Summer 2012 Day Camp and Show Camp Programs

Our mission. SBF Riding Camp aims to develop correct, confident and independent riders, as well as a true appreciation and understanding of horses – our equine partners. Designed for riders at all levels, SBF campers will improve their skills on the flat and over fences, learn to prepare for a horse shows, enjoy trail rides, a mounted games day, and much more. The week includes demonstrations from a Blacksmith and Vet, where campers can watch and ask questions, as well as daily crafts and games.

Our day camp programs are designed for beginning to advanced-intermediate level riders ages 7-17. We take pride in making sure that each one of our campers receives excellent riding instruction, hands-on horsemanship activities, and has lots of FUN!

Riders may bring their own horse, or use one of our well-schooled horses or ponies.

Full and Half Day Camp is available, with an optional Extended Day program and Horse Show Option.

Full Day Camp runs from Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and includes two 60-90 minute riding lessons in small groups each day, with the option of trail rides. Groups are formed according to riding ability, with advanced, intermediate, and beginner groups available. Half Day Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and includes one 60-90 minute ride daily, and other activities. Riders are taught by experienced instructors in small groups.

The Day Camp also includes plenty of time for grooming and tacking up horses, a mounted games day, and hands-on horsemanship instruction. There will be demonstrations from a Blacksmith and a Vet, where campers can watch, learn, and ask questions, as well as daily crafts and games.

Full Day Camp With Horse Show Option. Riders bringing their own horses, as well as a limited number of riders using our horses, may also take part in local horse shows at the Virginia Horse Center, Stone Bridge Farm, and elsewhere. Ask about available horse show dates.

This Year's Camp Sessions – Campers have the option to show on the dates listed! Session 1 : June 11-16, featuring optional Roanoke Valley Horse Show, June 18! Session 2 : June 25-29, featuring optional House Mountain Horse Show (June 26-27) and/or VHSA Summer Show (June 29-July1)! Session 3 : July 2-6, concluding with in-house fun show! Session 4: July 9-13, featuring optional House Mountain Horse Show, July 10-11! Session 5: July 16-20, concluding with in-house fun show! Session 6: July 23-27, concluding with in-house fun show! Session 7: July 30-August 3, concluding with in-house fun show! Session 8: August 13-17 IEA Team Training Session 9: August 20-24 IEA Team Training

Fees. Full Day Camp fees are $500 per session, Half Day Camp is $300 per session. IEA Team Training (one-half day) is $250 per session. Horse show fees will be additional. Sibling and referral discounts are available! Early registration is suggested, as space is limited to 15 riders per session to provide each rider with as much individual attention as possible. To reserve a space, send a non-refundable deposit of $125 and a completed application to...

Stone Bridge Farm 100 Equus Loop
Natural Bridge, VA 2457

Download 2012 Camp Application and Other Forms Here!