Older Day Campers, in addition to participating in our regular Day Camp Riding Program, get to take part in Western Equitation lessons & riding on our Trail Obstacle Course. To learn more about our Teen Riding program and other Teen activities click here.

Saddle Club (All Ages)

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Want to ride every day?
Sign up for Saddle Club, our CampPlus "after camp" program.

Horseback Riding is an integral part of Roughing It's Day Camp program, for campers 4 to 16 years of age. Campers ride at our private Moraga horseback riding site in our four spacious riding arenas. Our horses have gentle dispositions and easily win the hearts of our campers.

Day Camp Riding Activities - All Ages

Horse Readiness
"Hello Horse” Novice Intro Course
Horseback Riding Instructions / Lessons
Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) lesson curriculum for beginning through advanced riders. Campers can earn badges for completing one of four CHA skill levels.
Gymkhana Events
Games on Horseback-a fun part of every lesson! Examples include: Red Light Green Light (Beginner), Musical Horses (Advanced Beginner)Pole Bending (Advanced).
Fundamentals of Jumping
Pasture Trail Rides (Intro to out-of-arena riding)
Obstacle Course
Cross Country Course (Advanced)
Vaulting (Solo and in Pairs)
Dressage (Advanced)
Drill Team (Intermediate)
Riding in Pairs
Western Equitation & Trail Obstacle Course (Campers 5th grade & older)
Teen Day Camp Riding Activities
Teen Superchoice Riding Activities

Day campers develop English riding and horsemanship skills in classes geared towards each camper's individual ability level. Each group rides one to three times a week, depending on age. Day campers are divided into riding groups based on ability: novice riders begin with horse readiness, followed by beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate, advanced and junior trainer levels for the more experienced riders. Depending on ability level, campers can ride on our trails and cross country course.

Our day camp riding program consists of English instruction on bareback pads, which greatly improves camper's balance and riding position. Our horses have very gentle dispositions and easily win the hearts of campers. Roughing It employs its own riding staff and all senior instructors are Instructor Certified by the Camp Horsemanship Association.