Pony Camps in Centurion

What To Expect

  • Loads of Fun!
  • To learn how to feed, groom and tack up a pony!
  • Cleaning of stables – Which team is the best?
  • Mini lectures on feed, tack and anatomy of the horse.
  • Shoeing of hooves.
  • Arena games – on foot and mounted
  • Indoor activities such as making a rosette.
  • Daily fun quizzes
  • Learn to vault safely (gymnastics on horseback)
  • Horse behaviour and how to understand them.
  • Riding lessons and Outrides
  • Horseriding teaches children patience and perseverance and gives them a Sense of teamwork and responsibility.
  • Children are placed in groups and work as teams. Activities are all age appropriate and therefore may vary from group to group

What To Bring

  • Riding slacks / jodphurs if you have ( close fitting slacks will do )NOT shorts
  • Riding hat (you can hire one if you don’t have one)
  • Riding Boots (or a hard heeled shoe) NO TAKKIES or plastic shoes for riding.
  • Old comfortable clothes (you will get dirty)
  • Warm clothes / Pyjamas
  • Gum boots and takkies for outdoor and stable duties.
  • Sleeping bag and blanket, pillow and roll up mattress if needed.
  • Any medication must be labeled and handed in.
  • Sunblock and peak cap (all year)
  • Swimming costume and towel for Summer
  • Personal toiletries (shampoo, toothbrush and paste, hairbrush etc)
  • A towel for bathing.
  • Pocket money for tuck (optional)