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In addition to cross-country riding as
seen above..
- Our days begin with supervised early morning
feeding and grooming. Lessons are given in our arena, jumping fields or
show ring. As soon as riders are safely balanced they begin riding
cross-country to build stamina and muscles. Our other activities besides
riding include swimming, hiking, haying and other farm chores.
- Every summer, on the last 3 Sundays in July
a horse show is held on our grounds. Two weeks later we sponsor
a team jumping derby and a 3-phase horse trial. Our campers can compete
in horse shows in New York and in Vermont depending upon their interest
and ability.
A warm informality pervades our
activities. During our busy times our friendly small group get to know one
another. We are small and plan to keep it that way. It's more fun because
we can be more spontaneous and flexible while keeping up with our
energetic schedule of events which includes a regional pony club rally and
4 horse shows.
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There are many levels of competitive
drives in children and we enjoy all the variations, appreciating
their contributions to our community of individuals. For the keenly
competitive, our coaching staff is at an advanced level, having coached
several youngsters on to national competition. An integral part of the
training of our horses is conditioning their lungs and muscles on mountain
trails. Riding the mountain trails appeals to all whether their goal be
competition or sheer pleasure. The noncompetitive camper frequently enjoys
training young horses, organizing trail rides and managing horse shows,
all of which are integral to our program. All skill levels are needed and
all levels of competitive drives fit neatly into our group of 36
young boys and girls
Of course there is lots of jumping...
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