Blue Horizons Riding School

🐴Pony Camp 134 : Pre-Intermediate. (day 4 of 5)

🌟NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP🌟
Natural Horsemanship is working with a horse’s natural instincts instead of forcing it. We learn to think like a horse and communicate using body language, pressure, and release.

Instead of punishment, we use:
• Respect and trust — the horse chooses to be with you
• Pressure and release — ask lightly, release when the horse tries
• Body language — your posture, eyes, and energy tell the horse what you want

It’s about making the right thing easy and the wrong thing difficult, so the horse understands and feels safe. A calm, confident horse is a willing partner.

Thank you Glyn Redgrave for coming to do a session with Tibbs and Apollo. The campers learnt so much.

🐴Pony Camp 134 : Pre & Intermediate Camp (Day 3 of 5)

🌟FALLING OFF HORSES SAFELY🌟
At Pony Camp we practice falling safely! We learn to let go, keep our arms in, bend our knees, and roll away from the pony. No stiff arms or grabbing — that’s how we stay safe. Knowing how to fall the right way makes us braver riders and keeps us smiling in the saddle.

🐴Pony Camp 134 : Pre & Intermediate Camp (Day 3 of 5)🐴

🌟FANCY DRESS 🌟
Our most popular activity of the Camp is our Fancy Dress. The campers have gone all out. Some amazing horse & rider combinations. Well done to everyone.
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1st. (Tie)
Sloane & Pixie. “Sleepover duo”
And
Sav & Sunshine. “A Honey bee on a sunflower”

2nd.
Ella & Rosie. “Flower power”

3rd
Cheyanne & Ally. “F1 Ferrari driver”

4th (Tie)
Brooklyn & Apollo. “A bumble bee duo”
Calen & Chunky. “The bride & her husband Chunky”
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Well done everyone.

🐴Pony Camp 134 : Pre & Intermediate Camp (Day 1 of 5)🐴

🌟GYMKHANA GAMES🌟
“Gymkhana is a mounted competition in which riders display their horsemanship and teamwork through precise, controlled actions at high speeds. With the emphasis on having FUN”

This activity is about Precision, Accuracy, Determination Speed and TEAM WORK.

All old fashion games
🐴 Trotting/cantering races
🐴 Weaving
🐴 Apple on pole
🐴 Balls in bucket
🐴 and so much more …

🐴Pony Camp 134 : Pre & Intermediate Camp (Day 3 of 5)🐴

🌟BAREFOOT TRIMMING🌟
What a Barefoot Farrier Does ….
A barefoot farrier looks after our ponies’ hooves without using shoes. They trim and balance the hooves to keep them strong, healthy, and comfy for running and playing. Good hoof care helps our ponies move naturally, prevents soreness, and keeps them happy on all kinds of ground.

🐴Pony Camp 134 : Pre & Intermediate Camp (Day 3 of 5)🐴

🌟TACK CLEANING🌟
Tack care is pony care! Cleaning our bridles and saddles keeps them soft, comfy, and safe. It helps prevent rubs on our ponies, makes our gear last longer, and means we’re always ready for a safe and happy ride together.

🐴Pony Camp 134 : Pre & Intermediate Camp (Day 2 of 5)🐴

🌟WESTERN GAMES🌟
This activity is about Precision, Accuracy, Determination Speed and Individual commitment. It’s about you and the clock and beating your previous score.

“Western Mounted Games is the action packed, precision sport of the equestrian world. A good WMG horse does not only require the speed of a racehorse, but the turning ability of a cutting horse and the control and responsiveness of the stock horse”

🐴 Keyhole
🐴 Bending Poles
🐴 Hurry Scurry

🐴Pony Camp 134 : Pre & Intermediate Camp (Day 2 of 5)🐴

🌟EQUITATION🌟
Equitation at Pony Camp level is all about teaching kids the correct way to ride — not just staying on, but riding well.

Focus areas:
• Position: Balanced seat, heels down, straight back, light hands
• Control: Clear use of aids to steer, stop, go, and do smooth transitions
• Presentation: Tidy rider + pony, safe riding, good awareness

🐴Pony Camp 134 : Intermediate (Day 1 of 5) 🐴
🌟GYMKHANA GAMES🌟

Team Dancer : Brook & Chey
Team Sunshine : Sav & Sloane
Team Rosie : Calen & Ella

Let the games begin …..

🐴Pony Camp 134 - Day 1 of 5🐴
🌟 STABLE MANAGEMENT 🌟

Learning to ride a horse is not just riding, it about taking care of your horse, which starts with cleaning the stable and giving them a good groom.