Our 3 day camp features 6 riding sessions, poles, jumping, hacking (where abilities permit),Dressage, Groundwork, Biomechanics, Mounted Games and pony care. The camp Starts with a Day of show jumping Including two entries into the competition in the arena on the Friday Evening and an Entries to the Dressage competition on the Sunday.
These camps sell out every year, so please book ahead if you would like to take part.
Summer Pony Camp Schedule at The Orchard equestrian Centre 2025
Friday 15th August -9.15am start.
8am – Arrival & set up camp for the weekend.
9am – Care for your pony.
9.45am- Group Show jumping lesson.
10.45 am - Bath & Prepare ponies for the evening’s competition.
12am – Afternoon Tea.
1pm- Set up Full show jumping course & Course walk.
2pm – Show prep/ Plaiting up.
3pm- Clean & Prepare tack for competition learning about the different tack used for show jumping.
4pm – BREAK
4.30pm – Quick groom & tack up
5pm – 8pm Show jumping competition
(Includes Hot dogs etc for dinner)
8pm – Horsey quiz & games on foot with a Hot chocolate.
10pm Lights out.
Saturday 16th August
8-am Wake up & Breakfast.
9am – Care for pony.
10am – Dressage Test riding for Sunday’s competition.
12am – Afternoon Tea.
1pm – Rider Biomechanics
3pm – Horse Fitness Talk & the scales of Training
4pm – Mounted Games
5pm – BBQ
7.30pm – Clean tack for dressage competition in the morning.
8.30pm Horsey Film night & Popcorn.
10.30pm – Lights out.
Sunday 17th August
8am- Wake up & breakfast.
9am- Prepare Ponies for Dressage competition.
10am- Dressage Competition.
1pm – Afternoon tea.
2pm – Groom /wash off ponies , turn them back out & Feed.
3pm – Home Time
Camp essentials checklist:
• Tent / Airbed & Bedding or sleeping bag.
• Competition wear (Not compulsory).
• Clothing for two days.
• Pyjamas.
• Toiletries.
• Any special dietary requirements.
• Any allergies to be disclosed and campers will require an Epi pen.
• Any medications to be declared.
Prices 2025:
£340 ( Use of orchard Horse or pony ) £285 (Own Horse or Pony) .
Payment plans are available if you would like to Book or arrange a payment plan. Contact a member of staff for details on:
jay@theorchard-ec.co.uk
kelsey@theorchard-ec.co.uk
david@theorchard-ec.co.uk