THE FARM AND CAMP PROGRAM
Furnace Brook Farm Horsemanship Camp
Marshfield, MA
Contact – Erin Van Steenburgh
Address – 253 Sandy Hill Dr. Marshfield 02050
Phone – 781-837-2495 or 617-650-5524
Email – erin@furnacebrookfarm.com
Website – www.furnacebrookfarm.com
Furnace Brook Farm Horsemanship Camp offers children a safe and fun environment to ride and learn all about horses. Special sessions offered for the beginner rider only as well as sessions geared towards the more advanced rider. Each camper receives a private lesson each day. Well qualified staff with a great staff to camper ratio. Ages 5 and up; all experience levels welcome. Sessions run June – August.
Furnace Brook Farm is a Massachusetts licensed riding stable and Furnace Brook Farm Horsemanship Camp is licensed through the State of Massachusetts as well as the Marshfield Board of Health.
STAFF
The staff of Furnace Brook Farm Horsemanship Camp is composed
of experienced horse persons with a passion for horses and the
ability to create a fun and educational atmosphere for our campers
to enjoy. The director of camp, Erin Van Steenburgh, is a two
time national riding champion and a licensed riding instructor
whose students are winning at the regional and national level. Kristi Haines,
also a two time national riding champion and a licensed riding instructor, acts as Head Counselor.
Counselors and junior counselors are all students and former
campers of Erin who are enthusiastic and accomplished horsewomen.
Staff undergoes a training program and the director, as well
as older counselors, is CPR certified and educated in First Aid.
The ratio of campers to staff is 3 to 1.
CAMP DAY
The camp day runs from 9am - 12pm. Each student receives at least
20 minutes of riding instruction per day. All beginner riders
have private instruction. Campers will learn to groom, tack up
and help with the daily care of the horses. Topics to be covered
include parts of the horse, equipment used, health care of the
horse, breeds, colors and markings and general nutrition of the
horse. All campers will learn how to properly show a horse in
hand as well as have the opportunity to drive a horse in harness.
For the more advanced riders, campers will cover the basics of
dressage, have the opportunity to ride bareback and participate
in a game day on horseback. Horse crafts will also be available
for campers to participate in. On the final day of the camp week,
a Parents Day will be held for campers to show their parents
what they have learned.
CAMP SESSIONS
BEGINNER CAMP - for the camper new to riding or for the young
camper who needs to solidify basics - a GREAT introduction to
horses and riding
HORSEMANSHIP CAMP - for a camper who has finished the
Beginner camp or the rider who is more advanced - the curriculum
will be designed around the particular group of campers - appropriate
for all ages - full day session will be a Horsemanship camp where campers will ride twice daily.
2011 CAMP DATES/COST
Camp is $300 per weekly session
A $100 deposit is required to reserve a spot.
- June 20 – 24 Beginner Camp (9 am – 12 pm)
- June 27 – July 1 Dressage Camp (9 am – 12 pm )
- July 11 – 15 Dressage Basics Camp (9 am – 12 pm )
- July 18 – July 22 Horsemanship Camp (9 am - 12 pm )
- August 1 - 5 Beginner Camp (9 am – 12 pm )
- *August 8 – 12 Horsemanship Camp (9am – 12pm )
*There is an All Day option with this camp - will run from 9 to 3 cost $450
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