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. 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 FarmsPony 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 11-15; Session 2: June 25-29; Session 3: July 9-13. 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 $395 per week. For more information contact Louise Turley at 901-494-0116 or email: aintreefarmstable@yahoo.com.
Autumn Chase Farm, 5580 Forest Hill Irene Rd., Collierville, TN 38125,offers 2 weeks of camps: June 18-22 and July 16-20, 9 am – 2 pm daily, and cost is $350 per session. Camps include riding lessons, horse care lessons, trail rides, games, arts and crafts. For more information and to download the enrollment form, visit www.autumnchasefarm.com/camp.html or call Kristen (901) 378-1364; e-mail: kristen@autumnchasefarm.com.
Balance Beam Dressage at Red Hill Farm, 217 N Lenderman Road, Byhalia, MS (off Hwy. 72 southeast of Collierville, TN). Offers Basic Pony Camps for children ages 6 and up, 8 – 11:30 a.m.; June 11-13, June 18-20, and July 9-12. Children are taught horsemanship, safety around horses, riding lessons, arts, crafts, and games. Cost is $225/week. Advanced Overnight Pony Camp is June 25-29 for girls ages 7-15; lessons, trail riding, barn management, and show at end of week. Cost $375. Pre-School/Beginner Bravery camps for ages 4-8, 12-2:30 p.m.; May 24-25; June 11-12; June 18-20; July 9-10; and August 6-7. Cost for each 2-day camp is $150. For information, contact Ruby Reinthel at 662-801-2936; balancebeamdressage@gmail.com. Facebook: Balance Beam Dressage.
Bit By Bit Ranch,32 Browning Hills, Milan, TN 38355 will host 2 full weeks of summer horse camp and 3 mini camps of 3 days. 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 23-25; Week 2: May 29-31 (advanced camp); Week 3: June 4-8; Week 4: June 11-15; Week 5: June 18-20. For more information, call LeeAnn Johnson at 731-402-0558 or visit their website: www.bitbybitranch.comor facebook at Bit By Bit Ranch. Camp information is posted on facebook.
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 horse show every Friday. Camp dates are June 4-8, June 11-15, June 25-29, July 9-143, and July 23-27. Hours are from 8:30 am to 2:45 pm. Cost is $350/week. For more information, camp schedule, and registration form, visit: www.BlueRibbonRidingAcademy.com or call 601-842-0564.
Chesterfield Stables, 10225 Bluegrass Rd., Knoxville, Tennessee. Offers Pony Camp, ages 3-5, July 16-20; 9 am – noon; cost is $250. Four sessions of Horsemanship Camp, ages 5-18 are: June 4-8, June 11-15, June 18-22, and June 25-29; 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; cost is $325. Advanced camp is $325. Find information on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chesterfieldstablesknoxville or call (865) 256-7171.
Hunters Edge Stablesat 5610 Forest Hill-Irene Road, Memphis, TN 38125 offers 8 weeks of summer camps for ages 6 and up. Summer Camps provide a starting foundation for kids to gain confidence around horses. Campers learn how to properly care for a horse, ride, and participate in fun activities. There are also Beanie’s Boot Camps, more advanced and intense programs for intermediate to advanced riders. Summer Camps run 9 am – 2 pm: Session 1: May 28-June 1, Session 2: June 4-8, Session 3: June 11-15, Session 4: June 18-22, Session 5: June 25-29; Session 6: July 9-13; Session 7: July 16-20; Session 8: July 23-27. Camps are $375 per session. For more information, and to register online, visit www.huntersedgestables.com/camps,or call (901) 831-3890 Beanie Cone or (901)355-7323 Alex Joerg. Email: Huntersedgestablestn@gmail.com. Facebook at Hunter’s Edge Stables. Download our app!
Maple Grove Farm, at 4961 Windsong Park Drive in Collierville, TN 38017, offers five weeks of Farm Camps, June 11 through July 20 for children ages 4-12. Each camp has a featured theme; hours are 8:30 – 3:00. Horseback riding and swimming lessons are offered. Camps are $225/week. They also offer the Round-Up Gang, 8-8:30 a.m. and 3-5:30 p.m. at $40/week. For information about Maple Grove Farm Camp, schedule, and fees, contact Tim and Nicole McDaniel at 901-861-7422; email info@maplegrovefarm.netor visit their website at www.maplegrovefarm.net.
Midland Farms, 120 Trott Rd., Bell Buckle, TN 37020. Offers two summer riding camps: June 4-8 and July 9-13 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 Mauney at 931-703-8611; email cr_mauney@yahoo.com; or visit: www.midlandfarms.net.
Need A Hand Horse Training, 3815 Woodbury Pike, Murfreesboro, TN. 37217. Owner/trainer Courtney Smith. Offers 3 sessions of Everything Horses Camp, ages 5-13; $225/session; June 4-8; June 11-15; July 9-13. Advanced 3-Day camp, ages 13-up; $150; July 23-25. Adult 3-Day Boot Camp; $150; July 6-8. For camp information, visit http://www.needahandhorsetraining.com/summercamps.html.
Oak Crest Farm at James Creek Stables, 1115 Dent Road, Eads, TN 38028, offers custom camp dates for groups of 6 campers or more. Cost is $300 per 3-day week or $125 per day. 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 includes horsemanship, daily riding, crafts, and other outdoor fun activities. For more information, call Jane Olsen, 901-491-5075; email: janeolsen@bellsouth.net. Facebook at Oak Crest Farm.
Oak Hill Stables,at 670 County Road 101, Oxford, MS 38655, offers Camp Oak Hill, June 24-July 29, 2018. 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. Campers will participate in the Oak View Stables Schooling Series summer show in Olive Branch, MS, in July. 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 Stablesat 13600 Looney Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654 offers a fun, safe 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 4-8, June 25-29, July 9-13, and July 16-20. Oak View also offers Home School Day Camps, May 14-18 and May 21-25.For more information, contact Louise Carruthers at (901) 493-4238. Online registration at: http://oakviewstables.net/horsemanship-day-camp/
Old West Special Trails, at 1656 N. Collierville-Arlington Road, Collierville, TN 38017, offers 11 weeks of summer day camps from the first week in June through the first week in August. There are beginner/ intermediate camps and advanced camps. Camps hours are Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. -noon. 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/summer-camp/;call (901) 490-5555; or email Landee Bowers at wlbowers426@comcast.net.
Panther Creek Stables, 5750 Conger Rd, Nesbit, MS, 38651. Horse day camp provides riding instruction in English and Western riding for campers ages 6-13, and Wranglers In Training Camp ages 14-17. Session 1: June 4-8; Session 2: June 18-22; Session 3: July 16-20; Session 4: July 23-27. Sessions run 8:30am-3pm, with after care from 3-5:00pm each day. Days include riding lessons and ground lessons, games, and crafts, and will conclude with a trail ride. On the final day of each session, put your lunch in your saddle bag and head out on a full day trail ride! No horse experience necessary; programs customized to any skill level. Sessions end with a camper show for parents to show what they learned at camp. Cost is $350 per week, and $15 per day for after care. For more information call Peyton Murray at (662) 912-5440, or email panthercreekinfo@gmail.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. Weekly day camps are offered starting June 4 with half day (9 – 12) and full day (9-3) Monday - Friday. Half day camps are $275 and full day camps are $375. There is also Boot Camp May 29-June 2; Advanced Lesson Camp July 23-27; and Intermediate Camp July 30-August 3. 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.peachtreefarms.com/horse-riding-campsor call Polly Peach Grammer at 615-419-1089.
Raintree Equestrian Center,9142 Mineral Wells Rd., Olive Branch, MS 38654, offers 5 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. Camps run 9 am – 2 pm Monday-Friday: June 4-8; June 11-15; June 18-22; June 25-29; July 9-13. There is also night camp July 16-20, 6 -10 pm. Cost is $295/week. Registration forms available online at: www.raintreeequestrian.com/summer-camp-2018. For more information call 662-985-6400 or 901-857-4074; e-mail raintreeequestrian@gmail.com.
Shady Creek Farm, 11083 Shady Lane, Eads, TN 38028 offers horsemanship riding camps for children ages 7 and up. Horsemanship riding camps run: June 4-9, June 18-22, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27. Camps run 9 am – 3:30 pm, and are $375/week. Young Rider camp for ages 5-7 runs June 4-8 and July 9-13, 1:30-4:30 pm and costs $175/week. 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. Trail Riding Adventure Camp is for ages 8-15, runs July 23-27, and costs $375/week. For camp information visit: www.shadycreekfarm.com/wordpress/camps-group-programs/summer-riding-camps or e-mail: info@shadycreekfarm.com, call: Julie Lindow 901-262-1173.
Trinity Farm, 10365 Monroe Road, Lakeland, TN 38002, offers three sessions of summer camp: Summer Camp I, May 28- June 1; Summer Camp II, June 11-15; Summer camp III, June 25-29. Camps are designed for ages 5 and up; hours are 9 a.m.-12 p.m. daily. Camp is $350 per week, with 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: trinityfarmtn.com/summer-camp or call (901) 867-8682901-483-2705; e-mail pdoyle@trinityfarmtn.com.
UT Martin Equestrian, Martin, TN, offers two camp and two equestrian clinics in 2018. Equestrian Day Camp: June 4-7, 9am – 4pm at Graves Stables; $500/camper, ages 5 and up. Equestrian Premier Clinic: June 14-15 9am – 4pm at Ag Pavillion; $300/camper 14-18 years old. Equestrian Premier Camp: June 18-21 at Ag Pavillion; $900/camper for ages 14-18. Equestrian Premier Clinic: June 25-26 at Ag Pavillion, 9am – 4 pm and 9-noon; $300/camper ages 14-18. Contact: Meghan Cunningham, Head Equestrian Coach; 731-881-7273; e-mail: meghanc@utm.edu;or visit http://www.utm.edu/departments/nondegree/camps/equestrian.php
Walnut Trace Farm, 8388 Collins Road, Nashville, TN 37221(in Bellevue) offers weekly riding clinics during June. Clinics run Monday –Thursday, 9am -3pm, with before and after care available. Session cost is $375. Individualized instruction for beginners and advanced riders. They teach children ages 5-13 English horseback riding skills, horse safety, and confidence. They pair riders with safe and appropriate mounts. Daily activities include riding lessons, unmounted lessons, games, grooming, scavenger hunts, and other horse related activities. Contact Grace Johnson at gjohnson@walnuttracefarm.comor 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 28- June 1, June 4-8, June 18-22, June 25-29, and July 2-6. 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. Advanced Camp sessions are: June 11-15, July 9-13. For details call 601-278-7563. Visit their website: www.winterviewfarm.com.
Aintree FarmsPony 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 11-15; Session 2: June 25-29; Session 3: July 9-13. 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 $395 per week. For more information contact Louise Turley at 901-494-0116 or email: aintreefarmstable@yahoo.com.
Autumn Chase Farm, 5580 Forest Hill Irene Rd., Collierville, TN 38125,offers 2 weeks of camps: June 18-22 and July 16-20, 9 am – 2 pm daily, and cost is $350 per session. Camps include riding lessons, horse care lessons, trail rides, games, arts and crafts. For more information and to download the enrollment form, visit www.autumnchasefarm.com/camp.html or call Kristen (901) 378-1364; e-mail: kristen@autumnchasefarm.com.
Balance Beam Dressage at Red Hill Farm, 217 N Lenderman Road, Byhalia, MS (off Hwy. 72 southeast of Collierville, TN). Offers Basic Pony Camps for children ages 6 and up, 8 – 11:30 a.m.; June 11-13, June 18-20, and July 9-12. Children are taught horsemanship, safety around horses, riding lessons, arts, crafts, and games. Cost is $225/week. Advanced Overnight Pony Camp is June 25-29 for girls ages 7-15; lessons, trail riding, barn management, and show at end of week. Cost $375. Pre-School/Beginner Bravery camps for ages 4-8, 12-2:30 p.m.; May 24-25; June 11-12; June 18-20; July 9-10; and August 6-7. Cost for each 2-day camp is $150. For information, contact Ruby Reinthel at 662-801-2936; balancebeamdressage@gmail.com. Facebook: Balance Beam Dressage.
Bit By Bit Ranch,32 Browning Hills, Milan, TN 38355 will host 2 full weeks of summer horse camp and 3 mini camps of 3 days. 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 23-25; Week 2: May 29-31 (advanced camp); Week 3: June 4-8; Week 4: June 11-15; Week 5: June 18-20. For more information, call LeeAnn Johnson at 731-402-0558 or visit their website: www.bitbybitranch.comor facebook at Bit By Bit Ranch. Camp information is posted on facebook.
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 horse show every Friday. Camp dates are June 4-8, June 11-15, June 25-29, July 9-143, and July 23-27. Hours are from 8:30 am to 2:45 pm. Cost is $350/week. For more information, camp schedule, and registration form, visit: www.BlueRibbonRidingAcademy.com or call 601-842-0564.
Camp of the Rising Son, 444 Lake Road, French Camp, Mississippi 39745. Offers a one-week horse camp for girls and boys age 13-15, July 13-28. Cost is $515. Explore over 300 acres on horseback and learn horse-handling skills as well as vaulting (gymnastics on horseback). Horse camp participants enjoy meals on the trail, an overnighter, Bible studies, crafts, and swim time in Lake Anne. Campers ride in a covered arena on bad weather days. At the end of the week, campers demonstrate their newly learned skills in the Closing Rodeo. For more information, visit www.campoftherisingson.com or call 662-547-6169; e-mail: info@campoftherisingson.com.
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/. For questions, call Carol Coats, Equestrian Manager at 615-947-3214 or email: ccoats@gsmidtn.org.Chesterfield Stables, 10225 Bluegrass Rd., Knoxville, Tennessee. Offers Pony Camp, ages 3-5, July 16-20; 9 am – noon; cost is $250. Four sessions of Horsemanship Camp, ages 5-18 are: June 4-8, June 11-15, June 18-22, and June 25-29; 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; cost is $325. Advanced camp is $325. Find information on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chesterfieldstablesknoxville or call (865) 256-7171.
Fisherville Farms, 1825 N. Collierville-Arlington Road, Eads, TN 38028, offers camps for beginner riders throughout the summer, as well as a one-week camp for advanced riders. Camp sessions are: June 4-8, 9 am-12 pm, ages 6-12; June 11-15, 9 am-12 pm, ages 10-15; June 11-15 Young Riders ages 3-6, 12:30 – 2: 30; June 25-29, 9 am-12 pm, ages 6-12 Beginner riders; July 9-13, 9 am-12 pm, ages 6-12; and July 23-27, 9 am-12 pm, ages 6-12. Overnight Advanced camp is July 29- Aug. 3. Half day camp is $175; Intermediate camp is $200; camp for ages 3-6 is $125. Advanced camp is $750. For more information, visit www.FishervilleFarms.com; call 901-308-7433 or e-mail: erin@fishervillefarms.com.
Hidden Hills Farm and Saddle Club, 5900 Edgemon Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363 offers 9 weeks of summer camps, from June 4 to July 27. Camps are organized at various levels according to riding experience; are for boys and girls; run Monday through Friday, from 9:00-2:00; $300/session. The 2018 Summer Camp dates are listed on their website, as are registration forms: https://www.hiddenhillsfarm.com/summer-camps/. For more information, call: 423-488-3993 or e-mail Tara Hills at: info@hiddenhillsfarm.com.
Horsemania Sleep Over Riding Campsat Coyote Run Arena, 4393 Gainesville Road, Mason, TN. Ponytails Overnight Camp for girlsages 7 to 14 starts June 4, with weekly sessions through July 27. Cost is $395/week. Day camp is offered Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. for ages 6-14. Cost is $285 per week. Camps are for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. Students receive instruction in western horsemanship, barrel racing, pole bending, and trail riding. Located just 20 minutes from Arlington/Lakeland area. For more information visit www.horsemaniacamp.com or call Terri Draper, 901-634-7484; e-mail: hedraper@comcast.net.Hunters Edge Stablesat 5610 Forest Hill-Irene Road, Memphis, TN 38125 offers 8 weeks of summer camps for ages 6 and up. Summer Camps provide a starting foundation for kids to gain confidence around horses. Campers learn how to properly care for a horse, ride, and participate in fun activities. There are also Beanie’s Boot Camps, more advanced and intense programs for intermediate to advanced riders. Summer Camps run 9 am – 2 pm: Session 1: May 28-June 1, Session 2: June 4-8, Session 3: June 11-15, Session 4: June 18-22, Session 5: June 25-29; Session 6: July 9-13; Session 7: July 16-20; Session 8: July 23-27. Camps are $375 per session. For more information, and to register online, visit www.huntersedgestables.com/camps,or call (901) 831-3890 Beanie Cone or (901)355-7323 Alex Joerg. Email: Huntersedgestablestn@gmail.com. Facebook at Hunter’s Edge Stables. Download our app!
Maple Grove Farm, at 4961 Windsong Park Drive in Collierville, TN 38017, offers five weeks of Farm Camps, June 11 through July 20 for children ages 4-12. Each camp has a featured theme; hours are 8:30 – 3:00. Horseback riding and swimming lessons are offered. Camps are $225/week. They also offer the Round-Up Gang, 8-8:30 a.m. and 3-5:30 p.m. at $40/week. For information about Maple Grove Farm Camp, schedule, and fees, contact Tim and Nicole McDaniel at 901-861-7422; email info@maplegrovefarm.netor visit their website at www.maplegrovefarm.net.
Midland Farms, 120 Trott Rd., Bell Buckle, TN 37020. Offers two summer riding camps: June 4-8 and July 9-13 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 Mauney at 931-703-8611; email cr_mauney@yahoo.com; or visit: www.midlandfarms.net.
Need A Hand Horse Training, 3815 Woodbury Pike, Murfreesboro, TN. 37217. Owner/trainer Courtney Smith. Offers 3 sessions of Everything Horses Camp, ages 5-13; $225/session; June 4-8; June 11-15; July 9-13. Advanced 3-Day camp, ages 13-up; $150; July 23-25. Adult 3-Day Boot Camp; $150; July 6-8. For camp information, visit http://www.needahandhorsetraining.com/summercamps.html.
Oak Crest Farm at James Creek Stables, 1115 Dent Road, Eads, TN 38028, offers custom camp dates for groups of 6 campers or more. Cost is $300 per 3-day week or $125 per day. 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 includes horsemanship, daily riding, crafts, and other outdoor fun activities. For more information, call Jane Olsen, 901-491-5075; email: janeolsen@bellsouth.net. Facebook at Oak Crest Farm.
Oak Hill Stables,at 670 County Road 101, Oxford, MS 38655, offers Camp Oak Hill, June 24-July 29, 2018. 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. Campers will participate in the Oak View Stables Schooling Series summer show in Olive Branch, MS, in July. 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 Stablesat 13600 Looney Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654 offers a fun, safe 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 4-8, June 25-29, July 9-13, and July 16-20. Oak View also offers Home School Day Camps, May 14-18 and May 21-25.For more information, contact Louise Carruthers at (901) 493-4238. Online registration at: http://oakviewstables.net/horsemanship-day-camp/
Old West Special Trails, at 1656 N. Collierville-Arlington Road, Collierville, TN 38017, offers 11 weeks of summer day camps from the first week in June through the first week in August. There are beginner/ intermediate camps and advanced camps. Camps hours are Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. -noon. 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/summer-camp/;call (901) 490-5555; or email Landee Bowers at wlbowers426@comcast.net.
Panther Creek Stables, 5750 Conger Rd, Nesbit, MS, 38651. Horse day camp provides riding instruction in English and Western riding for campers ages 6-13, and Wranglers In Training Camp ages 14-17. Session 1: June 4-8; Session 2: June 18-22; Session 3: July 16-20; Session 4: July 23-27. Sessions run 8:30am-3pm, with after care from 3-5:00pm each day. Days include riding lessons and ground lessons, games, and crafts, and will conclude with a trail ride. On the final day of each session, put your lunch in your saddle bag and head out on a full day trail ride! No horse experience necessary; programs customized to any skill level. Sessions end with a camper show for parents to show what they learned at camp. Cost is $350 per week, and $15 per day for after care. For more information call Peyton Murray at (662) 912-5440, or email panthercreekinfo@gmail.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. Weekly day camps are offered starting June 4 with half day (9 – 12) and full day (9-3) Monday - Friday. Half day camps are $275 and full day camps are $375. There is also Boot Camp May 29-June 2; Advanced Lesson Camp July 23-27; and Intermediate Camp July 30-August 3. 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.peachtreefarms.com/horse-riding-campsor call Polly Peach Grammer at 615-419-1089.
Raintree Equestrian Center,9142 Mineral Wells Rd., Olive Branch, MS 38654, offers 5 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. Camps run 9 am – 2 pm Monday-Friday: June 4-8; June 11-15; June 18-22; June 25-29; July 9-13. There is also night camp July 16-20, 6 -10 pm. Cost is $295/week. Registration forms available online at: www.raintreeequestrian.com/summer-camp-2018. For more information call 662-985-6400 or 901-857-4074; e-mail raintreeequestrian@gmail.com.
Shady Creek Farm, 11083 Shady Lane, Eads, TN 38028 offers horsemanship riding camps for children ages 7 and up. Horsemanship riding camps run: June 4-9, June 18-22, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27. Camps run 9 am – 3:30 pm, and are $375/week. Young Rider camp for ages 5-7 runs June 4-8 and July 9-13, 1:30-4:30 pm and costs $175/week. 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. Trail Riding Adventure Camp is for ages 8-15, runs July 23-27, and costs $375/week. For camp information visit: www.shadycreekfarm.com/wordpress/camps-group-programs/summer-riding-camps or e-mail: info@shadycreekfarm.com, call: Julie Lindow 901-262-1173.
Shelby Farms Park Equestrian Camp,7146 Mullins Station Road, Memphis, TN 38134. Offers two one-week beginner sessions for ages 8-15; hours are 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and cost is $315 for Park members; $355 for nonmembers. Session I: June 11-15; Session II: June 18-22. Advanced camp, ages 10-15, is June 25-29. Camp fee is $350 for Park members, $390 for nonmembers. Contact: Monique Stitts (901) 222-7272; or e-mail: mstitts@shelbyfarmspark.org. For information and registration form, visit: www.shelbyfarmspark.org/camps
Sonny Brooke Stables, 11904 Yarnell Road, Knoxville, TN 37932, offers six weeks of Summer Horse Camp: Week I, June 4-8 (ages 6-10); Week II, June 11-15 (ages 6-10); Week III, June 25-29 (ages 11& up), Week IV, July 9-13 (ages 6-10); Week V, July 23-27 (ages 11& up); Week VI, July 30-Aug. 3 (ages 6-10). Camps run Monday – Friday: 10 am -3:30 pm Mon – Thurs, with horse show on Friday. Camp is $375/week. Campers will learn about & enjoy: daily horse chores (groom, tack, bathe, turn horses out, clean stalls) • riding lessons • Gymkhana • Highlight Horse show • Bareback riding • Horse related games and crafts. Also available: Wee Camp for ages 3-5, July 17-20. Trainer is Krystle Bridges. Information: 865-200-5398; e-mail: sonnybrookestables@gmail.com; website: http://www.sonnybrookestables.com/Horse-Camp.htmlTrinity Farm, 10365 Monroe Road, Lakeland, TN 38002, offers three sessions of summer camp: Summer Camp I, May 28- June 1; Summer Camp II, June 11-15; Summer camp III, June 25-29. Camps are designed for ages 5 and up; hours are 9 a.m.-12 p.m. daily. Camp is $350 per week, with 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: trinityfarmtn.com/summer-camp or call (901) 867-8682
UT Martin Equestrian, Martin, TN, offers two camp and two equestrian clinics in 2018. Equestrian Day Camp: June 4-7, 9am – 4pm at Graves Stables; $500/camper, ages 5 and up. Equestrian Premier Clinic: June 14-15 9am – 4pm at Ag Pavillion; $300/camper 14-18 years old. Equestrian Premier Camp: June 18-21 at Ag Pavillion; $900/camper for ages 14-18. Equestrian Premier Clinic: June 25-26 at Ag Pavillion, 9am – 4 pm and 9-noon; $300/camper ages 14-18. Contact: Meghan Cunningham, Head Equestrian Coach; 731-881-7273; e-mail: meghanc@utm.edu;or visit http://www.utm.edu/departments/nondegree/camps/equestrian.php
Walnut Trace Farm, 8388 Collins Road, Nashville, TN 37221(in Bellevue) offers weekly riding clinics during June. Clinics run Monday –Thursday, 9am -3pm, with before and after care available. Session cost is $375. Individualized instruction for beginners and advanced riders. They teach children ages 5-13 English horseback riding skills, horse safety, and confidence. They pair riders with safe and appropriate mounts. Daily activities include riding lessons, unmounted lessons, games, grooming, scavenger hunts, and other horse related activities. Contact Grace Johnson at gjohnson@walnuttracefarm.comor 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 28- June 1, June 4-8, June 18-22, June 25-29, and July 2-6. 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. Advanced Camp sessions are: June 11-15, July 9-13. For details call 601-278-7563. Visit their website: www.winterviewfarm.com.
