Monday · December 28
Meet the winter herd
Barn safety, horse body language, grooming, riding assessment, horse passports and a barn scavenger hunt.
Winter at Shadow Creek Farm
Winter Camp Agenda
December 28, 2026 – January 1, 2027
A week of riding, hands-on horse care, games and warm-up breaks. Meet the winter herd, learn new barn skills and welcome the new year with horses.
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Camp hours: 9 AM–3 PM, December 28 through January 1. Get ready for five days of winter fun at the barn.
Explore the week
$550Per child for the week
$100Non-refundable deposit
$110Daily drop-in
9 AM–3 PMCamp hours
Back for our sixth year
A winter tradition worth bundling up for.
Winter Camp is returning for its sixth year—and it’s always one of our best camps of the year! Join us for cozy barn moments, new riding skills, horse-care discoveries and plenty of fun with the herd. Each day brings a new theme and something to look forward to.
Tuesday · December 29
Horse detectives
Colors and markings, measuring horses, winter care, a riding cone course and a horse birth certificate.
Wednesday · December 30
Barn team challenge
Tack identification and cleaning, riding patterns, horse-care clues and a cardboard arena design.
Thursday · December 31
New year, new skills
Goal setting, riding practice, grooming and aftercare, horse trivia and a quiet daytime countdown.
Friday · January 1
Winter horse show
Horse preparation, a relaxed skills course, aftercare, a team quiz and personalized certificates.
Room for rest—and winter weather.
Riding takes place in small, supervised groups, with horse and rider breaks built in. Unsafe weather or footing means substituting indoor horsemanship and activities.
Prepare for camp
Comfort, care and safe routines.
What to bring
Labeled riding boots with a closed toe and defined heel, a properly fitted equestrian helmet, riding pants or leggings, a change of clothes, a packed lunch and snack, and a filled water bottle. Bicycle helmets are not permitted for mounted activities.
Arrival and pickup
Camp runs from 9 AM to 3 PM. No early drop-offs or late pickups unless separately arranged. Before-and-after care is available by arrangement; email shadowcreekfarmllc@gmail.com for availability and pricing. Adults wait outside the gates at pickup. Only authorized adults may collect a camper. Identification is required.
Safety and communication
Staff check attendance and count campers throughout the day. Schedule changes and important updates are communicated by email. In an emergency, we contact families by phone or text. Campers must follow staff instructions and safe conduct rules. Unsafe or violent behavior may result in immediate dismissal from camp and pickup by an authorized adult. No refund will be issued when a camper is dismissed for conduct.
Plan ahead
A winter week at the barn.
Camp is $550 per child for the week, including a $100 non-refundable deposit.
Daily drop-in: $110
Can’t join us for the whole week? Drop in for a day of riding, horse care and winter barn fun. It’s a great way to be part of camp when your family’s schedule needs a little flexibility.
Final payment
Our new billing system makes payments flexible: after your $100 non-refundable deposit, you can pay any amount toward the remaining $450 balance, as often as you like. The full remaining balance is due Monday, December 21, 2026—the Monday one week before camp begins.
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