Horse Camp lesson plans?!
At my stable we have horse camps each summer from grades K-8. This is my first year leading the planning. We have each group of kids for a five day week. Their time is broken into stall cleaning, riding lesson, craft activity, and lecture. I have come up with a tentative lecture schedule attached. The age groups of the children are next to the camp group. Advanced really just stands for they have sat on a horse before, remember these are young city kids. Anyway, I was just hoping on some input on the topics and any suggestions. I had the most difficulty with beginner taking enough of a step up from green. Oh, and any ideas for craft activities are much appreciated. Thanks!
On second thought I can't attach it with this computer so I will just copy and paste it below. Thanks.
Green camp K-6
Tacking/saddle anatomy basic
Tacking/saddle anatomy (more detailed)
Discipline spotlight- dressage, western, jumping, carriage, pleasure
Basic horse care- exercise, grooming, vet, farrier
Basic patterns- 20 meter circles, figure-eights, serpentines, change of rein
Proper leading cont- ground work: stopping, backing up, moving haunches over, importance of space
General horse care- exercise, vet (checking vitals), farrier (hoof problems), cost of owning horse
Riding disciplines- dressage patterns, tests
Showing- trailering demo or
Bridle anatomy/different bits and why
Lunging demo- training tools
Equitation- importance of riding position
Common disorders- dogs, cats, horses
Hoof Care/common ailments
Daily breed spotlight