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"Camp was a blast! I learned a lot about horses. It was fun! Mathew
"Vanessa's favorite part was the horse races. I would come and do it again next year. . . ." Amanda & Vanessa
"This camp was my favorite camp that I've ever been to. Thank you for inviting me." Josh
"We had a great time at camp. I learned so much about riding. Thanks." Jake
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As
head instructor, Etta stresses unity and understanding between
horse and rider. Ranch philosophy is that riders are guests
on their mounts and as such they owe their mounts a great deal
of respect. The Sisters' horses are gentle and willing because
of the care and understanding they are given. The best way
for a rider to get a horse to perform is to ask. Sometimes
the request must be firm, but it must be made with respect. When
the rider is an extension of the horse and not a separate entity,
cooperation flows naturally. These ideas are the basis of
the instruction given at the Ranch.
Just
as important, Etta and her staff make learning to ride fun
by using barrel patterns and obstacle courses during lessons.
Etta believes that students have more fun with these challenges,
but also really use the skills they're learning. Going
around and around in a ring can get boring; Ranch lessons
are anything but. Lessons last one hour each and are offered
in Western seat, beginner through advanced.
Your
child will have a great time and learn a lot at one of our day
camps! Our Junior Riding Camp focuses on making learning about,
working with, and riding horses fun. Our program not only
develops riding skills, but also enhances self-confidence and
responsibility. Each rider learns to feed, groom, and care
for his "own" horse safely. By the end of camp,
kids have bonded with their mounts and learned a bit more about
fair play, teamwork, and cooperation. Campers leave with
wonderful summer memories!
where students enjoy a real horse show. They show off their
horse and newly acquired skills to friends and family and are
thrilled to display their ribbons and awards.