Overview
The Wellington Show Stables' Riding Camp is an introduction to the world of horses and ponies.  Our summer riding program runs 8-weeks in one-week sessions for children ages 5 - 16 as well as 3 day Pee Wee Camp ages 5 - 7 and advanced camp for all advanced riders.  The Riding Camp provides safe school horses and ponies carefully matched to each rider.  Wellington Show Stables' Riding Camp has two full-time instructors.  Our facility includes an air-conditioned classroom for arts & crafts, lectures, and reading.

Program
At the Riding Camp your child will spend his or her day learning about horsemanship, including learning about feeding, grooming, proper care, riding, tacking, and training.  Additionally, the riders will work with and assist groups of stable visitors, care and use of tack and equipment, general veterinarian care, safety, and working with others as a team.

We provide instruction for riders just learning to ride as well as teaching finer points to experienced riders.  Wellington Show Stables trains in the English style of riding, which includes flatwork, lead changes, mounting, posting, and small jumps (depending upon the level of the rider).  Riders will also do some trail riding.

Wellington Show Stables will educate your child in every aspect involved with horsemanship including the care and feeding of horses, respect for horses and ponies (as well as gaining their respect), body, bridle, and saddle parts, pasture and stall care, and learning to ride.  Every Riding Camp student will ride daily both under instruction in the ring or on the trail. 

We also offer tennis camp included with horse camp. Top quality tennis instruction by a tennis pro. For more information on tennis horse camp, call Bill at 561.632.2320.

How to Join
The summer horse camp classes held at Wellington Show Stables are available through the Wellington Parks & Recreational Department. The Riding Camp has a limit of 20-participants per class. Register early to secure your spot. To obtain a registration forms, please contact the Wellington Parks & Recreational Department at (561) 791-4005.

What to Bring
You need to bring a completed registration packet and release form before dropping your child off at there first class. Wellington Show Stables requires all riders have riding boots or flat-soled shoes with a low heel, no sandals. All riders must wear a helmet!

If your child needs boots or a helmet, our Tack Shop offers these items at a discounted rate, or used helmets are available. We suggest that riders wear jeans or riding pants. Your child should also bring a packed lunch with their name on it (refrigerator is available).