Horsemanship & Junior Horsemanship Programs

April Vacation Horsemanship Camp

April Vacation Horsemanship Camp will be held Monday through Wendnesday, April 15th, 16th and 17th. This program will run 9am-4pm and will involve barn time, arts and crafts projects, learning activities and an hour long private riding lesson each day.  Because the lessons are private, we can have many different levels of riders in this fun filled camp! Email the barn to hold your spot: Barn@campketcha.org

April Vacation Horsemanship Camp, Ages 6 & up, April 15th to April 17th, 9am to 4pm – $285

Horsemanship Program Registration Form

February Vacation Horsemanship Camp 2013

UNMOUNTED HORSEMANSHIP WINTER 2013

Classes will be held on Fridays beginning January 4th through March 22nd
Classes will meet at the Camp Ketcha Barn from 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Instructor:  Cindy Flaherty
Ages 8 & up
Cost:  $120 for the 12 week session or pick and choose your class for $25 per class

All meetings will include 1 hour of learning/lecture time and 1 hour of hands-on barn activities.  Each student will keep a learning binder with notes and paper hand-outs from class each week.  At the end of the 12 week session, students will be able to take this informational binder home with them.

Weekly Outline:

Week 1 Learning Topic:  Horse Behavior
Week 2 Learning Topic:  Horse Handling Skills Part 1, Leading, Tying & Pasture Safety
Week 3 Learning Topic:  Horse Conformation
Week 4 Learning Topic:  Horse Handling Skills Part 2, Lounging and Trailer Safety
Week 5 Learning Topic:  Types of Tack Part 1, Saddles and Bridles
Week 6 Learning Topic:  The Wide World of Horses Part 1, Breeds and Breed Characteristics
Week 7 Learning Topic:  Diseases, Lameness and Illness in Horses
Week 8 Learning Topic:  The Wide World of Horses, Part 2:  Disciplines Around the World
Week 9 Learning Topic:  First Aid for Horses
Week 10 Learning Topic:  Driving Basics Part 1, Harness Parts and How to Put on a Harness
Week 11 Learning Topic:  Driving Basics Part 2, Ground Driving and Basic Reins-manship
Week 12 Learning Activity:  Clinic with Chris Lombard
Well known all around New England, Chris Lombard specializes in natural horsemanship and horse training.  Students will be working hands-on with some of our horses learning about the finer points of basic ground manners and safety when working with horses.  Students will have the opportunity to learn how to teach a horse to be respectful on the ground while also learning how to respect their horse.

Winter Beach Riding

We will be offering Winter Beach riding to our students starting in late February. Email the barn or take a look at the bulletin board outside the barn office for more information on this program! Barn@campketcha.org

HORSEMANSHIP CLASSES (AGES 6-13)

Participants in the after school horsemanship classes with learn about grooming and preparing to ride, routine horse care and stable management skills, safety and general horse knowledge.  All riding time will be weather dependent, but should conditions allow, a half hour private riding lesson will also be included in each class .  Limit of 4 participants per class.

       Horsemanship Classes

March Session

          Cost:  $160 for 4 classes 

          Tuesdays   3:45pm to 5:45pm, March 5, 12, 19, 26    2 spots available        

          Thursdays  3:45pm to 5:45pm, March 7, 14, 21, 28     2 spots available

                                                                    April Session

           Cost:  $160 for 4 classes

                                                         No class during April Vacation

                      Tuesdays   3:45pm to 5:45pm, April 2, 9, 23, 30    4 spots available        

          Thursdays  3:45pm to 5:45pm, April 4, 11, 25 & May 2    4 spots available

                                                                      May Session

             Cost:  $160 for 4 classes 

                           Tuesdays   3:45pm to 5:45pm, May 7, 14, 21, 28    4 spots available        

          Thursdays  3:45pm to 5:45pm, May 9, 16, 23, 30     4 spots available

Because we always put student safety first at Camp Ketcha, all students participating in horsemanship activities are required to wear an approved safety helmet designed for horseback riding and boots or shoes with a small heel.  If students do not have a helmet of their own, we have several available which students may borrow.  We also have some appropriate footwear available for student use, but sizes are limited so please call the barn to find out what is available.

REGISTRATION & POLICIES

To register now, you may download and complete the following three forms: Horsemanship Program Registration Form, & 2013 Equine Release. You may fax or mail your registration forms with full payment to secure your child’s spot.

Please note that an Annual Membership Fee of $20 is required to register for all programs.

Riders must wear long pants and boots with a 1″ – 1 1/2″ heel in all Riding and Horsemanship Programs.  All programs are “rain or shine” and will include a combination of indoor and outdoor activities depending on the weather each session. We will take advantage of all opportunities to ride in our riding ring or on our trails.

We can also arrange for private riding lessons, birthday parties, and private group riding programs or lessons. Contact Jessie Bosse, Equestrian Program Director, at jbosse@campketcha.org for more information or stop by our Scarborough Maine facility.