Celebrating the Partnership of Human & Horse

FROG HOLLOW FARM

SUMMER RIDING DAY PROGRAM for KIDS Ages 8 - 13 (younger at discretion of the farm) Each day at camp, we ride, either in the ring or on the wooded trails. Riding instruction is age appropriate and tailored to the prior riding experience of each camper. More experienced riders may work on jumping, for example, while newcomers to the sport practice walking and trotting on the longe line. Campers learn how to take good care of their equine partners by getting horses ready for lessons and learning about grooming, feeding, care of equipment, stall cleaning, horse anatomy, and health. For variety, we may practice bareback riding, vaulting (a gymnastic activity on a moving horse) and games like "red light, green light" on horseback. Weather permitting, we swim and play in the pool. At the end of the week, campers put on a horse show for parents and friends. The atmosphere at Frog Hollow Farm camp is supportive and non-competitive. Frog Hollow Farm camp is about having fun with horses safely and knowledgeably. Enrollment is limited to no more than 10 campers per session, to allow for careful supervision and individual attention. 2008 Riding Weeks are finished. Watch this space for 2009 dates. To register for one or more 2008 Summer Riding Weeks, please fill in this form. To reserve a space, please mail a non-refundable deposit of $100 per child per week to Frog Hollow Farm, PO Box 54, Esopus, NY 12429. The field marked with (*) are required fields. * Name(s) of Camper(s): * Sex: M F * Date of Birth: * Parent's Name(s) and mailing address: * Telephone(s): * Prior Riding Experience - What did you do in your last lesson? Note: Prior Riding Experience is not necessary. * Select Week(s) at $495 per child per week: June 30 - July 4 July 7 - July 11 August 4 - August 8 WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP Shorts & T-shirt Swim suit & Towel Jacket, rain coat, or poncho, depending on weather Flip-flops or sandals Work boots/protective foot gear for barn work and rainy days Water bottle or canteen Bug repellent and sunscreen (water proof & high SPF) Lunch - healthy preferred (e.g., fruit, not candy; juice, not soda). We provide snacks and drinks for during the day. For Riding:     Riding Pants: Jodphurs, britches, riding sweats, or riding jeans. Pants meant for riding are made without an inside seam, and are much more comfortable for riding than regular jeans or long pants.     Riding Boots: Paddock boots or high boots made of leather or synthetic. Rubber boots are not recommended as they are hot and very uncomfortable.     Fitted shirts: The too-big look is not acceptable for riding classes because it is too hard to judge riding position.     Helmet: ASTM/SEI approved riding helmet - No Exceptions. No one rides without a helmet. That means no one. LABEL EVERYTHING. "Pony Pals" Photos