Summer Camps at the Lafayette Reservoir | Roughing It
riding at camp

Campers learn to maneuver around obstacles they may find on a trail ride.

 

Campers ride on over 116 acres of riding trails

The Trail Obstacle Course challenges campers to build more confidence in their riding and in themselves.

Western Riding:
Trail Course & Western Equitation

Campers 5th grade and older have the opportunity to choose a Western Riding lesson, at our Moraga riding site, for their second riding period each week. Lessons will include riding on our Trail Obstacle Course, pasture rides, and Western Equitation lessons in our 4 arenas.

The Trail Obstacle Course features obstacles that a rider may encounter on a trail ride such as: opening a closing a gate, riding up and down hills, riding over and around logs and streams, opening and closing a mailbox, and backing your horse down a path.

Western lessons in the arena include: the fundamentals of Western Equitation, learning to maneuver around Trail Course elements, barrel racing, pole bending, and other gymkhana and rodeo events.

Campers can also choose to participate in extended two-hour specialized Western riding activities as a part of SuperChoice.

western riding

Campers participate in Western Equitation riding lessons in Western saddles.


Campers explore a variety of terrains on horseback

 Campers may choose Ranch for Superchoice and enjoy extended rides on the Trail Obstacle Course, Rodeo and Gymkhana events.

 

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