At Sagehill Stables, we offer safe and fun riding camp experiences that combine a love for horses, animals and the outdoors. Opportunities for kids to connect with farm life and animals is becoming more rare, which is why we have designed our day camps to provide horse riding lessons, learning horse and animal care, playing outdoor games and activities and getting crafty. Our experienced coaches and staff team are here to facilitate a positive learning environment and tailor the activities to the group. 

​The difference between the Summer Equestrian Development Camps and the Horse & Farm Camps:
- Equestrian Development Camps for ages 8 to 14 will have daily riding lessons and focus on improving horse riding skills and knowledge
- the Horse & Farm Camps for ages 6 to 12 will include a lead-line ride and will focus on horse and farm animal care activities with a focus on fun instead of advancing riding skills
​- The cost difference between the two camps ($100/d vs $75/d) reflects the difference in riding lessons vs. pony ride/lead-line ride
- Horse & Farm Camp is offered on a drop-in basis, while the Equestrian Development camp requires a weekly commitment to ensure riding lessons can run smoothly and advance skills for the students throughout the week

Click here if you want to see the Equestrian Development camp details!

Horse & Farm Camp!

Who: Ages 6 to 12
Dates: drop-in days throughout the months of July & August!

Camp Activities

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Depending on experience level, day camps will include:

• Horse safety 
• Horse health & welfare 
• Lead-line ride 
  • Lead-line mean the horse is led by a coach or team member
• Stable management - help with barn chores & tack maintenance 
• NEW Farm animal encounters (bunnies, goats, calves, kittens and more!)
• Hotdog & Marshmallow roast every Friday in the Fire Shack (Lunch included on Fridays - hotdogs, drink, chips and marshmallows!)
• Equine assisted learning activities to work on communication skills, team building, confidence building & empathy 
• Grooming, bathing, groundwork, horse games 
• Horse crafts (i.e. paint horseshoes, create posters, make t-shirts)
• Learn about the 3-Sisters of Agriculture and our 3-Sisters Ojibwe Spirit Horses
• Fun games and outdoor activities including wilderness walks

Horse & Farm Camp

• For Ages 6 to 12 offered throughout July & August!  See calendar and book one or more days!
• ​Beginner riders, young riders and those new to Sagehill Stables
• Rates:
  • $75 day + GST
• ​Drop-Off/Pick-Up:
  • ​Camp activities run from 9am to 4pm daily
  • Drop-off as early as 8am, pick-up by 5pm
• ​​Lunch included on Fridays! (see notes above)​

FAQ

What times are drop-off & pick-up?

For each day of camp:
Drop-off is between 8:00am and 9:00am
Camp activities scheduled between 9:00am and 4:00pm
Pick-up until 5:00pm

What to bring to day camp?

Applies to all camps:

• lunch & snacks (campfire lunch is included on the last day of camp in the fire shack!)
• water bottle
• clean shoes for wearing indoors
• boots or closed-toed shoes with a 1/2 inch square heel for horseback riding 
• layers of clothes (dress appropriately for the weather)
• long pants for riding 
• your own properly fitted equestrian riding helmet OR we will provide a riding helmet if you do not have one

What do the early bird & multiple week discounts involve?

Summer Camp Deals:
Enjoy a $10/day discount* if you register for Summer Camp before April 1st! 

Multiple Week Discount:
Enjoy an additional $10/day discount* if you register for more than 1 full week of Summer Camp or for siblings! 

*Early bird & Multiple Week discounts cannot be used together.

Are refunds possible?

Deposits are non-refundable and cannot be applied to another Sagehill service. We may be able to move your camp registration to a different day or alternative week if given 7 days notice and availability of camp spots. All days of the camp week must be paid regardless of absenteeism. 
Please contact us at [email protected] to inquire about rescheduling. ​

Interested in volunteering or coaching?

Check out our volunteer program or our working coach mentorship program for great experience!

Volunteer Program

Coach Mentorship Program

What makes Sagehill Stables riding camps so great?

Small groups, professional riding lessons:​

• Our camps are designed around riding lessons structured in a similar way to our riding lesson programs.
• Small groups of five riders ensures we can appropriately match riders with the horses that work best with their skill set and personality. 
• Small groups also allows more 1-on-1 attention between coach's and students. This means a safer and more controlled learning environment!

Trained & experienced staff:

• Experienced coach's trained to handle the activities we offer and are hired as a part of our staff time not just for the summer. 
• Our horses care and the safety of students is a priority and that kind of responsibility takes experience and training. 

Positive learning environment:

• ​A positive learning environment is essential.  We do not tolerate negative attitudes, gossiping, bullying or other such behavior. 
• Our staff are trained on how to deal with challenging situations and have the resources and experience to help them deal with any problem that may arise.

Care for property & horses:

• Our building and property is designed and maintained to provide a safe environment for clients and horses. 
• All emergency protocols and requirements are up to date in the case of an emergency.
• Building is kept clean to ensure minimal health risks or physical dangers to humans or horses.
• Our feed and care program for our horses is designed to ensure horses are always happy and healthy, so they in turn provide positive experiences for our clients.

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