It’s time for summer camp! There are many summer horseback riding camps offered in the mid-south area. Following is a sampling of horse-related camp activities in the mid-south, listed in alphabetical order. Every attempt has been made to verify the accuracy of the information listed, but please check with the individual camps, as information may change.
Aintree Farms Pony Camp, at 8999 Claiborne Farm Drive, Germantown, TN 38138. The camp is geared for the beginner to the novice rider, ages 4 and up. Aintree pony camp will teach your child basic horsemanship skills both on and off the horse. Session 1: June 13-17; Session 2: June 20-24; Session 3: July 11-15. Sessions run 9am-2pm Monday-Friday with an hour long riding lesson, horsey arts and crafts, creative learning about horsemanship and barn etiquette. Each day concludes with a swim in the neighborhood pool and we have a horse show to show off their new skills on Friday. Cost is $390 per week. For more information contact Louise Turley at 901-494-0116 or email: aintreefarmstable@yahoo.com.
Ardor Equestrian Summer Camp, 4906 Canada Road, Lakeland, TN 38002. For ages 7-14. Summer Camp weeks are June - August. Campers will enjoy beginner to intermediate riding lessons, trail rides, and proper horse care. For more information call Leah 901-302-7032 or email: ardor.equestrian@gmail.com
Autumn Chase Farm, 5580 Forest Hill Irene Rd., Collierville, TN 38125,offers 2 weeks of camps: June 20-24 and July 18-22, 9 am – 2 pm daily. Camps are $350 per session. All campers will have a riding lesson every day, horse care lessons, trail rides, games, arts and crafts. The rider education program spotlights safety, understanding, and fun. For more information, visit the website www.autumnchasefarm.com to download the enrollment form or call Kristen (901) 378-1364.
Bit By Bit Ranch,32 Browning Hills, Milan, TN 38355 will host 4 weeks of summer horse camp. We provide gentle, experienced horses and loads of fun with positive, safe horse activities. Campers learn the basics of horsemanship and spend plenty of time in the saddle, along with other fun activities to improve their riding skills and general knowledge of horses. Camp dates are: Week 1: May 31-June 2; Week 2: June 6-10; Week 3: June 27-July 1; Week 4: July 5-8. For more information, call LeeAnn Johnson at 731-402-0558 or visit their website: www.bitbybitranch.comor facebook at Bit By Bit Ranch.
Blue Ribbon Riding Academy, 439 E. Sowell Rd., Canton MS, 39046, offers horsemanship camps for children ages 4 and up. Blue Ribbon camps are a fantastic way to expose children to horses, or sharpen existing riding skills. There’s lots of ride time during camps and a horseshow every Friday! Camp dates are June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, July 4-9, and July 25-29. Hours are from 8:30 am to 2:45 pm. Cost is $350/week. For more information and registration form, visit: http://www.BlueRibbonRidingAcademy.com/ or call 601-842-0564.
Crossroads Ranch Camp, 1875 Burke Hollow Rd., Nolensville, TN 37135. June 6-10 Summer boot camp – Specifically geared for past or existing intermediate to advanced students - $400. June 22-24 Youth Summer Camp for all ages and for the general public -$300. July 11-13 Youth Summer Camp for all ages and for the general public -$300. Students in the Crossroads horseback riding lessons program have access to over 70 acres of scenic hills and plains, 4 miles of backwoods trails, a large 100’ x 200’ arena, three training pens, equine obstacle courses, and some of the best riding instructors. Website: www.nashvillehorselessons.com Text Josh Guin 615-818-7101 for information.
Hunter’s Edge Stables at 5366 Forest Hill-Irene Road, Memphis, TN 38125 offers a variety of camps and clinics, open to children ages 6 and up who love horses; beginners through advanced riders. Summer Camp Session 1: May 30-June 3, Session 2: June 6-10, Session 3: June 13-17 Session 4: June 20-23 Boot Camp; Session 5: June 27-July 3, Session 6: July 11-15; Session 7: July 18-22. Camps are $375 per session; Boot Camp is $300. Campers learn how to properly care for a horse, ride, and participate in fun activities. For more information and to download camp flyer and application, visit www.huntersedgestables.com/camps or call 901-831-3890.
Maple Grove Farm, at 4961 Windsong Park Drive in Collierville, TN 38017, offers 6 types of Farm Camps, June 13 through July 29. Each camp has a featured theme; hours are 8:30 – 3:00. Horseback riding and swimming lessons are offered. They also have the Round-up Gang, 8:00 – 5:30. For information about Maple Grove Farm Camp, schedule, and fees, contact Tim and Nicole McDaniel at 901-861-7422, email info@maplegrovefarm.net or visit their website at www.maplegrovefarm.net.
Menagerie Farm, 7751 Wolf River Blvd., Germantown, TN 38138, offers day camp for ages 4-12. Full Day Camp is Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pm and costs $295. Half Day camp is Monday-Friday, 8 am – 12 noon and costs $245. Camps begin May 31 and continue weekly through July 29. Campers ride daily, with a horse show at the end of the week. Western riding lessons taught. Campers can choose from a variety of other activities at camps. For camp information, call (901) 322-3300; visit http://menageriefarmtn.com/summer-day-camp/
Midland Farms, 120 Trott Rd., Bell Buckle, TN 37020 will host two summer riding camps: June 6-10 and July 11-15 from 9 am-3 pm. Price per week is $225. Campers will learn how to handle horses safely, tack and un-tack their horse, safely ride, and care for the horse. For more information, call Christy 931-703-8611 www.midlandfarms.net
Music City Riding Academy, 2950 Hwy 41-A N., Shelbyville, TN 37160, offers ten sessions of summer riding camps. The Academy has operated a summer riding camp for 30 years. Campers must be 8 years of age and camp runs 8 am – 2 pm daily. Campers have riding lessons on well-schooled horses in the arena. They learn to how care for their horses, such as feeding, grooming, observing farrier work and veterinary procedures. Helmets are worn at all times when handling/riding the horses. Each camper works at his/her own pace. Camp is $250/week. For more information and registration form, visit www.musiccityridingacademy.com or call Rebekah Hall at 615-495-7346 or email nashfad@aol.com.
Meridian Equine Education Center, 3815 Woodbury Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37127. Courtney Smith, a graduate of the MTSU Horse Science Program and a professional trainer, hosts several camps for various age groups.June 6-10, Rodeo Week Grades 1st-6th. June 20-24, Everything HorsesCamp Grades 1st-6th.July 11-15, Little Tykes Ages 5-9 only July 18-22, Intensive AdvancedCamp Grades 7th and up must have previous riding experience. Activities include horseback riding, first aid training, crafts and games. All campers will ride twice a day in a group lesson or in group riding games for the full “horse” experience. Full day camps are 9am – 4 pm and cost $250. For more information about camps, visit http://meridianequine.com/events/kids-horse-camp call Courtney Smith at 423-309-8386 or email Courtney.Smith@meridianequine.com
Oak Crest Farm at James Creek Stables, 1115 Dent Road, Eads, TN 38028, offers four weeks of summer camp: June 20-24; June 27-July 1; July 11-15; and July 18-22. Cost of the camp is $375 per week and camp hours are 9 am to 3pm. Oak Crest Farm offers horse and pony lovers the opportunity to develop or advance their horsemanship and riding skills in a safe and encouraging environment. The camp will include horsemanship, daily riding, crafts, and other outdoor fun activities. For more information and to register, call Jane Olsen at 901-491-5075 or email: janeolsen@bellsouth.net. Find them on facebook at Oak Crest Farm and James Creek Stables.
Oak Hill Stables, at 670 County Road 101, Oxford, MS 38655, offers Camp Oak Hill June 26-July 24. The Horseback Riding Camp is for girls 7-19 years of age, experienced to beginner riders. Choices are overnight and day camps. Camp activities include riding, swimming, arts & crafts, field trips, and horseshows. Oak Hill Stables Bed and Breakfast is located five miles from the Square in Oxford, Mississippi. For more information contact Laura Sale at 662-801-2084 or 662-234-8488; email laura@oakhillstablesbedandbreakfast.com. Visit the website at www.oakhillstablesbedandbreakfast.com/
Oak View Stables at 13600 Looney Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654 offers a safe and fun introduction to horsemanship for children ages 5-14. Horsemanship Day Camp is suitable for beginner or intermediate riders. The activities include horseback riding, grooming, safety, handling, and the general care of horses. Camp weeks are June 13-17, June 27-July 1, and July 11-15 and are $375 per session. For more information, contact Louise at (901) 493-4238 or Trey Lawson (901) 409-8954. Online registration or downloadable application and release form are available at: http://www.oakviewstables.net.
Old West Special Trails, at 1656 N. Collierville-Arlington Road, Collierville, TN 38017, offers eight weeks of summer day camps from the second week in June through the first week in August. There are beginner/ intermediate camps as well as advanced camps. Camps hours are Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. -12 p.m. Student horse shows on Friday. Camp fee is $300 per week. Campers learn how to care for horses as well as how to walk, trot, canter and trail ride. The culmination of camp is a horse show with awards for all. For more information visit: http://oldwestspecialtrails.org or call Debbie Cooley (901) 490-5555 or email cowgirldebbiecooley@yahoo.com.
Peachtree Farms, 4819 Murfreesboro Road, Arrington, TN37014, horse riding camps are designed to improve horsemanship for riders of all ages – sportsmanlike conduct and a spirit of cooperation, patience, kindness, and partnership with the horse. Some camps specialize in dressage or jumping. Beginner day camps are offered weekly Monday - Friday during the summer starting June 6. Half-day camps are available for younger ones 4 and up. Owner Polly Peach Grammer has taught riding camps and clinics for more than 50 years. She is certified by DGWS (Division Girls Women Sports), HSA (Horsemanship Safety Association) and CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association). Polly was one of the first members US Pony Club and her programs follow the guidelines of USPC. Visit: www.peactreefarms.com; call Polly Peach Grammer at 615-419-1089 or email: polly@peachtreefarms.com
Raintree Equestrian Center, 9142 Mineral Wells Rd., Olive Branch, MS 38654, offers 4 weeks of summer horse camps. Campers will learn horse care and grooming, equine education, safety around horses and horsemanship skills. Camp has daily riding, fun crafts, group games, and water activities. Camp is for kids ages 7-17 years old. Camp run: June 6-10, 9am-2pm; June 20-24, 9am-2pm; July 11-15, 9am-2pm. Night camp is July 18-22, 6-10pm. Cost is $275/wk. Registration forms available online at www.raintreeequestrian.com. For more information call 901-857-4074 or email raintreeequestrian@gmail.com.
Shady Creek Farm, 11081 Shady Lane, Eads, TN 38028 - convenient from Collierville, Germantown and Cordova –10 min from Houston High - offers horsemanship riding camps for children ages 5 – 15 and equine assisted therapy camps. Led by trainer with over 20 yrs. experience, horsemanship camps include instruction both mounted and on the ground, learning riding/horsemanship skills including basics of horse care and horse safety. Activities include riding twice daily, crafts, trail rides, nature activities and horse show each Friday. Half-day camps for younger riders are 9 am – 12 pm, $175/week, June 20-24 & July 25-29. Full day camps for ages 7+ years are 9 am – 3 pm, $375/week; June 13-17, July 11-15 & Trail Adventure July 18-22. ($50 sibling discount) Equine Assisted Therapy Trailblazing camps, staffed by experienced equine professional and licensed therapists, are for ages 5 and up, June 6-10, 1:30-4:30 pm; June 20-24, 1:30-4:30 pm; July 25-29, 1:00-4:00 pm; $370 per session. Therapy camps work on social skills, peer interaction, self-esteem and improve physical core strength & balance. Visit: www.shadycreekfarm.com, email: info@shadycreekfarm.com, call: Julie Lindow 901-262-1173.
Trinity Farm, 10365 Monroe Road, Lakeland, TN 38002. Summer camp dates are: Boot Camp June 2-3; 9 am – 12 noon; cost $150. Summer camps sessions are June 13-17, June 27 - July 1, July 11-15, and July 25-29. Hours are 9 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. Camp is $375 per week, and is designed for ages five and up. There is a $50 surcharge for any child requiring one-on-one assistance. Referral discounts and sibling discounts are offered. Camp activities include riding lessons, basic horsemanship, arts and crafts, and water activities. For more information, visit www.trinityfarmtn.com or call 901-483-2705.
UT Martin Equestrian, Martin, TN. Skyhawk Equestrian Camp, June 12-16 for ages 8 and up. Participants gain fundamental instruction on basic horsemanship skills, regardless of experience level. Students will participate in exercises that increase their skill sets as well as training techniques for their specific mount to make them into a more effective rider. Riders are encouraged to bring their own horse to camp, however, horses are available for $100 for the duration. Cost of camp is $500. For more information and camp brochure, visit: http://www.utmsports.comor call 731-881-7273 or email meghanc@utm.edu
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. Eight 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:
www.victoryranch.org/summer-camp/ or call 731-659-2880
**Walnut Trace Farm, 8388 Collins Road, Nashville, TN 37221, is located in Bellevue and offers weekly riding clinics during June. Clinics run Monday -Thursday from 9am -3pm with before care and after care available. Session cost is $375.00. We offer individualized instruction for beginners and advanced riders. Our mission is to teach children, ages 5-12, English horseback riding skills, horse safety, and confidence both on and off the horse. We pair riders with safe and appropriate mounts. Daily activities include riding lessons, unmounted/ground lessons with horses, games, grooming, scavenger hunts and other horse related activities. If you are interested in a great week of riding and learning horsemanship, contact Grace Johnson at gjohnson@walnuttracefarm.com or text (615) 347-8431. Website: www.walnuttracefarm.com.
**Winterview Farm, 140 Spring Road, Flora, MS 39071. Summer Horsemanship Camps offer a full spectrum of horsemanship activities from barn chores to participating in a horse show. Beginner Camp sessions are weekly: May 30- June 3, June 6-10, June 20-24, June 27-July 1 July 4-8.Advanced Camp sessions are: June 13-17, July 11-15. For advanced camp, riders must be involved in the farm’s lesson program or be pre-approved. Highlights include a 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. For details and registration, contact Susan Walt at 601-278-7563 or 601-992-4437. Visit the website: www.winterviewfarm.com.
Aintree Farms Pony Camp, at 8999 Claiborne Farm Drive, Germantown, TN 38138. The camp is geared for the beginner to the novice rider, ages 4 and up. Aintree pony camp will teach your child basic horsemanship skills both on and off the horse. Session 1: June 13-17; Session 2: June 20-24; Session 3: July 11-15. Sessions run 9am-2pm Monday-Friday with an hour long riding lesson, horsey arts and crafts, creative learning about horsemanship and barn etiquette. Each day concludes with a swim in the neighborhood pool and we have a horse show to show off their new skills on Friday. Cost is $390 per week. For more information contact Louise Turley at 901-494-0116 or email: aintreefarmstable@yahoo.com.
Ardor Equestrian Summer Camp, 4906 Canada Road, Lakeland, TN 38002. For ages 7-14. Summer Camp weeks are June - August. Campers will enjoy beginner to intermediate riding lessons, trail rides, and proper horse care. For more information call Leah 901-302-7032 or email: ardor.equestrian@gmail.com
Autumn Chase Farm, 5580 Forest Hill Irene Rd., Collierville, TN 38125,offers 2 weeks of camps: June 20-24 and July 18-22, 9 am – 2 pm daily. Camps are $350 per session. All campers will have a riding lesson every day, horse care lessons, trail rides, games, arts and crafts. The rider education program spotlights safety, understanding, and fun. For more information, visit the website www.autumnchasefarm.com to download the enrollment form or call Kristen (901) 378-1364.
Bit By Bit Ranch,32 Browning Hills, Milan, TN 38355 will host 4 weeks of summer horse camp. We provide gentle, experienced horses and loads of fun with positive, safe horse activities. Campers learn the basics of horsemanship and spend plenty of time in the saddle, along with other fun activities to improve their riding skills and general knowledge of horses. Camp dates are: Week 1: May 31-June 2; Week 2: June 6-10; Week 3: June 27-July 1; Week 4: July 5-8. For more information, call LeeAnn Johnson at 731-402-0558 or visit their website: www.bitbybitranch.comor facebook at Bit By Bit Ranch.
Blue Ribbon Riding Academy, 439 E. Sowell Rd., Canton MS, 39046, offers horsemanship camps for children ages 4 and up. Blue Ribbon camps are a fantastic way to expose children to horses, or sharpen existing riding skills. There’s lots of ride time during camps and a horseshow every Friday! Camp dates are June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, July 4-9, and July 25-29. Hours are from 8:30 am to 2:45 pm. Cost is $350/week. For more information and registration form, visit: http://www.BlueRibbonRidingAcademy.com/ or call 601-842-0564.
Camp of the Rising Son, 444 Lake Road, French Camp, Mississippi 39745. Horse camp for ages 13-17 is July 11-16. Cost is $495. At horse camp, you can explore over 300 acres on horseback and learn horse-handling skills as well as vaulting, which is gymnastics on horseback. Horse Camp participants enjoy meals on the trail, an overnighter, Bible studies, crafts, and time in Lake Anne. Campers enjoy riding in a covered arena on bad weather days. At the end of the week, parents and friends can watch as campers demonstrate their newly learned skills in the Closing Rodeo. For more information, visit www.campoftherisingson.com or call 662-547-6169.
Camp Sycamore Hills, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, Ashland City, TN hosts a variety of week-long horse camps in June and July for various ages and levels of experience, from third grade to twelfth grade. Campers can learn about grooming, basic care and beginner-level riding; hit the trails; learn to jump; or sharpen their Western and English riding skills. For pricing, scheduling, and camp brochure, visit http://gsmidtn.org/camps/summer-camps/. To learn more about their year-round equestrian programs, visit http://gsmidtn.org/ride-a-horse/. For questions, call Carol Coats, Equestrian Manager at 615-947-3214 or email: ccoats@gsmidtn.org.Crossroads Ranch Camp, 1875 Burke Hollow Rd., Nolensville, TN 37135. June 6-10 Summer boot camp – Specifically geared for past or existing intermediate to advanced students - $400. June 22-24 Youth Summer Camp for all ages and for the general public -$300. July 11-13 Youth Summer Camp for all ages and for the general public -$300. Students in the Crossroads horseback riding lessons program have access to over 70 acres of scenic hills and plains, 4 miles of backwoods trails, a large 100’ x 200’ arena, three training pens, equine obstacle courses, and some of the best riding instructors. Website: www.nashvillehorselessons.com Text Josh Guin 615-818-7101 for information.
Fisherville Farms, 1825 N. Collierville-Arlington Road, Eads, TN 38028 offers camps geared toward beginner riders throughout the summer, as well as a one-week camp for riders wanting to advance to the next level. Camps run 9 am –12 pm, open to riders ages 6 to 12: June 6-10; June 13-17; June 20-24; and July 11-15. Cost of these camps is $175. Intermediate camp for ages 8-15 is June 27-July 1; cost is $200. Little Kids camp, ages 3-6 is June 27-July 1; cost is $125. Advanced overnight camp is July 17-22. For more information or to register for camp, visit www.FishervilleFarms.comor email: erin@fishervillefarms.com.
GG Horse Camp, 345 Watkins Dr., Moscow, TN offers a fun Christian Horse Camp, with over 20 years experience in horsemanship. Offered to children ages 6 and up. Summer Camp meets May –Aug, Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday until 12 noon. Children bring their own lunch. We also offer overnight camp during the week Tuesday –Thursday , picking up on Friday, space limited. Overnight Weekend Camp, Fri. 6 pm. until Sunday 12:00, reservations only. Activities include bible study, prayer, bonfires, canoeing, swimming, fishing, trail riding and fundamentals on horsemanship for all types of riders from beginners to advanced. Use our horse or bring your own. Information: call Victoria Montesi at 901-461-0655. Facebook: GG Horse Camp.
Hidden Hills Farm and Saddle Club, 5900 Edgemon Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363 offers nine weeks of summer camps. Camps are organized at various levels according to riding experience; are for boys and girls; run Monday through Friday, from 9:30-1:30; $300/session. The 2016 Summer Camp dates are listed on their website, as are registration forms: www.hiddenhillsfarm.com. New for 2016 are Farm Camps to encourage interest in life on the farm. There are Farmstead Camps, Hatchet Camps (based on the book Hatchet by Gary Paulson), and Farm to Table Camps. For more information, call: 423-488-3993 or email info@hiddenhillsfarm.comor message us on facebook.
Horsemania Camp at Coyote Run Arena, Mason, TN offers Ponytails Camp at Horsemania. Day camp is Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Cost is $285 per week. Ponytails Camp is for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders ages 6-14. Overnight camp for girls has weekly sessions starting June 6 through July. Campers arrive Monday morning and leave Friday afternoon. Students receive instruction in western horsemanship, barrel racing, pole bending, and trail riding. Overnight camp is $425 per week. Just 20 minutes from Arlington/Lakeland area, located at 4393 Gainesville Rd. in Mason, TN. For more information visit www.horsemaniacamp.com or call Terri Draper, 901-634-7484.Hunter’s Edge Stables at 5366 Forest Hill-Irene Road, Memphis, TN 38125 offers a variety of camps and clinics, open to children ages 6 and up who love horses; beginners through advanced riders. Summer Camp Session 1: May 30-June 3, Session 2: June 6-10, Session 3: June 13-17 Session 4: June 20-23 Boot Camp; Session 5: June 27-July 3, Session 6: July 11-15; Session 7: July 18-22. Camps are $375 per session; Boot Camp is $300. Campers learn how to properly care for a horse, ride, and participate in fun activities. For more information and to download camp flyer and application, visit www.huntersedgestables.com/camps or call 901-831-3890.
Maple Grove Farm, at 4961 Windsong Park Drive in Collierville, TN 38017, offers 6 types of Farm Camps, June 13 through July 29. Each camp has a featured theme; hours are 8:30 – 3:00. Horseback riding and swimming lessons are offered. They also have the Round-up Gang, 8:00 – 5:30. For information about Maple Grove Farm Camp, schedule, and fees, contact Tim and Nicole McDaniel at 901-861-7422, email info@maplegrovefarm.net or visit their website at www.maplegrovefarm.net.
Menagerie Farm, 7751 Wolf River Blvd., Germantown, TN 38138, offers day camp for ages 4-12. Full Day Camp is Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pm and costs $295. Half Day camp is Monday-Friday, 8 am – 12 noon and costs $245. Camps begin May 31 and continue weekly through July 29. Campers ride daily, with a horse show at the end of the week. Western riding lessons taught. Campers can choose from a variety of other activities at camps. For camp information, call (901) 322-3300; visit http://menageriefarmtn.com/summer-day-camp/
Midland Farms, 120 Trott Rd., Bell Buckle, TN 37020 will host two summer riding camps: June 6-10 and July 11-15 from 9 am-3 pm. Price per week is $225. Campers will learn how to handle horses safely, tack and un-tack their horse, safely ride, and care for the horse. For more information, call Christy 931-703-8611 www.midlandfarms.net
Music City Riding Academy, 2950 Hwy 41-A N., Shelbyville, TN 37160, offers ten sessions of summer riding camps. The Academy has operated a summer riding camp for 30 years. Campers must be 8 years of age and camp runs 8 am – 2 pm daily. Campers have riding lessons on well-schooled horses in the arena. They learn to how care for their horses, such as feeding, grooming, observing farrier work and veterinary procedures. Helmets are worn at all times when handling/riding the horses. Each camper works at his/her own pace. Camp is $250/week. For more information and registration form, visit www.musiccityridingacademy.com or call Rebekah Hall at 615-495-7346 or email nashfad@aol.com.
Meridian Equine Education Center, 3815 Woodbury Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37127. Courtney Smith, a graduate of the MTSU Horse Science Program and a professional trainer, hosts several camps for various age groups.June 6-10, Rodeo Week Grades 1st-6th. June 20-24, Everything HorsesCamp Grades 1st-6th.July 11-15, Little Tykes Ages 5-9 only July 18-22, Intensive AdvancedCamp Grades 7th and up must have previous riding experience. Activities include horseback riding, first aid training, crafts and games. All campers will ride twice a day in a group lesson or in group riding games for the full “horse” experience. Full day camps are 9am – 4 pm and cost $250. For more information about camps, visit http://meridianequine.com/events/kids-horse-camp call Courtney Smith at 423-309-8386 or email Courtney.Smith@meridianequine.com
Oak Crest Farm at James Creek Stables, 1115 Dent Road, Eads, TN 38028, offers four weeks of summer camp: June 20-24; June 27-July 1; July 11-15; and July 18-22. Cost of the camp is $375 per week and camp hours are 9 am to 3pm. Oak Crest Farm offers horse and pony lovers the opportunity to develop or advance their horsemanship and riding skills in a safe and encouraging environment. The camp will include horsemanship, daily riding, crafts, and other outdoor fun activities. For more information and to register, call Jane Olsen at 901-491-5075 or email: janeolsen@bellsouth.net. Find them on facebook at Oak Crest Farm and James Creek Stables.
Oak Hill Stables, at 670 County Road 101, Oxford, MS 38655, offers Camp Oak Hill June 26-July 24. The Horseback Riding Camp is for girls 7-19 years of age, experienced to beginner riders. Choices are overnight and day camps. Camp activities include riding, swimming, arts & crafts, field trips, and horseshows. Oak Hill Stables Bed and Breakfast is located five miles from the Square in Oxford, Mississippi. For more information contact Laura Sale at 662-801-2084 or 662-234-8488; email laura@oakhillstablesbedandbreakfast.com. Visit the website at www.oakhillstablesbedandbreakfast.com/
Oak View Stables at 13600 Looney Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654 offers a safe and fun introduction to horsemanship for children ages 5-14. Horsemanship Day Camp is suitable for beginner or intermediate riders. The activities include horseback riding, grooming, safety, handling, and the general care of horses. Camp weeks are June 13-17, June 27-July 1, and July 11-15 and are $375 per session. For more information, contact Louise at (901) 493-4238 or Trey Lawson (901) 409-8954. Online registration or downloadable application and release form are available at: http://www.oakviewstables.net.
Old West Special Trails, at 1656 N. Collierville-Arlington Road, Collierville, TN 38017, offers eight weeks of summer day camps from the second week in June through the first week in August. There are beginner/ intermediate camps as well as advanced camps. Camps hours are Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. -12 p.m. Student horse shows on Friday. Camp fee is $300 per week. Campers learn how to care for horses as well as how to walk, trot, canter and trail ride. The culmination of camp is a horse show with awards for all. For more information visit: http://oldwestspecialtrails.org or call Debbie Cooley (901) 490-5555 or email cowgirldebbiecooley@yahoo.com.
Peachtree Farms, 4819 Murfreesboro Road, Arrington, TN37014, horse riding camps are designed to improve horsemanship for riders of all ages – sportsmanlike conduct and a spirit of cooperation, patience, kindness, and partnership with the horse. Some camps specialize in dressage or jumping. Beginner day camps are offered weekly Monday - Friday during the summer starting June 6. Half-day camps are available for younger ones 4 and up. Owner Polly Peach Grammer has taught riding camps and clinics for more than 50 years. She is certified by DGWS (Division Girls Women Sports), HSA (Horsemanship Safety Association) and CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association). Polly was one of the first members US Pony Club and her programs follow the guidelines of USPC. Visit: www.peactreefarms.com; call Polly Peach Grammer at 615-419-1089 or email: polly@peachtreefarms.com
Raintree Equestrian Center, 9142 Mineral Wells Rd., Olive Branch, MS 38654, offers 4 weeks of summer horse camps. Campers will learn horse care and grooming, equine education, safety around horses and horsemanship skills. Camp has daily riding, fun crafts, group games, and water activities. Camp is for kids ages 7-17 years old. Camp run: June 6-10, 9am-2pm; June 20-24, 9am-2pm; July 11-15, 9am-2pm. Night camp is July 18-22, 6-10pm. Cost is $275/wk. Registration forms available online at www.raintreeequestrian.com. For more information call 901-857-4074 or email raintreeequestrian@gmail.com.
Shady Creek Farm, 11081 Shady Lane, Eads, TN 38028 - convenient from Collierville, Germantown and Cordova –10 min from Houston High - offers horsemanship riding camps for children ages 5 – 15 and equine assisted therapy camps. Led by trainer with over 20 yrs. experience, horsemanship camps include instruction both mounted and on the ground, learning riding/horsemanship skills including basics of horse care and horse safety. Activities include riding twice daily, crafts, trail rides, nature activities and horse show each Friday. Half-day camps for younger riders are 9 am – 12 pm, $175/week, June 20-24 & July 25-29. Full day camps for ages 7+ years are 9 am – 3 pm, $375/week; June 13-17, July 11-15 & Trail Adventure July 18-22. ($50 sibling discount) Equine Assisted Therapy Trailblazing camps, staffed by experienced equine professional and licensed therapists, are for ages 5 and up, June 6-10, 1:30-4:30 pm; June 20-24, 1:30-4:30 pm; July 25-29, 1:00-4:00 pm; $370 per session. Therapy camps work on social skills, peer interaction, self-esteem and improve physical core strength & balance. Visit: www.shadycreekfarm.com, email: info@shadycreekfarm.com, call: Julie Lindow 901-262-1173.
Shelby Farms Park Equestrian Camp, (ages 8-13), 7171 Pine Lake Drive West, Memphis, TN 38135. Offers four one-week sessions for grades 1-7; hours are 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: Session I: June 6-10. Session II: June 13-17. Session III: June 20-June 24, Session IV: June 27--July 1. Camp fee is $350/session. ($315 for SFPC Members). Contact: Natalie Wilson (901) 383-2501; or email: nwilson@shelbyfarmspark.org. Website: www.shelbyfarmspark.org/camps
Sonny Brooke Stables, 11904 Yarnell Road, Knoxville, TN 37932, offers five weeks of Summer Horse Camp: Week I, May 30- June 3; Week II, June 13-17; Week III, June 27- July 1, Week IV, July 11-15; Week V, Aug. 1-5.Camp runs 10 am -1 pm Monday 10am-3pm Tues– Thur. Horse Show on Friday. Campers will enjoy: Daily horse chores (groom, tack, bathe, turn horses out, clean stalls) • Daily riding lessons • Equine Veterinary & Farrier Demonstrations • Braiding & Lunging • Gymkhana • Highlight Horse show • Bareback riding • Horse related games and crafts. Also available: Wee Camp for ages 3-5 and Summer Intensive for intermediate riders with own horses. Trainer is Krystle Bridges. Information: 865-200-5398; email: sonnybrookestables@gmail.com; website: http://www.sonnybrookestables.com/Horse-Camp.htmlTrinity Farm, 10365 Monroe Road, Lakeland, TN 38002. Summer camp dates are: Boot Camp June 2-3; 9 am – 12 noon; cost $150. Summer camps sessions are June 13-17, June 27 - July 1, July 11-15, and July 25-29. Hours are 9 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. Camp is $375 per week, and is designed for ages five and up. There is a $50 surcharge for any child requiring one-on-one assistance. Referral discounts and sibling discounts are offered. Camp activities include riding lessons, basic horsemanship, arts and crafts, and water activities. For more information, visit www.trinityfarmtn.com or call 901-483-2705.
UT Martin Equestrian, Martin, TN. Skyhawk Equestrian Camp, June 12-16 for ages 8 and up. Participants gain fundamental instruction on basic horsemanship skills, regardless of experience level. Students will participate in exercises that increase their skill sets as well as training techniques for their specific mount to make them into a more effective rider. Riders are encouraged to bring their own horse to camp, however, horses are available for $100 for the duration. Cost of camp is $500. For more information and camp brochure, visit: http://www.utmsports.comor call 731-881-7273 or email meghanc@utm.edu
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. Eight 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:
www.victoryranch.org/summer-camp/ or call 731-659-2880
**Walnut Trace Farm, 8388 Collins Road, Nashville, TN 37221, is located in Bellevue and offers weekly riding clinics during June. Clinics run Monday -Thursday from 9am -3pm with before care and after care available. Session cost is $375.00. We offer individualized instruction for beginners and advanced riders. Our mission is to teach children, ages 5-12, English horseback riding skills, horse safety, and confidence both on and off the horse. We pair riders with safe and appropriate mounts. Daily activities include riding lessons, unmounted/ground lessons with horses, games, grooming, scavenger hunts and other horse related activities. If you are interested in a great week of riding and learning horsemanship, contact Grace Johnson at gjohnson@walnuttracefarm.com or text (615) 347-8431. Website: www.walnuttracefarm.com.
**Winterview Farm, 140 Spring Road, Flora, MS 39071. Summer Horsemanship Camps offer a full spectrum of horsemanship activities from barn chores to participating in a horse show. Beginner Camp sessions are weekly: May 30- June 3, June 6-10, June 20-24, June 27-July 1 July 4-8.Advanced Camp sessions are: June 13-17, July 11-15. For advanced camp, riders must be involved in the farm’s lesson program or be pre-approved. Highlights include a 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. For details and registration, contact Susan Walt at 601-278-7563 or 601-992-4437. Visit the website: www.winterviewfarm.com.
