• Do lots of kids bring their own horses? No. During a typical camp week and depending on the experience level of the riders, we may have 1-2 campers that bring their own horse. If you don't bring your horse, there are camp horses for you to ride.
• If I bring my horse, and he/she is not cooperating with me, can I still ride a camp horse? Certainly
• How do I decide whether I should bring my horse or not? If you have a push button horse that has very few issues, you are welcome to bring it but I recommend that you ride one of our horses in order to experience riding a different horse. On the other hand, if you have horse that you need help working through issues with, I encourage you to bring them along and let us help you work through these issues. Please note: Problem horses would benefit from specific camps
• Will there be an extra cost? There is no cost unless you choose to have special training done with your horse.
• How do I put my horse in the program?
- Contact our office to discuss your situation and needs
- Fill out our horse application and provide all vet paperwork
We ask that you complete a camp application for your horse. Of course, the format is different from your application. It gives you an opportunity to tell us about your horse's special needs, turnout requirements, and barn manners. Of course, we assume your horse is safe around others if you are bringing him/her to camp.
You may download a horse application. Click here. If you have trouble downloading the application, we will put one in the mail to you.
• What vet paperwork do I need? You will need a current coggins test and verification of annual shots including a rabies vaccination. Please bring your horse only if your horse is healthy. We do not want to jeopardize our camp horses, other personal horses, or the camp riding program.
• What about a farrier and a vet? We request that you have your horse's feet done prior to your arrival. Because there are many horses here, we cannot make additional, regular work for our farrier. Our vet is on call and services as needed.
• What is the size of your stalls? Most stalls are 10' x 12'.
• What is the turnout situation? The horses are rotated in their turnout on a regular basis. That may be different if your horse prefers not to be in a stall for an extended period of time, or if your horse needs to be in a stall every night.
• Should I bring my own grain and supplements? Yes. Often riders decide to bring their own feed so their horse does not have adjustments to new grain. If you feed supplements, you need to bring them with you. We do not provide supplements.
• Do I get to feed my horse? We have a professional staff barn manager who looks after all of our horses needs. Please provide us detailed feeding instructions and label all food so your horse will receive the best care.
• Can I bring my own tack and tack trunk? Yes. Please bring tack for your horse. You may bring a tack trunk as long as everything is labeled. Note: only riders with their own horse need a tack trunk. Riders using camp horses do not need a tack trunk.
• Can I ride my horse whenever I want to ride him? No, it is too busy at the barn for you to ride your horse whenever you want to ride him. Unfortunately, we are not able to permit you to ride outside of the program. This is for insurance reasons.
• Can I leave my cabin or the program whenever I want to check on my horse? No, you will need to trust that your horse is okay when you are not there. We have an excellent staff. They check on the horses regularly. If you think you will worry about your horse while he is here, then please come without your horse. Relax. Have fun, and get to know the camp horses.
• Will you put my horse in with the herd? We honor your requests. If your horse is not aggressive, and will slip easily into the herd, we can include him/her with the other horses.
• Do I need blankets for my horse? Temperatures in the summer are usually 70-90 in the daytime and 50-60ish at night. Your horse should be fine without blankets.
Trailer Parking
Will be determined by our staff prior or upon arrival. There is no room in the immediate barn area. So you cannot count on your trailer for your own tack room.
Horse Arrivals
There is no problem with your horse arriving prior to your camp time. In fact, that allows us time to introduce your horse to the barn routines, sights, sounds, and smells. Your horse should be here Sunday by 3pm. Just keep us updated on your arrival so we can assist you and your horse.
Liability
We work constantly to ensure the safety of our riders and horses. However, Shekinah Ranch will not be held responsible for injuries and incidents to your horse.
Pickup at the End of Camp
It is preferred that you load your horse after the camp session is over on Friday. There is much confusion and excitement during Friday’s events, and our space is limited. For safety reasons, dealing with trucks and trailers is best after all activities have finished. Your cooperation with this request is appreciated.
Questions
Your questions are welcome. Request a Horse Application by mail OR download your horse application from this website.
Click here to download the Horse Application. |
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