Children’s Pony Camps
Residential Pony Camps are run throughout the school holidays. They are the ideal way to introduce children to horses and ponies and provide further training for the experienced child rider. Children learn through fun and hands on experience under supervision. The camps cover
- Horse sense and safety
- 2 hours riding – 1 lesson and 1 riding activity e.g. ride out, gymkhana games
- Grooming
- Tack and Sadderly
- Feeding and Nutrition
- General all round horse and pony care
- Plus lots of fun and games
All children are divided into groups according to ability. Camps last from 1 to 5 days.
Full day camps are open to children 7 years and over.
Younger children are welcome to join half day camps.
Camp Days start at 10am and finish at 4pm. Please bring packed lunch.
Half days run from 10am – 12.30pm.
It is expected that children are dressed for outdoors.
Prices:- 1 day = €40, 3 days = €115, 5 days =€185
Half day – €25
Discount available for DEC Young Riders Club Members
