Are you thinking of sending your child to a horse camp, or are considering going to a horse camp yourself? If you’ve never been, then you have no idea what you’re missing out on. Here are seven reasons why horse camps are awesome.
Make New Friends
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Horse camps are full of new people and horses that you’ll have a chance to make friends with. If you go to a horse camp, you’re sure to come away with at least a few new friends. You can learn a lot from other people and horses, too, especially when they come from different riding backgrounds than your own.
Get Away From It All
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Horse camps are a great way to escape the outside world for a few weeks. Typically located in serene, rural areas, horse camps give you a chance to enjoy nature and to forget your other commitments and worries while you’re there. They can be revitalizing and refreshing.
Learn a Ton About Horses
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When you attend a horse camp, you have the chance to immerse yourself in horses. Many horse camps are riding-intensive, but they also cover topics like horse care, horse health, and competition basics. You’ll be surrounded by horse lovers and riders, and will have a chance to learn a ton of information.
Ride Every Day
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Most horse camps give you the chance to ride every day, if not multiple times per day. You’ll receive lessons, and you may even get a chance to go trail riding or to participate in a horse show. By riding every day, you’ll not only have fun but can improve your riding skills and perhaps even give different disciplines a try.
Work With Different Trainers
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When you’re at a horse camp, you’ll work with trainers who are different than your trainer back home. This can be an eye-opening experience, since a different trainer may have different approaches and insights to issues that you have with your riding. Sometimes working with a different trainer can help solve issues and can keep you progressing.
Have New Experiences
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Horse camps are the perfect opportunity to have new experiences. From trying out a different riding discipline to working with different horses, horse camps can push you to get outside of your comfort zone while having a great time.
Do Lots of Activities
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Best of all, horse camps aren’t just about horses. You’ll have time to do some other activities, like swimming, crafts, and sports. One thing’s for sure – you’ll never be bored while you’re at camp!
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Will you be attending a horse camp this summer?
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