Participants must be 8 years or older when the program starts..
In Level 1 Horsemanship Camp, campers enjoy a fun filled 4 days of all things horses. Each camper will be assigned a horse to take care of. They will spend time with their assigned horse learning horsemanship skills both on the ground and under saddle. These skills will promote the growth of leadership, respect and bonding with their horse. Crafts, snacks and water provided.
In Level 2 Horsemanship Camp, campers will continue their horsemanship journey. Campers must have passed Level 1 Horsemanship Camp to attend Level 2 Horsemanship Camp. Each camper will be assigned a horse to take care of. They will spend time with their assigned horse continuing their horsemanship skills both on the ground and under saddle. These skills will promote the growth of leadership, respect and bonding with their horse. Crafts, snacks and water provided.
In Level 3 Horsemanship Camp, campers will continue to expand their horsemanship journey. Campers must have passed Level 2 Horsemanship Camp to attend Level 3. Each camper will be assigned a horse to take care of. They will spend time with their assigned horse perfecting their horsemanship skills both on the ground and under saddle. Campers will learn more advanced games on the ground and more advanced skills under saddle. These skills will prepare the campers to ride horses at higher precision and speed. Crafts, snacks and water provided.
In Level 4 Horsemanship Camp, campers will grow in their horsemanship journey. Campers must have passed Level 1 - 3 Horsemanship to attend Level 4 Horsemanship Camp. Each camper will be assigned a horse to take care of. They will spend time with their assigned horse continuing their horsemanship skills both on the ground and under saddle. At this camp the campers will continue their skills at a walk and trot and also begin to explore cantering on a horse. Crafts, snacks and water provided.
In Level 5 Horsemanship Camp, campers will continue to grow in their horsemanship journey. Campers must have passed Level 1 - 4 Horsemanship to attend Level 5 Horsemanship Camp. Each camper will be assigned a horse to take care of. They will spend time with their assigned horse continuing their horsemanship skills both on the ground and under saddle. At this camp the campers will continue their skills at a walk, trot and canter. Crafts, snacks and water provided.
In Level 6 Horsemanship Camp, campers will grow in their horsemanship journey. Campers must have passed Level 1 - 5 Horsemanship to attend Level 6 Horsemanship Camp. Each camper will be assigned a horse to take care of. They will spend time with their assigned horse continuing their horsemanship skills both on the ground and under saddle. At this camp the campers will continue their skills at a walk, trot and lope on a horse. Crafts, snacks and water provided.
Horsemanship Camps are held from 9:00 - 4:00 each day. Campers need to bring a sack lunch each day.
1. Campers that pass a Horsemanship Level will receive a Rosette Ribbon. Different colored ribbons for each level passed.
2. On the last day of camp parents are invited to the Ranch to enjoy a riding demonstration.
Register before May 1, 2024 to receive a $25.00 discount.
We are in the process of designing the 2024 shirts. We will email you with purchase options once they are finished.
12 campers can ride the Rusty K bus to and from camp. The bus will pick up and drop off campers at the Rustad Rec Center in West Fargo. The bus leaves for camp at 8:30 and bring returns at the end of the day around 4:30. Please indicate on the registration form if your child will be riding the bus.
Please contact Rusty K Ranch if you have any questions.