Get Your Hands Dirty. Learn the Real Thing.
A natural horsemanship day camp for kids who want to understand horses — not just ride them. Groundwork, anatomy, tack, herd behavior, and hands-on horse care. No experience needed.
Reserve Your Spot9am – 1pm (extended day until 6pm available) · Ages 6–14 · Chapel Hill, NC corridor
Explorers
Ages 6–9
Introduction to horses and the barn world. Supervised, high-engagement, hands-on learning for younger campers.
$375/week · $325 Early Bird
+$100/week for extended day (until 6 PM)
Trailblazers
Ages 10–14
Deeper horsemanship skills and horse psychology. More independent work with leadership opportunities.
$375/week · $325 Early Bird
+$100/week for extended day (until 6 PM)
What You'll Learn
Each day builds on the last, leading to a Friday demonstration where campers show off their new skills.
Monday
Meet the Herd
Herd dynamics, horse behavior and body language, safe approach and haltering
Tuesday
Horse Anatomy & Health
Parts of the horse, vital signs, basic health checks, coat and hoof care
Wednesday
Tack & Equipment
Identifying and fitting halters, lead ropes, and grooming tools; natural horsemanship equipment intro
Thursday
Groundwork
Leading, yielding, pressure and release, round pen basics (Trailblazers go deeper into liberty work)
Friday
Putting It Together
Camper-led demonstration for families, certificate presentation, photo with their horse partner
A Day at Camp
Here's what a typical day looks like
Standard pick-up: 1 PM · Extended day available until 6 PM (+$100/week)
Arrival, barn orientation, morning feed check
Lesson block 1 — classroom or barn
Hands-on horse time
Lesson block 2 — groundwork or activity
Wrap-up, journaling, Q&A
Pick-up
Session Dates
Each session capped at 6 campers per tier (12 total max) to preserve the hands-on experience.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing
Register 30+ days out
Second child
Until 6 PM (vs 1 PM standard)
Payment Terms
$100 deposit (non-refundable) due at registration
Balance due 2 weeks before session start
Full refund of balance (minus deposit) if cancelled 14+ days before session
No refund within 14 days of session start
Frequently Asked Questions
What should my child wear?
Closed-toe shoes (boots preferred), long pants, weather-appropriate layers. No flip flops or sandals.
Do they need horse experience?
No. Both tiers welcome first-timers.
What should they bring?
Water bottle, sack lunch, sunscreen, a curious attitude.
Are helmets required?
Helmets are required for any in-arena groundwork activities. Loaners available.
Are there special needs accommodations?
Contact us before registering — we'll do our best to make it work.
What's your allergy/medical policy?
Medical forms collected at registration. We are not a nut-free facility.
What's the cancellation policy?
$100 deposit is non-refundable. Balance refunded if cancelled 14+ days before session start.
Ready to Get Started?
Spots fill quickly. Secure your camper's place today with a $100 deposit.