Graystone Equestrian Center

Ms. Ruby did fantastic in her first day of training

It’s what you’re waiting for! Our summer camp dates!! We have four types of camps separated by age and riding level! Three beginner camps for ages 5-11, one beginner camp ages 12-16, intermediate/advanced camp ages 5-11, and advanced camp ages 12-16. You must have a brand new camp packet on file with us and a deposit to lock in your slot. Camp descriptions are in the packets for you to choose from. $250/5 days of day camp Monday-Friday 11 a-4p with and optional overnight for the advanced camp $25/night. Please email us for the new camp packet and specify you need the NEW PACKET. The old one expires May 31, 2021 [email protected]

IF YOU LOVED OUR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM THEN YOU’RE REALLY GOING TO LOVE OUR NO SCHOOL AND HOME SCHOOL DAY CAMPS! NO SCHOOL CAMP DATE IS JAN 18 (MLK DAY) NOT JAN 15. SORRY FOR TYPO. WE HAVE PLENTY OF SPACE IN ALL THE OTHERS. CAMPS RUN INDEPENDENTLY OF ONE ANOTHER. SIGN UP FOR JUST ONE OR ALL OF THEM. THEY ARE FOR ALL RIDING LEVELS (beginner to advanced). Deposit and camp packets must be turned in to lock your spot. Calling, texting, emailing for information won’t lock it ...in. If you filled a packet out this summer, then all you need is your deposit. We’re keeping numbers low to stay within the CDC guidelines. See more

‘Let your child have a bad ride. I know you want to protect them from the hardships of this world. I know you want to give them success and good experiences. I ...know you don't want to see them get hurt. To see them fall. To see them fail. But, hear me out, let your child have a bad ride. Let them cry the tears of frustration. Let them shake the sand out from the inside of their riding pants. Let them face the fear building inside of them. Let them step back on again. Yes, let your child have a bad ride. Let them hate the horse that challenges them. Let them learn what fight and passion and ambition mean. Let them realize that when they refuse to quit the horse will take the time to listen. Grant them the joy of realizing that they are connecting with another living being. Grant them the joy of realizing that they, although they are small, can be powerful. Grant them the joy of seeing their hard work pay off, through the days of tears can come a love unspeakable. Yes, let your child have a bad ride. Afterall, life will grant us plenty of them.’ By Sarah Crouse

JANUARY HOME SCHOOL HORSE CAMP

IF YOU LOVED OUR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM THEN YOU’RE REALLY GOING TO LOVE OUR NO SCHOOL, HOME SCHOOL DAY CAMPS, AND WINTER CAMP! NO SCHOOL CAMP DATE IS JAN 18 (MLK DAY) NOT JAN 15. SORRY FOR TYPO. :) WE HAVE PLENTY OF SPACE IN ALL THE OTHERS. CAMPS RUN INDEPENDENTLY OF ONE ANOTHER. SIGN UP FOR JUST ONE OR ALL OF THEM. THEY ARE FOR ALL RIDING LEVELS (beginner to advanced). Deposit and camp packets must be turned in to lock your spot. Calling, texting, emailing for informatio...n won’t lock it in. If you filled a packet out this summer, then all you need is your deposit. We’re keeping numbers low to stay within the CDC guidelines. See more

NOVEMBER HOMESCHOOL HORSE CAMP

Most horses will happily do anything you ask if these 3 principles apply... 1 The horse is physically able to do it. Your horse must be able to physically do ...what you are asking and it must not cause him any pain or discomfort. If your horse finds something difficult or painful they just won’t want to do it. (And we want trick training to be lots of fun for you and your horse) If you have an older horse or one that has injuries then look at tricks that are easier for him to do. For example, if you have an older horse rather than asking him to do a Full Bow (down on one knee) teach him to do the Simple Bow (Leg Forward + Head Down) which is much easier for older horses to do and still looks really nice 2 The horse understands what you want him or her to do. If a horse gets confused then they can react by performing bad behavior, trying to escape, or just not doing what you ask. Make sure your horse understands everything you are asking him to do Horses learn better if they are given simple, easy to understand tasks. So if you want to teach your horse a very complex task then just break it down into simple parts and teach each part. 3 The horse believes there will be a benefit if they do it. Horses do everything for one reason they believe that there will be a benefit. This benefit could be to avoid something such as punishment or discomfort (pressure) or the benefit could be to gain something such as a reward. However, punishment and pressure encourage a horse to avoid something or try to escape (negative), whereas rewards encourage the horse to seek them out and to try to earn them (positive). So it is important to look for ways to train your horse so they are rewarded If everything you do follows these 3 principles, your horse will do just about anything your ask!