Looking for Summer Camps for your child? Look no further.
If you have a child with a passion or love of horses there is no greater gift you can give them than horses for the summer.
✓ Horses teach kids responsibility, selflessness and respect.
✓ Horses can help kids build confidence and learn generosity of spirit.
✓ Horses help kids learn about leadership, empathy and forgiveness.
✓ Kids become more focused, mature and calm after spending time with horses.
✓ Riding develops core strength, balance and fine motor skills. It is a bilateral activity that uses both sides of the body equally.
✓ It is a healthy outdoor activity that can be enjoyed alone or in groups, and into adulthood.
✓ Getting your child involved in horses will take them on the adventure of a lifetime, provide exercise and a break from screens.
Summer Camp at Middleburg Riding - A typical day
Day Camp: At drop-off campers are checked in by a counsellor, who confirms the camper has their lunch and water bottle. Home Base is on the cottage lawn under the two apple trees and campers will play games on the lawn while everyone is checked in. They will receive their horse or pony assignments for the day, then go to the barn to get their pony ready.
Their morning riding lesson will focus on the theme for the week, then they will wash and cool down their ponies and put them away, then have lunch. After lunch activities can include lessons in horse care, water games, arts and crafts, and riding again. The afternoon's activities will be related to the week's theme.
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Overnight camp: Drop-off will be in the Cottage where campers will choose a bed and where to keep their belongings. Each camper is assigned a horse for the week. Every day starts with feeding their horses and bringing them in. Then they have breakfast and get ready for their morning ride. Early afternoon will consist of lunch, crafts, horsemanship of water games. They will then tack up for an afternoon ride, then dinner, games and bed.
Day Camp: Drop-off and Pick-up is next to the apple trees. We promise to return to you a tired, happy kid!
See the weekly themes below. Camps offered for ages from 6 to 16. Please note some camps have further age and ability restrictions.
Overnight Camp: Campers stay in our cottage where they will also have their meals. There will be two house moms who stay in the cottage with them.
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Overnight Camp: Immerse your child in horses - campers will lesson twice a day, plus have in-depth talks from professionals including:
Vet: spotting lameness
Saddle shop: taking apart a saddle
Horse osteopath: how our body corresponds with the horse's
Farrier: what do the angles mean?
Campers stay in a beautiful cottage sandwiched between the barns, where they will have their meals and be able to rest between activities
Our Summer Camps are a great way to immerse yourself in horses!
Camp Information
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Day Camps run 9 AM to 3 PM
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Day Camps cost $500. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for any camp discounts!
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One week of overnight camp costs $1,250. Two weeks of overnight camp costs $2800 and includes a weekend of horsey fun!
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Day Camp Horsemanship Aftercare Program is available, Monday through Thursday from 3 - 5 PM. Campers will learn further horse management. Cost is $200.00/week.
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Camp deposit is non-refundable. Deposit is $125 for day camps and $300 for overnight.
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All camps must be paid in full by May 31. Registrations after May 31 must be paid in full.
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You may cancel, for a refund minus your deposit, until 2 weeks before your scheduled Day camp and 4 weeks before your scheduled Overnight camp.
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If you need to change your camp week you may do so, without fee, until 2 weeks (Day camp) and 4 weeks (Overnight camp) prior to your scheduled start date, providing space is still available. If you need to make a change within the 2 or 4 weeks, a $50 office fee will apply.
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Campers must wear boots with a low heel and bring an ASTM approved riding helmet.
Summer Camp 2025
Hobby Horse Day Camp
Hobby Horsing is a sport that started in Finland and is growing in popularity around the world. Campers will make and design their own Hobby Horses, then "compete" them throughout the week. Of course we will ride and care for our own real ponies as well! Ages 6 - 14, beginning riders welcome!
For the serious rider age 10 to 16 - complete immersion in horse care and training that will allow for the most progress. Riders must be able to walk, trot, canter and jump 12".
* This week campers will attend and compete if they wish in a horse show. (Entry fees and horse transport additional charges)
All the amazing activities of both weeks of Overnight Camp, plus a weekend of horse activities which may include watching a showjumping GrandPrix and attending and competing in a horse show.
Immerse your child in the wonderful world of ponies! They will learn how to lead, tack and groom, be safe, improve balance and coordination, and learn fundamentals of riding through play.
Two day camp from 9:30-12:30 daily.
Games and Horse Sports
There are so many games we can play with our horses, and some are played to a professional level. Campers will play both mounted and unmounted games with their ponies and have a demonstration from a professional-level player. Ages 6 - 14, beginning riders welcome!
For the serious rider age 10 to 16 - complete immersion in horse care and training that will allow for the most progress. Riders must be able to walk, trot, canter and jump 12".
This week campers will go for a picnic trail ride.
Want to do all the things the Overnight Campers are doing but not spend the night? Join us for a full day of riding and other activities. See each week's descriptions for more details.
Don't wait - Sign up Today!
January - 25% off, our biggest discount
February - also a great discount at 20% off
March - 10% off
Full price after March, but a 10% discount for signing up for more than one week
Convenient to Haymarket/Gainesville/
Front Royal.
Year-round lessons also available.
Note: We are Safe Sport certified.