Dates
Monday - Friday 9:30am - 3pm
2012
June - 18- 22nd
July - 9- 13th
August -20-24th
Camps fill quickly,
reserve your camp dates now!
See Below
Monday - Friday 9:30am - 3pm
2012
June - 18- 22nd
July - 9- 13th
August -20-24th
Camps fill quickly,
reserve your camp dates now!
See Below
Upcoming dates are currently being scheduled. Please check back for dates.
2012 Adult Camp
August 6-10th
September 10-14th
Time: 2 - 6pm
Price: $250
See basic information below
In
addition to the specialized training for each of the camps other
instruction will include but not limited to: horse care, importance of
stretching and massage for horses, horseback games, horse
trivia and tack care.
trivia and tack care.
Erickson Acres Day Camp
Important
- Riders must provide their own lunch everyday of camp.
- Riders must have SEI rated helmet and leather boots that come above the ankle, with 1” to 1-1/2 " heel. Sleeved shirts (short sleeves- minimum) are required- No tank-tops
- It is encourage that rider wears breeches or fitted riding pants. Jeans can cause riding sores on the human and make for an unpleasant ride. Please consider half-chaps or tall-boots, if you have them.
- Camps are rain/ shine; dress for the weather
- You are welcome to bring your own horse, please contact to make arrangements. Current coggins and shot record required.
- Day Camp sessions: Monday - Friday 9:30am - 3:00 pm
- Serving ages 8-17 years
- Dressage and Jumping
- Friday will end with a Fun Show and Awards starting at 12:00 pm
Cost: $300 (adult camp $250) for the week with a $100 non-refundable deposit required with your registration form.
Registration Deadline: Monday, one week prior to camp. Limited spaces are available; only 6 entries accepted to ensure maximum personal attention and safety. (MINIMUM 2 required to hold camp)
We accept riders from beginner on up; to learn or advance their riding skills in Dressage and Jumping. The riders will be divided into groups based on level of skill.
Registration Deadline: Monday, one week prior to camp. Limited spaces are available; only 6 entries accepted to ensure maximum personal attention and safety. (MINIMUM 2 required to hold camp)
We accept riders from beginner on up; to learn or advance their riding skills in Dressage and Jumping. The riders will be divided into groups based on level of skill.
Instructor:
Sarah Erickson is owner and instructor at Erickson Acres. Sarah has been riding horses for over 25 years; spent 15 years in 4-H showing and training horses through the MN Horse Training Program, UW- River Falls Graduate with B.S. in Animal Science – Equine Business, U.S. Pony Club and 4-H volunteer.She is committed to sharing her expertise and passion with riders of all levels to increase their confidence and ability to successfully work with horses. Sarah’s focus is in Classical English riding: Dressage, Eventing and Jumping. Sarah also enjoys Endurance Racing and quiet trail riding with family and friends.
With full camps (6 riders); there will be 2 camp counselors.
Dressage– An introduction/ continuation in the art of performing exercises in a balanced, supple, athletic and responsive manner through subtle movement of hands and legs and slight shifts of weight of seat. Riders will learn the origins of the discipline, to properly ride a dressage test and balancing a horse for each exercise.
Jumping –Jumping is one of the most thrilling activities for both horse and rider. Riders will learn the basics of jumping and gymnastics (ground rail/ cavalletti work) to prepare a horse for jumping larger fences so both horse and rider are confident at a new obstacle. There will be an introduction to cross-country jumping. Jumping will help improve balance for any style of riding.