We Ride at Birchwood
It begins with a love for horses.
That’s it. We’re enamored by their beauty, mystery, and power, and instill this same love for equestria into each camper who joins us.
While most camps lease their horse herd for the summer only, we keep a herd of our own horses year-round and in training throughout the winter months, so they’re ready for our campers during the summer. This keeps us intimately familiar with their dispositions, in direct control of their wellbeing, and all the more able to ensure we have simply the best horses for our campers and counselors alike.
Whether it’s English or Western, we ride at Birchwood. Our experienced staff offers riding lessons in dressage, hunter/jumper, western pleasure, arena games, and trail riding. Girls are assigned a horse or pony that is right for their skill and comfort level, and ride in groups of six or more campers at a time, with two or more instructors (and often multiple assistants) per lesson period. Riding fundamentals are taught with precision and fun. As your skills develop, your lessons become more dynamic. You’ll learn how to do everything yourself - grooming, tacking up, riding, feeding, and more.
A Holistic Approach
The Horseback Riding program at Birchwood is about much more than riding skills. We teach a holistic approach to horsemanship that gives our campers a complete picture of horse care, including understanding common veterinary issues, equine nutrition, care for tack and equipment, hoof care, and more. Whether you are brand new to horses or an accomplished equestrian athlete, we’ve got a spot for you in our barn.
An All-Inclusive Experience
And unlike other camps - our tuition is all-inclusive! Every camper in camp can ride - no additional costs necessary. We also provide everything you need - from the helmet right down to the cowgirl boots (though it is pretty fun to get a pair of your own)!
In addition to our regular lesson schedule, we will be offering limited specialty clinics with professional equestrian coaches! Come ride with us!
Horsepacking Trips
Over the hills and through the woods, we pack up our horses and sleep under the stars, away from camp. The sun sets over fields full of wildflowers, while laughter radiates around the campfire. All while on Birchwood’s extensive acreage.
It’s your expedition; you create your own story.
