All You Want to Know about Horse Camps from Horse Illustrated

Horse Camps

Learn how to choose a horse camp, what types of camps are out there involving horses, and read stories from riders who have gone to camp. There are a lot of benefits to going to camp, and we know that a camp with horseback riding is the best kind of all. Some camps allow riding once a day, some make it a daily activity, some focus on horses as an all-day thing with a total immersion in equine-centered activities. There are options for all ages and a variety of time spans, with day-only options, overnight options, and those that last a week or more. There are even those for adults or for families to attend. Some facilities provide the horses while others allow you to bring your own. Whatever option you choose, it's sure to be the time of a lifetime. Horse Illustrated, and its sister publication of Young Rider magazine, offers a variety of articles on horse camps.

Summer Horse Riding Camps

Allison Griest - May 17, 2019

Summertime is a time for family, fun and the sun. If you’re the parent of a horse-crazy child, summertime also means horse time. One popular and often very memorable and educational way to help your child maximize summer horse...

Choose the Right Horse Camp

Holly Caccamise - May 10, 2019

It’s officially camp-planning season! Do you plan to return to horse camp this summer? If you’ve never gone, maybe it’s something you’ve always dreamed about. After all, what could be better than riding all day and making new friends?...

Nine Reasons You Definitely Shouldn’t Send Your Kid to Horse Camp

Abigail Boatwright - June 20, 2016

YMCAHCwk5 by YMCA of Snohomish County on flickr/CC BY-ND 2.0 Every year for almost a decade, my sister and I powered through two terrible, horse-less early summer days filled with shots, eye exams, physicals, and dentist/orthodontist appointments, with the understanding...

Camp Casey Delivers Happiness on Horseback

Kim Klimek - February 9, 2015

In June of 2004, Shoeman Road Farm in Haslett, Mich., invited local children who were suffering from cancer for a day of horseback riding, making horse treats, and arts and crafts. Dubbed Camp Casey, the event honored the memory...

Going Camping with Your Horse

Audrey Pavia - November 21, 2014

If you love horses and you love camping, why not combine the two? Horse camping is one of the most fun activities you can do with your horse.Before you hit the campground, you need to make sure your horse...

Summer Horse Camp Resources from Young Rider

Young Rider - October 17, 2014

How to Find a Horse Camp Online Start your search now to find the perfect camp for next summer.10 Questions to Ask to Choose the Right Horse Camp Get the info you need to pick the best camp for you.10 Steps...