Riding Instruction at Camp
Riding at Chincapin Camp for girls: a RICH TRADITION
Chincapin Camp, founded in 1957, focuses on the fundamentals of English riding, emphasizing safety and horsemanship. Our dependable lesson horses, alongside experienced instructors, create a fun and positive learning environment for every camper.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider looking to hone your skills, our experienced staff make our camp the place to ride! For summer camp horseback riding, check out Chincapin Camp and learn more about spring and fall lessons below.
Chincapin offers our campers a rich tradition of love for equestrianism. Every 3rd - 7th grade girl camper attends two weekly riding lessons at Chincapin Equestrian Center. Our 1st and 2nd graders receive an introduction to the equestrianism program, visiting the barn twice weekly, with one visit including a riding experience.
We also offer an equestrian-focused summer program that gives Chincapin campers more time at the barn. They ride four days a week and spend approximately 9 to 10 hours per week at the barn. This intensive program requires a prerequisite application process. Please take a look at the information on this program below.
equestrian focused sUMMER program
Our equestrian-focused program is open to 3rd - 7th grade Chincapin campers who crave more time at the barn, visiting five days a week. These campers delve into the intricacies of horse care, tacking, and more, complemented by four riding lessons throughout each week. Beyond the barn, participants enjoy the flexibility to choose from a diverse range of activities provided by Chincapin, crafting a well-rounded and enriching camp experience.
Campers must submit an application for consideration to qualify for this program. Applicants will be required to demonstrate independence in their riding skills. This program requires a minimum attendance of three camp weeks. Applications open February 1st. Fees for this program will not be applied until your application is accepted.
After your application is accepted, this program can be added to any three (or more) weeks of our traditional Chincapin summer camp at an additional $100 per week.
Riding Lessons
Red Oak offers riding sessions each Spring and Fall. We also schedule private lessons year-round. To inquire about private lessons please email: Marketing@redoakcamp.org
Spring Lessons session
Riding lessons sessions, are designed to include ONE or TWO lessons per week per student at $65 per lesson. (6 or 12 lessons total per session).
Spring Lessons: TWO 6-week sessions, March 4 - 13 and April 15 - May 25.
Make-up lessons as scheduled with Riding Director. Red Oak makes every effort to make up lessons that WE cancel. Unless in a private format and canceled 1 week in advance we do not make up lessons canceled by the participant.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
We offer private lessons (1 rider) and semi-private lessons (2 riders). Riders will be grouped based on skill. Please fill out this form to apply for lessons. Our team will create lesson schedules to match riders with appropriate horses.
