Learn horsemanship and English Riding from our experienced and enthusiastic equestrian staff and our ten friendly horses. Our riding facility includes an outdoor riding ring, 12-stall stable, several pastures and trails throughout our property.
PONY FOR A DAY (AGES 6 - 14)
Participants will gain valuable hands-on experience as they groom, feed, and care for "their" horse each week. Participants may also have the opportunity to ride. All mounted activities will be dependent upon weather and ring conditions. Limit of 6 participants per class.
February Session - 4 classes
Cost: $35 per class 5 spots available
Tuesdays, 2/2 - 2/23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Wednesdays, 2/3 - 2/24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
JUNIOR HORSEMANSHIP (AGES 6-8)
Junior Horsemanship classes begin March 2010
Cost: $140
Participants will rotate through our 4-part curriculum in small groups based on ability and experience level. Teaching areas include English riding, grooming & tacking-up, routine horse care and stable mangement skills, saftey and general horse knowledge (breeds, parts of the horse, colors and markings). Limit of 6 participants per class.
March Session - 5 classes
Cost: $175 6 spots available
Thursdays, 3/4 - 4/1, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
April Session - 4 classes
Cost: $140 6 spots available
Tuesdays, 4/6 - 4/27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
May Session - 4 classes
Cost: $140 6 spots available
Thursdays, 5/6 - 5/27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
June Session - 3 classes
Cost: $105 2 spots available
Tuesdays, 6/1 - 6/18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
HORSEMANSHIP (AGES 9-14)
Horsemanship classes begin March 2010
Cost: $140
Participants will rotate through our 4-part curriculum in small groups based on ability and experience level. Teaching areas include English riding, grooming & tacking-up, routine horse care and stable management skills, safety and general horse knowledge (breeds, parts of the horse, colors and markings). Limit of 6 participants per class.
March Session - 5 classes
Cost: $175 6 spots available
Tuesdays, 3/2 - 3/30, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
April Session - 4 classes
Cost: $140 6 spots available
Thursdays, 4/8 - 4/29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
May Session - 4 classes
Cost: $140 6 sposts available
Tuesdays, 5/4 - 5/25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
PONY TALES (AGES 6-14)
New sessions will begin November 2010
Come join us at the barn for our new program that combines hands-on activities with our horses along with activities in our heated office. Each week participants will begin each class with grooming a horse or pony, then move to the barn office to warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and a horse movie. We will show a different movie each class. While this program offers no riding, it offers a great introduction the horses and horse care.
KETCHA LEASE PROGRAMS
This program ends in May 2010.
Ages 6 - 17
Half Lease - 3 weekdays & 1 weekend day
Includes weekly riding lessons
Cost: $350/month
Quarter Lease - 1 weekday & 1 weekend day OR 2 weekdays
Includes 2 riding lessons per month
Cost: $175/month
Eight of the ten Camp Ketcha horses are available for lease beginning 10/01/09. Each horse or pony will be available for either one full lease or 2 quarter leases. Lessees will be entitled to exclusive use of the horse and shared access to our barn, riding ring, and trails under the direct supervision of our barn staff during the chosen sessions. Schedules will be coordinated weekly between Lessees and Camp Ketcha. Lesses may choose which months they would like to participate in this program. Camp Ketcha will cover all costs associated with the horse, tack, barn and instructional staffing. This lease program will end in May 2010.
KETCHA ADULT LEASE PROGRAMS
This program ends in May 2010.
This program is designed for adults, 18 and up, who have prior riding experience. Available horses include: Dixie, Crystal, Zip, Pennie, Zoey, Chester, Casey & Chance.
Quarter Lease - 1 weekday & 1 weekend day or 2 weekdays
Includes 2 riding lessons per month
Cost: $175/month
Eight of the 11 Camp Ketcha horses are available for lease beginning 9/01/09. Lessees will be entitled to exclusive use of the horse and shared access to our barn, riding ring, and trails under the direct supervision of our barn staff during the chosen sessions. Schedules will be coordinated weekly between Lessees and Camp Ketcha. All riding and barn time is to be scheduled around after-school programming and summer camp hours. Camp Ketcha will cover all costs associated with the horse, tack, barn and instructional staffing.
REGISTRATION & POLICIES
To register now, you may download and complete the following three forms: Registration Form, Health History Form & Equine Release Form. You may fax or mail your registration forms with full payment to secure your child’s spot.
Please note that an Annual Membership Fee of $20 is required to register for all programs.
Riders must wear long pants and boots with a 1" - 1 1/2" heel in all Riding and Horsemanship Programs. All programs are “rain or shine” and will include a combination of indoor and outdoor activities depending on the weather each session. We will take advantage of all opportunities to ride in our riding ring or on our trails.
We can also arrange for private riding lessons, birthday parties, and private group riding programs or lessons. Contact Jessie Bosse, Equestrian Program Director, at jbosse@campketcha.org for more information.
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