Working Student Advanced Camps
We have changed the format of our Advanced Camp to combine our student volunteer program and advanced camp program!
Each week over the summer, and over spring break, students can have the opportunity to join our Working Student Advanced Camp Program!
What is this?
Students will be learning the ins- and outs- of working in the Equestrian Industry. English or Western riders welcome. Students will be assigned a training horse for the week, chore shifts, coaching shifts and have lessons and trail rides too! Working in the equestrian industry involves being able to have the skills and knowledge to fill multiple job descriptions with horse welfare and safety always as the first priority. We wanted to "up" the level of education and experience our volunteer students were getting when the volunteered over the summer, and allow for more flexibility and availability for weeks we could offer our advanced camp! Our Working Student Advanced Camp program is just that!
Best of all, signing up for a Working Student spot is FREE! And, there is the option to increase the number of lessons you get each week for a fee, so it's flexible for families circumstances and works for those already leasing or taking lesson through the summer months.
Working student spot with 5 days of work experience includes:
There is no cost to a working student spot, but you do have to register and commit to a week. There are a max of 5 Working Student Advanced Camp spots open a week. We will have a waiting list for those who can't get the week they want (email us at [email protected]).
There is the option to add up to 3 additional group lessons for $82+GST/lesson for those that want more riding time. Private lessons may be an option depending on the schedule and are $105+GST/lesson.
2024 Schedule
Hours for Advanced Camp are 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with a 1 hour lunch break
Qualifications
To qualify for Working Student Advanced Camp students must meet the following qualifications:
What to bring?
Students should bring:
Each week over the summer, and over spring break, students can have the opportunity to join our Working Student Advanced Camp Program!
What is this?
Students will be learning the ins- and outs- of working in the Equestrian Industry. English or Western riders welcome. Students will be assigned a training horse for the week, chore shifts, coaching shifts and have lessons and trail rides too! Working in the equestrian industry involves being able to have the skills and knowledge to fill multiple job descriptions with horse welfare and safety always as the first priority. We wanted to "up" the level of education and experience our volunteer students were getting when the volunteered over the summer, and allow for more flexibility and availability for weeks we could offer our advanced camp! Our Working Student Advanced Camp program is just that!
Best of all, signing up for a Working Student spot is FREE! And, there is the option to increase the number of lessons you get each week for a fee, so it's flexible for families circumstances and works for those already leasing or taking lesson through the summer months.
Working student spot with 5 days of work experience includes:
- 2 group lessons
- 1 trail ride (weather dependent - note spring camp may not be able to do this option)
- 1 assigned training horse requiring daily care and ground work
- 1 daily tack-up coaching shift
- 1 daily chore shift
- Weekly theory and groundwork lesson(s)
- Shadowing coaches in daily lessons
- Campfire (hotdog) lunch at the end of the week
There is no cost to a working student spot, but you do have to register and commit to a week. There are a max of 5 Working Student Advanced Camp spots open a week. We will have a waiting list for those who can't get the week they want (email us at [email protected]).
There is the option to add up to 3 additional group lessons for $82+GST/lesson for those that want more riding time. Private lessons may be an option depending on the schedule and are $105+GST/lesson.
2024 Schedule
Hours for Advanced Camp are 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with a 1 hour lunch break
- Spring Break Camp March 25 to 28 (4 day week)
- July 8 to 12
- July 15 to 19
- July 22 to 26
- July 29 to Aug 2
- Aug 6 to 9 (4 day week)
- Aug 12 to 16
- Aug 19 to 23
Qualifications
To qualify for Working Student Advanced Camp students must meet the following qualifications:
- Be over the age of 12 (adults are welcome to register as well!)
- Be at minimum of novice-intermediate riding level in the Sagehill lesson program or a similar skill level in another riding program (email us at [email protected] if you are unsure of your riding level or if you are from another barn)
- Cantering (or loping) in lessons
- Capable/strong enough to push a full wheel barrow
- Be able to catch a horse unassisted from outside
- Be able to tack-up unassisted, including bridling and cleaning feet
What to bring?
Students should bring:
- equestrian helmet and proper riding footwear and clothing
- rubber boots (or winter boots, depending on the season)
- clothes appropriate for doing barn chores
- appropriate warm or cool clothing for working outside (hat, mitts/gloves, jacket, ski pants if its cold. Baseball hat/sun hat and sunscreen and fly spray for the summer months)
- lunch, water/drinks and snacks (students will be welcome to participate in the hotdog lunches at the end of every camp week as well!)
- change of clothes (especially socks and footwear) in case of inclement weather (we will be gong outside rain or shine)
