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Summer Horseback Riding Day Camp at Greyden Equestrian

Greyden Equestrian is an affordable, warm & friendly equestrian facility just outside the Village of Erin, Ontario. Our camps fill VERY FAST, so get your registration in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We offer

Year-Round Riding Lessons
Summer Horseback Riding Camp Programs
Clinics/Fun Days and Entry Level Little Rider’s Club
Indoor arena, Outdoor Dressage ring, and Jumper ring.

It is our goal to teach the young/first-time and novice rider the basics of good horsemanship while emphasizing having fun, being creative, and learning all about horses.

Our Camps

Greyden Equestrian Summer Riding Camps are specifically designed for children between 7 and 14, who are keen on learning to ride safely and learning how to care for the animals.

Each Camp Includes:

the basics of riding horses safely
good horsemanship, good grooming, and stable management
care and maintenance of tack and horse equipment
learning conformation and parts of the horses, and about breeds and colours
fun, informative theory lessons
introduction to proper horse care
themed events, games (on horseback), and making crafts
water sports (no swimming) at lunch hour

Our Facility:

indoor arena (so we ride even on rainy days!)
water slip ‘n slide, playground
hiking trails, and acres of scenery for fun exploration

Payment in full is required on JUNE 1, 2024; however, registration must be sent in immediately to reserve your spot. The cancellation fee is $50. Our camps have limited numbers and fill very quickly, each year.

For the 2024 registration form below.

Itinerary for Each Camp

Monday to Friday the children will ride every day. The instructional riding period (not just a trail ride) is where we teach the new equestrians proper control of their horse, safety around horses, and how to control their horse in a group.

As the week progresses the student learns more about being a good rider and readying them for our horse show and demonstration each Friday afternoon (for select camps).

Our horse show is a fun show to “show off” to loved ones and visitors what each camper learned during the week.

Exploring the acres at Greyden Equestrian during nature walks/hikes, cooling off on the slip ‘n slide, making crafts, and playing games will make for a jam-packed day of fun at the farm.

The 2024 Camp Registration Form, please see below.

Checklist for What to Bring & Wear to Day Camps:

nutritious snack, lunch and drinks, water bottles with LOTS to drink
your own sunscreen
riding boots with a heel (no running shoes, please!)
clothing suitable for riding (tights, jogging pants or breeches) please no jeans
change of clothing for hot days, (shorts or bathing suit and a towel for water games)
we can supply riding helmets for each camper, but bring your own if you have one
please note, there is no sharing of food or drinks, and please have everything that is sent with your rider labeled with his/her name on it.

THERE ARE NO SLEEPOVER CAMPS.

What to expect and how to sign up for Little Riders Club

If you want to know more about horses and ponies, well now’s your chance! This camp club is a great way to meet horse-crazy kids like yourself. If you’re between 7 and 14 years of age and want to learn more about being a horseback rider, then come along to our stables. It’s the perfect way to get a pony-obsessed, horse-loving kid off on four right feet.

Entry-level riders begin to explore basic horsemanship skills; grooming, tacking, leading, and riding ponies. Riders begin developing the correct position and balance through basic arena exercises and games. Three hours per session for each club – filled with fun, fun, fun all about horses! This is the first step into the world of horses, an enrichment club for first-time riders, with lots of one on one instruction, and an excellent start for young riders.

You will get a chance to groom a pony, learn how to tack up, learn how to be around horses, and have fun riding. Have questions? Email us at admin@greydeneq.ca

Just $187.50 + hst = $211.88
9:30am to 12:30pm

To download the 2025 registration form see below.

Here’s what you need to know to be prepared for this camp:

Checklist for What to Bring & Wear:

Water and snack
riding boots with a heel (no running shoes, please!)
clothing suitable for riding (tights, jogging pants or breeches) please no jeans, no hoods while riding
we supply riding helmets for each camper (bring your own if you have one)
please note, there is no sharing of food or drinks, and please have everything that is sent with your rider labeled with his/her name on it.

Camp ONE ~ Scrapbook Camp July 7 to July 11

Registration Opens March 30, 2025

Five days of camp – Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Scrapbook camp, a themed craft camp for the horse crazy kids ages 7 to 14. We ride every day, and spend lunchtime working on our scrapbooks!

Every day we will take pictures of our events, riding with our favourite pony, and build a scrapbook. We will complete the scrapbook by the end of the week and have something to take home to cherish for years to come. It’s way cool!

Camp supplies all crafting materials.

Our mock horse show is at 2 pm on Friday, where all the riders will compete for ribbons. Parents are welcome to come and watch and cheer on our riders!

Space will be made available in your scrapbook to put your ribbon in. It’s our favourite camp, and it fills up fast!

Fee $495.00+ hst per week. Payment in full required June 1, 2025; however, registration opens March 1, 2025 in order to reserve your spot. $50 cancellation fee. See camp registration form at the top of this page, download the 2025 registration form, and email it to admin@greydeneq.ca to reserve your spot.

Camp TWO ~ Full Immersion Camp July 14 to 18

Registration Opens March 1, 2025

Five days of camp – Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

The perfect camp for riders looking immerse themselves in the world of horses, riding, horse showing, horsemanship, and stable management. We ride every day.

From learning to braid and bandage a horse, preparing a horse and rider for a horse show, managing a riding stable, and learning basic horse first aid care, this week of camp is FULL of amazing experiences.

Our mock horse show is at 2 pm on Friday, where all the riders will compete for ribbons. Parents are welcome to come and watch and cheer on our riders!

Camp THREE ~ Rider Level Bootcamp July 21 to 25

Horseback Riding School in Erin, Ontario

Registration Opens March 1, 2025

Intended for riders who would like to test for their Equestrian Canada Learn to Ride Levels 1, 2, 3, or 4! Riding suitability for this camp is, at a minimum, the rider can walk and trot, and canter a very short period on the long side of the arena.

The theory and practical horsemanship component of this camp will afford riders the opportunity to study, learn, and practice the components of the Equestrian Canada Learn to Ride Program content, culminating with Rider Level Testing with a Certified Equestrian Canada Learn to Ride Evaluator on the Friday of camp, if a rider feels ready. This camp will provide riders the foundation for whichever level they would like to test for on the last day or camp, or at a later date if they choose.

Monday to Thursday, riding every day in a group lesson, and an intensive week of learning and study. Jumping course work, gymnastics, and flat ride practice, all week long. Friday is testing day or further practice for those not wanting to be evaluated at camp.

The week includes quizzes, contests, and team activities. Learn parts of the horse, conformation faults, tack and blanketing, horse care and first aid, bandaging, and learning to jog a horse.

Fee $495.00+ hst per week. For this camp, your evaluation fee paid to the evaluator on the day of testing is an additional $50 on the day. A $41.50 fee is also payable to Ontario Equestrian for this evaluation. Camp payment in full required June 1, 2025; however, registration begins March 1, 2025 in order to reserve your spot. $50 cancellation fee. See camp registration form at the top of this page, download the 2025 registration form, and email it to admin@greydeneq.ca

Camp FOUR ~ Pony Pals July 28 to Aug 1

Registration Opens March 1, 2025

This is a five-day camp for first-time and beginner riders from ages 7 to 14. Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Children ride every day and we teach the new equestrian proper control of their horse in group, Riding time, with lots of horsey games and fun on horseback. It is the first step into the world of horses. An excellent start for young riders. The focus is on the fun with horses – games, crafts, and lots of laughter all week.

This camp also features crazy craft fun time, with lots and lots of games. This camp is geared for the new and first-time riders, to slowly get acquainted with the sport of riding horses.