International Riding Camp:
Established in 1978, International Riding Camp provides dedicated horse-based Summer camp programs for girls (ages 7-17) who love horses and riding. Located 90 miles Northwest of New York City, we offer a well rounded equestrian camp program along with water skiing, tennis, swimming and arts and crafts. Our riding camp offers three hours of riding lessons a day, six days a week. Campers can stay for up to ten weeks.
Equestrian / Horse Summer Camps:
- For girls ages 7-17
- Duration: 1-10 weeks
The camp offers 3 hours a day of riding, 1-1/2 hours in the morning and 1-1/2 hours in the afternoon. For some campers, three hours a day is not enough riding so we offer an option of riding 4-1/2 hours a day.
Small Class Sizes
There is a maximum of 5 students in each class, and we videotape some lessons for review with the riding instructor. Our campers ride in one of our three riding rings, our cross country course, or on our trails. Students must pass a riding skills test in order to go on the cross country course or trail rides.
Professional Riding Instructors:
Classes at the riding camp are taught by riding instructors with years of professional experience. Students at the riding camp are evaluated on arrival and placed into classes with riders of the same ability. The horses are selected and trained to match a wide range of riding levels and range from thoroughbred jumpers and polo horses to beginner ponies.
Typical Daily Schedule:
- 7:15 am: Rise and shine
- 7:30 am: Breakfast
- 8:00 am: Room inspection
- 8:45 am: Riding lesson for 1 1/2 hours
- 10:30 am: Choice of other activites: water skiing, tennis, swimming, stable management, arts and crafts and pottery
- 12:30 pm: Lunch
- 1:00 pm: Rest period
- 2:00 pm: Second riding lesson for 1 1/2 hours
- 3:45 - 5:15 pm: Choice of other activites: water skiing, tennis, swimming, stable management, arts and crafts, and pottery
- 6:30 pm: Dinner
- 7:30 pm: Evening Activities
- 10:00 pm: Lights Out