Join us for a three day camp for adults who want to get the best out of their Area 1 eventing season! The days will consist of 1-2 lessons in preparation for the (optional) weekend competition at HPF. Your lessons during these 3 camp days can be customized to fit you and your horses specific needs. Learn from our team of FUN and encouraging instructors and enjoy beautiful Vermont…all without even missing a whole week of work!

Adult Event Camp is $650 and includes stabling for the duration of the camp. Please note the event entry fee is NOT included in camp cost

Camping on site is welcome at no extra cost (we have showers and a kitchen) and wonderful local restaurants/stores are available. Royalton B and B is next door, search AirBNB or Contact Evelyn at 305-491-7083. On the farm we have the Hop House, a 2 bedroom house, which can be found on AirBNB or contact Dorothy at 802-356-1992.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to our event entry system the competition entry fee CANNOT be included in camp cost. You must enter the event (if you are choosing to compete) separately when entries open. Not sure what level to enter? That’s fine, we can always adjust levels during camp week!

Junior Event Camp - July 13-17, 2026

Junior Event Camp at Hitching Post Farm is for kids aged 8-18, with their own horses, who are either actively eventing or ready to begin eventing. Campers have the option to camp at our farm, under the guidance of knowledgeable and caring counselors, in our fun camping area situated on the farm.

HPF’s Junior Event Camp is designed to fully prepare each student to compete in the July schooling trial on the Saturday following camp. We take pride in our ability to make each camper feel confident, prepared and challenged while maintaining a fun and friendly environment. Laurie Hudson, Taylor Faccio and Sally Scheindel teach cross-country, show jumping and dressage respectively and are often accompanied by other instructors, including Lauren Mair, Janine McClain and surprise guests!

Each day campers are expected to take care of all aspects of their horses, as well as help and encourage other campers. We have counselors on the premises to help ensure that campers are happy and comfortable. Our barn is equipped with showers and a kitchen. Homemade meals are prepared in our “barn kitchen” or at Laurie’s house and we are able to accommodate anyone with food restrictions.

New this year: Please provide a letter from your instructor letting us know about you, your horse and any information that will help us to help you. The instructor can email laurie@hitchingpostfarm.com directly or you can forward.

Junior Event Camp is $1100 which includes everything EXCEPT your horses feed/bedding & the Schooling Trial entry cost. Each student must enter the schooling trial BEFORE camp.

Contact us with any questions!

PLEASE NOTE: Due to our new event entry system the schooling trial entry fee CANNOT be included in camp cost. You must enter the event (if you are choosing to compete) separately when entries open. Not sure what level to enter? That’s fine, we can always adjust levels during camp week!

Kids Horse Camps - June 22-25, June 29-July 2, July 6-9, 2026

This is a day camp for kids who are excited to spend more time at the barn and get a chance to participate in everything from barn chores, learning to clean tack, grooming, bathing, and of course, RIDING!

Campers will have a daily lesson on HPF school horses and following lunch they will have a supervised fun riding period during which they can take turns on other horses, ride bareback, and generally enjoy themselves.

Camp hours are 8:00am to 1:00pm. Please NO early arrivals or late pickups.

Kids camp is $500 and there are 10 SPOTS/WEEK. This camp fills up FAST, sign up early!

• Please bring:

• Riding clothes including a boot with a heel, riding breeches or pants that won’t chafe (leggings), shorts and sneakers (no sandals!) if weather is hot.

• Lunch and a water bottle

• Riding helmet. Visit The Tack Attic or Farmway for an inexpensive, but quality helmet for your child. In person helmet shopping is important as fit is essential for helmet safety and performance.

Design Your Own Camp

Come by yourself or with a group of friends and customize your own 3-5 day camp at HPF. You and your horse can focus on whatever you’d like. Private or group lessons, dressage or jumping, pleasure riding or competition. Create your dream camp experience utilizing all that the HPF facility and instructors have to offer! You must bring your own horse. As these camps are customized to your specific needs and wants, pricing will vary. Contact us for more details or to start a conversation.