Children ages 6 to 16 can experience a whole week of horses at our camp. Hours are Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm with before and after care available on an as needed basis. The children participate in all aspects of running a stable, learning to feed horses, clean stalls, clean tack, groom horses, and of course ride. We spend nearly 4 hours a day with horse related activities. After lunch the children cool off in our above ground pool, play and do arts and crafts.
 

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ELLENWOOD EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Birthday Parties

Our farm is ideal for birthday parties. We have a very large deck overlooking the pasture and a above ground pool at the edge of the deck for easy and relaxing parties. For cooler weather we use the second story of our barn which serves as a lodge for camp and viewing area for shows and other activities. The children can have pony rides while the older children get mini lessons on the horses. We are very flexible and will tailor the day to fit your needs.
 

Summer camp

Our philosophy is based on total horsemanship, believing there is much more to riding than sitting on a horses' back. Lessons run 1 hour and focus on building a partnership between the student and the horse. Students learn to lead, groom and tack up their lesson horse. We teach in English tack to promote balance and position especially for new riders. Students progress at their own pace in a friendly, non judgmental environment.. While we start everyone learning basic skills in our fenced arena we firmly believe in the learning provided by getting out in the open with our horses as well. When students are comfortable we ride out of the arena around the grounds and on a short wooded trail ride. We want people to see riding as a total outdoor experience. Teaching horse care, stable management and riding different horses in varied environments contributes to an overall horse education.