Are there such things as adult pony camps?

[Hovis_and_SidsMum]

Now we have our lorry and Sidney is slowly on the mend, Hubby and I really want to get out more with the boys.
Neither of us are brilliant riders but enjoy schooling, hacking and jumping (very small jumps!).
So we're after ideas of what we can do / where we can go?

Does anywhere do Adult camps for horses?

Or can anyone recommend anywhere to take the horses on a short break?
Any ideas gratefully appreciated. The lorry has living so we can stay in that if needed?

 

[MizElz]

Lots of Riding Clubs have camps for adults!

Plus my mum once went to a Geriatrics Camp held by my Pony Club!

 

[CharlotteFox]

Many riding clubs hold adult 'camps' catering for all levels of training. Check out the BHS website for your nearest riding club. It is great fun, you will learn loads, and meet lots of other people who want to enjoy their horses.

 

[fairhill]

Google 'horse camp' - they have lots of adult pony camps held at various venues around the country, so I'm sure there will be one in travelling distance for you

 

[sloulou]

yes: http://www.horsecamp.co.uk/

have never been tho

 

[kizzywiz]

If you find one, let me know, would love to come too!!

 

[Shipley]

Our riding club does one once a year its great fun,

 

[BigBird146]

I think Somerford Park, near Knutsford in Cheshire do them. No idea what they are like, but they have plenty of facilities there.
I reckon I learnt more at the weeks I did at PC Camp than in a lifetime of lessons! Can't say the thought of sleeping in my horse trailer for a week does much for me now but I daresay the adult ones are a bit more civilised!!

 

[nikki_07766]

yes i would love to go to one if anyone knows of any in lincolnshire

 

[kerilli]

yes, there are places that do them.
i've been toying with the idea of doing one at my place, would have to get more showjumps etc first though.

 

[EventingMad]

I know Sonia Berry does one up at Kenwick during the summer.PM if you want!

 

[Hovis_and_SidsMum]

Wow! That would be cool.
Its finding places / events that cater for numpties like me!! There's no point in going to something where the level is so high that I feel like an utter twerp.

 

[harrihjc]

I'd like to do something like that, an intensive week to bully Flash and I into shape! But fun too.

 

[angiebaby]

I have been to Milton Keynes Event Centre for the last two years, just for 4 days, you can hire out the facilities/stables. It was fab, I'm in my forties and just hacked ( its brill around there) and booked a lesson, and watched everyone else. In the evening, we gathered around my lorry, drank wine and had bbq's fantastic

Unfortunately the riding club I went with isn't doing it this year, but if anyone is doing/going to one I'll come!!

 

[Hovis_and_SidsMum]

Thats my image of an adult camp. Fun riding, learning something new (and not being laughed at for being utterly cr*p) and then relaxing with wine and food in the evening. V civilised!!

 

[kizzywiz]

I've already called up my friend, I want to do the MK one in August, anyone else???

 

[Keltic]

They do one at Broomfield hall it costs £90 it in Derbyshire here is the blurb.... looks good fun!!

http://www.derby-college.ac.uk/index.php...&block=left

 

[Boltonrider]

Never thought I'd say this.....
But this thread has got me thinking.....pony club - adults - ?!?!

I WANNA COME TOO!!!!!

 

[Sam1985]

I'm the same, used to ride a lot when I was younger and then I had about 12 years off, it's not like getting back on a bike is it!!
If you find a good adult pony camp, please please let me know!!

 

[Keltic]

Here is the blurb on the Derbyshire one....

Adult Riding Camp

COURSE SUMMARY Ever been jealous of your child going to camp and having fun or longing to relive your pony club days? Well this is your chance. This is a 2 1/2 day course - arrive Friday afternoon, leave Sunday evening. It is designed for riders with their own horse. Each day will include a flat and jump lesson (not compulsory for non-jumpers), stable management lecture, hack round the estate and plenty of fun. There will be an off-site excursion on Saturday night. All horses will be stabled at the College for the duration of the course. Riders must provide their own accommodation, either tent or caravan and all meals. Day riders are also welcome.

 

[Sundae]

What a fantastic idea!! Needs someone to set one up in the south...!

 

[Daphnelia]

Hmm.. *goes out to measure size of back garden...*

xxx

 

[Mungali]

If u cater for "Numpties" I will be a paying customer as well

 

[Bozzy]

My riding club do one in Spring and then again in Autumn, I'm always usually too slow to book but this year I'm on the ball and have booked a place for May and have the time off work already

I can't wait! Just need to find £220 to pay for it

 

[Mavis]

Im going on one in April at Stockland Lovell, I hope they cater for total numpties

 

[Dressagebabe]

Pony clubs are now keeping their doors open to people up to the age of 23!! don't know if you fall into this age group!!!

 

[DuckToller]

Why don't you do one at your place, and everyone who wants to come has to bring at least a pair of wings and three poles?!

 

[angiebaby]

23! As old as that!

Double that and thats the age I'm looking at !!

 

[cosmo_sam]

I've done horse camp for the past 5 years at Somerford

It's WICKED!

This year I couldn't get a place at the time of year I wanted so I'm organising my own mini one for me and 5 friends