Create childhood memories with nature and horses
Every year during week 27, the year's riding camp for the children of the stable runs. It is for children aged 8-16 who love horses and horseback riding, want to learn more about riding and socializing with them, and also want to be part of a community with other “horseshoes”.
You should like to ride in nature, because we do not have tracks and riding houses. On the other hand, we have a very special and beautiful nature with forest, beach and heath, which are only found in a few places on Zealand.
At riding camp with us you get your very own Icelandic horse to look after, care for and ride for a whole week. The week is organized as a day riding camp, filled with fun horse activities, and every single day we ride beautiful walks to the forest and beach. This is a great way to start your summer vacation.
A little bit about what you can you expect
Our riding camp is for children aged 8-16 who can ride confidently and independently in stride and trot and who appreciate good companionship with other horse enthusiasts.
Our horses are very stable and calm and we make a lot out of finding a good match for each child. In addition, we value good mood very highly, and are bully-free zone. By this we mean zero tolerance to bullying in the form of first a warning, then repatriation.
It is quite normal to be a little nervous when going to riding camp and not knowing the horse or the other children. We take care of this, do a lot to shake the group together, and you quickly become comfortable when you realize how cute the horses are and that we back each other up.
The Course of the Week
You're not going to be bored
Monday we're going to be shaken together and you've got to have assigned the Icelander you're going to ride all week. We have to play, puzzle and groom, fix equipment, put it on properly, guide the horse correctly, and of course go on a nice long horseback ride to the forest and beach.
On Tuesday we are going to learn about gait, and practice this on horseback rides in the morning and afternoon. If you collect the horse, you will quickly fall in love with the harness, which is the special gait that the Icelandic horses master.
Wednesday is beach day (subject to weather conditions). We ride to the beach (without saddle if you dare) and go paddling and bathing with the horses in the shallow water. Over dinner, it has fun horse games, including horse stables and a horse ride to finish off on.
Thursday is the sign of the long walk, and the trip goes all the way around. Here, everyone has to bring food and drink in a light hiking backpack, as we pause midway, where the sweaty horses can graze and rest.
Friday ends the week in grand fashion with a dress up day for horses and riders, where you and your horse will not get to know each other. We make costumes for the theme of The Hobbit, paint on/and or braid ourselves and the horses, and ride for walks as in a fairy tale.
**The week proceeds as a day riding camp for the following periods of time, each year during week 27: **
Monday 8.30am-3pm
Tuesday 8.30am-3pm
Wednesday 8.30pm to 3pm
Thursday 8.30am-3pm
Friday 8.30am-1.30pm
It quickly sells out. If no more seats appear when you try to book online, then the riding camp is fully booked. Contact us to get on a waiting list. If there is enough interest, we will explore the possibility of setting up another camp.
**What should you bring? **
Remember especially the good mood
**To-Do List: **
Riding boots or closed shoes
Riding helmet (we have helmets you can borrow if you don't have one yourself)
Safety vest (not a requirement)
Windproof windbreaker
Rainwear in case of showers
A large good packed lunch and drinks for every day, preferably in a light hiking backpack
**How to find us? **
Read the information on guldhest.dk under the menu item “Find us” before you leave home. We can be a little hard to find, and you also need to be let in by us.
We look forward to seeing you and introducing you to the lovely Golden Horses :-)
