STORYBOOK EQUESTRIAN ACADEMY Please register at bottom of page Camp
Regular 5-Day
Ages 7 - 17
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the incredible week my daughter spent at your horse camp. She had such an amazing experience. She came home each day full of excitement, stories, and new skills.... It was clear how much care, effort, and passion goes into making the camp such a special place for the kids. We would love to make this an annual summer tradition and are already looking forward to next summer. Could you please let me know when sign-ups usually open? Thank you again for giving her such a memorable experience! - TD
STORYBOOK EQUESTRIAN ACADEMY (SEA)
For 20 years, Storybook Adventures has been a driving force in developing exceptional equestrian athletes in Prince Edward Island. We believe great riding begins with building a strong foundation - from the 'bottom' up. We also believe true horsemanship includes understanding the HORSE - from mechanics to communication and behavior. Producing confident, capable riders, who have respect and appreciation for horses, their peers and themselves, is our mission.
SEA is designed for riders of all levels, from beginners to advanced; from recreational riders to competitive. Whether you’re dreaming of sitting on a horse for the first time or one day, competing at the top of the sport, SEA provides the perfect platform to take your equestrian skills to the next level.
Each week, SEA includes daily riding lessons, stable management sessions, hands-on horsemanship skills, horse and camp-themed games and activities, culminating in a 'horse show' each Friday. We tailor each week to meet the needs of both beginners and aspiring athletes, all while creating a wonderful social atmosphere that promotes friendship, personal growth and fun!
Stable management/horsemanship activities may include:
- - Horse care, safety and handling, stable management, grooming and hoof care
- - Feeding/nutrition, colors/markings, anatomy
- - Bathing, clipping/trimming, braiding, show preparation
- - Health, first aid, vital signs, bandaging,
- - Tacking up, saddle & bridle fit, parts and proper care of tack/equipment
- - Horse behavior, communication, equine-assisted learning
- - Lunging, horse training/ground work, trailer loading/safety
- - and more!
Riding activities include daily, group riding sessions that focus on developing a solid base of support, in a fun, interactive atmosphere, to ensure the best pathway for skill development, confidence and progress. Our more 'seasoned' riders may also be introduced to more specific disiplines or advanced work, including (but not limited to) dressage, hunter/jumper, cross country, drill team and/or show specific classes:
- - Beginner lessons will take place INSIDE our 60' x 140' indoor arena
- - Intermediate/Advanced lessons may take place indoors as well as outside in our 120' x 220' outodoor sand ring or cross-country field, weather permitting
- - Camps may include a trail ride along the bubbling brook bordering our 24-acre property and through our 'enchanted' forest (beginner riders have side walkers for added safety)
- - End of week 'horse show' may include mounted games, as well as 'conventional' flat classes and over fences (dependent upon rider readiness/skill level)
