Horsemanship
So many options to choose from!! There is one that is just right
for you!! All riders need long, straight legged pants and boots
or shoes with a small heel (no sneakers). Mt. Gilead will supply
the helmets.
Regular horsemanship...
Is available for all ages and skill levels from the beginner
to the advanced rider, new skills will be learned and others
mastered. Classes are set up according to experience and ability.
English style riding is taught by our qualified and caring
staff. Campers will ride for 50 minutes each day, Monday through
Friday.
Prerequisites:
Pre-registration and payment required $100.00
No experience necessary
Searcher Equestrian Quest
SEQ is for campers completing 5th and 6th grade who just can't
get enough of horses!! If campers choose this option they
do not select other daily activities, they will participate
in horse related activities throughout the day. These campers
will participate in Divisional and All-Camp activities in
the evenings. Campers will learn to groom, tack, feed, and
care for horses and do chores that go along with owning a
horse, in addition to extended periods of riding instruction.
These campers will participate in a horse show on Saturday
morning beginning at 10:00 am. All are invited!
Prerequisites:
Camper must be completing 5th or 6th grade.
Minimal riding experience
Pre-registration and payment required $150 in addition to
standard weekly fee ($275)
Campers must complete a questionnaire about their experience
and skills (this will be sent upon receipt of registration
for SEQ)
Equestrian Quest I and II
EQ I and II are for campers completing 7th through 11th grade
who want to live and breathe horses the entire week of camp!
These campers will not select any other daily activities but
will be doing horse related activities and chores in addition
to extended periods of riding. Campers participating in EQ
programs will rise early and before breakfast help to catch,
groom, feed the horses, and complete other chores that go
along with caring for a horse. A horse show will conclude
the week on Saturday morning at 10 AM. All are invited to
witness the exciting progress and skills these campers have
mastered this week.
Equestrian Quest I is for the intermediate
rider. Campers will learn to canter and begin jumping. In
addition to furthering their riding skills, and learning care
and stable management there will be guest speakers who will
come to camp to share about their careers and vocations relating
to horses.
Prerequisites:
Camper must be completing 7th through 11th grade
Must be secure at a posting trot and ready to canter
Pre-registration and payment is required; $180 in addition
to standard weekly fee ($275)
Completed questionnaire (mailed to you upon registration)
Acceptance into program pending approval after questionnaire
is returned
Equestrian Quest II is for the advanced rider. Campers
will be secure at a canter and have minimal jumping experience.
In addition to furthering their riding skills, and learning
care and stable management there will be guest speakers, and/or
trips to facilities to experience horses used for therapy
and an animal rescue.
Prerequisites:
Camper must be completing 7th through 11th grade
Must be secure at a canter and minimal experience jumping
Pre-registration and payment is required; $180 in addition
to standard weekly fee ($275)
Completed questionnaire (mailed to you upon registration)
Acceptance into program pending approval after questionnaire
is returned
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