Adult Event Camp - June 12-14 & October 23-25, 2024
A three day “camp” for adults who want to start their eventing season off right! The days will consist of 2 lessons per day in preparation for the (optional) June 15th Schooling Trial 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 in June…all without even missing a whole week of work!
Adult Event Camp is $650 includes stabling/bedding and includes the schooling trial entry fee. Additional stabling available for $40/night. There is a group barbecue on the first evening of camp, camping on site (we have showers and a kitchen) and wonderful local restaurants/stores. Or you can search AirBNB in South Royalton for accommodations.
Contact us with any questions.
NEW for 2024! Adult Camp #2 October 23-25 with an OPTION to participate in either the USEA sanctioned event (26th) or the schooling trial (27th). Accomplish your end of season goals right here at HPF! Schooling trial entry fee included in camp cost (additional USEA Horse Trial fees if you wish to compete in the sanctioned event).
Junior Event Camp - July 15-19, 2024
Junior Event Camp at Hitching Post Farm is for kids aged 8-18 who are either actively eventing or ready to begin eventing. This is a 5 day camp with the option to camp at our farm under the guidance of several counselors in our very fun camping area situated in our pasture.
HPF’s Junior Event Camp is designed to fully prepare each student to compete in the schooling trial , whether they are competing at a new level or for the first time. Campers will take part in 2 lessons per day in groups of no more than 5 riders. Although the Junior Event Camp has grown, there is still flexibility to work in groups as small as 2 or individually, if the need arises. We take pride in our ability to make each camper feel confident, prepared and challenged while maintaining a fun and friendly environment. Laurie Hudson and Sally Scheindel teach cross-country and dressage respectively and are accompanied by other instructors who often include Kylie Lyman, Janine McClain, Keith Robinson and Taylor Faccio.
Each day campers are expected to take care of all aspects of their horses, as well as help and encourage other campers. Feeding, stall cleaning, grazing, turnout, tack cleaning and equipment will be camper responsibilities. Throughout the week, campers will also help with various aspects of preparation for the schooling trial.
We have a handful of counselors on premise to help ensure that campers are happy and comfortable. Our barn is equipped with showers and we try to go for a swim each evening. Homemade meals are prepared in our “barn kitchen” or at Laurie’s house and we are able to accommodate anyone with food restrictions.
Hitching Post Farm is not able to offer horses for campers. It has become difficult to find and prepare horses and we are sadly not able to continue this service.
Camp is $1100 which includes the Schooling Trial entry cost on July 20. Each student must sign up with Blue Horse Entries prior to camp. Divisions can be adjusted during the week of camp.
Liability Waivers must be completed with Camp Form.
Kids Horse Camp - June 24-27 & July 1-4, 2024
Such a popular camp we had to add a second one!
2024 KIDS CAMP #1 IS FULL (June 24-27)
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 and bathing, and of course, RIDING! Campers will have a daily lesson and following lunch they will have a supervised free 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.
9 SPOTS/WEEK. This camp fills up FAST! Once the spots are full, they are full. You can ask to be put on our waitlist if the camp has already filled.
Please bring:
Riding clothes including a boot with a heel, pants that won’t chafe (leggings)
Lunch and a water bottle
Riding helmets are required. Visit Strafford Saddlery for a great selection of inexpensive, but quality helmets for children.
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 about picking a date for your camp.
