Beginner Horse Day Camp 
Campers Ages 8-12
Please note this camp is a TUESDAY thru Friday.
June 11-14 
June 25-28
July 30  - Aug 2 
2024
A horse intense beginner day camp for youth ages 8-12. This camp is for beginner and novice riders. The program runs from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. 

Campers will not only learn about horses but will also learn how horses think and how horses can teach the camper. Having fun and being safe while leading, saddling and riding a horse are a top priority.  The day will include devotions around the campfire, along with a trail ride and other fun activities Ironwood Springs has to offer.   Riders must weigh 225# or less.  Lunch and a snack are provided each day.

The week ends with a closing program for parents and family at 2:30pm on Friday.

Camp Cost: $350 

Campers will receive a digital picture of themselves with the horse they rode during camp, and a certificate.

Note:
  • There are 2 levels of Beginner Horse Day Camp. Each level is designed to match your camper's current proficiency and allow them to master certain skills before advancing to the next level. Upon completion of each level, campers will receive a certificate detailing the skills they have learned. To see which level is appropriate for your camper, click here to see Beginner 1 skills list and click here for Beginner 2 skills list.
  • We will allow a grace period of 15 minutes for drop off and pick up times. If drop-off or pick-up time exceeds 15 minutes, your account will be charged the early drop off or pickup fee of $25 for the week. 

Camp registration deadline is two weeks prior to camp start date. An additional equine waiver is required for all horse camps.  To see a sample schedule, click here.
2018 Week 1 Highlight Video 2018 Week 2 Highlight Video
Check In:
9am at the Castner Riding Arena
Check Out:
4pm at the Castner Riding Arena

Campers must be checked out by a pre-approved adult. Be prepared to show I.D. at checkout.

Horsemanship Highlights:
  • Daily equine related devotions
  • Outdoor scenic trail rides
  • Riding techniques
  • Hands-on horse activities 
  • Grooming
  • Saddling
  • Horseless interactive learning
  • Bandana lunch 

Please review our cancellation policy and payment process before registering.

Contact:
BJ Stoppelmoor, Equine Director
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Intermediate Horse Day Camp
Campers Ages 10-16
June 3-7
July 22-26 
2024
A horse intense intermediate wrangler day camp for youth ages 10-16. This camp is for intermediate riders. The program runs from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.   Lunch and a snack are provided each day.

Campers will take the skills learned in beginner camp and add to it topics such as balance and feet placement, leads and loping, bareback riding and learning the jumping basics. The day will include devotions around the campfire, along with a trail ride and other fun activities Ironwood Springs has to offer. Riders must weigh 225# or less.

The week ends with a closing program for parents and family at 2:30pm on Friday.

Camp Cost: $380  
Campers will receive a digital picture of themselves with the horse they rode during camp, along with a certificate.

Note:
  • There are 2 levels of Intermediate Horse Day Camp. Each level is designed to match your camper's current proficiency and allow them to master certain skills before advancing to the next level. Upon completion of each level, campers will receive a certificate detailing the skills they have learned. To see which level is appropriate for your camper, click here to see Intermediate 1 skills list and click here to see Intermediate 2 skills list.
  • We will allow a grace period of 15 minutes for drop off and pick up times. If drop-off or pick-up time exceeds 15 minutes, your account will be charged the early drop off or pickup fee of $25 for the week. 
Camp registration deadline is two weeks prior to camp start date. An additional equine waiver is required for all horse camps.  To see a sample schedule, click here.
2018 Highlight Video
Check In:
9am at the Castner Riding Arena

Check Out:
4pm at the Castner Riding Arena

Campers must be checked out by a pre-approved adult. Be prepared to show I.D. at checkout.

Horsemanship Highlights:
  • Daily equine related devotions
  • Outdoor scenic trail rides
  • Riding techniques
  • Intro to Bareback riding
  • Hands-on horse activities (catching & leading, hoof care, demonstrations, etc)
  • Grooming
  • Saddling
  • Horseless interactive learning
  • Lunch at Chuckwagon
Please review our cancellation policy and payment process before registering.

Contact:
BJ Stoppelmoor, Equine Director
E-Mail BJ
Call 507-533-9933
Advanced Horse Day Camp
Campers Ages 12-18
July 8-12
 2024
Advanced rider camp is a day camp and will check list a camper’s horse skill set throughout the experience to ensure safety and fun. Throughout this horsemanship experience, campers will learn how God created horses so they can learn more about themselves! Through groundwork and riding, campers will learn how feel, timing and balance play an important role in our communication with horses and people. 

Riders must be able to walk, trot and lope comfortably and weigh 225# or less. This is NOT a course for first time riders.

The day will include devotions around the campfire, along with a trail ride and other fun activities Ironwood Springs has to offer. 

The week ends with a closing program for parents and family at 2:30pm on Friday.

The program runs from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.   Lunch is provided each day along with a snack.

Camp Cost: $380  

Note:
  • Each level of camp is designed to match your camper's current proficiency and allow them to master certain skills before advancing to the next level. Upon completion of each level, campers will receive a certificate detailing the skills they have learned. To see if Advanced Horse camp is right for your child, click here to see Advanced Level 1 skills list, and click here to see Advanced Level 2 skills list.
Camp registration deadline is two weeks prior to camp start date. An additional equine waiver is required for all horse camps.  To see a sample schedule, click here.
Check In:
9am at Castner Riding Arena

Check Out:
4pm at Castner Riding Arena

Campers must be checked out by a pre-approved adult. Be prepared to show I.D. at checkout.
 
Horsemanship Highlights
  • Daily equine related devotions
  • Creative riding skills: safety on the trail, potential hazards, loping on the trail, riding bridleless (in the roundpen) riding bareback (in the roundpen) 
  • Learning how observation skills can lessen incidences with your horse
  • Learning about teams and driving horses
  • Horsemanship concepts on and off the saddle
  • Lunch at the chuckwagon site
Please review our cancellation policy and payment process before registering.

Contact:
BJ Stoppelmoor, Equine Director
E-Mail BJ
Call 507-533-9933
Overnight Camp
Campers Ages 10-18
July 1-3
 2024
This three-day, horse intense, overnight camp is for riders who have skills at Intermediate Level 2 and above (please reference skills list) and is for youth ages 10-18.
Throughout this horsemanship experience, campers can learn and grow using one of Ironwood's amazing steeds. They will be taught  communication techniques with their horse that can result in a strong bond built from timing, tending and trust.   

Riders must be able to walk and trot comfortably as well as catch, halter and groom independently, all riders must weigh 225# or less.

This is NOT a camp for first time riders, 
must have passed Intermediate level 1.

There will NOT be a closing program for this camp. 
Meet and greet will start at 3pm Saturday.

Meals are provided Monday lunch through Wednesday lunch. Campers will stay in either the dorms or the cabins which are airconditioned and must provide their own bedding (sleeping bag and pillow recommended) and towels.

Camp Cost: $380  

Note:
  • Overnight camp is designed for campers to learn and grow their horsemanship skills in an out of the ordinary way. 
  • To see if this camp is appropriate for your camper(need to have advanced from Intermediate Level 1 or skills from home/other riding centers to match this level), click here to see Intermediate 1 skills list.
Camp registration deadline is two weeks prior to camp start date. An additional equine waiver is required for  all horse camps.  To see a sample schedule, click here.
 Check In:
9am at Castner Riding Arena

Check Out:
4pm at Castner Riding Arena

Campers must be checked out by a pre-approved adult. Be prepared to show I.D. at checkout.
 
Horsemanship Highlights
  • Progressive equine related devotions
  • Creative riding skills: learning new concepts in an atypical way 
  • Evening ride on the trails
  • Learning about driving horses
  • Chuckwagon style meal
  • Chores! Learning how to care for the horses and small animals
Please review our cancellation policy and payment process before registering.

Contact:
BJ Stoppelmoor, Equine Director
Call 507-533-9933
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