Horse Camp
Summer Horse Camp
Houston's Summer Horse Camp is a fun way for riders aged 6-17 to learn the basics of horsemanship, meet new friends, and enjoy the outdoors!
Our horsemanship camp runs from 7am-11am, 4 days a week. Each rider is assigned their own horse for the week and daily activities include lessons on groundwork, tack & tacking, horse health & wellness and of course - riding!
The cost is $360/week and includes daily snacks as well as a Houston's Horseback Riding t-shirt.
2024 Dates
Registration
Registration opens to the public at 8:00am AZ time on February 10, 2024.
Please read the registration instructions carefully:
To register your rider(s), please email lessons@tucsonhorsebackriding.com with your preferred week(s) of camp. If you can provide a first, second, and third preference, there is a higher likelihood that we can hold a space for you.
Historically, June fills up within a few hours of camp enrollment opening. Plan accordingly! Set a calendar reminder or an alarm on your phone to email on or after 8:00am Arizona time on February 10, 2024. Emails received prior to 8:00am will not be accepted.
Camp spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
You will receive an email reply confirming your preferred date(s) within 24 hours of submitting your email. The confirmation will include a registration form and a request for payment ($360).
Payment is due in-full within 1 week of registering your rider. Payment plans/exceptions can be discussed, just ask.
Questions? Email lessons@tucsonhorsebackriding.com.
May 28 - May 31 (Tuesday - Friday) FULL
June 3 - June 6 (Monday-Thursday) FULL
June 10 - June 13 (Monday-Thursday) FULL
June 17 - June 20 (Monday-Thursday) FULL
June 24 - June 27 (Monday-Thursday) FULL
July 1 - July 4* (Monday-Thursday) FULL
July 8 - July 11 (Monday-Thursday) FULL
To join our waiting list, click HERE
What to Expect
Start & End Times
Camp starts at 7:00am daily. Arriving between 6:55-7:00am is perfect!
Camp ends promptly at 11:00am. If you are running late, please call us at (520) 298-7450. This number cannot accept text messages!
What to Expect
When you drop off your rider, we will have you check in and meet our team.
We have an open-door policy but encourage you to allow your rider to attend solo for the first few days. We find that our riders are often more confident when their grown-ups are not around!
When everyone has arrived, a wrangler will lead all of the riders down to the barn together to start their day.
Daily Schedule
Public Speaking Time
Education & Games
Tacking, Riding, and Untacking
Wrap Up
We provide daily snacks. If your rider has any food allergies that you have not already disclosed, please alert us.
What to Wear and Bring
Please ensure your rider wears long pants, closed-toe shoes, and sunscreen.
Please send your rider with enough water for 4 hours in the heat! We recommend at least 30 oz.
Many families find that filling a water bottle up halfway the night before to freeze and then filling the rest with water in the morning keeps the water cool enough for the whole morning.
If your rider is heat-sensitive, please send them with a towel or bandana that they can wet and keep around their neck.
Helmets are recommended but not required. If your rider is wearing a helmet, we require you to bring your own.
ASTM/SEI-certified helmets are preferred. Troxel offers several affordable options (TROXEL SPORT 2.0), but any equestrian helmet will work. We recommend sticking to well-known brands such as Troxel or Ovation.
Bike helmets are okay if needed.
