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Things to Consider When Selecting a Horse Camp.

Nowadays, kids are “horse crazy”, as summer approaches parents are faced with the task of choose the best horse camp for the wards, so as to make the experience worth awhile.

Horse camps are design for basic knowledge of horsemanship as well as beginning riding instruction for new rider or improving the skill of older rider. The camp aims at imparting to the children riding skills as well as other important factors of horse ownership and care, these factors are listed below.
  •  Campers will appreciate proper grooming techniques and how to pick up all four hooves and clean then safely.
  • Campers appreciate what tack the horse wears, how to properly put it on the horse and adjust it to fit.
  • Campers appreciate how to clean, take care of their tack and properly store the equipment to protect it.
  • Campers appreciate veterinary care, farrier care, proper feed and water.

Factors that will influence your decision making as a parent are below.
  • Have are insight about the horses that are to be used, they should be very well behaved.
  • Some camps have next activities such as arts, crafts and swimming sessions, while others do horse riding in a full-day situation.
  • The style of ride your child is keen to also play some part. Being in the right camp will help your child to learn well and not intimidate or scared.
  • Ensure that the camp facility is well run, clean and safe. Demand to see the tack room and bathroom that is the true reflection of the instructors.
  • Ask the manger the ratio of instructors to each horse and a child.
  • Demand to know whether certified helmet, long pants and riding boots are used.
These factors surely will help you make the right choice.



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