Horse Camp at star hb farms
Horse Camps
At Star HB Farms, we have horse camps at all times of the year. Our busiest season is summer, and it is certainly something you do not want to miss! Please contact us for information regarding payment and booking a horse camp slot. Our camps tend to fill quickly, so you won't want to wait. Want more information? Keep reading to see what our summer camps offer, or contact us.
Horse Camps
2024 Horse Camp Dates
June 3-7
June 10-14
June 17-21
June 24-28
July 8-12
July 15-19
July 22-26
Spots are still open for our summer camps!
Our dates for spring break camp 2025 will be released soon. Check back for more details.
Camp Details
Drop off is between 8-9am each day. Pick up is between 4-5pm each day.
Camp is $350 per week. There is a $50 nonrefundable deposit that must be paid before the start of camp, at the time of sign-up to hold your rider's spot. The remaining $300 is due one week before camp begins. Late payments will not be accepted. The deposit and remaining amount for camp may be paid in only cash or check. Online payments or credit cards will not be accepted.
Students must wear long pants, breeches, or leggings that go down to the ankle. Closed toe shoes like boots are required. Students should also bring a packed lunch with snacks, a refillable water bottle, and sunscreen. It is also advisable to bring your own helmet, but Star HB can provide helmets to those who need them.
Have any further questions? Give us a call! We would love to see you at camp.
Camp Activities
Everyone at Star HB can agree that summer camps are filled with fun!
Our camps also include, but are not limited to:
- Trail Riding
- Work in the Arena
- Private Instruction
- Horsemanship
- Arts & Crafts
- Games
Additionally, horse camp students learn priceless lessons in responsibility. Each student is paired with a horse that they keep for the week and it is their responsibility to take care of that horse as if it were their own. This means they must feed their horse, clean their buckets, groom them, take care of their tack, and keep their stall clean.
Please note that every camp is slightly different to account for the variety of riders that we have. Our camps are perfect for the complete beginner to the return, seasoned rider! We have a horse for everyone and adjust our plans accordingly.
Daily Camp Schedule
Our horse camps all start about the same. On the first day, an orientation is given to all students (regardless of riding ability) that goes over important rules for the barn in order to keep everyone safe. From there, the mornings consist of feeding, grooming, tacking, and doing chores. Students are paired with our guides in order to teach them how to work around the horses.
Students begin by catching and haltering their horse in the pasture. Next, they bring their horse into the barn to be fed. Once the student's horse is fed, they groom their horse and put on their tack. When everyone is tacked up, the camp goes for a ride. The morning ride is usually skill or technique based, and oftentimes will be held in one of our arenas.
The morning ride is followed by lunch and after lunch, the cycle repeats. We begin with some chores around the barn and then hop on for another ride. The afternoon ride is usually game or trail based.
Anytime the student is off of their horse, there is still plenty to do. The camper's days are filled with crafts such as tie-dying or beadwork, as well as watching skilled farriers work on the horses.
A Look into our camp activities
Tacking Up
Afternoon Ride
Morning Ride
Every morning, students tack up their horse for the week. Pictured is Angelina, one of our camp horses. She is standing in the crossties while her rider gets their brushes.
Morning Ride
Afternoon Ride
Morning Ride
Our riders learn to control their horses on and off of the trail. Pictured is one of our campers learning to maneuver her horse in the box by turning him. We have an entire obstacle course that campers work on perfecting.
Afternoon Ride
Afternoon Ride
Afternoon Ride
Once the afternoon hits, its off to our shaded trails to beat the heat! Pictured are some of the guides taking a short trail ride around the property.
This is oftentimes our campers favorite part!
Crafts
Mini Lessons
Afternoon Ride
One of the ways our campers cool down is by spending some time in the barn working on arts and crafts. Students may be decorating a picture frame, painting a horseshoe, or making their own custom tie-dyed shirts. Pictured is one of our guides with their own tie-dye shirt.
Mini Lessons
Mini Lessons
Mini Lessons
Occasionally a horse and rider pair may need some specific attention. In this case, student will go into the round pen and get a mini private lesson to target whatever area they may need work on, whether it be their position, confidence, posting skills, or control. Pictured is one of our riders getting a mini lesson in English.
Games
Mini Lessons
Mini Lessons
Horse camp is all about having fun! And the easiest way to learn is to have fun. So, we play plenty of games on horseback at summer camp. These games may be in the form of classic games like red-light-green-light or a twist on gymkhana. Pictured is one of our guides demoing how to do a stake race (gymkhana).