CAMPS FOR KIDS
AGES 6–14
Winter Holiday Camp
January 1 – 5
Mid-Winter Camp
February 19 – 23
Spring Break Camp
April 8 – 12
9AM – 3PM
$800 per Week
(25% deposit is due to reserve your child’s spot and non-refundable)
Only 5 Campers for Each Session
Always a minimum of 2 rides per day
We aim to have plenty of fun for our campers with learning the basics of safe horse handling, grooming and tacking of our mounts, comprehensive instruction for our beginning and returning riders with plenty of daily saddle time… as we say, “Back to the Basics to Bring them Forward.”
Conveniently Located
Our riding camp is located just ten minutes from downtown Petaluma, with two easy highway access choices. Use Google Maps to find the one best for you. MHRA also encourages and supports carpooling. We can help you find a match.
| WINTER HOLIDAY SESSION | AVAILABILITY |
|---|---|
| January 1 – 5 | Saddles Available |
| MID-WINTER SESSION | AVAILABILITY |
|---|---|
| February 19 – 23 | Saddles Available |
| SPRING BREAK SESSION | AVAILABILITY |
|---|---|
| April 8 – 12 | Saddles Available |
Daily Activities
Daily Horse Related Curriculum – with handouts and books provided to our campers for their reading enjoyment such as:
- Horsemanship for the future horse owner
- The History of the Horse
- Horses in North America
- Native Americans and Horses
- Horse disciplines, breeds, colors, markings, terminology, anatomy
- Hunt Seat Riding with a discussion about Fox Hunting
- Horses in Competition – Olympics, World Games, Pan-American Games, National Competitions, State & Regional Competitions.
- How to be a good competitor
- Careers with Horses – What it takes to get accepted to a School of Veterinarian Medicine and other great careers. Core curriculum needed to create a path. Setting Goals.
And many more…
We will ask our campers what interests them and tailor each week to our group.
We also might go on a field trip to Sonoma Horse Park to watch a competition in action.
On Fridays
We will offer a Horse Show with equitation flat classes to be judged on the riders’ form and a pole jumping course class to be judged on the quality of the track ridden; pace, line, and rhythm or a Gymkhana, an equestrian event consisting of speed pattern racing, for us at the walk and trot, and timed games for riders on horses. In parts of the western United States, this type of competition is usually called an “O-Mok-See” competition, a term derived from a Native American phrase said to mean “games on horseback”. These used to be small events with little or no prize money, designed for beginners or riders at a local level. “Gymkhana” is the word used in most of the rest of the English-speaking world, including the United Kingdom and both the East Coast and the West Coast of the United States.
Cancelation policy for camps: MHRA will refund 50% of deposit prior to April 10th, 2023. On May 15th, 2023, all balances due for summer camps will be charged to the card on file. At that point, should you be unable to attend your camp session, MHRA will do its best to accommodate make-up dates for camp based on space available — or convert camp to a month of lessons. However, funds will not be refunded.
Counselor in Training Program
Get Involved!
The Counselor-In-Training Program is a valuable opportunity for students to gain work experience, enhance their resume, accumulate service learning hours, and learn new skills while having fun.
Dare to Lead
Components of the CIT program include:
- Daily interaction with campers.
- Hands-on experience working with children, and interactive horseback riding training sessions.
- Leading arts, crafts, games, special events, and more!
Training sessions explore activity planning, work ethic, teamwork, and career opportunities as a paid camp counselor.
CIT Requirements
Applicants are required to interview, attend a mandatory orientation, and attend a training session. Being able to walk and trot is mandatory. If you have been a CIT for MHRA in 2121 or 2022 please proceed to signing up in Bookeo! If you have any questions or to apply please email Harleigh. harleigh@marshallhallridingacademy.com
Expectations:
- The day is 8:45 to 3:00
- The week is Monday to Friday. Please schedule around your commitment to camp!
- You will be fed and watered when you arrive and have a packed lunch.
*Yes, I will help carpool.
Counselor in Training Program
Get Involved!
The Counselor-In-Training Program is a valuable opportunity for students to gain work experience, enhance their resume, accumulate service learning hours, and learn new skills while having fun.
Dare to Lead
Components of the CIT program include:
- Daily interaction with campers.
- Hands-on experience working with children, and interactive horseback riding training sessions.
- Leading arts, crafts, games, special events, and more!
Training sessions explore activity planning, work ethic, teamwork, and career opportunities as a paid camp counselor.
CIT Requirements
Applicants are required to interview, attend a mandatory orientation, and attend a training session. Being able to walk and trot is mandatory. If you have been a CIT for MHRA in 2121 or 2022 please proceed to signing up in Bookeo! If you have any questions or to apply please email Harleigh. harleigh@marshallhallridingacademy.com
Expectations:
- The day is 8:45 to 3:00
- The week is Monday to Friday. Please schedule around your commitment to camp!
- You will be fed and watered when you arrive and have a packed lunch.
*Yes, I will help carpool.
Please see below for membership booking button and sign-in.
If you have any questions, please contact Harleigh at 415.686.5286.
Release & Waiver Forms
All participants need all applicable releases filled out and on file with MHRA.
YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISIS WITHOUT THESE FORMS COMPLETED. THE STABLE IS NOT THE PLACE FOR THESE TO BE FILLED OUT. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL THREE FORMS BEFORE COMING TO OUR FACILITY. THANK YOU.
(There are no exceptions.)
Use the buttons below to fill out and send to MHRA Staff.