About the camp and its director:
The camps are
limited to twelve campers per camp and we currently plan for only two camps per year. The safety of the campers and the quality
of the time spent with each camper dictates our numbers. If you are debating whether or not to purchase a horse or pony for
your child, this is an excellent opportunity to see how your child will interact with horses prior to making your investment.
Also, two counslers are involved in addition to the camp director for the entirety of each camp.
The
camp includes lodging and meals for the entire week. The campers will be served well rounded, hot meals. During the heat of
the day we cool off with our 20'W x 40'L x 48"D swimming pool. A bunk house with two bedrooms, each room sleeps six campers.
Each room has its own sink and shower area. The bunk house, barn, and indoor arena are all attached so incleimate weather
will not affect any of the horsemanship part of the camp.
The Horsemanship campers will be directed
by the Co-owner and manager of Split Pond Stables, Lecia(Lisa) Phillips. Lecia has 35 years of experience in training, showing,
and gentling of the American Quarter Horse. Lecia was initially trained by Jane Quick of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, a graduate of
Meredith Manor. Lecia currently raises, gentles and trains quarter horses, and gives private riding lessons.
The
cost for the Horsemanship Camp is $350.00 for the week. This will include all the activities and meals for the week. There
is a $100.00 non-refundable deposit required to hold your spot for the camp with the remainder due on the first day of camp.
Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in visiting the farm please call 865-458-4842(home)
or 865-661-5076(barn).
A list of the related activities include the following:
Learning
horse body parts
Learning tack parts
Showmanship
Trail Designing a trail course
Manuevering through the trail course
Designing Horsemanship patterns
Manuevering through the horsemanship pattern
Starting young horses
Softening older horses
Studying the difference between horse feeds and hay
Aging a horse by their
teeth
Proper grooming, clipping and show turnout
Riding
styles: Western and English
A horse shoeing and trimming demonstration
A class on identifying hoof problems early on
Making paper mache horse
heads
Games on horseback
Fun Horse Show on Saturday
The unrelated activities will include:
Hiking
Swimming
Crafts
Foot Games
"Horse Treasure" Hunt
Rest(if needed)
Personal
Items needed:
Toiletries
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Towels and wash cloths
A small
air mattress (pool floats work well)
Clothes (Don't forget bathing suit)
Sunscreen
Riding Boots (must have 1/4" heel)
ASTM certified equestrian riding helmet
We are also trying something new, what
we call Mommy Camps. They consist of three days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You learn how to care for your horse and different
riding techniques. Most of all they are about enjoying a good time down on the farm with your gal pals. So come ride awhile
and relax awhile in the rocking chairs on the front porch. All meals and cooking provided for the weekend, as well as the
pool for the heat of the day. Cost is $225.00 for the weekend. So come be spoiled and learn something along the way.
Contact us: leciap@dishmail.net
Camp dates for 2010:
June
21-26
July 12-17
