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Grand Valley Dressage Society

Youth Summer Camp

June 17-19, 9 AM – 4 PM

Grand Valley Dressage Society (GVDS) is offering a 3 Day Youth Camp for kids 9-18.

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Camp Organizer:  Barbara Progess

Location:  Mesa County Fairgrounds

Cost: For all three days is $75 for GVDS Members

                                           $125 for NONE Members

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Registration Deadline: June 5, 2025 for GVDS Members & June 10 for NONE Members

 

The camp will be centered around horse management skills such as braiding, bandaging, groundwork, care and first aid. It’s all about learning to be a horse owner some day. But it is also about enjoying your ponies, so the afternoons will be dedicated to riding games or group lessons.


A horse will be needed for this camp. The $75 will pay for your day stall and breakfast. You will need to bring a sack lunch. Several local dressage professionals and Grand Valley Dressage members are donating their time and
talents to this camp experience, so it will be packed with educational activities and fun.


Preference will be given to Grand Valley Dressage members and associates for the limited space available. If you wish to join, here is the membership link:  https://www.gvds.org/become-a-member


If interested contact Barbara Progess  starman7@comcast.net or 801 721-7111


Parents can volunteer as chaperones or lunch providers . This volunteer time can be donated to your child for necessary volunteer hours to qualify for GVDS Year End Awards. You will find the volunteer subjects at the following link: Signup link : GVDS Summer CAMP = https://signup.com/go/EBLegba

Tentative Camp Schedule:

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TUESDAY June 17 :  9:00-10:30    Bandaging – Different types of bandages & boots and how to apply them.
                                   10:30-11:15  Basics  - Horse care
                                   11:15-12:00. Basic ground handling -leading, ground work, haltering

                                   Afternoon Riding will consist of group lessons
                                   

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WEDNESDAY June 18:       9:00-10:00.  Body parts of the horse, colors, conformation
                                             10:00-11:00  Care & Equine First Aid Box, vital signs, lameness
                                             11:00-12:30  Braiding

  

                                     Afternoon Riding will consist of group lessons

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THURSDAY June 19:      9:00-10-00.   Turnout -Horse & Rider  (clinics, schooling shows, Recognized shows)
                                        10:00-11:30   The proper Tack & Cleaning

    

                                         Afternoon Riding will consist of group lessons


                                            *Smaller kids will have an assistant with them during riding activities

Let's sign up for Camp!

Step One: Fill out Forms and mail the Registration!

Step Two: Make your payment!

Pay Now via PayPal:
RMDS/GVDS Members
& GVDS Associates 
$80
Buy with PayPal
Pay Now via Venmo:

Venmo ID: @GVDS1

RMDS/GVDS Members
& GVDS Associates 
$75

Rider fees:   $75  GVDS Members for entire camp.  

                     $125 for NON GVDS Members

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Fees include 3 day stalls with shavings for members and non members!

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If paying by Check:  Make Payable to GVDS.  

                                  GVDS  

                                  2242 Signal Rock Court

                                  Grand Junction,  CO  81505-8305. 
                              

Congratulations! You are all signed up!

CONTACT US

info@gvds.org

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2242 Signal Rock Court

Grand Junction, CO  81505-8305

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