The Best Summer Camps with Horses in Missouri and Kansas Special Guide for parents ( at bottom of this page) about finding the best summer horse camps for your kids
Kids-Children-teenagers boys and girls beginner, intermediate, advanced . Horse Summer Camps in June and August at Academy of Riding Starlight Stables in Liberty Missouri, near Kansas City, Missouri.  Horse Fun For the Summer!!  Enrollment for Summer Camps now open .

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This Summer Camp is Fun Fun Fun.  This is all my child talks about .  The Staff is GREAT and the Horses very child friendly. They really knows how to teach children about horses! Thank You, Sharon




Hi Terry,
  WE think of Starlight Stables as part of our family "and wish you many more years of success!"
Thanks for everything you do-

Cathy and Brandon      
SUMMER CAMPS at Academy of Riding Starlight Stables     (816) 628-6569

Welcome to Camp Horsin' Around!
This is a fun kids camp for anyone 8 years through 18 !

                    Academy of Riding Starlight Stables is located in Liberty Missouri just 15 min. north of Kansas City Missouri.   Since 1985 Starlight Stables School of Riding has offered girls and boys, 8 years old and up, the opportunity to experience and enjoy the wonderful world of horses!  Summer Camp is a week long Horse Day Camp  that ends with a Party and Horse Show

    The summer camp features include a wide variety of fabulous School Master horses with appropriate sized equipment for riding English or western.  We have an arena with barrels, cavalettes, jumps,  games on horseback, wooded trails or open fields. All birthdays are celebrated with cupcakes or cookies, balloons and party favors.  We have knowledgeable riding instructors and assistants with positive attitudes and a love for teaching.  Building confidence, making new friends, learning responsibility, good sportsmanship and building positive values are just some of the life skills gained from Camp Horsin' Around.  
  Horsen Around Summer Camps are always exciting and never the same twice.    
                                 Some campers come to more than one horse camp.  We hope you join us!

         

Horsin Around Summer Camps at Starlight Stables is the most popular Horse Camp in Missouri! "Everyday is like a party" . Campers get to ride everyday and learn to care for the horses. Students participate in horse activities including riding English, western, bareback, trail riding, games on horseback, jumping, showing and grooming.  
Registration for Summer Camps is now open. GREAT summer fun for kids and teenagers, 8 years and up.  They fill up FAST so don't be left out of the FUN!!!                                                                        

Start planning for
2010 Summer Horsing' Around
DAY CAMPS at Starlight
Reserve your spot NOW.
Beginner RIDER
Intermediate RIDER
Advanced RIDER
Need help deciding what level of rider? (Bottom Of Page)
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HORSE SUMMER CAMP FUN!
Horses And Equipment Provided
Exciting week long day camps are available for children.

PAY NOW WITH PAYPAL
The camps focus is on FUN
& on enhancing each student's horseskills.
(816) 628-6569
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2010 DATES
June 7-11 :  Beginner  & Beginner - Intermediate
June 14-18 :Intermediate &  Intermediate- Advanced
June 21-25 : Intermediate- Advanced   &   Advanced  
Aug 9-13  :  Intermediate  through  Advanced
Camp is Monday -Friday
8am - 12pm
ages 8 & up only
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Kids Horsing around at Summer camp!
Some of the topics include:
Care of Horses, Breeds and History
RidingLessons in Western, English, Jumping, Barrel Racing, Opstical Course, Trail Riding and Bareback

Training Horses for Show and Tricks

Safety for Horses and Riders

Grooming and Bathing Horses
Horse Business and Colleges
Equine Anatomy and Colors
Saddles & Bridles Parts, Care  English and Western
Designed and Maintenance of Stables , Equipment and Arenas
*    Horse Shows and Games
"SUMMER CAMP was GREAT FUN, I Liked Riding all the Horses and the Horse Show we designed and performed in was the BEST!! "  Alicia
~SUMMER CAMP 2009~

Summer Campers learn to care for the horses and work together while having FUN!

FUN and FRIENDSHIPS  Happen at Summer Camp !!
Horse and Summer Camp riders get  dressed up for Horse Show Day at Summer Camp!!
Parents, siblings, campers and   
EVERYONE enjoys Summer camp at
Starlight Stables!!


"It's like a party every day at
Starlight Stables Summer Camp"
~Lauren~
             


Horses at Summer Camp are matched to the riders personality and ability, we have GREAT Horses for the Campers to ride!!

Friends at summer  camp come in all sizes...
Herc & Sara
Learning the parts of the horse with the world famous circus horse Charro!

Now ... for the "getting on" part.


Horse Summer Camp Councilors enjoy celebrating all birthdays!
The Birthday hat is always worn for summer campers celebrating their birthday with us

Followed by a MAJOR CELEBRATION for the guest of honor and those attending summer camp!!

         


                          Smiles happen at Summer Camp!
What Summer Campers need to bring to Horse Camp!
1  Bottel of water, Sun Screen,Tiebacks for hair,

2  Riding  Attire:  Old Jeans, Breaches, Socks, and  Paddock riding boots or Tennis (no slip on or off or open toed) Shorts and or bathing suit for water play, helmets are strongly suggested ( if you need help finding one call us)

3 We supply the rest  PLEASE let us know if there is a Birthday .
WE LOVE TO PARTY

Summer Camp with Classy Cassy at Academy Of Riding Starlight Stable
 Horses are matched to the experience level of each child




Academy of Riding Starlight Stables is close to, Parkville Missouri, Smithville MO, North Kansas City MO, Independence MO, Blue Springs MO, Lee Summit MO, Excelsior Springs MO, Kearney Missouri, Liberty MO, Plattewoods MO, Riverside MO, Platte City MO, Briar Cliff MO, Lawson MO, Lathrop MO, Polo MO, Plattsburg , Kansas City MO Missouri, Brookside MO and the Country Club PlazaMissouri , Kansas State Line..Overland Park KS, Mission KS, Olatha KS, Fairway Kansas, Shawnee Mission KS, Leewood KS, Leavenworth KS, Bonnor Springs Kansas,  Holt Missouri, Smithville, Missouri Kansas City Area, Leawood Kansas, Prairievillage Kansas. Kansas City, Kansas   Zona Rosa Missouri, Brair Cliff Missouri, Saint Joseph  Missouri                                                         
Academy of Riding Starlight Stables
(816) 628-6569
Best Summer Camps for Kids 8 years and up!
in Liberty Missouri Serving the  Greater Kansas City Missouri  and Kansas area.
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                     Special Guide for Parents, How to find the best  summer camp for your child with horses.
                                       Academy Of Riding Starlight Stables , located in Liberty, Missouri  horsing around for over 25 years. GREAT HORSES and GREAT FUN!

                             In my opinion, this should help you make a educated selection when looking for the best kids summer camps with horses.                                                              

                                       1   Find out how many years the summer camps has operated and in the same location.  ( The Longer the camp the better)

                                       2   Make sure you check into management and ownership make sure it is the same as camps history.

                                       3   Are the horses owned by the summer camp and the same  horses used year after year ( Great Camp Horses for Kids are a treasure)

                                       4   Even Better are the horses  and summer camps part of a riding school that has been around for at least 10 years and has a solid reputation.

                                       5   Doses the Horse Summer Camp offer levels of riding, so your child will be on an opropriately trained horse and given correct instruction.                                     
                                             Child size saddles  ( they are a lot like shoes one size doses not fit all). a Must and Horse Safety  enforced  .

                                       6   How many children total in your child's summer camp and how many in the riding portion of the camp. There should be a 1 instructor or consoler             
                                            per child rider if beginner classes ,  2 children rider  to1 instructor or consoler in beginner- intermediate,   3 children riders to 1 instructor or conssuler in
                                            intermediate lessons, 4 child riders to 1 consular  or instructor intermediate-advanced, 5 children riders to 1 riding instructor and or counselor for advanced.
                                            also ask about the  assist people or children helpers that will be assisting the riding instructor  or counselor count , with adult supervision.

                                        6B  Ask how long these individuals have been working in the summer camp program)( for your child's SAFETY, Teenagers should not teach, asset or
                                            manage  without an ADULT PRESENT . ( as with the  camp horses the longer they have been there and riding the better)
                                        7    What other activities are offered and will the materials be supplied. Will there be snacks and refreshments ( what kind, doses your child have allergies)?

                                        8     How long will the child be ridding and what discipline ( Western, the easiest to learn) ( English, no horn and will they be jumping) (Bareback, no saddle)
                                               Always good if camp teaches safety and gives hand outs about  horses and teaches horse safety from the ground up.

                                        9     Can the campers bring their own horses to camp and what are the extra fees, and where will they be located.

                                       10  Please Check out at least 2 references,  The right  Summer camp can make your child's summer one great one to remember!
                                        11  The Great Helmet Debate (Helmets are a good Idea make sure it fits properly) ( If the horses and staff are not trained properly it won't be the fix all).
                                               there is not a law requiring helmets for riders, it is  at the riders or riders parents discretion.  Every Ridding Camp and Stables should have rules ask for
                                               a copy, and see if you  agree.( most camps should be able to help you find a store to get a Helmut)

                                         12  Make sure you are Registered in Advance  for your Summer Horse Camp the Good ones fill up early!
.                                         THE  12 question summer camp  guide for parents, looking for a Great Horse Experience for their children was written  
                                               By  Prof. Terry Bowman a life long professional  equestrian and Owner of Academy of Riding Starlight Stables.                                                      
                                                Bio at :   www.academyofriding.com)   she wishes every one Good Riding and Great Treats !

                                                                                              Need Help assessing Child's level of riding skill Check Below   


                              Beginner Rider:  Never been on a horse, or hand lead at a walk. Doses not know how to put Equipment on or stop or steer horses by themselves
                              Beginner -Intermediate Rider:  On a horse bye themselves walks, trots and whoa's (stops) with out assistance  in an arena. Can put saddle on with help.

                              Intermediate  Rider:  Can saddle and bridle  horse with help and walk, trot, canter , whoa's (stops) in arena  with out assistance  and  walk, trot out of arena.
                             Intermediate-advanced:  Saddles and Bridles horse  with no help, walks trots, canters,and stops  in and out of arena .  Also doses some trail riding and games.

                             Advanced Rider :  Saddles, Bridles , walk, tots. canters (knows leads at a canter) can  do trails, games, shows ect....  very self sufficient.