USEA JUNIOR EVENT CAMP

July 7 - 11, 2008
August 4 - 8, 2008

Kingsbury Hill Junior Event camp is for dedicated riders between the ages of 11 and 18 years old. We will accept riders whose experience ranges from brand new to combined training, to some competing experience at the Beginner Novice, Novice and Training Levels. Campers from any discipline are welcome and will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. All junior event camps will be limited to 20 riders and their horses to allow for flexible scheduling and individual attention. All riders should be comfortable riding and jumping out in the open. Camp will focus on all three phases of eventing. The morning sessions will often focus on dressage and suppling work. The afternoon sessions will focus on conditioning, cross-country and show jumping. Our schedule will allow each camper to ride with a variety of instructors in a variety of settings.

The camps will include two daily instructional riding sessions, stable management lectures, hand on experience, video taping of lessons, and individualized guidance and scheduling for horse and rider. Campers will gain valuable knowledge, experience and confidence.

Our clinicians will focus on the fundamentals of eventing and balance seat riding. Some of this year’s clinicians will include:

Suzi Gornall        Jennifer Ravalico
Stephie Baer        Alison Eastman-Lawler


TO REGISTER FOR CAMP, SIMPLY PRINT AND MAIL US THE

JUNIOR EVENT CAMP REGISTRATION FORM

Other forms you may need.
See the rates page for camp fees.

FACILITIES:
Facilities center around a huge red gambrel roof barn that sits high on the hill that was named Kingsbury long ago after the family who first settled here. Surrounding it are the 165 acres of field, woodlands, two schooling rings, three bunk houses, three USEA level cross country courses, and a new full size dressage arena.

HOUSING:
Kingsbury Hill Junior Event Camp participants will be housed according to age in one of our three bunkhouses. All have bunk bed accommodations and are fully screened and equipped for 10-14 campers.

CAMPER HORSE & PONY REQUIREMENTS:
  • One horse for each camper
  • Horse must be suitable, safe and fit enough for 2-3 hrs work per day
  • Neg. Coggins within one year of camp start date
  • Flu/Rhino shot within 6 months of camp start date
  • KH Certificate of vaccination signed by a veterinarian

    • Certificate of vaccination and list of shots can be downloaded under Forms.

  • Shoes should be in appropriate condition, preferably done one to two weeks before arrival at camp. A farrier is on call, but may not be readily available. It is strongly suggested shoes be replaced one to two week before camp.
  • Horses and ponies must be in suitable condition for 2-3 hours of work each day of camp. This is very important so campers can benefit fully from camp. Check with your trainers for a suitable conditioning schedule or call us if you need assistance.

CARE OF YOUR HORSE:
  • Campers are responsible for the complete care of their horse throughout their time at Kingsbury Hill
  • Clinicians and staff will be around to answer any and all questions and to advise, but campers will be responsible for the daily care of their horse.
WHAT TO BRING FOR YOUR HORSE:
  • Camper should bring the following with them for their horse
  • Grain, Hay and any supplements (KH will provide shavings)
  • Tack and equipment such as any martingales, breastplates, galloping/brush boots and several saddle pads, as laundry will not be available
  • Tack cleaning equipment
  • Grooming equipment
  • Braiding, clipping, trimming equipment
  • Extra halter, girth, reins, stirrup leathers
  • Fly spray
  • Medical Kit
RIDERS:
Riders are to be properly turned out for all instruction!
  • Breeches, tall boots or properly fitting half chaps, polo shirts with belts
  • Hair back
  • Approved helmet
  • Gloves, bat, dress whip, spurs etc.