Horse Camps in Hastings, Minnesota (Dakota County)

we provide 3 riding camps a summer

Idylwood Equestrian Center offers camps to students of all ages year round. Call today for more information and to sign up!

Half Pint Horse Camps use mini horses to give kids a great experience with horses and with camp. We do lead line jumping, obstacles, lunging, games, crafts and fun! Ages 5-12 are welcome.

Riding Classes
Erik’s Equine Center, a program of Erik’s Ranch & Retreats, announces Erik’s Riding Club beginning in January 2014. Each club meets once a week from January 7 through May 17. Erik’s Riding Club is open to youths of all experience levels from beginner through advanced.

Erik’s Riding Club for ages 7 to12
• Tuesday or Thursday 4 to 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday 2 to 5:30 p.m.
• Eight students per club
• Class time 80 minutes
- Ride, lunge and pony cart, 40 minutes
- Learn horsemanship, technical observation, work in the barn, 40 minutes
• Limo transportation from Edina and Eden Prairie (limo
arrives in Eden Prairie at 7:30 p.m./Edina at 7:45 p.m. Tues/
Thurs and 5:30/5:45 p.m Sat.
• Class fees per month
- With transportation from Edina, $217
- Without transportation, $171
• Ratio of riders to trainer: one to two for riding, one to four for off-horse activities

Erik’s Riding Club Sessions:
Riding club weekly sessions will be held January through May.

Location: 23495 Sage Avenue, Belle Plaine, MN
Contact Carrie Rodahl at or for more information.

In addition, Erik’s Equine Center offers:
• Year-round riding classes to individuals with special needs and youths of all levels
of experience from beginner through advanced
• Weeklong riding camps throughout the summer
• Heated lounge area for parties and special events

For more information or to register online visit http://eriksranch.org and click on Riding Program.... See More

Get your child booked now for memories they will never forget this summer!

Boulder Pointe Equestrian and Event Center LLC is currently taking registration for Spring/Summer 2013 day and overnight camps!!!!! These camps teach your child excellent horse skills including tons of riding time!

Parents and children are invited to tour the facility, meet the horses, instructor, and sleeping areas if an overnight camp.

Day Camps: 9 to 3pm Monday through Friday
Daily Schedule:
Arrive at Camp
Get horse assignment for week
Go over safety around and one horses
Introduce instructor, helpers, and horses
Groom and tack up horses
Ride! (riding tasks/activities based on experience, campers split into small groups so campers get the most out of riding time)
Feed horses and do barn chores
LUNCH
Work with horses (lounging, free jumping,bathing, braiding manes and tails etc)
Horse Craft (Decorate horse shoes, picture frames, etc)

Overnight camps ages 8 and up
Campers arrive 9am Monday morning
Same daily schedule, except camper get another riding time in afternoon.
Also in includes is canoeing, trail rides, "sleep with the horses" night, etc.

Call or email for dates and prices!!!!

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Summer Horse Camps for Youth

Turn Crest offers some special camps through the summer, our "Little Riders" for ages 6 - 8, Beg. Jumping - you do not need to have a horse you can use one of ours. 3 day camps for Beginners and one for the show rider. 15 school horses give riders a chance to ride different levels both Hunt Seat and Western is taught. Double Certified Instructor Vicki Holst is the main teacher with Helpers that ride the show circuit. 10 miles west of Rochester, MN (no over night camps). Check web site for sign up forms, www.turncreststable.com... See More

Spend a day riding and learning about horses. Two riding lessons per day. Other activities include: feeding, grooming, saddling, horse care. Ages 6 & up. Kid friendly horses and instructors. A great introductory experience for your horse crazy child. All equipment provided including helmets.... See More