Programs
Here at Hidden Trails Stables, we offer a weekly program from June through August (call for details) called Meet The Horses. One of the guides speaks to our guests about horses from the ground up-feet, teeth, diet, care, behavior, safety, tack, etc. The program usually ranges in length from a half hour to two hours, depending on the group and the interest level.
Grooming
Tacking up
Riding Instructions
Hidden Trails Stables is excited to offer day camps again this year! Camps will begin the week of Tuesday, June 22. Day camps are offered each week and run for 3 days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Participants must register in advance to reserve their spot for the week of their choice.
“Campers” must be 7 or older to participate. Camps are designed to give participants the opportunity to master handling of the horse, balance, and rein control by completing obstacle courses and exercises. Campers will also gain an understanding of the horse itself, including anatomy, husbandry, and behavior.
Maximum number of campers per week is 6 so please reserve your spot(s) as soon as possible. Registration can be made via email at htstables@hardynet.com or by phone at (304) 897-5621. Please ask for Judy or Angie. If you are planning on visiting Lost River State Park, you can register at the stables the Monday of the week you wish to participate. The fee for the 3-day camp is $80.00 and must be paid upon registration. We accept cash, check, or credit cards.
Itinerary:
Tuesday: 9am-10am: Meet the Horse presentation and horse assignment
10am-11am: Tour of stables, introduction of tools and their location,
Grooming and tacking horse demo and assistance.
11am-12pm: Riding instruction and trail ride.
Wednesday: 9am-9:30am: review of safety and grooming. Worksheet-Anatomy of the horse.
9:30-10am: Grooming and tacking of horses.
10am-10:30: Lead-line practice around objects and mastering control on the ground.
10:30am-11:15am: Bridle horse, mount, trail ride.
11:15am-12pm: Rein control exercises, games.
Thursday: 9am-9:30am: Review of safety and grooming, parts of tack worksheet and game.
9:30-10am: Grooming and tacking of horses-individually.
**10am-10:45am: Review of lead-line control, rein control, games.
11am-12pm: Scavenger Hunt-Campers search for items placed in woods. Items resemble things that riders must watch for or be aware of while trail riding.
Certificates will be presented to campers after the scavenger hunt along with a picture.
**Demonstration is open to parents or family members who would like to see what their camper has mastered.
Meet The horses
