Summer Horsemanship Clinics 2012
June 4 to 8 Full day 9am to 4pmJune 11 to 15 Half day 9am to 1pm
June 18 to 22 Half day 9am to 1pm
June 25 to 29 Half day 9am to 1pm
We are pleased to offer both full day and half day Horsemanship Clinics. They offer the hands-on horse experience to children 5 to 13. Whether children are riding for the first time or know how to jump a horse, they will have a great time!! Spiritwoods Summer Riding Clinics differ from other summer camps in that all of our activities are horse related. We are handy to Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock and Georgetown and Austin.
The experience
What it includes
For children to bring
Dates and Hours
FeesHow to register
Hands-on experienceOur instructors open the door to the wonderful world of horses through riding lessons, lectures and demonstrations. Our emphasis is "hands on." Participants feed and care for horses and ride in a safe, caring environment. They will have the opportunity to ride English and Western style and also have fun riding bareback. We do NOT sedate our horses. Riding is done in small groups.
Students learn through a variety of experiences. When they're not riding, students could be learning to braid a horse tail, watching a Veterinarian care for a horse's teeth, listening to a Horseshoer talk about hooves and shoeing, or watching a short video of the Olympics.
Our students come for a small group orientation lesson prior to the horsemanship clinic you have chosen.This lesson gives the kids a chance to meet the horses and start their learning experience early.
This lesson is included in the clinic fee. The orientation lessons are held on the 1st Saturday of each month. Private lessons on other days can be arranged.Spiritwood has been in business for 22 years. Our facility has a large sand arena, riding paths that lead down to a creek and large trees that offer shade. Our 6,000-square-foot barn has everything a horse and rider need, including an indoor restroom and refrigerators for lunches.
The horsemanship clinics include:- riding lessons
- use of horse and all its equipment
- horse care demonstrations
- horsemanship lectures
- mini clinic with an equine veterinarian or horse shoer
- indoor activies in case of inclement weather
- educational videos
- use of an ASTM approved riding hemet
- learning and creative workbook
- mounted portrait
- craft supplies
- refrigeration for lunches and drinks
- Friday lunch: hot dogs, veggies & dessert
What children need to bring:- long pants and boots (rubber, leather or vinyl with at least one-half inch defined heel)
- sneakers and shorts to wear when not riding
- lunch Monday through Thursday
- plenty of drinking water, Gatorade etc. & sunscreen
Dates and hours # 1 June 4 to 8 full day 9 am - 4 pm # 2 June 11 to 15 half day 9am - 1pm
#3 June 18 to 22 half day 9am - 1pm #4 June 25 to 29 half day 9am - 1pm
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Early drop-off is OK. Pickups after 4:15pm and 1:15pm. are an extra $10 per day.
FEES:
The FULL DAY Horsemanship clinic is $310. per child. $100. must be paid to secure your spot until May 1st.. The balance of $210. must be paid by May 1st.. Anyone who has not paid in full by May 1st. may risk losing their spot or having to pay a late fee of $25. per child.
The HALF DAY Horsemanship clinic is $210. per child per week. $100. must be paid to secure your spot until May 1st.. The balance of $110. must be paid by May 1st. Anyone who has not paid in full by May 1st. may risk losing their spot or having to pay a late fee of $25. per child.
These weekly fees include an orientation lesson that will be arranged prior to start of camp session signed up for.
Fees are non-refundable. Any registrations or fees paid after May 1st., need to be in cash.
How to register:Call (512) 259-1717 or e-mail
horses5@flash.net to request an application form.
The summer riding program for children is called a clinic instead of a camp because it is an expansion of our regular riding program.