Summer Horse Riding Camp
Our horse camps teach basic horse care and include riding lessons, interactions with horses, and fun and games. We also offer horseback riding lessons throughout the year.
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Summer Horse Riding Camp in Los Gatos
At Bear Creek Stables, we offer horse riding camps throughout the summer. This year, our summer horse camps start on June 6, 2022, and run through the week of August 16th.
If you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to call us at (408) 520-0803 or contact us online.
Our 2022 Horse Riding Summer Camp Programs
Each camp is Monday through Friday and can accommodate up to 12 campers per week. We offer small groups with a high staff-to-camper ratio to maximize our campers’ fun and safety.
Summer Horse Camps: Ages 8+
Horse camp is for kids ages eight and older, and it is very horse centered. Each camper is assigned a horse for the week, and that is who they ride each day. We find that this develops a greater rapport between horse and camper!
Our campers ride every day of the week. Our professional trainers work with our campers to learn how to communicate and build trust with their horses. Campers also get to watch a farrier shoe horses. It is all about learning everything that would be a part of owning your own horse.
During horse camp, our summer camp kids learn:
- Basic horse anatomy
- Grooming (they will bathe the horses too!)
- Saddling
- Riding
In addition to riding and horse care, our campers will also have fun:
- Going on nature hikes
- Doing arts and crafts
- Playing with our friendly goats
We are located in the beautiful Los Gatos mountains, and the stable is surrounded by 100-year-old oak trees. The trails that we hike are among the most beautiful around.
Horse Camp Time & Rates
- Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Before and after care is available by pre-arrangement
- $700 for the week
- No refunds unless your spot can be filled
Our Summer Camp Horses
Our summer camp horses are selected for their unique ability to interact with children. They are patient with beginners, and they enjoy their job!!!
Join a horse riding camp at our beautiful & historic stables
Bear Creek Stables provides horse riding camps throughout the year, including summer break, spring break, Thanksgiving break, and winter break.
Offered for children between 8 – 14 years old, these day camps are designed to build confidence in riding, create positive interactions with horses, and enjoy fun, games, and our beautiful natural environment.
Our facility is nestled between shady groves with creeks flowing along the trails and tons of opportunities to see wildlife that resides in the Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve. In addition to housing over 70 horses, plenty of chickens, goats, and cats call Bear Creek Stables home as well for a true nature-lover’s retreat.
Our highly trained, friendly, and experienced staff takes pride in our varied programming, which can include:
- Grooming & saddling a horse
- Riding
- Learning basic horse anatomy
- Arts and crafts
- Nature hikes
- And more!
Reach out to our team to learn about dates and availability.
Reviews about Our Horse Lessons and Camps
Highly recommend
“I’m delighted to have our 4 year old completely comfortable and confident on horseback. He even cantered this week.”
Stuart Dicker
All the time I spent there, I was smiling.
“Great, the owner was nice to me, I enjoyed the horse I was riding (Rafiki) and we started a friendship, I could feel improvement every time I went and it was super fun. Although I wish we could ride the horses more, we got to have fun and chill around the horses. All the time I spent there, I was smiling. Next time I go, I hope I get to see Rafiki again.”
Brandon K.
Emma Adores Going Up to Bear Creek
When Emma started she had confidence issues that melted away under Pam Ashford’s kind, positive teaching style. Within a couple of lessons, she had Emma jumping with a huge smile on her face again. Pam believes in her students and that alone gives them confidence. It’s a huge thing for a teenager!
Melissa Dooley
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At Bear Creek Stables, there are lessons for every style of riding at almost any age. We provide healthy and wholesome fun for kids and the entire family while exploring the beauty of the wild outdoors.