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Brushy Hill Farm Summer Horse Camp has been in operation for over 30 years. Campers continue to enjoy the fun and nurturing environment we provide. During the daily riding lesson, beginner levels will have a 1 to 1 ratio with a leader while intermediate and advanced level riders will have a 1 to 3 ratio. Brushy Hill has 3 riding arenas, one of which is indoors for inclement weather.

Activities:
• Daily lesson
• Basic horsemanship
• Farm safety
• Horse care
• Horse anatomy
• Grooming
• Equipment
• Tacking up

Demonstrations & Contests:
Scheduled throughout the week, campers look forward to enjoying and learning from a number of demonstrations and contests. Demonstrations from the farrier and professional riders, the horse less horse show, the grooming contest and the question and answer are camp favorites.

Professional Photographs:
Each week a professional photographer will visit the farm to take pictures. Campers will embellish them in our arts & crafts section.

Age Groups:
Little Britches – 3-6 years
Short Stirrups – 7-10 years
Equestrians – 11-17 years

Riding Ability Levels:
Beginner: has little or no experience riding
Advanced Beginner: able to walk & trot on own.
Intermediate: able to walk, trot, canter & jump cross rails at the trot or canter.
Advanced: able to walk, trot, canter and jump a 2’ course at the canter.

Requirements:
Long pants, shoes with a heel, a snack and a drink. Brushy Hill Farm will provide the helmets.

Orientation:
Orientation for new campers and parents will be held the Monday starting each camp week at 8:30am. If you wish to tour the farm before orientation, please call to schedule a tour.

Location: 15 Coachmans Dr, Southbury, CT 06488