| Have you ever gone to camp in the summer and | | | | Many such camps also offer games on horseback, |
| watched other people riding horses and wish you | | | | such as hunt and seek and trail riding games geared |
| could join them? Well, you may not have gotten the | | | | to teach riders of all ability levels to appreciate the |
| chance when you were small, but today, kids from | | | | horse they're riding and to understand what makes a |
| anywhere can go to horseback riding camps for such | | | | good horse owner. |
| fun and adventure. | | | | Horseback riding camps can be found throughout the |
| Horseback riding camps provide much more than just | | | | United States, and are also known as Dude Ranches |
| merely riding through hills and valleys. Instruction | | | | or Guest Ranches in many western portions of the |
| about horse care and grooming are also basic | | | | country. Price ranges vary depending on what |
| requirements for attending a horse camp. Most riding | | | | exactly you want to do, and some horseback riding |
| levels are catered to in horseback riding camps, and | | | | camps are geared for children while others are |
| they are suitable for both novice and experienced | | | | geared for adults. Look on the Internet for |
| riders who may find themselves fortunate enough to | | | | horseback riding camps in your area or where you |
| own a horse for the first time in their life. | | | | plan to vacation, and you'll find enough information to |
| Taking care of a horse means hours of grooming and | | | | at least get you started. |
| lots of time spent with your horse, whether you're in | | | | Horseback riding camps can be enjoyed by single |
| the stable or enjoying the great outdoors. Horses | | | | individuals or entire families, and experienced |
| have personalities too, so don't be surprised if your | | | | counselors and instructors are patient and willing to |
| new horse, whether you own one, or the one you've | | | | answer any questions thousands of times. A love of |
| been assigned to ride in horseback riding camps, | | | | horses and a desire to see them well cared for and |
| demands more of your attention than you thought. | | | | protected are what motivates most of these |
| Horseback riding camps teach young people from | | | | instructors, and they'll be more than happy to share |
| around seven to eighteen the proper ways to care | | | | their experiences with you. Horseback riding camps |
| and groom a horse. They also teach about different | | | | operate mostly in warm weather months and offer |
| kinds of tack, such as saddles, bridles, halters, bits | | | | stays from a few days to several weeks. |
| and other horse gear. They teach show riding as well | | | | If you're looking to do something a little different the |
| as pleasure riding, with both English and Western | | | | next time summer rolls around, consider horseback |
| saddles. Learning how to canter, trot and post on | | | | riding camps whether you own a horse or not. The |
| horseback is covered in riding lessons and multiple | | | | experiences and fun gained at horseback riding |
| other techniques and tactics are learned in horseback | | | | camps will ensure that your stay will be a highlight |
| riding camps as well. | | | | you'll remember forever. |