PICTURESQUE FARM SUMMER DAY CAMPS
Mon-Fri, Boys and Girls, ages 5-12 years
Hours: 9am - 2 pm
2008 Dates available:
June 16-20 June 23-27 July 21-25 Aug 11-15
PICTURESQUE FARM SUMMER RIDING CAMP APPLICATION
There will be three day camps for boys & girls ages 5-12 years. Programmed group activity is adjusted to each camper’s ability. Each camp consists of a week long program lasting Monday to Friday, from 9am until 2pm daily.
Each weekly session is limited to a maximum of 10-12 campers, 2 instructors, and 1 aide as needed. This is a small, intensive program designed to give quality riding time to each student as they also learn the practical and fun side of horses. Mounted lessons will be given one to two times daily. Arts and crafts instruction and demonstrations/lectures on horse care (pulling manes, clipping, bandaging, etc.), horse management (feeding, grooming, etc.) and theory will also be provided.
The lessons will typically consist of ring work, where emphasis will be placed on equitation, forward seat, and basic dressage. Riding lessons may also involve trail riding, jumping in the cross country field, bareback or horse games. There may also be participation in a local schooling hunter show.
About Picturesque Farm
Picturesque Farm is situated on 36 acres (with 110 acres of trails) located on the south side of Warrenton, VA. The new 28 stall show barn has a heated/air conditioned lounge and bathroom, small schooling ring, double wash stalls with hot and cold water and a large tack room. There is a huge 200’ by 160’ all weather sand outdoor arena with a new course of jumps and a 140’ by 75’ indoor arena. The horses & ponies are all privately owned show horses. The riding stable specializes in hunters & jumpers with strong basics in groundwork & equitation. We also teach lessons, board, train, buy and sell horses.
Directions to Picturesque Farm LLC from Vienna/Fairfax Area:
Take 66 West to the Rt. 29 south exit towards Gainesville/Warrenton. Take Rt. 29 S. for approx. 17 miles (do not go onto Rt. 29 bus.) Turn right on rt. 651 (Lee’s Mill Rd.) @ Fauquier Motel. Go straight at the 1st stop sign, then go 0.2 miles to a right on Piccadilly Dr. (English Meadows). Go to the 5th drive on left - 7769 on mailbox.
Day Camp - $325
1. All riding equipment, instruction, use of the horse, transportation to shows and costs of other facilities. Lessons include ring work (forward seat, basic dressage, flatwork & over fences). Trails cross country, bareback & horse games. Taught in demonstration/clinics: conformation, breeds & types of horses and ponies - breaking & training horses - proper feeding & horse care - correct grooming and tacking up procedures – theory - mane pulling, trimming - long lining, lunging, etc. – bandaging & handling injuries.
2. Day campers arrive no earlier than 9:00am on Monday – Friday and are to be picked up each day no later than 2:00pm. Day campers should bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks will be provided. Campers will be given a Picturesque Farm T-shirt during camp as well.
3. Campers may be given the opportunity to attend a horse show, instruction will be given, but campers will be expected to pay their own show fees. These fees are usually $11 per class with an average of three to six classes. Please provide separate check or cash for show fees.
Any Questions feel free to Call (540) 349-2026 Kristy Willwerth or Traci Cantrell
CAMPERS SHOULD BRING:
1. At least two pairs of jodhpurs or breeches (jeans are acceptable for riding if you don’t own jodhpurs)
2. Riding boots (or shoes with a good heel)
3. Approved riding helmet (one will be provided if you don’t own one.)
4. For girls with long hair, plenty of hair ties.
5. Bathing suits & towels
6. Bag lunch, a water bottle and snacks; if they require something special.
7. Tennis shoes & some type of water shoes.
8. Chaps for schooling if desired.
