Open Enrollment Begins January 13th, 2025!

Equestrian (Ages 7 – 16)

Butler Equestrian Camp offers a progressive summer equestrian program based on each rider’s age and ability. Our goal is to develop well-rounded equestrians in a fun and safe environment.

The high-demand two-week Equestrian sessions will be divided between Beginner and Intermediate programs.

Open Enrollment January 13, 2025
 

Equestrian

Ages 7 – 16  (Must be 7 by Aug 2025)

$1420 per 2-week session ~ **$1320 for session 1**

each session will be divided into beginner and intermediate programs.

Beginner Riders: From no experience to comfortable trotting on their own.

Intermediate Riders: Can groom and tack their horse on their own, can halter and tie their own mount, and do no stirrup work. *A free evaluation is required for intermediate riders prior to camp starting.

Don’t know what level your camper is at or have questions? Email Emily at [email protected]!

  

Camp Programs (2–week sessions):

Session 1: June 23 - July 3 
Closed July 4 
Beginner Camp
Intermediate Camp 

 

Session 2: July 7 - July 18
Beginner Camp 
Intermediate Camp 

 

Session 3: July 21 - August 1
Beginner Camp 
Intermediate Camp 

 

Session 4: August 4 - August 15
Beginner Camp 
Intermediate Camp 
Open Enrollment January 13, 2025
children grooming pony

Sample Day at Camp

8-815-Drop off
 
8:15-11:15 Mounted Lessons and Barn Chores
 
11:15-12:15-Lunch
 
12:15-12:45-Tack cleaning and Barn Maintenance
 
1-2:30-Horse Management Lessons or Crafts
 
2:30-3:30-Changing for the pool and swimming
 
3:30-3:45-Pick up

 

Counselors helping student mount

What Your Child Needs

Daily:

-Paddock boots (Don't say riding boots because amazon advertises riding boots that are fashion boots not actually riding boots)
 
-ASTM Certified Helmet that is less than 5 years old
 
-Riding gloves (optional)
 
-Long pants (leggings or riding pants)
-Backpack
 
-Refillable water bottle
 
-Swimsuit and towel
 
-Snack and lunch
 
-Sneakers and shorts to change into after riding (No sandals or crocs)
 
-Hat
 
 
*No creek shoes, we don't go to the creek

Start of Camp: (These items stay at camp for the session)

  • Sunblock
  • Bug spray
Riders on a trail ride

Skills Gained 

  • Lessons focus on riding abilities

  • Horse management skills.

  • Students will learn to groom and tack their own horses

  • Social skills and, in many cases, new friends!
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Open Enrollment January 13, 2025

 

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