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Grand Valley Dressage Society
Youth Summer Camp
June 24-26, 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
Registration Deadline: June 14, 2024
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 : https://signup.com/go/qJGCZCa
Tentative Camp Schedule:
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MONDAY June 24 : 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: Teach Lunging-older kids
Younger kids: Leading (stop,go,turn)
GAMES : Around the world
Red Light/Green light
Pass the Tennis ball
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TUESDAY June 25: 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
Riding GAMES: Ribbon Chase
Leading Musical chairs
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WEDNESDAY June 26: 9:00-10-00. Turnout -Horse & Rider (clinics, schooling shows, Recognized shows)
10:00-11:30 The proper Tack & Cleaning
Afternoon Riding: Leap frog in line (Judi)
Follow the leader thru an agility course
Pas de Deux
*Smaller kids will have an assistant with them during riding activities
Rider fees: $75 for entire camp. (includes 3 day stalls with shavings)
If paying by Check: Make Payable to GVDS.
GVDS
2242 Signal Rock Court
Grand Junction, CO 81505-8305.
Pay Now via PayPal:
RMDS/GVDS Members
& GVDS Associates
$80
