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Summer Horseback Riding Camps in the New Haven Area

7/23/16 - By Kellyanne

Kids love horses, and working with these gentle giants can be a great way to help your kiddos find confidence they never knew they had. Connecticut boasts a lively horseback riding scene across the entire state. This summer, why not find a camp to make their equestrian dreams come true right here in New Haven County.

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Guilford Riding School
Ride and Splash Camp is for ages 8 to 14 and runs weekly from late June through August. The sessions run from 9am-1pm or from 1pm – 5pm. Camp includes a barn seminar in grooming, tacking, and horse care. Campers "adopt" a horse for the week who they are responsible for grooming and tacking up before each 90 minute riding lesson. The day ends with a cool-off swim in the in-ground pool. For kids who love the idea of riding but have never been on a horse, the farm offers Absolute Beginner weeks. Mini Might Camp is for ages 6 and 7 only and does not include swimming.

575 Clapboard Hill Road Guilford, CT 06437  (203) 453-8768 

Brushy Hill Farm
Campers take daily riding lessons and participate in the care and grooming of the horses. Throughout the week there are special demonstrations including a visit from the farrier who demonstrates how to care for and shoe horses hooves. A professional photographer is on hand during each session and campers have the opportunity to participate in contests as well as daily arts and crafts including a keepsake journal. Brushy Hill Farm summer horse camp has been in operation for over 30 years. 

15 Coachmans Drive, Southbury, CT 06488  (203) 470-4353

Sabill's Morgan Horse Farm
This riding program includes a riding lesson each day, grooming and tack, horsemanship, and how to care for your horse as well as other games and activities. Riders are encouraged to challenge themselves in a safe, supervised environment.

750 Southford Rd Southbury CT 06488   (203)264-3965

Girl Scouts of CT, Oxford
Girl Scout camp of Oxford, known as Camp An-Se-Ox, has a program called Horse Fun for young ladies grades 4 & up. Girls will learn about grooming and have 5 riding lessons. Lessons take place at “Little Bit Farm” in Seymour. In preparation for the lessons, girls are required to fill out a questionnaire to determine their riding ability. Beginner and intermediate riders can be accommodated at the farm. 

47 Condon Rd, Oxford, CT 06478 

Stonecrest Farm
This Southbury camp offers the full experience plus arts and crafts and water games on hot days. Camp runs until 1 o'clock with after program hours available for an additional fee. 

508 South Britain Road, Southbury, CT 06488  (203) 586-1016

 

Originally published 3/23/13

 

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