• Windwalker Farms
  • Contact Us
  • Our Lesson Program
  • Homeschool Program
  • Horse Summer Camps
  • Recreational Trail Rides
  • Understanding Horses
  • Horses For Sale
  • Jr. Ranch Hand Program
  • Windwalker Academy
  • Upcoming Events + FAQ
  • More
    • Windwalker Farms
    • Contact Us
    • Our Lesson Program
    • Homeschool Program
    • Horse Summer Camps
    • Recreational Trail Rides
    • Understanding Horses
    • Horses For Sale
    • Jr. Ranch Hand Program
    • Windwalker Academy
    • Upcoming Events + FAQ
  • Windwalker Farms
  • Contact Us
  • Our Lesson Program
  • Homeschool Program
  • Horse Summer Camps
  • Recreational Trail Rides
  • Understanding Horses
  • Horses For Sale
  • Jr. Ranch Hand Program
  • Windwalker Academy
  • Upcoming Events + FAQ

Kids Horsemanship Adventure Camps

Windwalker Farms is different from your typical horseback riding facility. We focus on teaching our students how horses perceive the world with their prey animal mentality through education and adventure! It is our job as horsemen to meet horses where they are at and communicate with them in a way that makes sense to them; instead of forcing horses to learn the way humans do, it's our job to understand how they learn and view the world. It is our mission at Windwalker Farms to bridge the gap between horses and people. We strive to teach our students the language of the horse and how to effectively communicate with them. With effective communication comes a very willing horse, and the horse-and-rider relationship that everyone dreams about when they begin riding. Our focus is not on speed or winning flashy ribbons, we want you to learn your horse's mind, and once you’ve done that, the sky’s the limit on what you and your horse can do. 

Pony Up Camp

Horsing Around Camp

Horsing Around Camp

Ages 5-7

Horsing Around Camp

Horsing Around Camp

Horsing Around Camp

Ages 8-11

Teen Horse Camp

LESSON Student Advance Camp

LESSON Student Advance Camp

Ages 12-17

LESSON Student Advance Camp

LESSON Student Advance Camp

LESSON Student Advance Camp

This camp is for students in our lesson program at a level 2, 3, or 4. 

Summer 2023 Horse Camp Registration Opens March 2023
Online camp registration form

Camp Information

Pony Up Camp Dates:

  •  June 19th-22nd | 9am-11am 
  • July 10th-13th | 9am-11am
  • July 24th-27th | 9am-11am
  • August 7th-10th | 9am-11am 


Horsing Around Camp Dates:

  •  June 12th-15th | 9am-Noon
  • June 26th-29th | 11:30am-2:30pm
  • July 17th-20th | 11:30am-2:30pm
  • July 31st-August 3rd | 9am-Noon
  • August 14th-17th | 9am-Noon


Teen Horse Camp Dates:

  • June 12th-15th | 12:30am-2:30pm
  • June 26th-29th | 9am-11am
  • July 17th-20th | 9am-11am
  • August 14th-17th | 12:30pm-2:30pm


Lesson Student Advance Camp Dates:

  • June 19th-22nd | 9am-2:30pm
  • July 10th-13th | 9am-2:30pm
  • July 24th-27th | 9am-2:30pm
  • August 7th-10th | 9am-2:30pm


General Camp Information

No prior horse experience is required. If your child has had prior horse experience they will experience horses here like they never have before!


The total cost per camp is $350. $150 nonrefundable deposit is due at registration. The additional $200 is due the first day of camp. 


No refunds or make up days for missed camp. 

Transfer fee of $25 to transfer to a different camp week. Transfers are not guaranteed it will depend on camp availability. We only except transfers more then 14 days prior to your original scheduled camp start date. Transfers are not allowed with less then 14 days notice.


Camp is rain or shine! We have two indoor arenas to keep us dry and in the shade on rainy or hot days.


We do not have a credit card system but except: cash, checks, Venmo*, and Paypal*. 


*Venmo: Must be sent with goods and service toggle OFF or include extra to cover the fees. 

*Paypal: Must be sent via friends and family or include extra to cover the fees.

What To Bring:

  • We require riders to wear long  pants or leggings.
  • Boots (riding boot, fashion boot, or rain boot). We prefer boots but old tennis shoes will work also just no flats or sandals please. 
  • Helmet (we provide helmets if you wish to use one of ours).
  • Waiver ( you can print the waiver below or we have them available upon arrival).
  • Bring a change of clothes and a towel to pick up on Thursdays for Pony Up and Horsing Around Camp. We will be painting a horse and then giving the horse a bath!
  • Snack & water bottle. *Lesson Student Advance Camp students will need to bring a lunch.
  • We do not have a credit card system but except: checks, cash, Venmo and Paypal. 
  • Optional: Garden or Riding Gloves.
  • Check In: Camp check in begins 10 minutes prior to the scheduled camp start time. If you arrive earlier please make yourself at home well we finish our morning chores or afternoon programs and we will be available to assist you at check in time.
  • Address: 9204 Valley View Dr. Fenton MI 48430 | Once you drive under the Windwalker Farms archway keep going up the driveway past all the tan apartment buildings. You will come to a white sign on your right pointing you down to the main barn. Park where ever you would like.


Pony Up Camp | Ages 5-7

  • Introduction to our natural horsemanship program.
  • Lessons on our ride simulator. The ride simulator is mandatory prior to getting on a horse. See below for video. 
  • Daily riding  lessons and getting comfortable around horses.
  • Grooming and bushing the horses.  
  • Finger painting a real horse then giving them a bath (Thursday).
  • Feeding the horses breakfast.
  • Playing with the goats in our new petting zoo (coming late Spring 2023).

Horsing Around Camp | Ages 8-11

  • Introduction to our natural horsemanship program. 
  • Lessons on our ride simulator. The ride simulator is mandatory prior to getting on a horse. See below for video. 
  • Learning ground work and effective horse communication skills.
  • Daily riding lesson.
  • Learning how to direct a horse through a series of obstacles.
  • Finger painting a real horse then giving them a bath (Thursday).
  • Feeding the horses breakfast or lunch.
  • Learning horse anatomy and basic psychology.
  • Farm chores and learning what it’s like to care for a horse.
  • Playing with the goats in our new petting zoo (coming late Spring 2023).

Teen Horse Camp | Ages 12-17

  • Introduction to our natural horsemanship program.
  • Lessons on our ride simulator. The ride simulator is mandatory prior to getting on a horse. See below for video. 
  • Daily riding lesson.
  • Arena + Obstacle riding to prep for the trails.
  • Trail riding in the woods.
  • Horse training seminars.
  • Learning groundwork and effective horse communication skills.
  • Farm chores and learning what it’s like to care for a horse.
  • Playing and learning how to care for the goats in our new petting zoo (coming late Spring 2023).

Lesson Student Advance Camp | Levels 2, 3, & 4

  • Training seminars. Watching young horses being started in their training journeys.
  • Advance lessons on our ride simulator. Learning to ride the rear. 
  • Daily riding lesson.
  • Obstacle sessions.
  • Advance trail riding.
  • Picnic ride to the Rock.
  • Working on advance groundwork skills and effective horse communication.
  • Farm chores and learning what it takes to operate a horse farm.
  • Learn how to be an assistant lesson instructor and assisting with the Pony Up Camp in the morning. Learning to teach intro horse skills. Learn and practice leadership, teaching, and communication.

Ride Simulator Lesson

Waiver, Agreement, and Liability Release

Waiver (pdf)

Download

Summer Camp Registration

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Windwalker Farms

9204 Valley View Drive, Fenton, Michigan 48430, United States

(810) 922-9055 windwalkeroffice@gmail.com

Windwalker Farms

9204 Valley View Dr. Fenton, MI 48430

(810)922-9055 windwalkeroffice@gmail.com

Copyright © 2023 Windwalker Farms - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by GoDaddy Website Builder