What to do with horse crazy kids?

Do you know some horse crazy kids? We've got the solution. With experience creating safe summer fun and learning since 1984, we know how to keep horse crazy kids happy and busy all summer long.

 

What makes our riding camp stand out above the rest? 

       Small Enrollment - maximum 18 campers weekly ensures more personalized instruction

       Camp Director part of the first riding camp program offered at an Austin stable - many camp programs have attempted to mimic that original design

       Well-qualified Camp Instructors - you'll find no teenagers teaching your children here

       Twice daily riding LESSONS - not just riding sessions 

       Excellent record for safety and satisfaction

       Many of our successful show riders began through our camp program, with some advancing to the Grand Prix Level and some receiving NCAA college scholarships

      to equestrian teams.  Only Austin riding camp program that can make that claim

      Campers leave with a respect for the hard work, dedication and fun involved in working with horses

2010 Camp Sessions:

Weekly sessions run from Monday ˗ Friday, 9 a.m. ˗ 4 p.m.

Dates:      Spring Break (March 15 ˗ 19)

               June  7 ˗ 11             July 12 ˗ 16             August  2  ˗ 6

               June 14 ˗ 18            July 19 ˗ 23             August  9 ˗ 13

               June 21 ˗ 25            July 26 ˗ 30             August 16 ˗ 20

               June 28 ˗ July 2

Transportation:

Free van service is available to the first 14 campers enrolled each week.

       North Austin from Truluck's parking lot at Great Hills Station.  Pick-up: 8:25 a.m.  Drop-off: 4:45 p.m.

       Westlake Hills from Michael's store parking lot.  Pick-up: 8:45 a.m. Drop-off: 4:20 p.m. 

Ages and Experience:  

Girls and boys age 7 - 16.  No prior riding experience is necessary.  Children are divided into riding groups based on their riding skill level.  Beginners receive a good foundation from 

which to continue their riding experience, and more advanced riders have the opportunity to improve their skills.

Camp Activities:

       Campers are assigned their own horse for the week.  They share in the share in the care of the horse with a partner

       Learning to be responsible for the daily care, groom and well being of "their horse"

       Two riding lessons daily, alternating days for afternoon rides in the "Pecan Grove" arena under the trees and Swimming

       Lessons on veterinary care, safety, grooming, and horse show preparation

       Swimming (New for this summer!!!)

       Arts and crafts and games relating to the horse

       Weekly trips to the breeding farm on site are always popular (bring some extra carrots or treats for the mammas and babies

       Lunch and snack times are spent in the air-conditioned lounge

       Camp closes with a special camp hose show, with all campers competing and receiving ribbons, along with special awards earned throughout the week.  Parents are 

      encouraged to attend the show, which beings each Friday at 2:00 p.m. (remember to bring your video camera)

Camp Horses:

Camp horses and ponies are well-schooled animals that are used in our year-round lesson program.  Stabling may be arranged for those who own their own horse.

What to bring and wear:                                                                                                

       Long pants or riding breeches

       Short sleeved shirt

       Boots with low heels

       Riding helmet (no bike helmets allowed ˗ may use a Rio Vista loaner helmet)

       Sack lunch

       Water jug and sunscreen

       Swimsuit and towel

       Change for drinks, water, snacks and horse treats

Riding Helmets, riding boots in a suitable camp price range and all horse equipment are available for purchase at the on-site Rio Vista Tack Shop.  Campers may visit the shop 

in advance or be fitted for equipment on the first day of camp.  Campers are encouraged to purchase a T-shirt to wear during the Friday horse show.

Cost:

Weekly session cost is $295.00.

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Camp Application

How to register for Spring Break or Summer Camp:

       Download an application by clicking on Camp Application above OR call 512-247-2303 to have an application mailed or faxed to you

       To register:

1.       Mail or drop off your completed camp application form and payment (Applications not accepted without payment)

2.       or, Fax your application with credit card information

3.       An additional fee of $25.00 will be charged to your account for payment made by credit card

       On-line registration is not available at this time

       Sorry, camp spaces may not be held by verbal request