Camps

(See Calendar for full schedule of camps and clinics)

• A group of summer campersSummer Kids Camps
• Horsemanship Boot Camps
• Beginner Week
• Cowgirl Week
• Cowboy Week
• English Equitation Camp
• NGCSU Gold Dust Riders
• Camp Glisson Sparrowwood and Village
• Contact us to schedule your camp or clinic

Thank you for allowing Foundation Farms Equestrian Center (FFEC) for your summer camp horsemanship program. I believe that we can offer a safe, professional, fun and educational equine experience. Our approach / belief is to give instruction (from head to hoof) which allows campers to experience horses in an adventurous way that feels safe and challenging. Along with building a relationship with a favorite horse campers leave with a lasting relationship with others and can't wait till next year!

We define horsemanship as horse + man / woman + relationship. Our belief is to not just offer horseback riding lessons. Horses are and awesome creation from God and they have so much to teach us, if we only watch, listen and really learn good communications skills from them / the herd. They have a social order just like our children. We believe getting an understanding of our weaknesses and strengths helps to become successful adults in life.

We equally instruct show/display: Love, leadership, trust, discipline, compassion, communication, respect, responsibility, hard work, courage, good work ethic and honesty.

For the past 12 years FFEC has been providing quality, professional successfull horsemanship instruction through lessons, boarding, training, clinics, camps, trail rides, Hippotherapy, and Sports Recreation for youth and adults. Our instructors and junior instructors are CPR and First Aid certified. Instructors are also NARHA North American Riding for Handicap Assoc. and CHA Certified Horsemanship Assoc. certified. Our staff and horse handlers remain current in industry standards and best practices, and are seasoned professionals who will work to provide participants with a horsemanship program that will meet their needs and exceed the expectations of parents. Our commitment to helping others through the safe, fun educational use of horses fuels our passion for installing great life skills through our horsemanship program.

Below is some info. regarding the goals and expected outcomes for you and your child participating in our horsemanship camps.

Beginner / Intermediate  

2011 date will be posted soon

Cowboy Camp
2011 dates will be posted soon

Monday - Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday 5:00pm to Friday 9:00am Bonfire and Cookout
$325.00 per week / $50.00 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot
Multi - Children discout available.  Ages 6 and up
Additional $75.00 bring your own horse to camp

• Introduction to other campers and set goals for the week. Prior to arriving / pre registration students will receive additional requirements, such as proper foot wear, clothing, what to bring, etc.  
  ASTM helmet sizing and proper fitting (may bring own) farm has limited supply with notice of head size at registration time.
• Campers will learn how to safely approach, tie, halter and lead horses in control
• Safety in tying horses and quick release knots with lead ropes and cross ties and will demonstrate.
• Learn grooming tools, how to safely work around, groom horses and pick hoofs correctly.
• Basic health and nutritional needs of horses and care of stall / housing areas. 
  Ex. Watering, mucking, feeding, de-worming, minerals
• Basic Anatomy and Physiology of horses. We use finger painting to learn parts of the body and outline certain muscle groups. Work with a real horse hoof and skull. Thanks to our science department and veterinarian!
• Basic color/ breeds/ gender and markings.
• How to read horses body language and communication of moods, likes and dislikes: Horses are herd (prey) animals they desire and need a confident leader, the human strives to be this for the horse to feel safe and work together as a successful team.
• Learn the natural instincts of horses.
• Tack: bridle, saddle, saddle blanket/pad. Correct parts, use and care of, position and fitting on horse and rider.
• English and Western Style of riding and tack differences
• In the use of games and one on one instruction we learn proper body cues for smooth gait transitions: Holding the reins, whoa, walk, trot in control and emergency dismount
• Use of natural and artificial aids
• Maneuver through obstacle courses: arena and trail (with in fenced environment).
• Ride in control with safe spacing and courtesy of others (horse and human).  
• Western Disciplines: walk, jog, lope
• English Disciplines: walk, extended trot, canter