DAY CAMPS

PONY PALS

Day Camps are open to 9 years and older.
Starts June 4, 2007
Time: 9am-3:30pm (flexible) M-F
Hands-on-Horses only

Each child is assigned a horse to take care of for the week. They learn horse care, including brushing and saddling. There will be riding lessons, trail rides, demonstrations, and activities.

Kids should bring a sack lunch and drink, and will enjoy a lunch break in our shady area. Cowboy boots, long pants, a hat, and sunscreen are required.

Weekly Sessions
Level 1 - Tuition $375

Level 1 Camp is for first time participants in our program or previous campers who would like to do it again.

I. June 2-6
VI.
July 7-11
II. June 9-13
VII

July 14-18

III. June 16-20
VIII.
 July 21-25
IV. June 23-27
IX.
 July 28-Aug.1
V. June 30-July 4
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Weekly Sessions
Level 2 & 3 - Tuition $345

Level 2 Camp is only open to students who have participated in our level 1 Camp.

Level 3 Camp is only for students who have completed our level 2 Camp.

X August 4-8 (Level 2)
XI August 11-15 (level 3)

WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP
YOUTH RIDING LESSONS

Open to 8 years olds and up.
Beginning/Intermediate
Times: Level I 9-10am
Level II Call For Schedule
Tuition: $260 per person (6 Classes)

Saturday Sessions

I April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24
II June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12
III July 26, Aug.2, 9, 16, 23, 30
IV Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25
   
Youth Riding Club

Open to age 7 and up
Time: 4:00pm
Tuition, $210 per session (5 Classes)

I. M & W June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23
II. T & TH June 10, 12, 17, 19, 24
III. M & W July 14, 16, 21, 28
IV. T & TH July 15, 17, 22, 24, 29

Pony Pals is a riding Club for kids who would just like to ride and have fun! Kids will explore the trails at Chatfield State Park, see wildlife, and enjoy sitting on top of their own horse! Moms & dads are welcome to ride along. There are five (5) rides, with a total of 6 1/2 hours riding time.

REQUIRED ATTIRE:Long pants and boots, or lace-up shoes with socks.

 

YOUTH & ADULT RIDING LESSONS

Western Horsemanship
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FROM THE GROUND UP
Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced lessons.
Call for schedule of dates and times

Tuition: $260 per session (6 classes. Minimum of 3 students. Private and semiprivate lessons also available at $75 & $55 per hour, respectively.

Attire: Riding boots and long pants required. Optional riding helmet rental $10 per session.

 

painted horses
Chatfield Stables

Sessions consist of 6 classes. Children will learn safety, how to tack up their horse, and proper riding techniques. Ground work, Arena work, and Trail work is included. Riding boots (cowboy boots) and long pants are REQUIRED. Helmets are available for a $10 fee per session.


Description of Classes:

(YOUTH & ADULT)
All Prices,Terms and Conditions are Subject to Change without Notice

A horse is provided for each student. Students must have completed the prior level or show equivalent skills, to advance to the next level.

LEVEL I: Includes ground work, arena work, and a trail class. Proper seat, basic reining, control and handling of the horse, grooming, and safety around horses.
LEVEL II: Is a continuation of Level I, including more advanced techniques and movement with the horse.
LEVEL III: Beginning trotting, emphasis on proper seat, control and handling of the horse.
LEVEL IV: Is a continuation of Level III, plus more advanced techniques, improved balance, and movement with the horse at a trot.
LEVEL V: Bareback riding at a walk and trot. Emphasis on balance and movement with horse.
LEVEL VI: Beginning level cantering. Emphasis on proper seat, control and handling of the horse.
LEVEL VII: Continuation of Level VI, advanced cantering techniques.

Note to Parents: Minimum number of students in each session is four. If there are fewer that four students enrolled, the class will be canceled and other arrangements will be made. Please plan on arriving 45 minutes ahead of the scheduled times for pony pals. For Riding Lessons and Day Camps please arrive 45 minutes prior to start time on the first day, then 15 minutes prior to start times on the remaining days. Your cooperation is needed and appreciated. As space is limited there will be no refunds. Make-up times will only be scheduled due to inclement weather, so please plan ahead. A State Park Pass is required for each vehicle, special passes are available first day of classes at the Stables.

For more information or to make reservations please call 303-933-3636.

CHATFIELD STABLES 2006
located inside Chatfield State Park
C-470 at South Wadsworth Blvd.
11500 N. Roxborough Park Rd.
Littleton, CO 80125

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