Horseback Riding Camps for Teenagers

Horseback riding is a sport that gets teens and young adults out of the house and into the outdoors. For those who don't yet know how to ride, or others hoping to improve their skills, there are many camps around the U.S. that specialize in horseback riding. From after-school programs to summer-long live-ins, there are many kinds of camps to fit any youngster's needs.

  1. Willow Hill Farm

    • Located in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, the Willow Hill Farm offers a High School Horsemanship Program for teens. Participants can horseback ride at least five times a week after school and during the summer. During this time, they will learn eventing, drill team, dressage and jumping through the camp's clinics. The facility--which is on 400 acres around the AuSable River Valley--also offers a boarding program to give teens a family environment on this working farm.

    The Farm Arts Camp

    • This summer camp offers an array of activities for youths up to 16 years old, with a major focus on horseback riding. Situated in the Camptown, Pennsylvania, among the Susquehanna River Valley, this camp was built on a restored 150-year-old farm. The camp can accommodate riders of all levels, who will be trained by experienced teachers. Campers can choose from hunt seat equitation and Western style on horses that are selected to meet the riders' needs and abilities.

    Orme Ranch Camp

    • The Orme Ranch Camp, located in Orme, Arizona, offers a co-ed live-in summer horse camp for youths 9 to16 years old. Riders of all abilities are welcome at this camp, which can accommodate those who compete throughout the year to others who've never even seen a horse before. Campers can expect to take rides through the 26,000-acre ranch, as well as classes in English and Western riding. Other camp activities include paint ball, swimming, target sports and more.

    Rockbrook Camp for Girls

    • This overnight camp is in North Carolina on 214 acres of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Open to campers up to16 years old, this facility will bunk participants in rustic wooden cabins. The program teams a qualified staff with experienced horses to provide a comfortable atmosphere for youths to improve their riding skills. Young beginner can expect activities like mounting games, while more experienced riders can learn to trot, canter and jump. Additionally, every rider will learn about horse-stable care.