Western Camp: SAVE THE DATES June 29-July 3!
Link to printable registration form (Link)
June 29 – July 3, 2020 The goal of this camp is to have lessons on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Thursday will be used as a rain date, a final skill demonstration/competition day, or to take a break. If we don’t finish up on Thursday, we will have an opportunity to demonstrate the skills we learned on Friday. We will not have a picnic this year due to COVID-19 concerns.
TIME: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
LOCATION: Miran Farm, 21500 Miran Farm Lane, Aldie, VA 20105
INSTRUCTORS: Stephanie & Mike Jennings
COST:
$250 per rider – NO REFUNDS
RIDERS:
2 groups with a maximum of 6 riders/group
You may bring a helper if you’d like; a TSRC liability waiver must be signed by that person and provided to Susan Payne
DESCRIPTION:
Camp will include: basic to advanced horsemanship skills; games such as barrel racing and pole bending; navigating trail obstacles; drill team or pairs work; working with cows; rope handling.
Each day will include a 90 minute lesson with cows and a 90 minute lesson focused on another western activity as described above. One group of riders will start with the cows while the second group participates in the other lesson. Then after a short break the groups will switch activities.
Lessons will be tailored to the needs of the horses and riders in the group. This camp is intended to help riders safely improve their horsemanship skills while having FUN!
FOOD/WATER: Bring a snack and drinks for yourself and your horse. STAY HYDRATED!
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Unless the threat is severe, camp will happen RAIN or SHINE. Please be prepared to ride in the rain or wait out summer storms. Campers will be contacted if lessons are cancelled due to severe weather.
Please submit the following items to secure your spot for camp:
● A completed registration form (attached)
● A copy of a current negative Coggins for the horse you will be riding
● A non-refundable check payable to Tri-State Riding Club in the amount of $250
Your space will not be held if paperwork is missing.
