Hoof 'n Hearts Horse Rescue

Hoof 'n Hearts will be running Equestrain Summer Camps.  We invite any children, 5yrs. old and up, to come join us for a week jammed pack with horses.  Our campers will learn a wide variety about horses, including but not limited to:  breed information, colors, nutrition, proper handling, grooming and bathing, leg wrapping, and of course, daily riding lessons!  The campers will be split into groups, and receive individualized attention with very knowledgable staff.  Hands on learning is something the campers will get to participate in everyday, from grooming, to wrapping legs, and even painting a horse to help learn the anatomy.  Crafts are among the many things we do with our campers, and they are used to help making learning more fun and more interesting.  Farrier, veterinarian, and training demonstrations will also take place for the campers to observe. Overall, the campers receive a week full of fun, learning, and horse sense.

Help Hoof 'n Hearts get an idea of how many campers are seriously interested in joining us for '08 camp.  If you are interested in sending your child to our camp, please send us an email letting us know how many children you would like to send, and what week(s) are better for your family.  This will help us to decide when to host the camp, how many weeks to host, and how many counselors are needed.

Hoof 'n Hearts has not yet determined which weeks we will be hosting our camps.  If you have any questions, please contact Candace.  Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience.

Age: 5yrs. or older

Clothing:   Jeans or Riding Pants are preferred; must be long pants.  Any shirts/tank tops are okay, just remember to dress comfortably and suitable for the barn...you may get dirty. 

Shoes:   Shoes must have a  small heel for riding safety.  No sneakers, unless they are sneakers made specifically for horsebackriding. No open-toe shoes, sandles, flip flops, or crocs. 

Lunch:  Campers must bring their own lunch, drink, and a snack each day of camp.  Campers will receive a lunch break, and also be able to eat a small snack during their afternoon lessons.  It is recommended that they bring either a drink thermos filled with their favorite beverage, or bring a couple disposable drinks.  Keep in mind, they are going to be outside in the heat most of the day and need to stay hydrated.

Liability Release Form:  Release forms must be signed for each camper by their parent or legal guardian, and be handed in when dropped off the first morning of camp.

Emergency Contact Paper:  Parents or legal guardians must fill out an Emergency Contact paper for each camper, with contact numbers and emergency medical information.

Transportation:  Campers must have transportation to and from the barn each day.  If you know any of the other campers and they live close, car pooling would be a great option.