Holiday Acres Equestrian Center 2019 Summer Riding
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DO YOU LOVE Directions HOLIDAY HOLIDAY ACRES EQUESTRIAN HORSES?? ACRES CENTER is located in the beautiful town Ever dream of owning your own horse? of Rutland, the geographical center of Or maybe riding along the side of a road, EQUESTRIAN Massachusetts. We are approximately twenty minutes northwest of Worcester. listening to the clip-clop of the horses’ feet CENTER We’re easy to find: just follow Rt. 122A on the pavement… Or feel a horse north through Holden and into Rutland. carefully pick an apple out of your hand After passing through Rutland center, with their soft lips?? Wouldn’t it be fun to we are the first farm (approx. ½ mile) ride on a trail and stop and have a picnic on the left side. while your horse nibbles on the grass?? Or If you are coming from the north, ride in a horse show….learn to jump over ‘CHRISTIAN FAMILY OWNED AND follow Rt. 122 south through Barre. fences..…ride bareback with the wind OPERATED FOR 46 YEARS’ After entering Rutland, take a left on Rt. blowing in your hair? 122A and you will find us about 1.7 Come and experience for yourself the miles on the right side. special relationship between a horse and rider. Meet our wonderful school horses: Our Philosophy Pepper, Cocoa, Lucky, Spirit, Magnum, Clyde, Nakita, Rascal and all the others. Here at Holiday Acres we love to During the Holiday Acres Summer Riding introduce children to the world of Program you will learn about hard work horses! The special relationships formed and responsibility as you care for and grow between a child and a horse develop to love these magnificent animals. Build confidence, teach the rewards of hard character and confidence during your work, and build character that lasts a Holiday Acres experience! lifetime. We encourage riders to learn at 2019 their own pace and we strive to provide a safe place with a friendly atmosphere SUMMER in which every rider is taught the discipline and responsibility necessary RIDING for good horsemanship. For 46 years it has been our pleasure to lay a strong PROGRAM foundation and to observe and 331 Main Street (Rt. 122A) encourage as the individual grows in Holiday Acres mini barnyard petting area Rutland, MA 01543 their love of this sport. 508-886-2828 www.HolidayAcresEquestrianCenter.com For the very young (ages 3-6) 2019 SESSIONS Advanced Camps - OFFERED For the more experienced rider You will learn to feed and groom your horse, clean it’s stall, give your horse a bath, and ride for approximately 1 ½ hours per day. Weather permitting, you will get to ride on a trail ride one day, watch a farrier at work another day, and on Friday there’ll be either a small horse show/demonstration or a pizza party. After lunch each day there will be time to relax and work on a small craft project. Camp runs from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. Dates: July 8th through July Tiny Tots - This is a great introduction to the horse world 12th and July 22nd through July 26th Advanced Week w/Thursday sleepover – This week is for any young child who loves horses and wants to learn (Instructors-Bonnie Bleiler & Debbi Hunt) All ages reserved for riders with riding experience. This is a more about them. Even the most timid child will gain accepted. Cost is $95 per day or $425 per week. combination of our fun week and advanced week. confidence as he/she learns to clean a stall, feed a horse, There will be 2 rides per day – instruction in the groom and ride. Most children will be able to walk on For the beginner to intermediate rider mornings, fun riding in the afternoons (trail rides, their own and do some trotting on the lounge line. games, etc.) At least 2 of the rides will be There will be bareback riding, a trail ride, and a mini off-property. In addition to the regular riding horse show, demonstration and parade on Friday. Each activities, there will be a Thursday evening pizza child will have their own helper who will be with them party, followed by a campfire and sleepover under the throughout the week. You’ll be amazed at how much stars (or in the indoor arena if the weather doesn’t your little one will learn & how much fun they‘ll have!! cooperate). Camp ends at 12 P.M. on Dates: - Aug. 12th through Aug. 16th, 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. (A Friday-arrangements can be made for a later pickup if small craft and snack will be included each day.) necessary. Dates: July 29th through August 2nd (Instructor-Debbi Hunt) Ages 3 to 6 years old. Cost is $85 (Instructors-Bonnie Bleiler & Debbi Hunt). per day or $375 for the week. Advanced Showing Camp - For those serious riders For the beginner/novice rider who are currently in a regular riding program, ride on an IEA team or own their own horse. 2 rides per day. MUST have previous riding experience. No one will be accepted if they are unable to walk and trot Reg. Horse Camp (2 rides per day) – This week is confidently and tack up a horse on their own. Learn suitable for both those who have very little to no how to ride in horse shows and what the judge is experience, and for those with experience. Riding looking for. (Instructors - Bonnie Bleiler and Debbi th rd groups will be split up according to experience levels. Hunt). August 19 through August 23 , 9 A.M. to 4 All riders will have 2 rides per day. Instruction will be P.M.(Instructors-Bonnie Bleiler and Debbi Hunt) planned for morning rides, working on position and control at the walk, trot, canter and jumping – depending on the rider’s level of experience. A more relaxing ride will take place in the afternoon, with some bareback riding, trail riding and games. Riders are kept very busy during the week. They will also learn how to clean stalls, practical horse care, and a short game time each afternoon. There will be either a Reg. Horse Camp (1 ride per day) – Whether you are camp horse show or pizza party on Friday afternoon. a first time rider or a novice rider with some th th th Dates: - June 24 through June 28 , July 15 through All above sessions run from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Cost is experience – these camps will give you a taste of what th th th July 19 , and Aug. 5 through Aug. 9 , 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. $500 per week. it would be like to have your own horse. The hours (Instructors-Bonnie Bleiler & Debbi Hunt) Cost is $110 have been shortened and the cost reduced, for those per day or $500 per week. wanting to spend a shorter day to just try it out..