2023 Riding Lessons
Safe, professional horsemanship experience - one that will have life-long impact.
Strengthen riding skills while growing in your personal and spiritual life through English and Western riding lessons. Horses and horsemanship teaches an abundance of life lessons that builds maturity in participants as they gain physical coordination, balance, and core strength. Staff make every effort to provide a safe, professional horsemanship experience that will have life-long impact.
Lesson Highlights
- All skill levels are welcome; ages 4 and up
- Lessons include ground work, horse care, and safety instruction
- Horses, tack and helmets provided by Warm Beach Camp
- CHA certified site
- Most riding lessons will occur in the riding arena with occasional “trail lessons” (taught at the discretion of the instructor)
Riders will learn:
Classes Offered:
Some levels may not be available every session. See Session Schedule section below for details.
| Class Level | Age Requirement |
|---|---|
| Tiny Tots | 4-5 year olds |
| Juniors | 6-7 year olds |
| Level 1 class | 8+ years old |
| Level 2 class* | 8+ years old |
| Level 3, 4 class* | 10+ years old |
| Adults | 18+ years old |
| Recreational Vaulting | 8+ years old |
English and Western styles or a combination of both is available.
*Must have passed previous CHA riding level test or be pre-approved by Horsemanship Director prior to registration
General guidelines:
- Minimum age 4 years old at the time of first class of session.
- Riders must not exceed weight of 200 lbs and need to be able to walk on their own.
- Helmets and boots required. (Helmets provided by Warm Beach Camp; limited supply of boots are available.)
Is the class you want full or not offered any more? Complete the online form (link below) and a representative will contact you if more classes will become available.
2023 Session Schedule
Winter Session: January 23 – February 25, 5 weeks | Registration opens December 15
Spring Session: March 13-May 20 (no lessons April 3-9)
Summer Session: July 10-August 19
Fall Session: September 18-November 18
*Price varies by seasonal session. We are unable to offer make-up classes or refunds for days missed or cancelled.
Horsemanship Leadership
The staff are passionate for sharing the love of God through professional horsemanship instruction. They believe in the amazing ability of horses and horse related activities to nurture the potential in each person. The staff are active in one or more professional associations such as Certified Horsemanship Association, American Vaulting Association, and Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship.
Lisa Tremain
Horsemanship Director
New Zealand native, Lisa Tremain, is excited to be back at Warm Beach Camp to serve as the Horsemanship Director where she hopes to share her love of horses and God with others. Lisa first came to Warm Beach Camp as a WIT (Wrangler in Training) in 2003, and since has served in other camp ministries throughout New Zealand. She believes horses provide a unique opportunity to teach not only horsemanship skills, but also core life skills including trust, respect, communication and the importance of relationships.
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