Sunrise Riding Academy

Sunrise is offering a daily intensive three hour summer riding program for boys and girls ages eight through fourteen at our campsite in Scituate. The remainder of the camp day follows the same selective programming as the Day Camp. At Sunrise, we recognize that the most important factor in the students' success is an individual level of confidence. We will teach that horseback riding begins before the student sits in the saddle. Our students will learn techniques of proper care and maintenance of a horse.

Registration PAYMENT FOR RIDING ACADEMY MUST BE RECEIVED IN FULL WITH THE APPLICATION. Applications will not be processed unless full payment is received. Also, please note that the application does not insure acceptance into the Riding Academy. Parents must sign a general release for their children to participate in this program.

Beginner Equitation This level is limited to ring work until the novice gains a sound background in riding. Proper grooming, saddling of a horse, and elementary use of aids will be taught; along with basic balance seat position, proper mounting and dismounting techniques. Students will also assist in the care and handling of the horse. Intermediate Equitation The intermediate program consists of structured ring work where the student will become involved with more precise techniques. This will require an advanced level of control. Advanced exercises for improving riding muscles will stress the importance of gentle hands, relaxed posture and collected riding. Elementary jumping is taught when our instructors feel the student is prepared. Instructors will familiarize the student with horse show procedures that will help when participating in the Sunrise Horse Show.

Advanced Equitation

Students are admitted into this level after a review of their riding ability and knowledge by our staff. Advanced Equitation will center around advancing harmonious horsemanship. The performance of proper execution of schooling exercise and gaits are key. Reining pattern work and school figures are stressed. Contest work such as Gymkhana, Drill Team and Dressage events are conducted.

Horse Show Sunrise will have a final horse show with ribbons and awards presented to all students. In order to participate, riders are required to be enrolled in the Riding Academy during the week of the horse show and at least one other week.

Staff

Our academy's director and staff are thoroughly schooled in the instruction and training techniques and have many years of riding and teaching experience. Not only are they excellent riders, but they know the theory of riding and how to teach the student at their level.

Dress Requirements

We request that each student come equipped with protective headgear (ASTM-SEI helmet) and hard sole and heeled shoes. Long pants that are too tight or too loose should not be worn. (One should be able to do deep knee bends.)

Transportation

Transportation arrangements are the same for the Day camp. (See Transportation Section for the complete transportation schedule.)

Schedule
Camp Sunrise Riding Academy

Week 2- June 28 - July 2
Week 3- July 5 - July 9
Week 4- July 12 - July 16
Week 5- July 19 - July 23
Week 6- July 26 - July 30
Week 7- August 2 - August 6
Week 8- August 9 - August 13
Week 9- August 16 - August 20
Week 10- August 23 - August 27

Horse Show

Our annual Horse Show will be scheduled for August 25. Parents and friends are invited. There will be and entry fee for all participants.

Residence Campers

Those children who are staying in our residence camp program may choose to participate in the riding academy for just one week or both weeks of their stay. There will be an additional fee of $100 per week if they would like to choose riding.