Horsemanship Camps
Riders ages 8-14 learn the fundamentals of horsemanship, safety and riding skills at our half-day, weeklong riding camps. The curriculum includes grooming, tacking, arena work, trail riding, bathing and a horse show on Friday.
Classes are capped at four students with one instructor.
| Camp Session Dates | |
|---|---|
| Session 1: June 17-21 | Session 5: July 15-19 |
| Session 2: June 24-28 | Session 6: July 22-26 |
| Session 3: July 1-5 | Session 7: July 29-August 2 |
| Session 4: July 8-12 | Session 8: August 5-9 |
Weather Warning
If we experience summer thunderstorms and are unable to ride, students will have lessons in horse and tack care, shoeing horses, veterinary care and other horsemanship knowledge.
LEVEL 1
Beginners with little or no riding experience will learn the basics of handling, grooming, tacking up and riding at the walk and trot.
Days: Monday-Friday
Time: Mornings 9AM-12PM
Cost Per Session: Member $799, Public $899
To be added to a waitlist if your camp is sold out, please fill out this form AFTER you have finished purchasing any other products on ShopTD. To view on-sale dates for Horsemanship Camps please click here.
LEVEL 2
Intended for beginner riders with some experience and confidence, this camp is our most popular and covers the widest range of riding abilities. Students generally take Level 2 multiple times, with instructions suited to evolving abilities.
Days: Monday-Friday
Time: Mornings 9AM-12PM or Afternoons 1-4PM
Cost Per Session: Member $799, Public $899
To be added to a waitlist if your camp is sold out, please fill out this form AFTER you have finished purchasing any other products on ShopTD. To view on-sale dates for Horsemanship Camps please click here.
LEVEL 1 + 2 MIXED ABILITY GROUP
Riders ages 8-14 are invited to saddle up for a week of half-day riding camp at Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center. This session combines level 1 and level 2 riders. Each student will have their own horse for the week and will learn the fundamentals of horsemanship, safety and riding skills in preparation for a horse show each Friday.
Days: Monday-Friday
Time: Afternoons 1-4PM
Cost Per Session: Member $799, Public $899
To be added to a waitlist if your camp is sold out, please fill out this form AFTER you have finished purchasing any other products on ShopTD. To view on-sale dates for Horsemanship Camps please click here.
CANCELLATIONS
PLEASE PLAN YOUR SUMMER IN ADVANCE. Due to the high number of cancellations and limited supply, Horsemanship Camps cancellations must be made 14 days prior to the first day of camp for a refund with a 25% cancellation fee per product canceled. Cancellation policy strictly enforced. Children enrolled in camps with siblings pending enrollment via waitlists are not exempt from the cancellation policy. For more information, contact kmecham@tahoedonner.com.