Fort Worth Summer Camps Your Kids Will Love: Horseback Riding & Fishing Fun at Benbrook Stables
- Benbrook Stables
- Jun 8
- 7 min read
Prepare for an incredible Summer Break, as the Summer Horse Camp in Fort Worth, Texas at Benbrook Stables is just around the corner! This exciting, interactive camp offers a fantastic opportunity for your child to enjoy their summer by riding horses, learning how to care for them, and experiencing the great outdoors. Spaces are filling up fast, so be sure not to miss this memorable adventure!
Horse Camp Details:
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Age Range: 5 - 11 years old
Camp Dates:
Summer 3-Day Camp: June 23 - 25 -- $295
Summer 2-Day Camp: July 7 & 8 -- $195
Summer 2-Day Camp: July 16 & 17 -- $195
Riding Academy Details:
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Age Range: 10 - 16 years old
Camp Dates:
June 16 - 18 -- $325
July 9 & 10 -- $225
July 14 & 15 -- $225
Fish Camp Details:
Time:
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ages: 6-11 years old
Camp Dates:
July 21 & 22-- $230
July 28 - 30 -- $295
At Benbrook Stables, we focus on providing an exhilarating and engaging experience! Campers have the chance to delve into the realms of horsemanship or fishing. While it's not a full-day riding and fishing camp, each camper gets ample hands-on experience, ensuring they end each day feeling fulfilled and excited!
Horse Camp in Fort Worth, Texas – Adventure Awaits at Benbrook Stables!
Prepare for an exhilarating adventure as campers immerse themselves in the realm of horsemanship, learning vital skills such as horse care, anatomy, equipment preparation, nutrition, safety, and riding! Regardless of whether your child is a novice or has prior riding experience, they will have the opportunity to explore both Western and English riding styles. It's set to be an unforgettable journey!
What to Expect:
Fun-filled of riding, learning, and exploration
Daily activities including hayrides, arts & crafts, grooming sessions, and safety groups
A chance to meet new friends and build confidence
A well-rounded introduction to horsemanship
Riding Classes in Fort Worth, Texas – Learn to Ride at Benbrook Stables!
At horse camp's Riding Class, campers are taught Western and English riding styles, and occasionally ride bareback. Safety is emphasized, beginning with approaching the horse, mounting, holding the reins, turning, moving forward, stopping, and dismounting. Campers learn about saddles, bridles, bits, and blankets, gaining insight into their roles in different disciplines. During grooming sessions, they use various brushes and combs to clean the horse's body, mane, and tail. On warmer days, they shampoo, condition, brush, and prepare their horse for shows or evening turnouts.
Campers will acquire hands-on experience in tacking up their horses and will learn about different types of tack. They will be instructed on how to ensure saddles fit the horse correctly, choose appropriate blankets, and properly fit all tack on their horse. Furthermore, they will learn to identify the different parts of the saddle and bridle, differentiate between English and western tack, comprehend the functions of various tack items, and understand how to care for their tack.
Creative Arts & Crafts – Unleash Your Imagination!
This year in Arts and Crafts, campers will have the opportunity to decorate their own paint horse, create a dream catcher, and craft a friendship bracelet. They will also learn to sing "Happy Trails" during a hayride. Arts and crafts time is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy with new friends and create fun items to take home from camp. Many campers leave singing Happy Trails on the car ride home, as it is always a favorite activity. Depending on the day your child attends camp, they may participate in one or all of these activities.
All About the Horse and Anatomy :
The "All About the Horse" program provides campers with the chance to identify different horse colors and learn the specific names for each. For instance, a brown horse with a black mane and tail is called a Bay, whereas a brown horse with a matching mane and tail is known as a Sorrel. Participants will also learn to recognize various horse markings and will have the opportunity to sketch and color these markings. Moreover, they will gain hands-on experience with a range of grooming tools, shampoos, hair products, brushes, curry combs, and more. One session will focus on understanding the barn environment, including everything from the role of a barn cat to stall cleaning procedures, offering a thorough insight into the daily life of horses in a barn setting. Campers will have the chance to feed the horses and examine and feel the different types of grain and hay. A comparison will be made between the diet of an older horse and that of a foal or filly. Some campers might even taste various grains themselves during this interactive experience.
Additionally, we will explore the emotions of horses and how to identify if a horse is feeling happy, sad, or perhaps uncomfortable. We will teach them how to determine a horse's age by examining its teeth and measuring its height in hands. Next, we will introduce the campers to the different parts of equine anatomy and let them use hair coloring markers to decorate the manes, tails, and other features of a horse. Although this may seem like a lot of information for a five or six-year-old, we present all these concepts in a fun and interactive way that keeps the campers unaware of how much they are actually learning.
Fun & Exciting Games – Let the Adventure Begin!
While part of the "Games" group, campers will have fun running, playing, and competing with other groups. They will engage in a range of activities, including barn tag, obstacle courses, scavenger hunts, hayrides, over and under, boot toss, and field day.
Important Information:
Camps are non-transferable.
Missed camp days cannot be refunded, made up, or exchanged for lessons or trail rides.
No refunds will be given once payment has been made and a spot reserved.
We look forward to welcoming your child to an unforgettable camp experience!
Fish Camp
Experience the outdoors, fishing, and acquire new skills at Fish Camp at Benbrook Stables in Fort Worth, Texas! Campers are taught how to bait hooks, build campfires, set up tents, hike, hunt for fossils, and much more. Discover wildlife, the lake environment, and learn about ecosystem responsibility.
With over 25 years of experience, Benbrook Stables provides top-notch equestrian camps for children. Discover the Texas environment through camping, hiking, and lake activities. Our safe and friendly setting is perfect for all ages. Come and enjoy an unforgettable camp experience with us!
Broaden your understanding of lake ecosystems, plants, animals, tent assembly, campfires, and lake excursions. An unforgettable experience is in store!
Fishing and Lures:
In addition to acquiring skills related to tents and camping, our campers will also learn about fishing and fishing lures. If you've ever used a fishing lure to catch fish, you know how effective they can be. For those who are new to this, a fishing lure is an artificial bait designed to attract fish, and it comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors suited to particular fish species. Different lures are effective for different fish, so knowing which one to use is essential.
During Fish Camp, we will explore the most common types of fishing lures and their applications, ensuring you can maximize your catch in no time!
Camping:
Explore different camping styles and outdoor activities with skilled instructors. Master tent setup methods, such as selecting an appropriate site and utilizing ground cloths. Grasp the significance of tent orientation and the upkeep of shelters.
Discover a variety of tents and their characteristics, ranging from lightweight bivy sacks to roomy cabin tents. Choose the ideal tent for any camping situation by evaluating materials, durability, and weather resistance.
Participate in activities such as fishing and hiking as you explore various campsite environments. Acquire information on crucial camping equipment to guarantee a safe and pleasant journey.
Fossil Digs:
Exploring Fossils. Attendees will learn about different kinds of fossils and participate in activities focused on fossil hunting.
Benbrook Lake, located southwest of Fort Worth, is famous for its fossil-rich terrain. The bedrock under Tarrant County mainly consists of sedimentary rock layers from the Late Cretaceous Period, dating back seventy to eighty-five million years. These rock formations are visible in the Benbrook Spillway cut and several other exposed areas, remnants of an ancient shallow sea that once covered this region. Over the last seventy million years, this sea withdrew to its current position at the Gulf Coast in South Texas. This marine environment, about thirty feet deep, supported various marine life, including oyster reefs, corals, clams, sea urchins, and ammonites. The ecosystem resembles today's conditions off the Texas coast, though ammonites are no longer present. Ammonites, now extinct, were mollusks with shells, closely related to nautiluses, squids, and octopuses. Many fossils found have modern counterparts, some of which, like oyster shells, show striking similarities.
Wild Life:
At Benbrook Stables Fish Camp, both children and adults have the opportunity to engage with Texas's native wildlife. Connecting with nature is advantageous for everyone, promoting care and appreciation through understanding. Fish Camp educates participants about local wildlife conservation through exploration and observation. Whether it's hiking, tracking animal prints, or discovering fossils, there are many fun ways to learn about nature. Join us at Fish Camp to experience the beauty of the outdoors and uncover the wonders of the natural world.
Moreover, your children will have the chance to learn how to tie sailing knots, identify different plants, birds, and local wildlife. They will participate in fun activities, make new friends, and gain crucial life skills that will remain with them for life.
We invite you to be a part of this remarkable camp adventure. Looking forward to welcoming you soon!
Enroll Here Space is limited, so reserve your spot now!
Important Information:
Camps are non-transferable.
Missed camp days cannot be refunded, made up, or exchanged for lessons or trail rides.
No refunds will be given once payment has been made and a spot reserved.
We look forward to welcoming your child to an unforgettable camp experience!
Fort Worth Summer Camps Your Kids Will Love: Horseback Riding & Fishing Fun at Benbrook Stables
Benbrook Stables
10001 Benbrook Blvd., Ft. Worth, TX 76126
817-249-1001
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