Dates: July 15, 2024-July 18, 2024
This is a 3-day, overnight camp designed exclusively for members of the Area 1 Young Rider program who are between the ages of 12 and 25 years old and have completed at least 1 Beginner Novice event or have a written recommendation from their current riding instructor.
Date/Time: July 15-18, 2024 Arrival is 2-6pm July 15th. Departure is 5pm July 18th.
Location: GMHA in South Woodstock, Vermont
Camp Fee: $850 – Includes 3 days of instruction, all meals, motel lodging for camper, transportation between GMHA and motel, and stabling for horse.
Applicant Qualifications and Camp Requirements
- Applicants must be a current member of BOTH the USEA Area 1 Young Rider Program and the USEA. If you are not a member of the Area 1 Young Rider Program, you may join by logging in to your USEA online member dashboard, then scroll to Membership
- Applicants must have successfully completed all three phases of at least ONE affiliated Beginner Novice or higher Horse Trial. Applicants not having completed an affiliated USEA Horse Trials may be eligible and considered if the trainer has recommended it .
- Applicants will be considered based on : Horsemanship skills, motivation, goals, maturity, positive attitude and work ethic.
- Horse or pony must be fit and capable of a 1 1/2 hour lesson per day for 3 days at the applicable recognized level.
- Only one horse per camper.
- Horses must be recently and properly shod and fully immunized, including rabies and current Coggins.
- Campers may use their own transportation with a valid driver’s license and proof of valid and current vehicle insurance if they are over 18. All campers under 18 must ride the bus. Campers who are 18 may transport other campers who are 18.
- All applicants must attach a letter of recommendation from someone familiar with their riding and horsemanship skills.
- GMHA has 3 available scholarships that can be pursued. You can find out more information and apply for them here: Youth Scholarships Archives – Green Mountain Horse Association (gmhainc.org)
- Area 1 Young Riders has 6 available scholarships specifically for this camp – for those who demonstrate financial need, work ethic and dedication to volunteering.
IMPORTANT! – Complete this application with all uploaded documents and payment no later than May 15, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications without payment will not be accepted. Applications will be taken on a first come, first serve basis until the camp is full. Camp registration will close when full and a waitlist will be taken.
Camp Instructors: Stephanie Baer, John Bourgoin, Suzi Gornall, Jane Hamlin, Jan Byyny. Horse Management: Lauren Mair
Location: GMHA
5491 S Rd, South Woodstock, VT 05071
Contact:
Chelsea Sprague – (802) 279-8961
chelseasprague32@gmail.com
