July 1 and Session V, July 11-15; Session 1, 2, and 3 are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Session 4 and 5 are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Campers learn how to properly care for a horse, ride, and participate in fun activities. For more information, call Beanie Cone, head trainer at (901) 759-0450 or email beanie@huntersedgestables.com. Website: www.huntersedgestables.com.
JacksonEquestrian Center, 1875 Hwy 70 E, Jackson, TN 38305. June 6-10 Session 1: Total Horsemanship Camp for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Riders $250 Hours are 8:00-3:00 Monday thru Friday. This week focuses on 3 separate groups of riders. Beginners learn the fundamentals of horsemanship and a secure seat. Intermediate Riders will tune up their equitation and start to specialize within their riding discipline. Advanced Riders will polish up on their riding technique and learn the value of flexion and collection. June 13-17 Session 2: Buckaroo Camp for ages 3-7. $175. Hours are 8:00- 11:30 Monday thru Friday
This week teaches the fundamentals in interactive sessions with the youngest of riders, focusing on safety and learning the basics for a solid foundation. This week is great for the beginner rider and they also have an intermediate group this week to progress their riding skills as well. June 20-24 Session 3: Advanced Horsemanship Camp. $250 Hours are 8:00-3:00 Monday thru Friday. This is the best of the best week of camp! This week is for advanced riders who are confident at the lope and canter. Clinics this week include: Polish up on your barrel runs and speed events, extend your hunt seat, improve your confidence over the jumps, fundamentals of dressage, introduction to vaulting and tweeking your horsemanship and equitation patterns. This is a great week for polishing up for the show ring! For more information call: Michelle Weaver 731-697-7465 or Katherine Rice 731-499-2511, www.jacksonequestriancenter.com
jeqcenter@hotmail.com
Maple Grove Farm, at 4961 Windsong Park Drive in Collierville, TN offers Farm Camp for children ages 4-9. Daily activities include pony rides and petting farm, zip line, swimming pool and more. Camp instructors encourage each child's curiosity, creativity and capacity for personal growth in a non-denominational Christian atmosphere. Camp event weeks are: June 13-17; June 20-24; June 27-July 1, July 11-15; July 18-22; July 25-29. For information about Maple Grove Farm Camp, contact Tim and Nicole McDaniel at 901-861-7422 or visit their website at www.maplegrovefarm.net.
Marigny Park Stables at 4525 Mebane Road in Oakland, TN has summer camp for children ages 6-16. Session I is June 28-30 cost is $180 (early bird by 5/16 is $165), Session II is July 11-15 cost is $300 (early bird by 5/30 is $180) 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, and features English hunter/jumper style riding, horse care, games, and crafts in a fun positive learning environment. Campers will also have the opportunity to prepare for the optional schooling show that follows each camp session. For more information, contact Ashley Fant at (901) 603-6231; email Ashley at ashley@audreyssolutions.com. Visit their website at: www.marignyparkstables.com.
Mid-South Dressage Academy in Hernando, MS offers three sessions of pony day camps for ages 7 and up, beginners to advanced riders: June 6-10 Pony Camp Session 1; July 11-15 Pony Camp Session 2; July 18-22 Pony Camp Session 3. Camps meet M-F 10 am -3 pm. Camp activities include grooming and tacking a well-trained school horse for a mounted lesson. Riding lessons work to improve riders’ balance and position, as well as learning to ride patterns and exercises. Educational topics range from horse breeds and colors to parts of the saddle. Each camper will receive a packet of materials related to equine study. Recreational activities include horsey arts and crafts, games, and swimming. For more information, email Anna Speer at: anna@midsouthdressageacademy.org. Visit their website: www.midsouthdressageacademy.org/ and click on the “Pony Camp” button.
Oak Hill Stables, at 670 County Road 101 in Oxford, MS offers Camp Oak Hill June 26-August 7. The Horseback Riding Camp is for girls 7-19 years of age, experienced to beginner riders. Choices are overnight camp and day only camp. Camp activities include riding, swimming, arts & crafts, field trips, and horseshoes. Private and group horseback riding lessons are available in English or western disciplines. Oak Hill Stables Bed and Breakfast is located five miles from the Square in Oxford. For more information contact Owner/Inkeeper Laura Sale at 662-234-8488 or 662-801-2084; email laura@oakhillstablesbedandbreakfast.com. Visit their website at http://www.oakhillstablesbedandbreakfast.com/
Oak View Stables at 13600 Looney Road, Olive Branch, MS offers three sessions of Horsemanship Day Camp for children ages 6 to 17. Camps run Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Camps sessions are May 30-June 3; June 20-24; July 11-15; Camps are a fun, safe introduction to horsemanship and are structured for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. Also they offer Pony Pee Wees Day Camp, a 5-day camp for children ages 4-8. Camps run Monday – Friday, 8 am – 12 pm. First session is June 13-17; second session is June 27-July1. For more information, call Rose Marie Lawson at (662) 895-4544 (barn) or (901) 550-8954 (cell) or Victoria Hickerson (901) 461-2523 (cell). Camp forms and information are available at their web site: http://www.oakviewstables.net
Old West Special Trails, at 12200 Macon Road (near Collierville-Arlington Road) in Fisherville, TN, offers summer day camps beginning May 31. Camps are for ages 6 and up. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with a new camp starting each week. Debbie Cooley teaches western horseback riding from beginner to advanced riders, with an emphasis on safety. Campers enjoy arena riding and trail riding in mornings. Afternoons include a variety of games and crafts. At the end of the week, campers participate in a horse show on Fridays to demonstrate their new skills. For more information call Debbie Cooley at (901) 490-5555 or Danny Cooley (901) 485-4103. Visit their web site http://oldwestspecialtrails.org.
Point Pleasant Farm,Highway 311, just outside of Mount Pleasant. Point Pleasant Farm will be holding horse camp from June 20 - June 24. The camp will run daily from 9 am to 3 pm. In addition to riding, campers will also be doing activities, crafts and swimming. Cost of the camp is $350, spaces are limited so call and reserve your spot early. For more information please contact either Robyn Miller (901) 870-6568 or Sandy McCormick (901) 626-6709.
South Wind Stables, at 10181 State Line Road, Olive Branch, MS, runs 7-week Summer Camps for children ages 5 and up, beginning June 6 (July 4th week off) and ending July 29th. Camp hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Camps are filled with hunter jumper training, trail rides, stable games, and equestrian crafts. Campers learn grooming, bathing, and tacking up horses. Campers adopt a horse each week to ride every day. Beginners through intermediate riders. Instructors are Peggy Hart, Ann Frost, and Emma Miller. For more information, contact Ann Frost, aka “Frosty,” Barn Manager at 901-828-4199. Visit their web site and click on “Summer camp:” www.southwindstablesms.com.
Trinity Farm, 10365 Monroe Lake, in Lakeland, TN, 38002 offers two sessions of riding summer camp for children ages 5-and up. Camps are geared toward beginner/advanced beginner/novice riders. Camp sessions are June 6-10 and July 11-15. Camp runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily and includes riding lessons, games, arts and crafts, water activities and equine facts. There is an end of the week horse show. Cost is $450.00 with a $100.00 non-refundable deposit. Child care is available for additional fee before and after camp. Go to www.trinityfarmtn.com or check their Facebook page. Poppy Gunther Doyle can be reached by phone at 901-867-8682 (farm) or 901-483-2705 or by email at trinityfarmtn@aol.com
V and V Horse Camp at 355 Watkins, Moscow, TN. Camp is Monday-Friday, 9 am to 3 pm May 16 through August 15. Everybody rides every day; walk, trot and canter. Call Victoria Montesi at (901) 461-0655.
Victory Ranch Summer Camp, at 4330 Mecklinberg, Bolivar, TN is a non-denominational Christian summer camp and retreat center. Victory Ranch hosts about 800 campers each summer and features top outdoor adventure areas and great accommodations. It is located on 550 acres of rolling hills and woodlands in Hardeman County. Camp includes horseback riding among a host of other activities. Seven summer camp sessions run May 31-July 23. Some camps for boys only, some for girls only, some coed. Camp information and forms are available on their website:
http://www.victoryranch.org/summer-camp.html or call 731-659-2880.
Winterview Farm, Summer Horsemanship Camps. Beginner Camp sessions are:
May 30-June 3 (full); June 6-June 10; June20-June 24; June 27-July 1; July 4-July 8 (full). Advanced camp sessions are: June-13-June17 (full); July 18-July 22. For advanced camp, riders must have the skills to walk, trot, canter and trot cross-rails successfully. Winterview Farm is a Hunter Jumper Facility at 140 Spring Road in Flora, Mississippi. Summer camps offer a full spectrum of horsemanship activities from barn chores to participating in a horse show. Highlights include trail ride, scavenger hunt, costume theme days, games and more. Each week concludes with an awards presentation and fun show for parents and friends to attend. The hours are 8:30 am until 2:00 pm except for show day. For more details and registration forms, contact Susan Walt at 601-278-7563. Visit their website: www.winterviewfarm.com.
Yester Year Lodge Holly Springs Horse Camp, Holly Springs Horse Camp, an overnight camp for girls, is located at Yester Year Lodge near Holly Springs, MS. Your child can stay in authentic 1800's log cabin or an Indian tipi and explore scenic Holly Springs National Forest on horseback. Yester Year Lodge is an authentic recreation of a frontier town typical of the early 1800's settlements of Mississippi. This camp will be held for one exclusive week only from May 30 thru June 3. For reservations, call Terri at 901-634-7484.
Adults send yourselves to camp, too! Mississippi Eventing and Dressage Association and Cedar Wind Farm in Oxford, MS offer their 7th annual Adult Dressage Camp June 16-19, 2011. Clinicians are Bess Reineman, Evie Tumlin, Peggy Gaboury, and Pat Kessler (TI Chi). This year’s camp includes an Open Event Cross Country and Jumping clinic with Alan Fox on Saturday & Sunday. In addition to daily riding instruction, there will be daily lectures on nutrition and various other topics. Auditing is also available. For more information contact Evie Tumlin at 662-234-3785 or email etumlin@cedarwindfarm.com. Find applications at www.cedarwindfarm.com.
