Horse Camps in San Antonio, Texas (Bexar County)

In The Irons offers children's camps for beginner and intermediate riders.
Our beginner camp for 2014 will be June 16-20, 9am-1pm. Beginner riders spend one half of their camp day in the saddle navigating obstacle courses and playing games all while learning the basics of riding. When not riding, the campers do horse related arts and crafts and learn about horses with "hands on" activities.
We will be doing Quadrille Camp with intermediate riders June 16-21 9am-2pm. Quadrille is a choreographed dressage ride, commonly performed to music, which is often compared to an equestrian ballet or to a drill team. A minimum of four horses are used, although many times more (always in pairs), which perform movements together. Quadrille Camp is an exciting and challenging experience that helps to develop confidence and teaches teamwork. These campers also do arts and crafts and other horse themed educational activities. We have a performance for parents and family members on the last day of camp where the campers show off their quadrilles followed by an awards presentation.
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Learn how to care for, groom and bathe horses.
Participate in daily riding workshops.
Eat delicious, healthy and energy filled snacks.
Located on 10 private acres, the adventures are endless!
With over 30 years of experience you can feel assured that your children are in great hands.... See More

Do you want your child to spend his/her summer outdoors? Learning to ride and care for the horse? Playing with and grooming a mini horse, donkey, goat, cow, or maybe a rabbit or baby chicken? Splash around in our beautiful in ground swimming pool surrounded by giant oak trees? Hang out with his/her friends under the shade of a big elm tree, listening to the chickens pluck while eating their sack lunch or maybe painting a picture for dad or making a necklace for mom? Show what all they have learned on the special parents day at the end of each week? WELL THEN THIS IS THE CAMP FOR YOUR CHILD. Our camp is located in the Texas hill country, 5 min. north of Wimberley, 25 min. south of Austin, 15 min. east of Dripping Springs, 10 min. west of Kyle, 20 min. SW of Buda and 20 min. west of San Marcos. Perfectly central location for the greater Austin families. We offer free safe transportation from south Austin , Kyle and other areas if needed (3 person minimum for van service). Our Horse and Farm Camp is not a day care but we do qualify for CHILD CARE TAX DEDUCTIONS . When it is tax time ask for our tax id number. Another great reason to send your child to our camp.... See More

Do you know some horse crazy kids? We've got the solution. With experience creating safe summer fun and learning since 1984, we know how to keep horse crazy kids happy and busy all summer long.

What makes our riding camp stand out above the rest?

Small Enrollment - maximum 18 campers weekly ensures more personalized instruction
Camp Director part of the first riding camp program offered at an Austin stable - many camp programs have attempted to mimic that original design
Well-qualified Camp Instructors - you'll find no teenagers teaching your children here
Excellent record for safety and satisfaction
Many of our successful show riders began through our camp program, with some advancing to the Grand Prix Level and some receiving NCAA college scholarships
to equestrian teams. Only Austin riding camp program that can make that claim
Campers leave with a respect for the hard work, dedication and fun involved in working with horses.

Transportation:
Van service is available to the first 14 campers enrolled each week ($25.00 weekly van service fee).
North Austin from Truluck's parking lot at Great Hills Station. Pick-up: 8:25 a.m. Drop-off: 4:45 p.m.
Westlake Hills from Michael's store parking lot. Pick-up: 8:45 a.m. Drop-off: 4:20 p.m.

Ages and Experience:
Girls and boys age 7 - 16. No prior riding experience is necessary. Children are divided into riding groups based on their riding skill level. Beginners receive a good foundation from
which to continue their riding experience, and more advanced riders have the opportunity to improve their skills.

Camp Activities:
Campers are assigned their own horse for the week. They share in the care of the horse with a partner
Learning to be responsible for the daily care, groom and well being of "their horse".
Lessons on veterinary care, safety, grooming, and horse show preparation.
Arts and crafts and games relating to the horse.
Weekly trips to the breeding farm on site are always popular (bring some extra carrots or treats for the mammas and babies.
Lunch and snack times are spent in the air-conditioned lounge.
Camp closes with a special camp horse show, with all campers competing and receiving ribbons, along with special awards earned throughout the week. Parents are
encouraged to attend the show, which begins each Friday at 2:00 p.m. (remember to bring your video camera)

Camp Horses:
Camp horses and ponies are well-schooled animals that are used in our year-round lesson program. Stabling may be arranged for those who own their own horse.

What to bring and wear:
Long pants or riding breeches
Short sleeved shirt
Boots with low heels
Riding helmet (no bike helmets allowed ˗ may use a Rio Vista loaner helmet)
Sack lunch
Water jug and sunscreen
Swimsuit and towel
Change for drinks, water, snacks and horse treats

Riding Helmets, riding boots in a suitable camp price range and all horse equipment are available for purchase at the on-site Rio Vista Tack Shop. Campers may visit the shop
in advance or be fitted for equipment on the first day of camp. Campers are encouraged to purchase a T-shirt to wear during the Friday horse show.

Cost:
Weekly session cost is $295.00. Van service available for additional $25.00 for the first 14 campers.

Rio Vista Farm, located on the banks of the Colorado River, opened to the public in 1995. The facility quickly became the premier Hunter/Jumper stable of Austin, offering top quality care and professional training for both horse and rider.
Dotted with Pecan trees, fresh growing coastal hay, and a private lake, our 500+ acre facility offers plenty of room to roam. 52 total stalls, 10 individual live-in paddocks, pasture boarding, 10 grassy turn-out paddocks (with sprinkler systems), 2 large riding arenas (with lights and sprinkler systems) and open pasture riding space make up Austin's "Horse Heaven". Rio Vista offers what many other area barns cannot: space to ride, breathe, and relax.... See More