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Irish Creek’s summer Camp is for children who really love horses and desire to learn and enjoy horsemanship. Campers will ride once per day and learn the responsibilities of proper equine care, and will also gain knowledge about all types of horses and ponies. This year, we even have two miniature horses! Under supervision of our horse-loving staff, campers will apply their new knowledge to the needs of their assigned horses. Beginner riders will develop basic riding skills.
When our campers aren’t “horsing around,” they will be trekking through the Irish Creek forest, discovering the unique flora and fauna that this protected wetland holds. Other fun activities include “horsey” crafts, hay rides and team games. ** back by popular demand** An adventure into Irish Creek Bush to find the hidden cabin and pioneer rel

2010 MARCH BREAK DAY CAMP: REGISTRATION (PDF)

2009 Horse and Nature Camps: REGISTRATION (PDF)

JULY 6-10
JULY 13-17
JULY 27-31
AUGUST 3-7

cost: $295.00 + $14.75 GST

EARLYBIRD: (Paid by June 1st, 2009) $265.00 + $13.25 GST

Please contact us at irishcreek@bellnet.ca for more information.

The camps run from
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.

If you need to drop off earlier or pick up later, please note that there is a $5 charge for each half hour. This is to be prepaid or a $50.00 deposit. There will be no additional riding during these times.

All registrations are to be paid in full at time of registration.

A family discount 10.00 on the 2nd and 3rd child is available.

Refunds are Subject to a $30.00 administration fee.

No refunds 10 days prior to start of camp.

A $25.00 Fee is charged on NSF cheques.

The jumping clinics give advanced riders a chance to improve their skills through an intensive riding and training program. It also offers an opportunity to be assigned a horse to care for during the duration of the clinic. All clinics have stable management lectures daily with the emphasis on safety and correct technique. Riders will learn practical experience with bandaging, braiding, trimming as well and grooming and tack cleaning. Designed for the rider who is capable of riding on his/her own at the walk, posting trot, and canter and has started jumping in class. Students will be introduced to the correct position over fences and will learn how to ride a course. More advanced students will work on the dressage, stadium and cross country phases and will learn the rules and regulations of a combined training event.

- Riders have an overnight stay and get up early to head off to participate in a horse show. Trailing, use of horse and one class are included in case of camp. Riders can participate in a second class if they choose to pay the class.

requirements: Riders must be able to jump a 2-foot fence, canter and tack-up own horse. Riders also require show breeches, riding helmet, tall riding boots and a white saddle pad.

2009 Summer Horse lovers show camp Dates:

Aug 10-14 In-house show August 14th and combined show at ICS August 23

August 24-28 "Lolly pop" off-site Wednesday, August 26

cost: $460.00 + 23.00 GST

EARLYBIRD (Paid by June 1st. 2009) $440.00 + $22.00 GST

NOTES: Limited to 10 riders - one overnight stay.

The show date for this camp is at Irish Creek Stables 4th Annual Combined Show- on Sunday, August 24th. Entry fee of $55.00 is NOT included in price of camp. No fee for use of horse on show day. (There will be a preshow on the last day of the camp (Friday).