OUR POPULAR “HOLIDAY HORSEPLAY” HORSEMANSHIP CAMP RETURNS!

Ages 6–18

December 29-31, 2025, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

$295 includes riding

Give your child a magical winter break immersed in the world of horses.

Our “Holiday Horseplay” Horsemanship & Riding Camp is a hands-on, unforgettable experience incorporating Equine-Assisted Activities, where kids step into daily barn life and immerse themselves in horsemanship, horse care, groundwork, and beginner-friendly riding—perfect for families seeking a unique, educational yet fun, and VERY UNPLUGGED week for their children.

What Makes This Horsemanship Camp Unique

Although riding is included, this is not a riding camp — this is a true horsemanship experience rooted in compassion, connection, and hands-on learning. Children will discover what it truly means to care for a horse, understand their behavior, and become part of barn life….Just as if it was their own!

Each participant will have the opportunity to work closely with our rescue horses and ponies, experiencing daily routines and exercises that build:

✔ Responsibility
✔ Confidence
✔ Empathy
✔ Leadership
✔ Mindfulness
✔ Real-life skills

They will learn about horse care, including grooming, barn management, cleanliness, horse health and nutrition, feeding, and more. They can read to them, sit with them, muck their stalls, and feed them. Each day will have a riding component. (Those who are not interested in riding can opt out.)

Participants will grow in their confidence and horsemanship skills. An experienced facilitator/instructor will be working with each child seperately and as a group. 

USHWR will match the participants to the pony/horse best suited to them.

This program runs in all types of weather; the main barn is heated to 42 degrees. You will receive notice should the program need to be canceled for a day                                                                         

Cancellations made within 2 weeks prior to the start date will be refunded 50% of the payment.  No refunds are issued once the program starts.

Questions?  Email us at ushorsewelfare@gmail.com