Wholistic Animals
with Deb Brosnan
Changing Their World by Expanding Ours™
Summer Camp 2019
We go beyond the traditional summer camp and lesson programs as we teach all aspects of care, riding and working with horses.
Safety is our #1 priority for both rider and horse. Education cultivates safety. We teach all aspects of horse care and how to work with horses fostering a relationship that flourishes under saddle. Lessons 'on the ground' are just as fast-paced and interesting as lessons in the saddle.
From the beginning, students learn how subtle and gentle the cues need to be to get the correct response from the horse. When to patiently persist with the horse and when the horse is giving their best effort and deserves gushing praise. Also learning how to correctly attain and keep the position of leader with the horse.
2019 Dates:
Beginner camp weeks are M-F 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WREC students $595/week
Non-WREC students $620/week
*Please see below for Intermediate Riding Camp information
**If not currently riding with Deb, all levels of rider must take an evaluation lesson with Deb prior to camp ($65 for 30 minutes) or have a written evaluation from your current riding instructor.
Registrations close May 30, 2019
July 8 - 12, 2019
Beginner camp
Ages 7-13
July 15 - 19, 2019
Beginner camp
Ages 7-13
July 22 - 26, 2019
Beginner camp
Ages 7-13
July 29 - August 2,2019
Intermediate Camp
**Hours are 9:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 - 14
(see requirements below for attending this camp)
August 5-9, 2019
Intermediate Camp
**Hours are 9:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 - 14
(see requirements below for attending this camp)
August 12-16, 2019
Intermediate Camp
**Hours are 9:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 - 14
(see requirements below for attending this camp)
August 19 - 23, 2019
Intermediate Camp
**Hours are 9:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 - 14
(see requirements below for attending this camp)
Intermediate Level Riding Camp: (Ages 11 – 14)
Full Day Camp 9:00a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Just like our riding and training programs, our summer sessions are unique.
This camp is for our existing riders, who are already riding with us or have been riding a minimum of 1 consistent year of lessons.
Our riders even at this age do more than the normal riding lesson. We teach the children how to do everything with amazing horses who have experience with children.
This week long opportunity is for children to learn the foundation to leasing and owning their own horse. This includes: feeding, grooming, tacking, tack care, mucking stalls, and more. Groundwork with horses as well as riding.
Our horses know what is expected of them and they thrive in our lesson program.
Based on the ages of the students (maximum group of 4 per week) each week. Campers will be matched up on Monday with their horse for the week. Students are paired up to work as a team with certain horse related projects.
Students are closely supervised by a Massachusetts licensed riding instructor and my team of working students who have personally ridden and trained with me for a minimum of 1 year. Teaching in a consistent manner so everyone gets the full benefit of the lessons exactly the same way and no one is 'left out'.
This is a camp for those that are interested in accelerating their riding quickly. Also for those looking to begin showing at local New England horse shows.
For an additional fee we offer an e-photo gallery of your child and their horse to remember their week at camp with us.
$720/week
$690 for 2 or more weeks
Levels:
Beginner: A rider that has not ridden before or is unable to independently steer a horse at a walk and trot (sitting & posting). Requires assistance/supervision grooming, tacking and untacking their horse. Must be comfortable working around the horses as well as sitting on a moving horse to participate in camp.
Advanced beginner: A rider that has been riding consistently for over 6 months and can independently steer a horse at a walk and trot (sitting & posting) in a balanced & controlled manner. May still require assistance/supervision grooming, tacking and untacking their horse.
Intermediate: A rider who has been consistently riding for a minimum of 1 year. Independent at the walk & trot (sitting & posting) and has begun cantering. Independent grooming, tacking and untacking their horse.
Advanced: A rider who has been consistently riding for over 2 years. Independent walk, trot and canter. May have begun jumping cross-rails or doing advanced trail class riding. Has begun or is ready to being showing. Independent grooming, tacking and untacking their horse.
If you would like to register for 1 or more weeks of camp for your child and your child is not currently riding with Deb, please click on the button below to begin registration with Deb.
If your child is already riding with Deb, please speak to her at the time of your lesson or text her.
**Please make sure to tell Deb your weeks of preference and the age and experience level of your child.