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Tumbleweed Ranch is a 2-week, Monday through Friday horseback riding intensive program for campers at the intermediate to advanced level. Occurring during the camp day, this program combines an equestrian focused curriculum such as increasing horsemanship and stable management skills with traditional camp activities like swimming and hiking.
Typical Day:
There will be at least one hour of riding per day. Group lessons will be divided by skill lever and each lesson will build on the skills acquired in previous lessons. Attendance during the 2-week session is therefore critical to your child’s progress in horsemanship.
After riding, the ranch hands will spend a time untacking and grooming their horses. Specific lessons devoted to bathing, first aid, and stretching will be incorporated. Horse chores will also be completed during this time. After a few chores, it’s time for lunch-for everyone! Riders will feed their horses and learn about horse nutrition and supplements.
After lunch, a short lesson will be given by one of the head wranglers. These lessons include: parts of the horse, parts of the tack, breeds, marking, and colors of the horse.
After the lesson of the day, campers will enjoy selected camp activities including nature, arts and crafts, archery, gaga, field games, and the inflatable obstacle course. Finally, campers will get to cool down in the swimming pool during a period of free swim.
Is TW Ranch right for my child?
We find that campers who fit at least 5 of the following criteria get the most out of our program:
- I like/love horses
- I like getting dirty
- I like helping others
- I am willing to do my stable chores
- I like to groom horses
- I want to learn about how to take care of horses
- I want to improve my riding ability
- I like hanging out with campers of different ages
- I like free swim
- I like nature activities
Sessions for Tumbleweed Ranch are in 2 week block, Monday through Friday:
- Session 1: July 5 – July 16, 2010
- Session 2: July 19 – July 30, 2010
- Session 3: August 2 – August 13, 2010
- Session 4: August 16 – August 27, 2010
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