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2025 Summer Camp with DEC

Durham Equestrian Club is committed to providing courses that not only fit every skill level and background, but also infuse our supportive and innovative teaching approach. Check out our current course offerings below.

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2025 Summer Riding Camps at Durham Equestrian Club

 

Each day riders will come to the barn ready to learn about horses and have fun. Daily horsemanship lessons will allow riders to gain an understanding of all things equine. Riders will also get to spend 90 minutes each day riding. On Fridays riders will participate in a mock-horse show to demonstrate for parents all of the skills they’ve perfected over the week. Sessions are capped at 6 riders per group so all riders receive adequate attention.

 

Introductory Riders, 12:30-4:30pm M-F

Perfect for those who are new to horses or have limited experience!

  • No experience required. This level welcomes children who have never ridden before, as well as those who have gone on pony rides, taken a few lessons, or even attended previous summer camps.

  • Daily 90-minute mounted instruction to build comfort and confidence in the saddle.

  • 30-minute horsemanship lecture and demo to learn about horse care, safety, and basic equine knowledge.

  • $400

  • Ages 6+

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SESSION I - 6/16-6/20

SESSION II - 6/23-6/27

SESSION III - 7/7-7/11

SESSION IV - 7/14-7/18

SESSION V - 7/21-7/26

SESSION VI - 8/4-8/8

SESSION VII - 8/11-8/15

SESSION VIII - 8/18-8/22

Beginner Riders, 8am-12pm M-F

For riders ready to improve their skills!

  • Designed for riders who are able to post the trot, identify diagonals, change their diagonals, and are starting to learn how to canter and jump cross rails and low verticals.

  • Daily 90-minute mounted instruction focusing on developing technique and advancing their riding skills.

  • 30-minute horsemanship lecture and demo to deepen their understanding of horse care, tack, and barn management.

  • $400

  • Ages 8+​​​

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SESSION I - 6/16-6/20

SESSION II - 6/23-6/27

SESSION III - 7/7-7/11

SESSION IV - 7/14-7/18

SESSION V - 7/21-7/26

SESSION VI - 8/4-8/8

SESSION VII - 8/11-8/15

SESSION VIII - 8/18-8/22

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Intermediate Riders, 8-4:30pm M-F

Limited spots available!!

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Designed to offer educational experiences for dedicated riders wanting to take their riding to the next level!

  • Riders participating in this level must be competing in at least the short or long stirrup. They must be able to identify diagonals and leads, and count strides. Riders should be comfortable riding unfamiliar horses in new locations.

  • Up to three hours of mounted instruction daily to build skills and strength. Most days will feature a field trip to another location with guest instructors.

  • Daily horsemanship lectures and hands-on experiences to learn about horse care, safety, and advanced equine knowledge.

  • Ages 10+

  • $1,200

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Intermediate Travel Camp - 7/28-8/1 

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