Camp Confidence horse camp in western wisconsin (just across the Minnesota border) is taking enrollments for the upcoming camp season. Check the “camps” link to get info on dates and download camp brochure and registration.
FAQ about Camp Confidence Horse Camp:
1) Does my child need experience?
No, our Mini Camps are designed for children with little or no experience with horses. Mini campers will learn how to safely handle a horse on the ground, building confidence as they master the basics of riding at the walk and trot, controlling speed and steering.
2) Are all your camps overnight?
Yes, all Camp Confidence horse camps are overnight although we do have day camps throughout the school year. Horse camp kids stay in our rustic red bunkhouse and have a blast!
3) My child has never been to sleep away camp- what if they get homesick?
In all our years of overnight horse camp there have only been a couple of campers who needed to call home- friends are made fast here and with the busy riding schedule we keep there is little time for missing home. In fact it is more common to see tears at the end of their stay when they are saying goodbye to their new friends (both 2 legged and 4!).
4) My child has their own horse- can she bring it?
Yes, campers are welcome to bring their own horse to camp for a small additional fee (current coggins required) and this is a great way for yourb child to work on specific skills while at camp.
5) My child takes lessons or rides already- is there a camp for her?
Our advanced camps are for children who can walk, trot, canter with an indepedant seat/hands and are ready to work on advanced western and English riding. Advanced campers work on being able to move each part of the horse independantly, setting a horse up to do flying changes, lateral work and the proper form needed to jump (our advanced campers love to jump- even if they have only ridden western before!) Advanced campers will also learn about showing and ones who are doing the two week advanced camp will attend a show with Lost Creek Ranch’s Riding Academy show team! The two week advanced camp is June 25- July 6th.
Another option for Advanced riders is our weekend camp: Get Ready to Show May 19-20th. This camp is geared towards kids who love to show or want to get started in horse shows. Includes halter/ showmanship, pleasure (western and English), horsemanship and equitation as well as grooming for the horse and rider 
Lastly for older teen with experience we have a new Colt Starting Camp: in this camp teens will learn to work with unbroke, greenbroke and started horses in a safe, structured enviroment learning to read the horse, how to roundpen, lounge and do groundwork getting a horse ready to for its first rider. All riding will be done on broke horses (campers will work hands on with the horses on the ground but not be doing first rides- an experienced rider will while campers will ride trained horses while learning techniques used in riding green horses).
6) My child is preschooler but loves horses- is there a horse camp for him?
Our Little Buckaroom Preschool Program is geared to children ages 4-7 and is the perfect way to introduce your child to the wonderful world of horses!
7) Should my child take lessons before coming to camp?
Lots of our campers are repeats and come year after year from far away, others who are closer do take lessons throughout the year. It is always the best way to get better faster and if your child is not quite a beginner but not ready for advanced camp weekly lessons can get her up to the next level.
