Barns across the mid-south are offering summer horse camps again, as eager youngsters await the opportunities to learn all about horses and get in some riding fun. The Mid-South Horse Review annual offers our Summer Horse Camps issue, with information on summer horse camps, where children can learn responsibility, grooming and horse care, riding, and other fun activities. Camps are listed in alphabetical order. Please contact the individual camp providers for more information.
Aintree Farms Pony Camp, 8999 Claiborne Farm Drive, Germantown, TN 38138. Three sessions, 9am-2pm Monday-Thursday; ages 5 and up: June 14-17; June 21-24; July 12-15. Cost is $400 per week. For camp information call Louise Turley at (901) 494-0116 or Susan Johnson (301) 787-4941; email: smjohnson301@gmail.com. [Dee Pellegrini 901-218-5860]
Blue Ribbon Riding Academy, 439 E. Sowell Rd., Canton, MS, 39046. Offers five horsemanship camps, May 31 – July 23, 2021; $375 per week; 8:30 am to 2:45 pm. For camp information, visit: https://www.blueribbonridingacademy.com/horsemanship-camps or call (601) 942-0626.
Camp of the Rising Son, 444 Lake Road, French Camp, Mississippi 39745. Offers one week of horse camp for girls ages 14-16, July 19-24, 2021; $525. For camp information, visit https://campoftherisingson.com/camps/dates-and-rates or call (662) 547-6169; email: info@campoftherisingson.com.
Camp Sycamore Hills, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, Ashland City, TN hosts week-long horse camps in June and July for various ages and levels of experience, from third grade to twelfth grade. For camp information, visit https://gsmidtn.org/camp/ways-to-camp/summer-camp/; call Ashley Gary, Equestrian Manager at (615) 947-3214 or email: agary@gsmidtn.org.
Fisherville Farms, 1825 N. Collierville-Arlington Road, Eads, TN 38028. Offers seven weeks of camps, June 7 – July 30, 2021; Half day camps: $175; Intermediate camp $200. For camp information, visit http://fishervillefarms.com/camp/or call (901) 308-7433; email: erin@fishervillefarms.com.
Hidden Hills Farm and Saddle Club, 5900 Edgemon Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363. Offers twelve weeks of summer camps for ages 9 and up; May 31 to July 30, 2021. Camps run Monday through Friday, 9am-2pm; $300/session. Plus, there are Farm & Forest Camps the same weeks after horse camp at $200 per session. Find camp information, visit: https://www.hiddenhillsfarm.com/summer-camps/; or call: (423) 488-3993; email Tara Hills at: info@hiddenhillsfarm.com.
Horsemania Riding Camp at Coyote Run Arena, 4393 Gainesville Road, Mason, TN. Offers six camp sessions for ages 5-12, June 7-July 30. Day camp for girls and boys; overnight camps for girls. For information and to register, call: Terri Draper (901) 634-7484; email: hedraper@comcast.net.
Hunters Edge Stables, 5610 Forest Hill-Irene Road, Memphis, TN 38125. Offers 9 weeks of summer camps for ages 6 and up; May 25 – July 31. Camps run from 9am – 2 pm Monday-Friday, $400 per session. Campers ride, play games, and have arts and crafts. To register and for camp information, visit www.huntersedgestables.com/hes-camps, or call (901) 831-3890 Beanie Cone or (239) 280-6125 Katie Beth Varian. Email: Huntersedgestablestn@gmail.com.
Maple Grove Farm, 4961 Windsong Park Drive, Collierville, TN 38017. Offers six weeks of farm-themed camps, three in June and three in July, 2021; ages 4-12; $245/week. For camp information, visit: http://www.maplegrovefarm.net/camp/schedule/. Call Tim or Nicole McDaniel (901) 861-7422; (901) 610-7322; or email info@maplegrovefarm.net
Midland Farms, 120 Trott Rd., Bell Buckle, TN 37020. Offers three weeks of Summer Camps, June 7-11, June 14-18, July 5-9, 2021. Children 6 & up; 9 am – 3 pm; $225/week. For camp information, call Christy Mauney at 931-703-8611; email: cr_mauney@yahoo.com; or visit: www.midlandfarms.net.
Mississippi Horse Rescue, Twelve Oaks Road, Canton, MS. hosts six 3-day summer camps; ages 8-14, Monday – Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 4p.m. Camps start June 7, June 12, June 21, July 5, July 19, and Aug 2; $300/week. Camps teach ground work methods, all aspects of owning a horse from grooming to riding, plus games and crafts. Campers can bring own horse for an extra $30 for shavings, and owner provides feed. To sign up, email camprescuemshorses@gmail.com or call Leigh Ann 601-259-5493.
Need A Hand Horse Training, 3815 Woodbury Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37217. Horse camps for ages 6-14 years; May 31-June 4, June 7-11, 2021; 8am-3pm; $300/session. For camp information, visit http://www.needahandhorsetraining.com/summercamps.html. Call Courtney Smith (423) 309-8386; email: courtneysmith8386@gmail.com.
Oak Crest Farm, 1115 Dent Road, Eads, TN 38028. Offers horse camp for new riders ages 5-12: June 16-18, July 21-23 and camp for advanced beginner/novice riders ages 8-14 July 14-16. Cost is $300 per 3-day week or $125 per day; 10am-2pm. For camp information, call Jane Olsen (901) 491-5075; email: janeolsen@bellsouth.net. Visit Oak Crest Farm on facebook.
Oak Hill Stables, 670 County Road 101, Oxford, MS 38655. Offers Camp Oak Hill June 27 - August 1, for girls ages 7-19. For information, contact Laura Sale at (662) 801-2084; email laura@oakhillstables.net. Website: http://oakhillstables.net/camp-oak-hill/ [Andrea called Laura 3/19/21]
Oak View Stables, 13600 Looney Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654. Offers horsemanship day camp for ages 5-14, May 24-28; May 31-June 4; June 14-18; June 21-25, 2021; $385 per week. For camp information, email oakviewstable@gmail.com ; contact Louise Carruthers at (901) 493-4238 or 901-409-8954; or visit: https://oakviewstables.net/horsemanship-day-camp/; [Rachel 319-360-9898]
Panther Creek Stables, 5750 Conger Rd, Nesbit, MS 38651. Offers horsemanship camps and four weeks of summer camp for ages 6-12, weeks of June 21, July 5, July 19, Aug. 2, 2021 ($350-$425). Sessions run 8:30 am – 3 pm; $350-$425 per session. For camp information, visit https://panthercreekstables.simpletix.com call Peyton Murray at (662) 912-5440, or email panthercreekinfo@gmail.com.
Peachtree Farms, 4819 Murfreesboro Road, Arrington, TN 37014. Offers weekly half day camps June 1 – July 30 at $275/week. All sessions are full. Contact Polly Peach Grammer at (615) 419-1089. Or visit: www.peachtreefarms.com/horse-riding-camps.
Raintree Equestrian Center, 9142 Mineral Wells Road, Olive Branch, MS 38671. Offers six weeks of summer horse day camps, June 7 – July 16; 9 am – 2 pm; ages 7-16 years; $295/week; Raintree students $275/week. For camp information, visit: https://raintreeequestrian.com/summer-camp. Call (901) 857-4074; (662) 985-6400; e-mail raintreeequestrian@gmail.com.
River Run Eventing, 1188 Love Rd., Hernando, MS. Offers three sessions of horse camps: Pee Wee sessions for 4 - 5 year olds; Beginner camp for new riders ages 4-5; and Eventing Camp for intermediate and advanced campers who can canter 2’ verticals and ride confidently in the open. For camp schedule, contact Meredith Tipton, (901) 674-1082; visit River Run Eventing on facebook.
Shady Creek Farm, 11083 Shady Lane, Eads, TN 38028. Offers six weeks of summer riding camps, May 31 – July 23, for children ages 5 to 7 and 7 and up; $395/week. Camps run 9 am – 3:30 pm. Half day camps $195. For camp information, visit: http://www.shadycreekfarm.com/wordpress/. Call/text: Julie Lindow (901) 262-1173; e-mail: info@shadycreekfarm.com.
Shelby Farms Stables, 500 N. Pine Lake Dr., Memphis, TN 38134. Offers beginner horse camp; ages 8-15; M-F, 8:30 - 2:30; $355/week. Advanced horse camp; ages 9-15; M-F, 8:30 - 2:30; $390/week. For camp information, visit: www.rideshelbyfarms.com; or call (901) 647-5793; email info@rideshelbyfarms.com.
Sonny Brooke Stables, 11904 Yarnell Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Offers five weeks of Summer Horse Camps, May 31 – July 16, ages 6-10, 11 & up; $395 per week; Monday – Friday: 8 am -1 pm. Also, Wee Camp for ages 3-5, June 22-25 and July 27-30; 10 am – 2 pm; $300. For information, visit: https://sonnybrookestables.com. Call (865) 281-3099; e-mail head trainer Krystle Bridges at 865-809-3660: krystle@sonnybrookestables.com.
Trinity Farm, 10365 Monroe Road, Lakeland, TN 38002. Offers three sessions of summer camp, May 24-28, May 31-June 4; June 21-15; for ages 5 -12; hours 9 a.m.-12 p.m. daily; $350 per week. Early bird discount of 10% if register before May 1. For camp information, visit: https://trinityfarmtn.com/summer-camp/; or call (901) 867-8682; email Priscilla Davis: pdavis@trinityfarmtn.com.
UT Martin Equestrian, Martin, TN. Offers Equestrian Clinics June 26-27; June 28-29, ages 14-18, at UT Martin Ag Pavillion; $300/rider. For camp information, visit http://www.utm.edu/departments/nondegree/camps/equestrian.php. Contact: Kim Leiter (731) 881-7261; e-mail: Kleiter1@utm.edu.
Walnut Trace Farm, 8388 Collins Road, Nashville, TN 37211. Offers four summer riding clinics: June 1-4, 7-10, 14-17, and 21-24 for ages 6-13; hours 9 – 3; $375. For clinic information, visit www.walnuttracefarm.com. Contact Grace Johnson at gjohnson@walnuttracefarm.com or text (615) 347-8431.
Winterview Farm, 140 Spring Road, Flora, MS 39071. Offers eight horsemanship camps weekly from June 7 through July 9, and IEA camps May 31-June 4; August 2-6. Camps run M-F 8 am -2 pm; $450 per week. For full camp information, visit https://winterviewfarm.com/service/camp. Or call Patti Wright-Shoemaker at (601) 260-5494; email pgwright1000@aol.com.
