Does your child love horses!  Many a "horse crazy" child wants their parents to buy them a horse.  Our summer camp gives a boy or girl the opportunity to learn about the responsibilities of horse care,  safety practices around horses and the joy of a relationship between horse and rider.  Our camps are non-competitive, skill-oriented and we pride ourselves on giving our riders sound, safe information and practice with horse care and riding.

Why not make your child's dream come true and sign them up for one of our many camps.  We strongly believe that what we teach people here enriches peoples lives with positive relationships between other children, horses and the staff.

All camps are scheduled Monday through Friday.

2012 Summer Camps

PonyPals--(ages 4-8)
  June 25th - June 29th      PP1- 9 am to 11:30 am 
                       
        July 9th - 13th                   PP2- 9 am to 11:30 am
       PP3- 12:30 pm to 3 pm  
               Aug. 20th  - Aug.  24th         PP4-   9 am to 11:30 am  
Early-Bird Cost: $100,  after May 15th $115

Basic Horsemanship Camp--(ages 9-13)
This camp is for beginners or kids that have gone to other camps or have some riding skills.   Riding skills are taught in a fun and progressive way.
  July 16th - 20th            BH1 9 am to 1 pm   
  July 30th - Aug.  3rd     BH2  9 am to 1 pm    
             Early-Bird Cost:  $160, after May 15th  Cost: $180


Western Camp--(ages 9-13)
This camp is designed for kids that have confidence and intermediate riding skills.  These kids can walk and trot their horse with control and confidence.  Some campers will be able to canter.  This camp is not for kids that have only attended a few camps.  Pizza party on Friday!

Aug. 6th - 10th 9 am to 1 pm   
                 Early-Bird Cost: $175, after 5/15 $195







Activities--

A summary of activities for each type of horse camp is show below.

Content                    PonyPalsBasicWestern

Horse care/knowledgex       x   x

Crafts          x        x            x

Horse Chores     x        x  x

Obstacle Course                   x        x            x

Mounted Games   x     

Trail Riding   x               
       


How to Register--

Please  download our Summer Camp registration form click here. (If you are having trouble opening the registration form, e-mail Lisa at LHoteling@hotmail.com to request the form that way.)

Return the completed form by snail mail.  Early-bird deposit or  payment must be made by May 15th.  Our camps are often filled well in advance of their deadlines.  Registrations will be accepted in the order in which they are received.  Sign up early.  Don't be left out!

Payments--

The entire payment may be sent in along with your registration form.  Or you may send a  deposit of $100 for each week of camp is required at the time of registration.  The balance of the amount due for camp is payable on the first day of camp.

Send your form and check to: Harmony Hill Ranch, 751 Dimmock Hill Rd. Binghamton, NY 13905.

Refunds--

No cash refunds will be made in the event of cancellation for any reason.  You may be able to transfer your credits to another week, to another person or to upcoming "mini camps" or riding lessons.

Horses--

Long-timed, experienced and well trained school horses will be provided for all camps.

Meals and What to wear--

Campers are asked to bring their own lunch, drinks, snacks and utensils.  A pizza party for campers will be provided by HHR on the last day (Friday) of each camp.

Professional Staff--

Lisa Hoteling, owner of HHR will coordinate all camps programs. With over ten years of teaching in public schools, combined with twenty-five years of horse experience,  your child will be in good hands.  Each child will grow in areas of  physical strength, self-esteem and confidence.  Additional staff will be on hand to insure that your child has a safe and rewarding experience at our camps.

Call for more information
607-343-6834 or e-mail at LHoteling@hotmail.com
Summer Camps
Our guest speaker Lacey who is a Equine Massage Therapist teaches the campers about muscles.  The kids enjoyed painting each different muscle and learned the importance of muscles and movement.
Our guest speaker Mike who is a Farrier demonastrates and teaches about shoeing a horse and the importance of good horse care.
Lunch time under the trees! This is where Friendships are started!
Craft time!
"My daughter Delaney had such a great time at camp last year and she is looking forward to coming again this year."   Kathy
Thank you everyone who signed their child(ren) up for camp this summer!  We had a blast getting to know all the kids and watching them learn and have fun with our horses and staff!