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Giddy-up and get ready for a fun-filled horse adventure! Camp Sealth's horseback riding program emphasizes safety and skill development in a fun and supportive atmosphere. You'll learn a wide range of new horsemanship skills, adding new challenges as you are ready.
Enjoy two hours of hands-on horse time each full day of camp. Campers are matched with their own horse to learn riding techniques in the arena and on the trail. You’ll also have the opportunity to feed, groom, saddle and help out with other “barn chores”. During longer sessions, a western hoedown, line dancing, Build-A-Barn Workshop or other “horsey” activity will be an evening treat!
Requirements
- All campers must have long denim pants for riding and boots with a 1/2 to 1 inch heel and no tread. Please try to bring your own footwear if you can, but Sealth also has a supply of boots that campers can borrow.
- Helmets are required when riding (provided by camp).
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How to Register
- Identify your skill level using the chart below. The chart will help you choose an appropriate level based on previous riding experience. Please be realistic about your child’s riding ability.
- Choose a session that offers your child’s riding level.
- When you register, indicate whether your child would like to be in a cabin with a friend of the same grade level. Buddies do not need to be at the same riding level.
- Note that the Camp Sealth riding staff will further evaluate each child’s riding ability on the first day of camp and place each child in a riding group appropriate to his or her skill level. Campers will progress to more difficult riding skills as they are ready.
- We have very high standards for safety in horseback riding. Our instructors will not let campers try activities they are not ready for, and may place a camper in a lower riding level if s/he is holding the group back.
- Choose a session offered for your grade next fall, your gender, and your skill level.
See the "Dates & Rates" chart for specifics on which grade levels are offered which sessions.
- Please indicate on the registration form whether your child would like to be in a cabin with a friend that is in the same grade. Buddies do not need to be at the same riding level, but both levels do need to be offered that session.
Choose a Wrangler program that is right for you...
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Beginner
Session 1 -
Girls gr. 4-8
Session 2 -
Girls gr. 4-9
Session 3 -
Girls gr. 4-9
Session 4 -
Coed gr. 4-8
Session 5 -
Coed gr. 4-6
Session 6 -
Girls gr. 5-10
Session 8 -
Girls gr. 4-9
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The beginner sessions are for those who have never ridden before or who have only ridden a few times. Novice horseback riders will learn to start, stop and steer and to control their horse at a walk. Gain confidence and practice new skills through games on horseback, then head out on a trail ride or two!
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Intermediate
Session 2 -
Girls gr. 4-9
Session 3 -
Girls gr. 4-9
Session 4 -
Coed gr. 4-8
Session 4/5 -
Coed gr. 7-12
Session 6 -
Girls gr. 5-10
Session 7 -
Girls gr. 6-10
Session 8 -
Girls gr. 4-9
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You’re ready for this level if you have completed two or more weeks of horse camp or taken riding lessons. You must be able to independently control a horse at a walk. In addition to learning new skills in the arena, you’ll also learn more about horses through ground lessons.
(Previous completion of Range and Rodeo levels recommended.)
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Advanced
Session 4/5 -
Coed gr. 7-12
Session 7 -
Girls gr. 6-10 |
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Advanced riders are skilled, experienced riders who can independently control a horse at a trot. You’ll work on improving your technique and being independent on horseback. If ready, advanced riders may try bareback riding. Highlights of the session could include a beach ride, horseback picnic ride or horse overnight.
(Previous completion of Pony Express and Gauchos recommended.)
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For More Information
If you have questions about transportation, payment, changing sessions or getting replacements of camp forms, please call the camp registration office at 206 461 8550 ext. 8947 or toll free, 800 451 CAMP. For questions about the program, horses, equipment, etc., please call 206 463 3174 ext. 35 or e-mail the program manager for horse camp.
Horse-Related Activities at Camp
During each session, all campers help with chores such as feeding and cleaning up after the horses. Kids will help plan and participate in an exciting horse-related activity. Possibilities include a western hoedown, line-dancing, pony painting, a game show or "build-a-barn" workshop. Equestrian (English) campers will have the option to plan an English tea. In addition to regular riding lessons, Pony Express and higher levels will have one or more "ground lessons" to learn about horse care.
Other Camp Activities
Wrangler campers will participate in most activities available for their age group including archery, canoeing, rowing, fishing, crafts, exploring nature, an overnight campout, campfires, theme meals and much more!
Riding-Staff-In-Training (RSIT) and Horseback Riding Internships
If you love horses and enjoy working with kids, the RSIT and High School Internship programs offer you the opportunity to learn more about both. Details here.
The Wrangler Song
Over hill, over dale, over wood and mountain trail
Sealth Wranglers go riding along
Our delight, morn or night
Rainy day or moonlight bright
Just to mount up and gallop along
So off we go to trails of unknown
Singing for Sealth loud and strong, Sealth!
Wherever we go, you will always know
Sealth Wranglers go riding along, yee-haw!
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