Lookout Hills Farm
Horse Camps for All Ages
BEGINNER LEVEL
Horse Camp
Student will learn the following:
- Parts of the saddle
- Parts of the bridle
- Five major parts of the horse
- Three Riding Aids
- Basic grooming equipment used on a horse
- Five horse colors
- Safety around horses
Student will be able to demonstrate the following:
- The proper way to approach a horse
- How to groom and tack up the horse, including picking up and cleaning the hooves
- The correct way to lead a horse
- Mounting and dismounting technique
- Walking, turning and stopping the horse
- Riding a figure 8
- Cleaning out a stall
- Putting the halter on & off the horse
Above points must be completed before student can advance to the “Intermediate Level”.
See list of upcoming camps below.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Horse Camp
Student will learn the following:
- Basic differences between good and poor confirmation
- Basic horse feeding rations
- Annual shots and coggins test that are done annually
- How to take a horse’s temperature
- The difference between a stallion, gelding, mare, colt, filly, and foal
- Two major parasites that affect horses and how to prevent them
- Face markings and leg markings
Student will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Bathing a horse
- Braiding a mane
- How to clean a saddle & bridle
- First aid for minor horse cuts
- Walk, flat walk and running walk
- Figure 8 and serpentine
- Take a horse’s temperature
- Riding safely with other horses
See list of upcoming camps below.
Upcoming Horse Camps
Beginner Horse Camp
Showmanship, Basic riding, Game Day
Is your child a horse lover? Give them an opportunity to come to a working horse farm. They will learn to care for the horses as well as ride. We also have crafts, hike through the woods, play in the creek, go up to the hayloft.
Time: 9am-3:30pm
Dates: Jun 9-13 and Jul 21-25
$500 / Week
Includes lunch, drinks & snacks. $100 required at time of registration to hold spot. Balance due first day of camp. Space is limited.
Intermediate Horse Camp
Saddleseat on Tenn Walkers
Is your child a pretty good rider? Do they want to fine tune or advance their riding skills? Give them an opportunity at our Intermediate Rider Horse Camp.
Time: 9am-3:30pm
Dates: Jun 16-20 and Jul 28– Aug 1
$500 / Week
Includes lunch, drinks & snacks. $100 required at time of registration to hold spot. Balance due first day of camp. Space is limited.
