Natural Horse Solutions: Kids Summer Camps 2024

Summer camp registration is available! From beginner to advanced, jumping, eventing, dressage, and more for ages 7 to 18. Camps are $400-$450 ($200 down payment required) and are limited to 5-10 participants depending on the camp. Campers can use Wild at Heart Ranch horse or bring their own. Contact us at [email protected] with any questions. Note: if the camp you are interested in is full, please email us and we can add you to a waitlist. See below for more details!

Camp Schedule:

~Beginner/Intermediate Jumping (June 10-June 14)

~Advanced/Elite Eventing (June 17-21)

~Intermediate/Advanced/Dressage & Working Equitation (June 24-June 28)

~Beginner/Intermediate (July 8-July 12)

~Beginner/Intermediate (July 22-July 26)

Camp Descriptions:

If you have any questions on where your rider fits in or you are not currently in Betsy’s lesson program, please contact us. Also, if you are interested in a camp but may not fit exactly into the age range, please also inquire as these are more general recommendations.

Beginner/Intermediate Jumping: English riders, aged 9-16. Campers must be able to ride independently at a canter, but no jumping experience is required. Campers will learn horsemanship ground games that improve their horse's jumping confidence and focus on equitation on the flat in the morning. Then, everybody's favorite in the afternoon, jumping! If you enjoy jumping or are interested in future eventing, this is the camp for you!

Advanced/ElIte Eventing: For mature riders aged 18 and under that have jumping experience and looking to go to the next level. We study the three phases of Eventing: Stadium Jumping, where campers race the clock to clear the course with no faults; Cross Country Jumping, where campers complete a jump course through the fields, woods, and creeks; and Dressage, where riders focus on controlling the horse. This camp includes an off-property haul to a cross country course.

Western Dressage/Working Equitation: Designed for both English and Western riders, ages 9-18, that are intermediate or advanced walk, trot, and canter. Riders will explore either western dressage or classical dressage, depending on their preference. Learn to negotiate an ease of handling and speed trail course for Working Equitation. Additionally, this camp will prepare riders for our onsite WE show the weekend following camp. Campers will also help set up for the show. Campers are not required to participate in the onsite show (show is optional).

Beginner/Intermediate: English and Western riders, ages 7-14. We welcome riders with little to no experience as well as those proficient in walking/trotting. Campers will enjoy horse husbandry, horsemanship, and ground games in the morning, a craft/activity mid-day, and riding in the afternoon. This camp is primarily supported by our junior instructors, as well as our youth leaders that volunteer to have increased support for our younger, beginner riders.

Camp Details:

Camps are held daily, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Wild at Heart Ranch and are available for kids ages 7-18. A typical day consists of morning feeding of the 40+ horses on property and barn work, both in and out of the saddle work, and a craft or classroom session. We keep the schedule fluid so we can cater to the specific students' needs and skill levels. If weather is not conducive to riding, non-mounted educational opportunities are provided. Note additional activities are involved for both of the advanced camps - Working Equitation camp will include tasks related to setting up for the onsite show the following weekend, and Eventing Camp includes an off-property cross-country course. Campers may use a ranch horse or bring their own. Additional costs apply if boarding your horse at WHR for the week.

Camp Payment:

Partial payment due at time of registration via Eventbrite. Option to pay in full via Venmo, Check, or Cash and a promo code will be provided to bypass required payment and fees.

• All camps cost $400 with exception of Eventing Camp* which is $450 (*covers hauling, shavings, hay, and facility fee for each rider). Plus Eventbrite fees.
• Option to pay in full via Venmo (@Betsy-Moles), Check (written to Natural Horse Solutions, LLC), or Cash and bypass the Eventbrite fees. If interested in this option, provide payment and then send a request to [email protected] and we will reply with a promo code.
• Cost includes use of a ranch horse, tack, one camp gift (t-shirt, bag, keychain, etc.), and any other educational supplies that may be provided.
• Cost does NOT include food and beverages (campers responsible to bring water, snacks, and lunch).
• $200 non-refundable deposit is required at time of registration via Eventbrite to confirm your child's spot. Remaining camp fee is due by May 31st via Venmo, Check, or Cash.
• If booking after May 31st, then full amount is due at time of registration + $25 fee.
• If attending 2 camps, a $50 discount applies to the SECOND CAMP ONLY. A $50 discount applies if you refer a new client (offers cannot be combined).
• Additional fee of $50 if using your own horse and boarding them with us for the week. Camper is responsible for providing feed, hay, and cleaning pen. We have hay available for purchase if need be.

Cancelation/Refund Policy:

Camp deposit is due at the time of registration and is nonrefundable or transferable unless noted. We reserve the right to cancel any camp due to low participation within one week of the scheduled camp or if Betsy is unable to perform the camp for any reason. In the event of such, you will be contacted, and a full refund will be granted. Betsy Moles Fajen / Natural Horse Solutions is not responsible for any additional losses in the unlikely event that we need to cancel the camp. If a participant cancels prior to May 1st, and the rider’s spot is filled, the participant will receive a refund on deposit. It is not the responsibility of Betsy Moles Fajen to fill the rider's vacant spot; however, anyone that is on the registered waitlist is offered spot as first priority. Any other refunds are at the discretion of Betsy Moles Fajen and will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

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