Horse Camps in Modesto, California (Stanislaus County)

Daily camp activities include caring for the horses and cleaning the stalls, riding lesson and instruction in horsemanship. Campers progress through the skill levels in addition to riding, campers learn about the care of horses, and participate in tacking and grooming them. A fun horseback riding activity is held in the afternoon, such as a relay game, vaulting, a trail ride, or bareback riding. Other activities may include games and crafts.... See More

Johnny 6 Stables riding camps is for every young person who loves a horse, and wants to learn to care for, ride and handle a horse safely. Geared for horse lovers ages 6 to 12, the Johnny 6 Stables Beginner/Intermediate Camp is jam-packed from all day with horsey fun and learning. Because this camp is so popular, we are offering in the summer as well.
Campers will learn the foundations of horse skills including how to:
safely catch, halter, and walk a horse on a lead
safely groom a horse from head to toe
learn to recognize and use the eight different standard grooming tools
learn to clip a horse’s feet, legs and bridle path
learn the parts of the horse, parts of the hooves, and parts of the tack
learn to safely tack a horse by themselves
learning to mount and dismount a horse safely including emergency dismounting
Some of the camp activities for this group will include taking a daily riding lesson, daily horse trivia, helping feed the horses each day and learn about the proper feeding of horses, helping a farrier take off a horse shoe, trim and hoof and reapply a horse shoe, working alongside a Johnny 6 Stable instructor learning the basics of training a horse, learning to hook a horse to a cart and drive a horse alongside a Johnny 6 Stable trainer, plus horsey craftand arts!

Johnny 6 Stable Camps run throughout the year, Summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter Break.

Beginner - Intermediate (ages 6 - and up)
Camp is from 9:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday for $300 per week. Early and Late daycare is available for $5 per hour.

Payment Policies

A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your childs spot. Camp is $300 per week. Riders may like to bring a friend with them and they can also sign up at $75 a day. Johnny 6 Stables Horse Camp Polo ($25) is available for your child to wear to camp. Please pack your childs own lunch and snacks, water is provided. visit www.johnny6.com for more info... See More

Roughing It Horse Camps offer complete English riding and horsemanship summer day camps for riders of all levels entering 3rd-10th grade. Campers learn to ride independently or improve their skills through lessons designed to develop skill, coordination, and self-confidence. Certified Horsemanship Association program with multiple lessons daily, horsemanship clinics, barn chores, horse shows, specialty camp activities and more! Roughing It Horse Camps include the half day Hello Horse Camp & a two week full day Horse Day Camp. Free Extended Care & Free transportation from 36 central pick up stops in San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, Contra Costa County, and Tri Valley.... See More

Discover the joys of owning a horse. 'Own A Horse' Summer Camp offers horse lovers ages 9-16 the opportunity to groom, ride and care for a horse especially chosen for them.Safety skills,Grooming,Stable Management,Tack,Feeding&Nutrition,Stabling,Breeds,Choosing 1st Horse,Basic Vet Care & more are covered.A Tee Shirt and Take Home Handbook is also included. Beginning and Advanced Classes are available. Our 'Fun With Horses' Camp is for ages 6-8 with a maximum of 4 kids with 2 instructors.Specially designed for the younger camper,they learn the basics of horse care and riding them safely.Daily snacks are provided in this introductory class. Camp T Shirts are included. We have been offering Camps for more than 20 years and we have campers return year after year.More info & application available on our website.... See More