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Willowbrooke
Farm offers half day and full day
Summer Camp for riders at all levels, ages 6-16. (ages 6-7 to be 1/2 day only unless they have director permission)
Under the direction of
Jennifer Blades,USHJA certified trainer and
Coach of the U of M Equestrian Team, you can come
and have an entire week of learning
and fun filled experiences. Our camp is focused on
developing riding skills. Most of camp time is spent riding, and with the horses!
Riders are split into camp groups according
to level and age, to maximize one on one learning with their camp counselors.
Ride groups are generally 6-10 riders per
group, and our experienced team of camp counselors give instruction according to
rider level. Riders at our camp are sure to
gain new and valuable riding skills whether it is their first time on a horse,
or they are already jumping courses.
With over 20 school horses, we offer a horse for every level, from retired A circuit show horses, fun beginner ponies, to horses currently showing on the show circuit.
Many of our camp horses train with the University of Michigan Equestrian Team members in the winter months, so they are fit and ready
to have fun in summer camp.
Riders finish
their camp week out with a small horse show/exhibition on Friday for family and friends.
This year we are excited to offer two 1-day Thanksgiving camps (Nov 29th and Nov 30th) as well as a 2 day Winter camp (Dec 27-28).
Please
click here for more information on the Thanksgiving camps!
Please
click here for more information on the Winter camp!
Equipment needed
for a safe and fun camp experience- 1. A riding
style boot with a heel - google "paddock boot" to get an idea of
correct footwear. (Cowboy
type boots are also fine to start riding in) generally parents have
been able to find excellent riding type boots in discount shoe
stores. We can also give local tack store recommendations such
as Sporthorse Saddlery, and Wyldewood
Tack Shop. Or online sources such as http://www.doversaddlery.com and
smartpakequine.com
2. Long pants and
tall socks (to prevent saddle rubs) 3. An ASTM/SEI
Approved riding helmet (helmets are available at no charge to riders if
they do not yet have their own)
Activities include:
English Riding
- Indoor and
Outdoor Facilities available.
- Two one hour lessons per day for full
day appropriate to age and skill level
- One lesson per day for 1/2 day camp
- from beginner to advanced
jump.
- Knowledge and Care
of Equipment
- Knowledge and Care
of Horse
- Anatomy, breeds, coloring
and markings
- Grooming
- Educational
Videos
Games, Arts and
Crafts
2024 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORM
LIABILITY RELEASE FORM
Riders must have a liabilty formed signed by a parent in order to ride | 
