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Horsemanship Lessons

Western Riding Lessons are for all skill levels. Instruction follows the Certified Horsemanship Association program, which develops riders at each of four levels with written and riding tests that may be taken in order to pass each level. Call for exact schedule and times.

  • Group riding lessons of no more than 8 riders per group
  • Any skill level is welcome; ages 7 to adult
  • Lessons include ground work, horse care, and safety instruction
  • Horses, tack and helmets provided by Warm Beach Camp
  • CHA Certified Riding Instructors

Riders will learn:

  • Grooming, saddling, horse care
  • Basic horse control at a walk, jog, and a lope
  • Basic equitation and proper use of the four natural aids (voice, hands, legs, weight)
  • How to recognize and ride on the correct diagonal and leads
  • and much more!

Trail rides on our beautiful trails will also be included in many lessons. As riders progress, they may also do some work with cows.

Schedule

DaysHours
Wednesday 11:00am-12:15pm and 1:30-2:45pm
Friday 3:30-4:45pm
Saturday 10:30-11:45am

Horsemanship Lessons: $96 per month/weekly lesson
Ages 7 and up.

Horsemanship Director: Mark Skipton

To Register or for more information contact Mark or Patti Skipton
360-652-7575 / 800-228-6724

Horsemanship Director

Mark Skipton (Skip)
Mark Skipton (Skip)

Horsemanship Director
With over 30 years of horsemanship experience, Skip brings a heart the size of his home state of California. His passion for teaching and love of people make for a fun and enthusiastic camp experience.