Roughing It Day Camp : Horse Camps : Serving the San Francisco Bay Area

Build riding skills and confidence
Transportation Included
Safe and professional transportation from San Francisco, Alameda and
Contra Costa Counties!

We offer English and Western riding instruction with qualified adult instructors.
Experienced adult instructors
Riding Activities:
Horseback Riding Lessons
CHA Program
Trail & Pasture Riding
Vaulting
Cross Country Jumping
Team Calf Penning
Barrel Racing
Arena Jumping
Gymkhana Games
Dressage
Drill Team
Horse Shows
Theme Days
Specialty Activities

Beginning - advanced instruction
Horsemanship Activities:
Horse Safety & Handling
Horse & Herd Behavior
Grooming & Tacking
Tack Maintenance
Vet Care
Horse Diets & Feeding
Cleaning Paddocks
Barn Chores

Directors Ann & Hobie Woods

"The horseback riding instructors were great because they were always willing to let me try new things, and when I doubted myself, they let me know that if I tried I could do it, and they would be there to help me accomplish that goal. They were encouraging and fun!"
-Katelyn B, Horse Day Camper

Roughing It Horse Camps
Serving the San Francisco Bay Area Since 1972
The East Bay's PREMIER Horse Day Camp!

Horse Camps offers complete horseback riding and horsemanship programs for beginning or advanced riders
Riders of all ages and skill levels improve their riding, make friends and have fun!

Located in Lafayette and Moraga in the East Bay, Roughing It Horse Camps are complete horsemanship programs for riders of all levels, ages 4 1/2 through 16, designed to develop skill, coordination and self confidence.
Experience IS the Difference- Since 1972!

View our 2009 Horse Camps Summer Memories Slideshow

Transportation Included!
From San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, Piedmont, Alameda, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Alamo, Danville and San Ramon

Four Unique Horse Camps to Choose From:
Email us at horse@roughingit.com for help choosing
or to request our NEW 12 page full-color brochure!

Horse Day Camp
Spend the Entire Day with Horses!
Roughing Its Premier English Riding Camp
Intensive riding & horsemanship camp for the horse crazy camper
3 rides daily, vaulting, horse show, horsemanship clinics & more! 3rd-10th Grade / 2 Week Sessions / Beginning - Advanced

Ranch Day Camp
Spend the Entire Day with Horses and Ranch Animals
Western Riding, Trail Riding & Ranch Experience
Riding, horsemanship, ranch animal care and ranch crafts
2 rides daily, trail riding on 6,000 acres, ranch animal care & more!
3rd-10th Grade / 2 Week Sessions / Beginning - Advanced

Roughing It Day Camp
All Campers Participate in Horseback Riding Lessons
AND All of Their Favorite Traditional Camp Activities!
Swimming, boating, fishing, canoeing, crafts, sports & more
Add an additional 5 riding lessons per week with Saddle Club!
Pre K-10 Grade / 4 & 8 Week Sessions / Beginning - Advanced

Hello Horse Camp
Half Day Horse Camp - Perfect for Busy Schedules
Introductory Western Riding Program
Horseback riding lessons & horsemanship for beginners
3rd-10th Grade / 1 Week Sessions / Beginning Riders

Experienced Horseback Riding Instructors General Program Information

Safety Information

Horse Shows & Schedule

CHA Program Curriculum

Dates & Rates

Questions?
Our Horse Program Coordinator is here to talk to you!
Call Jessica Hansen at our camp office: 925-283-3795

Campers enjoy trail and pasture riding in addition to arena riding lessons

"She loves it! She enjoys the entire experience and it is wonderful for building up her self esteem!"
Mary Beth MacLennan, Horse Day Camp
and Ranch Camp parent

Serving these San Francisco Bay Area Communities...
San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont, Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, Concord, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Alamo, Danville, San Ramon, Blackhawk, Diablo, Dublin, Montclair, Emeryville, Clayton, Kensington, Daly City, El Cerrito, Albany and Alameda