Hey Raynham Riders,
We received the provincial guidelines for day camps last week, and unfortunately due to the Covid-19 restrictions, we are unable to offer our regular summer camp program this year. The restrictions outlined by the province specifically list "no activities with animals", but even if that were not the case, the many restrictions would drastically limit what activities and program options we would be able to run and take away the FUN of camp. Fortunately, regular riding lessons are permitted and we still want our campers to be able to get out to the barn and connect with their favourite horses this summer. We are excited to be able to offer an alternate program that will achieve this while still ensuring the safety of our campers and staff.
Our "Summer Saddle Up" program will still run in four, two-week blocks. Riders will attend run two days a week (either Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs, based on the rider level). The program will run from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm and will include a riding lesson and a horsemanship lesson within the 2 1/2 hour time slot. We will offer various topics based on the rider's level, such as parts of the horse and tack, bandaging, basic first aid, etc. and we will be limiting the number of riders per group to follow provincial regulations.
We will be opening time slots first to those that had already registered for camp, and then will open the remaining time slot to anyone that is interested! Check back on Monday, June 15th for registration.
As always, we continue to offer lessons as well throughout the summer. Details for booking will be available shortly.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Nikki
