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Camps

Summer Equestrian Programs 2024


Our Summer Equestrian Program is designed for boys and girls ages 6 and up, whether you are new to
horses or an experienced rider. We offer qualified instructors and experienced horses!


 

 

Daily Riding Lessons
● 1 hr group lessons
● Riding in the arenas and on trails.
● Developing balanced, confident and educated riders.
● Flat and jumping lessons!


Horsemanship
● Learn what it takes to care for a horse daily to include, bringing horses to and from pasture, stall
cleaning, feeding and more. Hands on experience!
● Use techniques for grooming and bathing for horse shows.
● Learn to braid.
● Learn to bandage.
● Learn tack cleaning skills.
● Riders will learn and review basic horse knowledge, nutrition, conformation, hoof/shoeing, Bandaging,
horse health and more!
● Review the equestrian disciplines!


Horses
You can ride one of our school horses or ask about bringing your own!
Our school horses range from 12 hand ponies to 16.3 hand horses.


Sessions

7/8 - 7/12      7/15  - 7/19      7/22 - 7/26      7/29 - 8/2


Time: 9am - 1pm


Age: 6 - 18, preschool riders that are currently enrolled in lessons at ODF are excepted.


Pricing: $475 ($250deposit due with registration and $225 due 7/1/24)


Experience: Riders with no horse experienced through educated equestrians are welcome.


Attire: Campers are required to wear boots with a hard flat sole and 1/2 inch heel that covers the ankles (a
paddock boot). SNEAKERS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Long close fitting pants are required during mounted
lessons (breeches, leggings, jeans). ASTM/SEI approved helmets are required while mounted. (We can provide
helmets)


What to bring: An extra change of clothes, snacks, water, sunscreen and bug spray!


Contact: For more information contact Alison McCallum 860-605-9600 or email: ride@oakendalefarm.com

Reserve your spot today!

Enter online at www.striderpro.com, search Oakendale Farm

Summer Eventing Experience    June 24 - 28, 2024

Eventing
● Dressage
○ How to maximize your dressage score.
○ Learn what the are judges looking for.
○ How to read and memorize a test.
○ Review Dressage rules!
● Show Jumping
○ How to ride a better course.
○ Learn to walk a course.
○ Ride courses accurately.
○ Show Jumping rules!
● Cross Country
○ Horse conditioning.
○ Learn to & practice galloping.
○ Learn to use an eventing watch.
○ Cross Country safety & rules.


Horse Management
Learn & practice skills in the barn.
● Tack, types of saddles, bridles, bits, martingales & boots.
● Braiding
● Studs
● Wrapping
● TPR before, during and after exercise
● Packing for a horse show


Horses
You can ride one of our school horses or ask about bringing your own!
Our school horses range from 12 hand ponies to 16.3 hand horses.
End of the week horse show!


Time: 9am - 1pm


Age: 6 - 18


Pricing: $475 ($250 deposit due with registration and $225 due 6/15/24)


Experience: Riders should have established an independent position and started over fences through
experienced eventers. There is always something to practice!


Attire: Campers are required to wear boots with a hard flat sole and 1/2 inch heel that covers the ankles (a
paddock boot). SNEAKERS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Long close fitting pants are required during mounted
lessons (breeches, leggings, jeans). ASTM/SEI approved helmets are required while mounted. (We can provide
helmets)


What to bring: An extra change of clothes, snacks, water, sunscreen and bug spray!


Contact: For more information contact Alison McCallum 860-605-9600 or email: ride@oakendalefarm.com

Reserve your spot today! Enter online at www.striderpro.com, search Oakendale Farm

Additional Camps offered throughout the year!

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