Greyden Farms Equestrian Centre is an affordable, warm & friendly equestrian facility just outside the Village of Erin, Ontario (map).
We offer:
- Year round riding lessons and part-boarding
- Horse Back Riding Summer Camp Programs
- Indoor arena, Outdoor Dressage ring and Jumper ring.
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Our Summer Camp Programmes:
Our Goal:
It is our goal to teach the young/first time and novice rider the basics of good horsemanship while emphasizing on having fun, being creative and learning all about horses.
What we Offer:
Greyden Equestrian Facility Summer Riding Camps are focused on being with and learning all about horses, specifically designed for children between 7 and 14 years of age, that are keen on learning to ride safely.
Each Camp Includes: 
- learning the basics of riding horses safely,
- good horsemanship, good grooming and basic stable duties,
- care, maintenance and parts of riding equipment,
- learning conformation and parts of the horse, their breeds and colours.
- fun, informative theory lessons
- introduction to feeding and proper horse care
- themed events, games (on horseback) and making crafts
- water sports during lunch hour
Our Facility:
- an indoor arena (we ride even on rainy days!)
- class-room and lounge
- trampoline, water slide, playground
- we have 38 scenic acres to explore and have fun on!
March Break Camp 2008
Itinerary for Each Camp:
Monday to Friday the children have two hours per day of riding time. This instructional riding period (not just a trail ride) where we teach the new equestrian proper control of their horse, safety around horses and how to control their horse in a group riding time.
As the week progresses the student learns more about being a good rider and readying them for our horse show and demonstration on each Friday afternoon.
Our horse show is a fun show to "show off" to loved ones and visitors what each camper learned during the week.
Each camper will be awarded a Certificate of Accomplishment at the end of each session.
Checklist for "What to Bring & Wear" to Day Camps:
- nutritious snack, lunch and drinks, water bottles for refilling
- riding boots with a heel (no running shoes, please!)
- clothing suitable for riding (tights, jogging pants or breeches) please no jeans
- change of clothing for hot days, (shorts or bathing sit and a towel for water sports)
- Sun protection lotion
- We supply riding helmets for each camper. (bring your own if you have one)
Sleepovercamp requirements:
- sleeping bag, pillow, flashight, warm p.j's and a sweater
- change of clothes, "show clothes" where possible
- munchie food for around the fire to share with others
- teddybear, games, cards etc.
2010 Camps...
Download the 2010 Summer Camp Form
Theme Camp One:
Session One - August 9th to 13th
"Aborginal Week"
A five day camp, Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 4:00pm
One night sleepover on Thursday
Monday to Wednesday children have two hours per day of riding time where we teach the new equestrian proper control of their horse in group riding lessons.
As the week progresses, the student learns more about being a good rider and readying themselves for our mock horse show on Friday afternoon at 2 pm.
Our guest artist this week is a first nation Indian, "Wanda Doctor" and she will be with us every day, telling stories of her culture and making Indian crafts for all to take home.
Thursday we ride twice and make a dream catcher at lunch.
Friday is an early rise to breakfast (we specialize in French Toast) and back to the stables for Horse Show prep. Friday lunch is provided by the camp, then 2 pm is our mock Horse Show which all campers can participate in and friends and parents are invited to watch them compete against each other for ribbons.
Before the show, we will all ride a demonstration to an Indian spirit well wishing song for all to watch.
Our Horse Show is a fun show mixed with game classes and classes to let us "show-off" to loved ones what each camper has learned during the week. Each camper will be awarded ribbons and a camp certificate of recognition for their dedication and efforts as a graduate camp equestrian rider!
Fee $250.00 per week.
Theme Camp Two:
Session Two - August 16th to 20th
"Scrapbook Week"
A five day camp - Monday to Friday -
9:00am to 4:00pm
One night sleepover on Thursday
Full immersion camp for the horse crazy kid.
Every day we will take pictures of our events, riding with our favourite pony, and build a scrap book with our guest artist, Tracy Squires of Page Creations. We will complete the scrapbook by the end of the week and have something to take home to cherish for years to come. It's way cool!
Camp supplies dinner on Thursday night before we set up for the night, along with a bonfire and fireside story telling. Friday is horse show day where all the riders will compete for ribbons. Parents are welcome to come and watch and a space will be made available in your scrapbook to put your ribbon in... and your camp graduate certificate which you will receive at the end of the camp during the graduation ceremony.
Fee $250.00 per week.
Theme Camp Three:
Session Three: August 23rd - 27th.
"Full Immersion Boot Camp"
A five day camp - Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 4:00pm with one night of Sleepover.
This camp is designed for those that have had prior riding experience or are returning to Greyden for another year of camp. It’s the same great riding camp just more horsey than crafty.
A quiz - a challenge - games and prizes! And of course, lots of horse fun. We will learn how to improve the skills we already have both on horseback and in the stables.
Camp supplies dinner on Thursday night before we set up for the night, along with a bonfire and fireside story telling. Friday is horse show day where all the riders will compete for ribbons. Parents are welcome to come and watch and see you receive your camp graduate certificate at the end of the camp during the graduation ceremony.
Fee $250 per week.
Download the 2010 Summer Camp Form
