Week-lOng Sport Horse Camp
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Join us for a full-immersion specialist equestrian Sport Horse Camp designed to develop your riding skills, build your equine knowledge, refine your horsemanship and increase your confidence in a performance setting for competition riding.
What to expect: The camp is designed to enhance equestrian knowledge, elevate riding skills, and foster personal growth, all within a supportive environment that helps riders achieve their goals. There is a specific focus on dressage and jumping. Riders will be expected to set goals for the week and achieve them under the guidance of a qualified, experienced EA Level 1 Coach. Maximum learning potential is offered with multiple ridden lessons per day, along with a great variety of additional on and off-horse activities. The week of specialist training all culminates in a competition-style final day where riders get the opportunity to put together everything they’ve learnt throughout the camp in a dressage and jumping showcase. Riders stay onsite, residing in a shared bunk room style sleeping quarters for the duration of the camp. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided. At the end of each day’s lessons, riders will participate in a variety of fun evening activities, like having their horse knowledge put to the test; sharing stories around the campfire; and enjoying a good horse movie with their new crew. Our Facilities:
Your Coach: Christine Armishaw is a qualified Equestrian Australia Level 1 Coach. On top of over 30 years of riding & experience with horses, she also holds her NZQA National Certificate in Stable Practice Level 4, National Equestrian Academy Certificate in Equitation, NZQA National Certificate in Community Coach Level 4. Christine is also a qualified Veterinary Nurse - NZQA National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing Level 4, and a Certified Life Coach with the American Union of NLP. Christine actively competes up to 1-Star eventing and 1.10m show jumping. Christine produces all her own horses from a young age as she originally started her equestrian career as a breaker and trainer. For larger camps, coaching may be split between Christine and one other trainer. Daily Meals: Meals are prepared fresh each day and dietary requirements will be catered to within reason, eg Vegetarian & Gluten Free. Breakfast is continental with pancakes on the last morning. Lunch is typically a ‘Subway’ style sandwich bar where students can build their own sandwiches. Dinner is prepared each night with Aussie classics. Fruit, muffins & muesli bars will be offered as snacks regularly. Accommodation: Students will stay in converted horse stables in bunk room style accommodation which is basic but comfortable. They will wake and step right into the indoor arena, where they will then tend to their horse’s needs before having breakfast. Cell Phones: Cell phones are allowed however use is discouraged. Students are encouraged to build close knit relationships with each other and their horses while on camp. Rider Requirements: Riders must be 9-17 years old. Riders need to be able to walk, trot and canter unassisted at a base level. The camps are not suited to complete beginners. Rider Equipment: Riders must bring their own helmet, breeches, short riding boots & chaps, or tall riding boots. All horse tack is provided if using an OVE horse. Riders are encouraged to bring tidy, competition riding attire for the Friday showcase (this is not compulsory). A full student itinerary is provided prior to the camp. Lessons: Riders can expect up to three lessons per day depending on rider ability and numbers on the camp. This is a mix of formal group lessons, arena work, groundwork sessions; and lite lesson riding activities such as horse swimming, show preparation, tack care and trail rides. Cost: 5 days & 4 nights. Monday 8am - Friday 3pm
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Establishing basics over poles to improve jumping
Ride with an awesome bunch of like-minded people & build friendships to last a lifetime
Build on the last session, improving skills, technique & confidence
Learn under the guidance of an experienced, fully qualified Equestrian Australia Level 1 Coach
Dress in your best for the Showcase Presentation on the final day
Make memories to keep forever
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