Horseback Riding Camps for Kids Near Nashville

Choosing a summer camp can be difficult because it needs to be engaging and memorable for your child. Horseback riding camps are a nice alternative to the typical outdoors summer camp. The memories and skills learned can last far into the future, but your child may come home begging for a pony. There are a few summer horseback riding camps just outside Nashville that can meet your child's needs.

  1. Free Rein Riding Academy

    • Riding lessons at Free Rein Riding Academy are just the beginning of the fun to be found at this week-long summer camp program. They play horse-related games and participate in arts and crafts on a daily basis. The camp also provides equine education, such as horse anatomy classes and, when possible, watching a veterinarian at work with the horses. At the end of the camp, students have the opportunity to showcase what they have learned in a public riding demonstration.

      Free Rein Riding Academy

      1976 Stop 30 Road

      Hendersonville, TN 37075

      615-869-9692

      freereinridingacademy.com

    Wil-lo Blue Farm

    • Wil-lo Blue Farm is owned by Lori and Bill Hoos, who both have a long history in championship riding and equestrian breeding. Their extensive experience makes them ideal teachers for campers learning about riding and equestrian issues. At Wil-lo Blue Farm, children learn more than just how to ride a horse; they become involved in all aspects of horse care from feeding to cleaning the tack. Helping care for the horses helps kids learn a valuable work ethic and develop independent thinking, skills they can take with them for the rest of their lives.

      Wil-lo Blue Farm

      1678 Old Hillsboro Rd.

      Franklin, TN 37069

      615-945-8303

      wil-lobluefarm.com

    Paradise Ranch

    • Although it is not technically a summer camp, Paradise Ranch offers camp-outs with fun and fellowship around the stables as well as riding lessons. In order to participate, however, your child must be a current student. The ranch opened in 1999 and focuses on the therapeutic benefits of horseback riding for all ages and health. Paradise Ranch also has the capability to work with the physically disabled and employs a physical therapist on its staff.

      Paradise Ranch

      2822 Paradise Lane

      Springfield, TN 37172

      615-382-5616

      paradiseranch.org