Trail Riding *NEW for 08*

with horses!

Ages 9-15
Western Saddles
Offered Weeks 2-9
Cost: $545 /week
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Trail Riding: Limited to only 6 campers and sure to be the hottest ticket this summer. This is about getting off the farm and out of the fences - Western Style. Horses and Riders will travel daily to new trails and explore some of the great horse parks in the Ag Reserve and rural upper montgomery county. Kim Viers is a long time Calleva camper and instructor with years of experience on the saddle and with working with kids. Kim's passion for riding was the driving force behind this NEW horseback riding experience, and now she will share it with 8 lucky campers. Campers will be riding western saddles, and will need some good padding on the back side! This is only for campers with horseback riding experience. Campers need a pre-interview from Calleva Instructor to qualify for this program.

Meet the Instructor: Kim Veirs
Schedule Pre-Interview: Jill Knudson

The Week 2 Overnight is:
Ride:
TBD
Camp:
TBD
See Needslist below
BASIC ITINERARY:

Day 1: Calleva Farm Trails

184 acres in the heart of the Agricultural Reserve with half the property wooded and riddled with trails is a great place to start. As Kim gets a feel for her students and the students get a feel for their horses, campers prepare themselves for what is sure to be a great week.

Day 2: C&O Park (Side Trails)

When you mention the C&O, the first thing to pop into the mind is 184 miles of TOWPATH. That is what the C&O novice knows, but true enthusiasts know that many more miles of trails thread the surrounding banks of river and canal alike. Streams and trails trickle into this vast watershed from all of Maryland and the Park bustles with the traffic of nature. Our riders join the movement and work their way through the park and along the banks for a deeper view of the C&O National Historic Park.

Day 3: Woodstock Equestrian Park

"Woodstock Equestrian Park is located in the heart of the scenic Agricultural Reserve, just north of the historic town of Beallsville. The Park consists of over 825 acres of rolling farmland and forest, and includes over 15 miles of equestrian and hiking trails. Entrances to the park and parking areas are located on both sides of MD Rt. 28 behind stone entrance walls. Through a public-private partnership with the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission and the Woodstock Equestrian Park Foundation (WEPF) this partnership is working to ensure the appropriate use of Woodstock Equestrian Park as a public equestrian facility in Montgomery County."

Overnight Options: Adjacent C&O National Historic Park, neighboring farms (*we are changing from Gettysburg)

All itineraries are subject to change due to staff/camper decision based upon skill levels, weather, environmental hazards, and thrist for adventure. All changes to itineraries go through the Calleva Office first!

DAILY NEEDSLIST: All campers are expected to bring everyday: Water bottle, Boots with Heels, Long Pants, Sunscreen & Lunch. Swimsuits & Towel as Campers will also be getting wet to cool off. Calleva provides all safety/technical gear including: Helmet, Horse and appropriate tack. Participants may bring their own helmet, but gear must first be inspected by Instructor.

BASIC OVERNIGHT NEEDS: Sleeping Pad, Sleeping Bag, Daily Needs change of clothes, Flashlight/Headlamp, Cup, Bowl, & Spoon, Warm Jacket Rain Gear.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: This is only for campers with horseback riding experience. Campers are expected to be able to competently walk, trot, and canter in an open field and they must be able to keep control of the horse. Schedule your pre-interview with CEEP director Jill Knudson

*No horseback riding experience? Sign up for Calleva lessons. ASAP!

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