Rio Vista Farm / Horse Camp in Del Valle, Texas
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.
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.
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