Why WildHorse ?
Why WildHorse ?
Lessons are
lead by experienced ... innovative adult instructors offering
both English and Western disciplines. In many cases, Horse Camps have
instructors that are not educated in the field of Equine Science. These camps
may make errors when attempting to teach children and young adults, which may
even pose as a safety hazard.
Classes are
small ..., and campers are divided into appropriate age
and skill level groups such as beginner, intermediate and expert. It is
imperative that the girls are matched with their horses personality &
achievement level. Careful selection fosters self-confidence and maturity. The
campers do not have feelings of inadequacy or peer enforced rejection. Aside
from group lessons, riders also receive one-on-one individual training from
their instructors.
Our
motivational programs ... and
on-site dispute resolution assistance help improve self-esteem and promote
positive character development. We take the time to address your daughter's
feelings, spend time diminishing the stress of homesickness and incorporate
creative methods such as games and trips to individually improve her week here
at camp.
The camp
horses ... ADK's
Horses have been rescued from unfortunate circumstances and slaughter auctions.
Unlike other camps, ADK's horses are never leased and disposed off and the end
of the summer.. The returning campers return to their horses, year by year, and
see familiar faces. When the horses retire, they retire with us!
ADK
Activities .. WildHorse Camp offers one of the most
diverse set of activities and attractions in the North East. From whitewater
rafting in the most picturesque Adirondack rivers to zip lining across
treetops, ADK wants every child to experience the most at camp. For more
information about our activity programs, please go to: ADK Activities
The camp
provides ... the girls with high quality horses trained to
horsemanship specifications. Many of the horses were rescued from unfortunate
circumstances. Due to overpopulation and economical factors, many horses become
homeless, neglected and abandoned. When supporting ADK WildHorse Camp,
you, as the parent, also support our continuous efforts to improve the lives of
these majestic animals, one horse at a time.
Unlike other
camps ... ADK WildHorse counselors join
the campers as informative companions in each of the camp activities. This
fellowship combined with the camp's limited enrollment results in a
well-organized but widely independent environment in which the campers enjoy
considerable freedom of choice.
Clinics by ... veterinary professionals, farriers and trainers
will provide quality education and answer most questions in the topics of
nutrition, the importance of keeping a healthy hoof, equine medical
maintenance, how to recognize emergencies, how to care for injuries, training
from the group up, tips & tricks, and much more.
Limited Enrollment ... our
intimate enrollment enables the campers to have a more personal friendship with
their counselors and instructors, interacting, bonding, trusting and looking up
to them. Our staff is well versed in the care and communication of children,
and is very determined to make their camp experience the best possible.
The horses here at camp are not leased for the summer, they
remain here and retire with us. Most summer camps lease their horses for the
summer, and then dispose of them when the program is finished. We ensure that
campers receive the same horse that they had previously ridden here at camp.
This makes horse assignments less complicated, as we know each horses'
personality and temperament. By being familiar with a horses' behavior, we are
confident and comfortable in assigning our horses to riders of all levels.
One horse
per camper... Please
go to Horse Assignments
for
ADK's horse assignment process.
The camp
offers a wholesome .. meal plan. A hearty meal is the key
ingredient to a productive day's work. Sometimes children can suffer from
hypoglycemic episodes when their sugar levels drop. This can make a camper very
grumpy and aggravated. Here at camp, we fuel the girls all day.
