• Horse Riding
  • Guided and Free Range Riding
  • Social Rides
  • Groups
    • Corporate Groups
    • School and Youth Groups
    • Duke of Edinburgh Awards
    • International Groups
  • Lessons
  • School holidays rides
  • School Holiday Saddle Club Camps
  • School Holiday Adventure Max Camps
  • Gift Vouchers
  • Photo Galleries
  • Videos
  • Horses for Sale
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Agistment
  • Glenworth Valley Agistment
  • Agistment Options
  • Facilities
  • Pasture Improvement
  • Agister Activities
  • Agister Contacts
  • Horses for Sale
• Maps
  • How to find Glenworth Valley
  • Trail Map
• Adventure Activities
  • Multi Activity Adventure Days
  • Quad Bike Tours
  • Laser Skirmish
  • Kayaking
  • Abseiling
  • Orienteering
  • Bushwalking
  • School Holiday Adventure Max Camps
• Events / Venue Hire
  • Music Festivals
  • Conferences
  • Weddings
  • Film and Photo Shoots
  • Functions and Gatherings
  • Product Launches
• Accommodation
  • Camping and Tent Hire
  • Offsite Accommodation
• Employment
• About Us
  • About Glenworth Valley
  • A view of Glenworth Valley
  • Contact Us
• Links

School Holiday Saddle Club Camps

During school holidays, we offer a fun and exciting opportunity for your children. What child wouldn't love the chance to learn about, take care of, and ride a horse for a whole day?

Glenworth Valley offers half day and full day school holiday riding camps.

Whilst lessons are an ideal way to learn confidence, balance and co-ordination, these camps are a great alternative to the usual weekly lesson, expanding your child's knowledge of horses whilst having fun in a safe, well supervised environment where the potential risks associated with horse riding are minimised.

Glenworth Valley camps are graded so as to maximise enjoyment by all participants. Our camps are extremely popular and cater for the complete beginner to the advanced pony club rider. The camps offer various sessions each day. Each session is provided in accordance with a training plan which amongst other things includes grooming, saddling, ground control, walking, trotting and cantering in harmony with the horse, jumping, sporting, fun and games and scenic trail rides through rock pools & rainforests. As riders advance we will progress to lateral movement, rounding and collecting.

Half Day Camps for Junior Beginner riders aged 5 to 8 years

Our half day junior beginner saddle club camps are an ideal way to introduce young children with limited horse riding experience to the pleasures of horse riding, whilst being under the supervision of qualified instructors.

Students can look forward to learning the basics on how to catch, lead, tie up, brush, bridle, saddle, mount and how to care for a horse. Students will receive a lunge lesson and a lesson in the basics of horse riding, including walking and trotting.

Children are required to bring their own food, drinks, sunscreen, a sun hat and suitable sun wise riding attire (such as a long sleeve shirt) for the day.

Costs for the 1/2 day camp is $90 per child with a maximum of 4 children per session. The price includes horse riding and instruction.

All riders need to arrive at 8.30am and be picked up by 12.15pm for the morning session and arrive at 12.45pm and be picked up by 4.45 pm for the afternoon session.

Upcoming camp dates: Monday 29th September 08, Tuesday 7th October 08, Thursday 9th October 08.

Top of Page

Full Day Camp - for Beginner riders aged 7-16 years

Our 1 day beginner camps are suited to children with little or no horse riding experience. Students can look forward to learning the basics on how to catch, lead, tie up, brush, bridle, saddle, mount and how to care for a horse.

During the day students will receive a lunge lesson, and a riding lesson from our qualified instructors who will teach ground control, walking, trotting and depending on the ability of students, cantering in harmony with the horse. Students will then have the opportunity to practice what they have learnt on a 2 hour scenic guided trail ride through the Valley.

Children are required to bring their own food, drinks, sunscreen, a sun hat and suitable sun wise riding attire (such as a long sleeve shirt) for the day. Swimmers and a towel are also recommended for summer camps.

Costs for the 1 day camp is $130 per child. The price includes horse riding and instruction.

All riders need to arrive at 8.30am and be picked up by 4.30pm.

Beginner Level 1 Camp

Upcoming camp dates: Wednesday 1st October 08, Wednesday 8th October 08

Beginner Level 2 Camp

This camp is suitable for children who have ridden a few times, may be able to rising trot, and steer the horse. They may also have had some lessons.

Upcoming camp dates: Tuesday 30th September 08, Tuesday 7th October 08, Friday 10th October 08.

Top of Page

Full Day Camp - for Intermediate riders aged 7-16 years

Our 1 day intermediate camps are suited to children who have completed our beginner camps, or have a small amount of riding experience. Students need to be able to rise to the trot and steer proficiently to participate.

Students will be given two, 1 hour riding lessons, building on the skills they have learnt in previous camps or lessons. Depending on the ability and interests of students, this may include an introduction to jumping or other skills.

The day also includes horsemanship skills and a 2 hour scenic guided trail ride through the Valley.

Note: an assessment lesson may be required to determine suitability for this camp.

Children are required to bring their own food, drinks, sunscreen, a sun hat and suitable sun wise riding attire (such as a long sleeve shirt) for the day. Swimmers and a towel are also recommended for summer camps. Riding boots are required for intermediate camps.

Costs for the 1 day camp is $130 per child. The price includes horse riding and instruction.

All riders need to arrive at 8.30am and be picked up by 4.30pm.

Intermediate Level 1 Camp

Upcoming camp dates: Monday 29th September 08, Thursday 9th October 08.

Intermediate Level 2 Camp

This camp is suitable for children who can canter without holding on, have done some jumping, have had some lessons and are riding regularly.

Upcoming camp dates: Tuesday 30th September 08.

Top of Page

Full Day Camp - for Advanced riders aged 7-16 years

Our 1 day advanced camps are suited to children who are very competent riders, who have been having regular lessons, or who have completed the Intermediate camps.

Depending on the ability and interests of riders, students will be offered 2 classes in either hacking, dressage, bending poles and barrels, or jumping.

The day also includes horsemanship skills and a 2 hour scenic guided trail ride through the Valley.

Note: an assessment lesson may be required to determine suitability for this camp.

Children are required to bring their own food, drinks, sunscreen, a sun hat and suitable sun wise riding attire (such as a long sleeve shirt) for the day. Swimmers and a towel are also recommended for summer camps. Riding boots are required for advanced camps.

Costs for the 1 day camp is $130 per child. The price includes horse riding and instruction.

All riders need to arrive at 8.30am and be picked up by 4.30pm.

Upcoming camp dates: Wednesday 1st October 08.

2 Day Overnight Camp - Beginner & Intermediate Riders - 9 - 16 years
3 Day - 2 Night Camp - Intermediate 2 and Advanced Riders aged 9-16 years

The 2 and 3 day school holiday camps are open to children aged 9-16 years of age who are either at a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced riding ability. It will be quite different to any of the other camps run by Glenworth Valley. The camps are designed to provide children with an enjoyable opportunity to improve their riding ability, expand their general knowledge of horses and socialise with other children who love horses. They also allow children to get a feeling of what it is like to own your own horse and care for its needs for the duration of the camp.

Overnight camps will be graded according to riding level. We will be doing things like learning to catch, saddle and care for your horse, troupe lines, improving seat & posture, show etiquette, preparing horses for a gymkhana, jumping, riders in action (including obstacle course), and trail riding. With all of this leading up to a mini gymkhana or cattle muster on the last day.

If the weather is hot there will be time for a swim in the afternoons, and other fun things to do in the evenings.

All food is included as well as being fully supervised by our staff day and night.

COSTS
2 Day Overnight Camp - Beginner & Intermediate Riders - $340 per child fully inclusive.
3 Day - 2 Night Camp - Intermediate 2 & Advanced Riders - $480 per child fully inclusive.

All riders need to arrive at 8.30am on day 1 and be picked up by 4.30pm on day the camp concludes. Eight students per class.

Note: an assessment lesson may be required to determine suitability for this camp.

UPCOMING CAMP DATES
2 Day Overnight Camp - Beginner & Intermediate Riders - Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd October 2008.
3 Day - 2 Night Camp - Intermediate 2 & Advanced Riders - Wednesay 8th, Thursday 9th & Friday 10th October 2008.

If you would like to join our mailing list for upcoming camps please send an email to office@glenworth.com.au

Top of Page