Horse Camps – Organization, Program, Benefits
Organization of Horse Riding Camps
Horse riding is becoming increasingly popular every year. It's no surprise that organizers offer us a variety of options for this type of retreat. First and foremost, we can tailor the camp level to the individual abilities of our child, choosing between learning to ride from scratch or improving existing riding skills.
Additionally, our child can participate in show jumping or take a professional riding exam. The daily schedule will therefore be closely linked to the number of hours dedicated to horse riding, interacting with the horse, working in the stable, etc.
The camp program also depends on the location where it is organized. We can decide together with the child which region will be the most attractive for them. Mountains, sea, or the Masurian Lake District – each provides the camp participant with additional opportunities:
- exploring the surroundings and historical sites,
- exploring nature,
- engaging in sports,
- relaxation,
- entertainment and fun.
When to Send Your Child to a Horse Riding Camp?
The recommended age to start learning horse riding is 7-8 years old, although much depends on the child's individual predispositions – their emotional maturity (whether they are ready to travel without parents, to interact with an animal in its environment) and their ability to concentrate (whether they can focus on rides under the instructor's supervision). Among the horse riding camp offers, we will also find camps intended exclusively for adults.
Benefits of Horse Riding Camps
- Combine passion with relaxation;
- Allow making new friendships;
- Bring together youth with similar interests;
- Teach horse riding or improve riding skills;
- Teach interaction with horses and their environment;
- Teach responsibility, develop sensitivity;
- Horse riding positively affects physical fitness;
- Spending time with horses positively affects mental well-being.
