Intermediate Horse Camp

Dates: July 16-18, 2012

Time: 9am-4pm daily                   

Cost: $315

Ages: 8+ (must have completed novice horse camp or gained instructor approval to attend this camp)

Location: You will drop off and pick up your son/daughter at Circle H Stables, (Ranch Rudolf’s barn) located about ½ mile east of the Ranch Rudolf main entrance.

In this camp all of the basic skills learned to this point will be elaborated on and more time will be spent working on the finer details of Western Riding.  Some of the specific areas we will be working on are individual riding skills, increased control within each gait, the transition between gaits, and perfecting posture, seat, and balance.  The work will be taught in a combination of in the front pasture and on extended trail rides.

What To Bring:

• Leather boots or shoes are best (absolutely no open toed shoes are permitted-both toes and heels need to be covered and protected)
• Lunch, snacks, and water
• Pencil and paper
• Clothing for inclement weather.  Layers are a great idea for cooler mornings and warmer days.  As for rain gear, a form fitting rain jacket is better than a big poncho that could blow and spook horses.

*Riding helmets are required when riding, but Ranch Rudolf/Circle H Stables does provide them.  

*Please do not send cell phones to camp.

How to Sign Up:

• First, call LeeAnn or Melody at 231.947.9529 to check availability for the camp and get your child’s name added to the tentative camp list.
• Then you will fill out a release waiver which can be found under ‘horse camp information.’  Please remember to read carefully and fill out completely.  About ¾ way down the page are a couple of lines where you need to write out a sentence.  Read instructions carefully.
• Send completed release waiver and payment (made payable to Circle H Stables) to Ranch Rudolf at 6841 Brown Bridge Road Traverse City, MI 49696. 
• It is the first 12 paid students that will make up the official camp list.

If you have any further questions, or to get your child added to the tentative camp list, please call LeeAnn or melody at 231.947.9529.