Directions DO YOU LOVE HOLIDAY ACRES HOLIDAY ACRES EQUESTRIAN ?? CENTER is located in the beautiful town of Rutland, the geographical center of Ever dream of owning your own ? EQUESTRIAN Massachusetts. We are approximately Or maybe riding along the side of a road, twenty minutes northwest of Worcester. listening to the clip-clop of the horses feet We’re easy to find: just follow Rt. 122A on the pavement… Or feel a horse carefully CENTER north through Holden and into Rutland. pick an apple out of your hand with their soft After passing through Rutland center, we lips?? Wouldn’t it be fun to ride on a are the first farm (approx. ½ mile) on and stop and have a picnic while your horse the left side. nibbles on the grass?? Or ride in a horse If you are coming from the north, follow Rt. 122 south through Barre. show…learn to jump over fences…ride ‘CHRISTIAN FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED After entering Rutland, take a left on Rt. bareback with the wind blowing in your hair? FOR OVER 40 YEARS’

122A and you will find us about 1.7 miles Come and experience for yourself the on the right side. special relationship between a horse and rider. Meet our wonderful school horses: Doobee, Penny, Clyde, Nakita, Cocoa, Champ and all the others. During the Holiday Acres Our Philosophy Summer Riding Program you will learn about

At HOLIDAY ACRES our goal is to hard work and responsibility as you care for provide a safe environment in which and grow to love these magnificent animals. every rider is taught the discipline and Build character and confidence during your responsibility necessary for good Holiday Acres experience!! horsemanship. We encourage riders to learn at their own pace and, through their care & riding skills, develop special relationships with their mounts. At the 2014 same time we strive to promote a friendly atmosphere and to lay the foundation for a lasting love of horses. SUMMER RIDING For over 40 years it has been our pleasure to train students and observe them as they grow in this sport. PROGRAM HOLIDAY ACRES EQUESTRIAN CENTER 331 Main Street (Rt. 122A) Rutland, MA 01543 508-886-2828

2014 SESSIONS For the novice to advanced rider For the very young (ages 4-6) OFFERED

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 each Friday there’ll be a small /demonstration. After lunch each day there will be a small horsey craft project to work on. Both sessions run from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. Session #1: June 23rd through June 27th (Instructor-Bonnie Hunt), Session #2: July 21st through July 25th (Instructor-Bonnie Hunt) All ages accepted. Cost is $75 per day or $350 per week. Fun Week w/Thursday sleepover – This week is Tiny Tots - This is a great introduction to the horse world reserved for riders with some riding experience. There will be 2 rides per day – instruction in the mornings, fun for any young child who loves horses and wants to learn For the beginner to advanced rider more about them. Even the most timid child will gain riding in the afternoons (trail rides, games, etc.) In confidence as he/she learns to clean a stall, feed a horse, addition to the regular riding activities, there will be a groom and ride. Most children will be able to walk on Thursday evening pizza party, followed by a campfire their own and do some trotting on the lounge line. There and sleepover under the stars (or in the indoor arena if will be bareback riding, a trail ride, a farrier the weather doesn’t cooperate). Camp ends at 12 P.M. on Friday-arrangements can be made for a later pickup demonstration, and a horse show and parade on Friday. th th Each child will have their own helper who will be with them if necessary. Session #1: July 14 through July 18 (Instructor-Bonnie Hunt), Session #2: July 28th through throughout the week. You’ll be amazed at how much your st little one will learn & how much fun they‘ll have!! Dates: - August 1 (Instructor-Bonnie Hunt) Cost is $95 per day August 11th through August 15th, 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. (A small or $450 per week. craft and snack will be included each day.) (Instructor-Debbi Hunt) Ages 4 to 6 years old. Cost is $65 For the advanced rider per day or $300 per week.

For the beginner/novice rider

Reg. Horse Camp (2 rides per day) – This week is suitable for those who have never ridden before, and also for those who have riding experience. Riding groups will be split up according to experience levels. All riders will have 2 rides per day – instruction will be planned for morning rides and the afternoons will be reserved for bareback riding, games, , etc. Riders are kept very busy during the week learning the Advanced Session (TBA) – This week is only for serious, responsibilities involved with the care of the horse. experienced riders interested in showing or fine-tuning Depending on the week scheduled, there will either be a their riding skills. Most riders will be preparing for the pizza party and games competition, or a horse show on Woodstock Fair Horse Show. Two of the rides during the Friday. Our goal is to pass on the love, knowledge week will be off property in order to practice both loading and enjoyment of horses to each rider. Both sessions and unloading horses from the trailer, and riding in a ring Reg. Horse Camp (1 ride per day) – This year we have run from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Session #1: July 7th through at a different location. Only approved individuals with included 2 weeks of riding camp where the hours have July 11th (games & pizza party on Friday) experience will be accepted. This will be a very intense been shortened and the cost has been reduced. (Instructor-Bonnie Hunt), Session #2: Aug. 4th through week of camp and is only for the serious student. One Whether you are a first time rider or a novice rider with Aug. 8th (horse show on Friday) (Instructor-Bonnie Hunt) session only: August 18th through August 22nd some experience – these camps will give you a taste of Cost is $95 per day or $450 per week. (Instructor-Bonnie Hunt) Cost is $450 per week.

what it would be like to have your own horse.

2014 Summer Program

Fees & Schedule HOLIDAY ACRES SUMMER (CIRCLE BELOW DAYS/WEEKS ATTENDING) R RIDING PROGRAM

Tiny Tots (9 A.M. to 12 P.M.): 2014 APPLICATION $65 per day or $300 per week

August 11 12 13 14 15 ______Reg. Horse Camp (1 ride per day) (9 A.M. to 2 P.M.): NAME AGE $75 per day or $350 per week

June 23 24 25 26 27 ______STREET July 21 22 23 24 25

Reg. Horse Camp (2 rides per day) (9 A.M. to 4 P.M.) ______$95 per day or $450 per week CITY/TOWN STATE ZIP

July 7 8 9 10 11 ______Aug. 4 5 6 7 8 AMOUNT OF RIDING EXPERIENCE

Fun Week w/Thursday Sleepover (9 A.M. to 4 P.M.): $95 per day or $450 per week ______TELEPHONE # July 14 15 16 17 18

July 28 29 30 31 Aug. 1 ______EMERGENCY # Advanced Session (Showing) (9 A.M. to 4 P.M.): $95 per day or $450 per week ______August 18 19 20 21 22 FAMILY PHYSICIAN

______Total Amount Due $______DR.’S TELEPHONE # $25 discount (per week) for 2 or more weeks attended ______or per child for 2 or more children PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE from the same family ______

$25 early signup discount (register before 5/1/14) ______WARNING: Under Massachusetts law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to, or the death of, 25% Non-refundable Deposit a participant in equine activities, resulting from the Required With Form ______inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to Section 2D of Chapter 128 of the General Laws. Balance due on first day $______