Your Child Has The Ability To Even Take Care Of Hooves
Hooves are incredibly important to the well-being of a horse. They need to be picked and cleaned daily.a horse. They need to be picked and cleaned daily.
Grooming is very important not only for cleaning the your horse but also for inspecting him for injury or disease. So your child will learn equine anatomy to help him better describe where he has found any anomolies.
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Tack inspection while saddling is also important to make sure there is no wear that may cause an incident. He will get acquainted with all these little nuances of horsemanship.
With having 5 days, there is more time to devote to riding on the trail and getting comfortable with learning how much strength it will take to get his horse to mind.
Even very young children can be successful in getting his horse to obey. They just need to realize that as long as they are more persistent than the horse, they'll succeed.
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In the beginning there are some aids we can use to help them, but by the end of the end of the week, he should be victorious in getting his horse to obey. Just remember, whoever is more stubborn wins.
Riding On The Trail
"Equestrian Joy Fulfilled"
Summer Horse Camp
Understanding equine body language is a huge step in knowing what your horse is thinking. Horses are an open book so to say. The position of their ears is the biggest giveaway for what they are thinking. So he certainly needs to know how to read body language.​​​​​​​
They will even get give the horses bathes. It's not as hard as you might think. Ears need to be cleaned and medicated, especially in the summer with the gnats.
There is a lot to learn.
He Will Learn How To Safely Lead A Horse
FIVE INCREDIBLE DAYS of learning the finer points of horsemanship and riding.
ONLY $865/PERSON
These are just a few of the things your child will be shown and taught while at Arrowmont. Horses have so much to offer in educating us to be more caring and responsive human beings. They are a joy to learn from.
Book your child today for him or her to have a great and exciting experience.
"Equestrian Joy Fulfilled"
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LOCATION:
Meet your teacher at Arrowmont Stables and Cabins on the northwest end of Lake Glenville about a mile from the lake. It's only a 20 minute drive from Cashiers, NC. At this 200-acre (80-hectare) working horse farm you’ll get acquainted with equine behavior and riding.
Address: 276 Arrowmont Trail, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Phone: (828) 743-2762
AGE FOR CAMPER:
Your child should be at least 7 years old to attend the Horse Camp Program
What we look for are:
• Does the child have good balance on the horse?
• Does he understand the time frame he needs to remain at the farm for the program?
SOME RIDING TIPS:
1. Horses don't know they are big. That's why we can control them with the bit in their mouth.
2. Horses think like little children and expect you to protect them.
3. You NEED to know this. Whoever is most stubborn wins. You need to be more stubborn than the horse.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WHAT TO BRING:
• Shoes: Please wear closed toed shoes with as smooth a sole as possible.
• No flip-flops or bare feet. Obviously, riding boots are best but tennis shoes with a smooth sole could work. Smooth sole shoes with a heel are best.
• Please do Not wear hiking boots. Their sole is very rough and may get your foot stuck in the stirrup.
• Pants: Long pants are required
• Bring lunch, water and snacks for during the day
• Rain: Camp operates rain or shine. We do provide ponchos and raincoats. Bring an extra T-Shirt and towel if it looks like rain.
THINGS THAT GET MAY GET LOST:
• Sunglasses that aren't being worn
• Cameras that aren't on a tether around your neck
• Cell phones
• Wallets
• Keys
Please leave these things in your car or at the Stables. Rarely do we find them.
SUMMER HORSE CAMP PROGRAM
-- FIVE INCREDIBLE DAYS --
ONLY $865/PERSON
"EQUESTRIAN JOY FULFILLED"
SUMMER HORSE CAMP PROGRAM
-- FIVE INCREDIBLE DAYS --
ONLY $865/PERSON