Day Camp Riding
Roughing It's riding staff work closely with campers, helping
them improve their confidence and skill on horseback.
Horse Riding for Teens
(5th grade and above)
Older Day Campers, in addition to participating in our regular Day Camp Riding Program,
get to take part in Western riding at our Ranch Camp site in Lafayette. To learn
more about our Teen Riding program and other Teen activities click here.
Saddle Club (All Ages)
Want to ride every day? Sign up for Saddle Club, our
CampPlus "after camp" program.
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Horseback Riding is an integral part of Roughing It's Day Camp program, for campers 4-1/2 to 16 years of age.
Campers ride at our Moraga Horse Site in our four riding rings.
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Day Camp Riding Activities - All Ages
- Horse Readiness
"Hello Horse” Novice Intro Course
- Horseback Riding Instructions / Lessons
Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) lesson
curriculum for beginning through advanced riders. Campers can earn awards
for completing one of four CHA skill levels.
- Gymkhana Events
Games on Horseback – a fun part of every lesson! Examples include: Red Light Green Light (Beginner), Musical
Horses (Advanced Beginner), Pole Bending (Advanced).
- Fundamentals of Jumping
- Pasture Trail Rides (Intro to out-of-arena Riding)
- Obstacle Course
- Cross Country Course (Advanced)
- Vaulting (Solo and in Pairs)
- Dressage (Advanced)
- Drill Team (Intermediate)
- Riding in Pairs
- Teen Day Camp Riding Activities
- Teen Superchoice Riding Activities
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Day campers develop English riding and horsemanship skills in classes
geared towards each camper's individual ability level. Each group rides one to three times a week,
depending on age. Day campers are divided into riding groups based on ability: novice riders
begin with horse readiness, followed by beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate, advanced and junior trainer levels for the more experienced riders.
Depending on ability level, campers can ride on our trails and cross country
course.
Our day camp riding program consists of English instruction on bareback pads, which greatly
improves camper's balance and riding position. Our horses have very gentle
dispositions and easily win the hearts of campers. Roughing It employs its own riding staff and all senior
instructors are Instructor Certified by the Camp Horsemanship Association.
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