Summer Horse Camp For the Young Learner

This is for young learners that want to combine early learning skills with horses.  Students will be asked to bring their "horse" from the provided print out.   They will learn about horse personalities, safety and horse care.  No student will be required to talk if they are uncomfortable but this is an interactive class and the students will be encouraged to talk and share. Participants will benefit from a space with room to move as we will be "riding" and "showing" our imaginary horses.  There will be no homework in this loosely structured program but students may wish to cut out material in advance.  The goal will be communication skills,  basic horse education and FUN.

Day One-
Learn about Your Camp Horse
Students will get to know their assigned horse. (a description card and print out will be sent prior to class)
Students will learn horse colors and color their Camp horse
While the students color their horses camp "safety rules" will be discussed.

*Learning Goals:
- Horse color and safety

Day Two-
Learn to "Tack Up" Your Horse
Quick review of yesterdays lesson.
Students will be asked to cut out tack and grooming equipment from the provided printout.
Students will learn the different riding styles, choose the style of riding they wish to do and learn the steps to safely preparing the horse.

*Learning Goals: 
-Vocabulary for Tack and Supplies
-Steps involved in grooming and tacking
 
Day Three-
Students will participate in an imaginary "lesson" to learn the different gaits and lesson terminology.
Students will help complete a story about their horse by responding to prompts from the teacher.

*Learning Goals:
-Riding Vocabulary
-Communication skills 

Day Four-
Students will learn about basic care and feeding
Students will "hold" their horses for an imaginary visit from the vet and farrier.
Students will participate in a game to review the the lessons material.

*Learning Goals
-Basic horse care 
-Knowledge of horse care professionals, who they are and what they do

Day Five-
Horse Show!
Students will choose and register for a "show"(registration card will be provided as a handout)
Students will participate in an imaginary horse show.

*Learning Goal
-Reading and responding to a simple form
-Horse show procedures and etiquette
-Review