Western Equestrian Junior Varsity Camp
July 24 - July 27
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Learn the ins and outs of Western Horsemanship at IHSA Coach Adam D’Agostino’s Western Equestrian Camp!
Campers will be immersed in the camp curriculum and follow the daily camp schedule from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Students will ride twice per day and also attend unmounted lectures on various equine topics.
Camp Details
Designed for students ages 13-16. Our camp sessions will focus on building not only the riding skills of students, but also their knowledge and understanding of general horsemanship in western discipline. This is a residential/overnight camp. Housing and meals are provided; please indicate any dietary needs or special accommodation requests during registration.
Lead Instructor:
Adam D’Agostino, Western Coach
Who should join us
- Co-educational camp for male and female equestrians age 13-16
- Limited to 6 riders
Riding disciplines & Prerequisites
- Western (horsemanship and ranch riding)
- Riders must be experienced and able to tack up/untack their own horse and perform basic riding maneuvers. Video will be required as part of the registration.
Daily Schedule
- 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. – Campers arrive to Held Equestrian Center
- 10:00 a.m. – First Ride
- 11:30 a.m. – Lunch
- 12:30 p.m. – Unmounted educational activity
- 2:00 p.m. – Second Ride
- 4:00 p.m. – Depart for campus housing
- 6:30 p.m. – Dinner and Evening Activity
Cost
- $750.00 ($100 non-refundable deposit due at the time of registration)
Supervision
- All riding instruction is given by the coach of the Albion College Varsity Western Equestrian team along with current Albion College student equestrians, who serve as camp counselors.
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Deadline: June 29, 2023