Summer Horse Camp 2026
Contry Hill Farm offers full- or half-day co-ed English summer riding camps. Join us for an incredible summer of riding lessons, games, trail riding, and more!
We teach children, ages 5 and up, of all riding levels. Summer camp participants will learn all aspects of horse care, including grooming and cleaning, feeding, and basic tack care. In daily riding lessons, students will be able to participate in trail rides, mounted games, bareback riding, and jumping at the instructor’s discretion. At the end of the summer, all campers are welcome to participate in our camp horse show.
Please fill out your camp registration online or by printing and mailing your form. All forms are available at the bottom of the page. The descriptions, dates, and pricing are listed below!
Camp Horses
Campers are welcome to bring their own horse or pony, or they’re welcome to use one of the farm’s. Those who bring their own horse or pony will receive a stall for the week and a small individual turn-out pasture. Campers typically bring their own hay and feed. Those who wish to ride a school horse are assessed either before camp or on the first day of camp. A school horse is assigned to each camper for the majority of the week.
Camp Instructors
We offer a minimum 3:1 student to teacher ratio to ensure every child gets the most out of every lesson. Compared to other summer camp riding programs, campers get more one on one instruction, they spend every hour in the barn, and they spend most of their time at the farm riding.
Camp Requirements
Safety is essential, so Contry Hill Farm requires that campers dress accordingly. The required attire is long pants or breeches for riding, a closed-toed flat-soled shoe with a heel of ½ to 1½ inch; and an ASTM/SEI approved helmet. If you have any questions requiring correct attire, please contact the farm.
2026 Camp Dates and Prices
Please check the availability of each camp week below and make sure to complete the camp registration, photography release form, and the emergency medical form. All forms are available at the bottom of the page.
Sessions noted as “space available” have availability for campers to sign up!
Session 1 - spaces available
Advanced Trail - 2 Full Days
June 22nd - June 23rd | 10 am - 5pm
Ages 13+ | Intermediate +
$375
This two-day camp is great for our more experienced students that enjoy adventure! Each day, riders will trailer off property and enjoy a day filled with trail riding. Riders should be capable of walk, trot, and canter in control in a group. Riders are expected to pack the trailer and tack up their horse with little assistance.
Session 2 - spaces available
Beginner & Lead line Horsemanship - 5 Half or Full Days
July 6 - 10th | 10 am - 2 pm or 5 pm
Ages 5+ | Beginner - Beginner Novice
$375 half days | $675 full days
Intro to Horsemanship Week. This week is designed to provide the most one on one attention for our beginners and young campers. Students above beginner level are placed in a more advanced riding lesson group that is tailored to their riding ability. First time riders and youngsters will learn basic safety around horses, and they will learn how to properly groom their horse and tack-up. Beginning students will also learn how to lead their horse, and how to mount or dismount. Riding may take place in the ring or on the trail. Parents are welcome to stay and watch throughout the day. Beginners who have ridden before will work on continuing their skills in the walk and the trot. They may spend their riding time in the ring or on the trail. Emphasis will be placed on developing safe skills riding and working with horses. This week will include mounted games and beginning trail riding.
Session 3 - spaces available
Dressage Camp - 3 Full Days
July 13 - 15th | 10 am - 5 pm
Ages 10+ | Novice+
$375
This is an intensive three-day dressage camp that will focus on a rider's effective communication and training of the horse. During this week, students learn about the basics and importance of dressage in their everyday riding. They will learn about correct bending and lateral work through demonstration and mounted instruction. Riders will receive tips on improving one's test scores. Riders will work on improving their position under saddle on the lunge line. In years past, riders took a field trip to see upper-level riders demonstrate movements and discuss training. This is a great camp for advanced young riders, teens or adults.
Session 4 - spaces available
Jump & Eventing - 5 Full Days
July 20 - 24th | 10 am - 5 pm
Ages 10+ | Novice+
$675
During this week, students receive instruction in dressage, trail, and stadium jumping. Emphasis will be placed on position, correct technique, and jump safety. Those new to jumping will begin over ground poles. The focus will be on developing a balanced seat while jumping. Students will also learn the proper terminology associated with jumping. Students may be asked to work without stirrups or reins over fences or on the flat. More advanced students will be challenged with lateral exercises and jump courses. Jumping may take place in the ring, on the trail, or over our wide array of different cross-country fences. This is an excellent week for event riders to school over a variety of different fences. Trail and cross-country lessons will include knowledge on properly conditioning your horse. Riders wishing to ride cross country should have an approved safety jumping vest. Those attending this session should be capable of controlling their horse in the walk and trot and should be comfortable cantering.
Session 5 - spaces available
Beginner GAMES/GYMKHANA - 5 Half or Full Days
August 3rd-7th | 10 am - 2 pm or 5 pm
Ages 5+ | Beginner – Beginner Novice
$375 half days | $675 full days
This week will be about campers learning control, accuracy, harmony and team work with their horse. Great emphasis will be placed on improving riding skills while having fun. Each rider will receive a short-structured lesson before each mounted game. Students will work on improving their riding skills through various mounted games. Games may include: barrel racing, ribbon races, weaving, obstacle courses, musical games, drills, scavenger hunts, speed games, and more. Fun for riders of all levels! Half or Full Day options available.
Session 6 - spaces available
TEEN - Advanced Gymkhana and Drill
August 10 - 14th | 10 am - 5 pm
Ages 12+ | Novice+
$675
This week will be about teen campers learning control, accuracy, harmony, and teamwork with their horse. All riders in this week should be capable of cantering – for more challenging fun games! Great emphasis will be placed improving riding skills while having fun. Each rider will receive a short-structured lesson before each mounted game. Students will work on improving their riding skills through various mounted games. Games may include: barrel racing, ribbon races, weaving, obstacle courses, musical games, drills, scavenger hunts, speed games, and more. Afternoons will be spent working on drill team patterns!
Session 7 - spaces available
Trail Week - 5 Full Days
August 17 - 21st | 10 am - 5 pm
Ages 10+ | Novice+
$675
Campers will spend the majority of their time on the trails surrounding the farm. They will ride once in the ring and a second time on the trail (weather permitting). Students will learn trail safety and trail etiquette. Students will be broken into two riding groups; novices and more advanced students. Emphasis will be placed on basic safety around horses. This week is for novice through advanced riders. Campers should feel comfortable receiving less assistance and they will walk and trot on the trail. Advanced riders will be permitted to canter in control on the trail. All riders will be expected to groom, tack up and will continue to learn basic horse care during this week.
Session 8
Adult Camp - Limited space, check availability!
August 31st - September 4th
Ages 18+ | Intermediate+
$855 (trailering and horse fee additional)
This is a fun NEW getaway week for our adults. This year we have a weeklong trip to Acadia Maine planned! This includes stabling and accommodations at a shared house. Riders should be advanced and will be expected to care for their horse for the week.
Riding Level Information
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Is new to horses. A beginner rider may be able to walk and trot with assistance. Typically, a beginner has been riding for less than 1 year.
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Is able to tack up a horse with little help. They are capable of walking and trotting off the lead with little aid from the instructor. Typically, they have been riding for over a year.
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Is able to tack up a horse independently. A novice rider is one who knows their posting diagonals and has begun working on cantering. A novice rider may be starting over ground rails or cross rails.
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Is a rider that can walk, trot, and canter independently and confidently. They have a solid and secure position and are beginning to develop more feel for their horse’s way of going. An Intermediate rider knows their diagonals, canter leads, and has begun to jump small fences no higher than 2’3”. They feel comfortable on the trail at the walk trot or canter.
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Is a rider that can train and influence a horse’s way of going. This rider knows their diagonals and leads. Rider can perform lateral exercises as well as simple changes of leads. They are secure and balanced in their position. They are comfortable jumping fences over 2’3” high. They feel comfortable on the trail at the walk trot or canter.
A pre-camp lesson evaluation, or instructor letter of recommendation, is highly recommended for all new campers or students wishing to enroll in (Trail, eventing, advanced gymkhana or trail). An evaluation video can be sent to us. contact us, via phone or email.
Unsure of your child’s riding level? If you have any questions regarding riding level, attire, curriculum, etc., feel free to contact us. Contact Emily Sumner, our camp director with your questions at (978) 855-2693 or email info@contryhillfarm.com
Specials and Discounts
You will be redirected to the online payment page after completing the online camp registration. Note the discount codes for checkout.
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Novice Eventing Package
Sessions 3 and 4: $900 (save $150)
Add both sessions to your cart and use promo code PACKAGE1
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Half Day Beginner Package
Sessions 2 and 5: $650 (save $100)
Add both sessions to your cart and use promo code PACKAGE2
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Pick 2 Weeks of Full Day Camp
Sessions 2, 4, 5, 6, or 7: $1,150 (save $200)
Add two sessions from above to your cart and use promo code PACKAGE3
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Early Bird Special
Pay in full by March 31st for $30 off the total using promo code EARLYBIRD
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Returning Camper Special
$10 off total using promo code ILOVECAMP
Forms & Downloads
Please make sure to complete the camp registration, photography release form, and the emergency medical form. New campers must also submit the general release.
Camp registration is currently open to previous campers only. It will open for new campers in February.