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HORSE CAMPS & CLASSES

2024 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION & INFO

REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 1st 2024

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All Camps Must Be Paid In Advance

Here is what we have to offer~

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2024 Peewee & Parent Pony Camp

Preschoolers Ages 3-5  ** 10:30-12:30

Tuesdays 6/4, 6/11, 6/18

$50.  Per Camp Day

Choose how many days you want to come

 

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2024 One Day Horsemanship Camp

Ages 5-10  ** 10:30-12:30

Tuesday June 25

$50 per child 10:30-12:30

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*New For  2024*

2024 Five Week Horsemanship Camp

Ages 7 to 10 ** 10:30-12:30

Tuesdays 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30

$250.  This is a small group camp 4-6 participants

Participant is paying to come for 5 consecutive Tuesdays

 

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Private Camps

Nixon Ranch can customize your own camp day

Can't come on one of the scheduled camp days

and you have your own group of kids?

Have your very own 1 Day Private Horse Camp!

2 to 6 Kids $50. per child

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Call for more details or to schedule you own private camp

 

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Educational Groups

*Special horse camp pricing of only $25 per child for educational groups such as 4-H groups, Home-schooled Groups and Scout Troops. Earn your badge or certificate!

Can accommodate larger groups

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Call for more details or to schedule your groups date

 

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Horsemanship Camps at the Nixon Ranch can be customized for all ages. Participants will have a fun, hands-on learning experience with horses. This program will teach, communication and cooperation with your equine partner. During camp participants will be taught responsibility, patience and leadership. Some of the activities included are…

 

  • Horseback riding instruction will be given, which focuses on a balanced seat and how to properly use your natural aids

  • Safety around horses and understanding their body language

  • Ground work, communicating with your horse from the ground

  • How to groom your horse and build a great relationship with him

  • Horse care and chores involved in owning a horse

  • Horse tack, equipment and how it’s used

  • Fun crafts and games that teach all about the horse

  • Equine terms, breeds, markings and colors.

All Camps Must Be Paid In Advance To hold Your Spot

Camps, Lessons and Classes can be paid through PayPal

by using the email address~ nixonranch@gmail.com

WHEN PAYING BY PAYPAL BE SURE YOU PAY AS "FRIEND OR FAMILY" OTHERWISE THERE IS A FEE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CALL ME FIRST.

You can also pay by check and mail to:

Nancy Nixon

PO Box 824

Somonauk, IL 60552

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