Thank you for your interest in our Horsemanship Summer Day Camp.  Please print the following registration form and mail in, fax in, or come to the stables on Saturday or Sunday to sign up.  Please call 732-545-6220 with any questions.  (click here to return to the browser to print this page)
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Washington Riding Stables
Internet: http://www.washingtonstables.com     Email: help@washingtonstables.com
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HORSEMANSHIP SUMMER DAY CAMP 2005
           A WEEK OF FUN  WITH HORSES, DAILY LIFE AND CARE, SAFETY, HANDLING, AND RIDING
   Summer Day Camp assures enjoyment of Horse Lovers of all Riding Abilities!

DAY 1: HORSES-A FUN START!
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A) The Horse- an amazing animal!  Approach and forming a union
B) Overview of the equine diet: feed, hay, water, etc.
C) Understanding horse behavior and body language
D) Daily life and care, safety, and good "horse-sense"
E) Handling your horse- lead, lunge, jog
F) Grooming introduction: reviewing tools & techniques

DAY 2: GROOMING, TACK, SAFETY, & RIDING
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A) Ride preparation: hands-on grooming and hoof care
B) Approach & handling horses: safety discussion & demonstration
C) Overview of tack & equipment: saddle, bridle, padding
D) Proper saddling techniques and adjustments to tack.
E) Mounting, dismounting, and review of safety issues
F) Riding techniques: hand, leg, and voice commands
G) Let's Go Riding!

DAY 3: LET'S "SHOW-OFF" YOUR HORSE!
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A) Show preparation and the Halter Class show
B) Grooming, braiding, coat care, mane and tail styling
C) Tack preparation and cleaning
D) Leg wrapping, haltering, and hoof trimming demonstration
E) Pictures with your horse!  Crafts!  Games!  Lots of fun stuff!
F) Discussion of breeds, confirmation, and markings

DAYS 4 & 5: LET’S RIDE, RIDE, & THEN RIDE SOME MORE!
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A) Brushing, grooming, and ride preparation
B) Saddling, bridling, and safety check
C) Let's "Show" Off!  (Friday full-day program only)
D) Reviewing mounting and reining commands
E) Let’s Go Trail Riding!
F) Cool/walk down and unsaddle

 

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            SUMMER DAY CAMP SESSION DATES FOR 2005
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I. Half Day Sessions (3 hours/day)
                    II. Full Day Sessions (6 hours/day)

    1) Week of 7/18/05  8:45-11:45am                                             5) Week of 7/04/05  9:00-3:30pm 
    2) Week of 7/18/05  12:30-3:30pm                                             6) Week of 7/11/05  9:00-3:30pm 
    3) Week of 8/08/05  8:45-11:45am                                             7) Week of 7/25/05  9:00-3:30pm 
    4) Week of 8/08/05  12:30-3:30pm                                             8) Week of 8/01/05  9:00-3:30pm 

                                                                                                           9) Week of 8/15/05  9:00-3:30pm 
                                                                                                         10) Week of 8/22/05  9:00-3:30pm

Horsemanship Summer Day Camp is held Monday through Friday and is open to Horse Lovers ages 9 to 16.  The program being both educational and fun attracts Horse Lovers of all riding abilities.  We recommend participants with limited riding experience and require those with no experience take some Riding Lessons prior to starting the Summer Day Program.  Participants receive their own grooming kit (theirs to keep) and a Gift Certificate for Free Riding time.
Registration Fees- Summer Day Camp 2005:   Save $$ and pay by cash/check!  NOTE: a 3.5%
Half Day Session (Mon-Fri): $220.00                service fee will be added to all credit card payments
Full Day Session (Mon-Fri):  $395.00  (additional weeks discounted to $355.00)
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REGISTRATION FORM   - - - - - - - - -- - - - (Clip & Return Section Below) - - - - - - - - - - -
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**Name of parent/guardian: ______________________ Email address: __________________________

                        NAME           AGE                          ADDRESS/CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE                      PHONE #

Camper #1)_______________________________________________________________________

Camper #2)_______________________________________________________________________

Give Details on Riding Experience______________________________________________________

                         SUMMER DAY CAMP SESSION DATES FOR 2005
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I. Half Day Sessions (3 hours/day)
                           II. Full Day Sessions (6 hours/day)

    1) Week of 7/18/05    8:45-11:45am     (        )                                 5) Week of 7/04/05  9:00-3:30pm    (       )
    2) Week of 7/18/05    12:30-3:30pm    (         )                                 6) Week of 7/11/05  9:00-3:30pm    (       )
    3) Week of 8/08/05    8:45-11:45am    (         )                                 7) Week of 7/25/05  9:00-3:30pm    (       )
    4) Week of 8/08/05    12:30-3:30pm    (         )                                 8) Week of 8/01/05  9:00-3:30pm    (       )

                                                                                                               9) Week of 8/15/05  9:00-3:30pm    (       )
                                                                                                             10) Week of 8/22/05  9:00-3:30pm    (       )
Please list preferred & alternate choice sessions by number- Requiredà (1st), (2nd), (3rd) etc.
You will receive a confirmation and notified if your first choice is not available.

Dollar amount for all session weeks: $_________ *NOTE: a 3.5% service fee will be added to
Please send check/money order or provide credit card information below. 
all credit card payments
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Credit card #______-______-______-______ Expiration date:(month/year) ____/____ (Visa/MasterCard only)
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Signature: ____________________________  Print name: _______________________________

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Mail or fax registration form with payment to:
  Washington Riding Stables

  Summer Day Camp Registration

  PO Box 10131
  New Brunswick, NJ  08906-0131


You may mail or fax (1-309-408-6498) this form if paying by credit card.
Save $$ and pay by cash/check!   NOTE: a 3.5% service fee will be added to all credit card payments
You will receive a confirmation letter within 5 days.
You will be notified if your first choice is not available.


                                                 

     DROP-OFF & PICK-UP NOTES

 -On full-day sessions, participants may be dropped off  before
     8:30am and must picked up by 3:45pm.  Don’t forget a bag lunch!


-On half-day morning sessions, participants may be dropped off
     before 8:30am, but must be picked up by 12:00pm.

-On half-day afternoon sessions, participants may be dropped off
     at 12:15pm, but must be picked up by 3:45pm.