Camp Level Descriptions
Beginner Camp - This camp is for children with very little or no experience with horses. Children will be restricted to walking
on the horses unless otherwise directed by the Camp Director. This camp will focus on learning the basics of proper riding,
basic horse care, basic tack upkeep.
Beginner / Intermediate Camp - This camp is for children who have been around horses, and maybe gone on a few trail rides,
but would like to improve their riding skills, and become familiar with the daily aspects of horses. This camp will focus on
achieving intermediate camp riding abilities, with pattern riding, team work maneuvers, second level horse care.
Intermediate Camp - This camp is for children with some riding experience, who are capable of controlling their horse at a trot
or equivalent gait. Children will be restricted to a trot or equivalent gait unless otherwise directed by the Camp Director. This
camp will focus on second level riding, learning collection, ring maneuvers, more advanced horse care, basic medical care.
Intermediate/Advanced Camp - This camp is for children with good riding experience, who are capable of controlling their
horse at a canter. Children will be restricted to a canter unless otherwise directed by the Camp Director. This camp will focus
on high second level and the beginning of advanced level riding, learning the uses of collection, advanced ring maneuvers, more
advanced horse care and basic medical care. This camp is best for kids that want to go faster, but are not yet ready for
serious speed or concentrated ring maneuvers.
Advanced Camp - This camp is for children with strong riding experience, who are capable of controlling their horse at the
canter or gallop. Children will be permitted to canter or gallop their horses in controlled situations. This camp will focus on
advanced level riding, learning dressage maneuvers, reining patterns, barrels, and drill team maneuvers, along with professional
horse care (show horses) and basic veterinary care. This camp basically is for the “speed demons“ who are very comfortable
with their horses, or if they don't yet have a horse, are strong, confident riders who have ridden steadily (minimum once a
week) for at least a year.
Payment Terms & Cancellation Policy
2012 Summer Camp Session fee - $550
A $50 deposit, postmarked by April 1, 2012, is required for each participant.
Balance of Fees are due no later than May 15, 2012
Tuition includes Room & Board, Horseback Riding & Lessons, Use of Sports equipment and pool, All Craft supplies, 24 hour
supervision.
Tuition does NOT include sales tax, medical insurance, T-Shirts, Caps, Pictures, Camp Store purchases, or transportation to
and from camp.
Private Horses Permitted and Encouraged !
Prior arrangements required, minimum of 2 weeks before starting date of camp session. All pertinent information on the horse
must be turned in 2 weeks prior to camp start date, to include age, breed, gender, feeding instructions, temperament, any
training or handling issues, any health or soundness issues. Negative Coggins required. If you have a picture of the horse, and
know you are bringing it to camp, please e-mail it to Debbie before June 1st at pineranch1@yahoo.com or regular mail it to the
Bar Fifty® Ranch, Attn: Debbie, 18044 Hwy 84, Bismarck, AR 71929. All pictures sent by regular mail will be returned at
camp.
Optional Items Available
8 x 10 picture of your child riding - $10
Bar Fifty® Ranch Summer Camp T-Shirt - $15 *Be sure to include size.
Bar Fifty® Ranch Cap or Visor - $12
No refunds after May 1st, late cancellation fees may be applied to a later session.
No reductions or refunds made for late arrivals, withdrawals or dismissals of participants.
Participants staying longer than their assigned session without parental supervision will be charged a rate of $50 for each
additional day.
| 2012 Summer Camp Enrollment Information Camp Activities Horseback Riding - Twice daily, ring lessons, trail rides, camp horse show Saturday Horsemanship - Classes on basic horse care, tack care, feeding basics Arts & Crafts - Daily arts & crafts sessions Sports - Archery, Kickball, team games Other Activities - Swimming, nature hike, campfire circles, petting farm, free time 2012 Camp Sessions Girls Beginner Camp June 10 - 16 Girls Beginner/Intermediate Camp June 17 - 23 Girls Intermediate Camp June 24 - 30 Girls Intermediate/Advanced Camp July 1 - 7 Girls Advanced Camp July 8 - 14 Boys Summer Camp July 15 – 21 Special Notices If the SSHBEA Sport Horse Show is held at the Bar Fifty Ranch this year, the children in the camp that ends that saturday will have the opportunity to participate in this show on their camp horses. The children coming to the following week camp that are bringing their own horses, or are repeat campers that want to ride the same horse they did the prior year, can also come in early to participate in the show. (camping or lodging for the extra days must be arranged with the Bar Fifty® in advance) Watch the Schedule of Events to see if this show is scheduled for our ranch ! The following information is for the SSHBEA Sport horse show ONLY ! 1. All children under 11 must wear a helmet. 2. If the child is riding their personal horse, 11 & under still must wear a helmet, mom & dad, it’s up to you if the child is 12 or older (again, only riding a personal horse) 3. If the child is riding a Bar Fifty® Horse, all children 16 & under must wear a helmet. 4. If you are jumping, a helmet is required, regardless of age. Entry fees for this show are NOT included in the camp tuition. Parental release forms for this show must be signed the day of the show. A parent or guardian must be present for the children to compete in this show. |
| RULES No Cell Phones No phone calls except for emergencies Keep care packages to a minimum No valuables (jewelry, etc.) All spending money is to be turned in to the office upon arrival No personal radios, cd/tape players, ipods, etc. of any type No gameboys / playstations, etc. Participants may bring DVD or VCR movies, G or PG rated only Camp Director reserves the right to approve all movies No fighting or arguing |
All directives given by Camp Director, Assistant, Host or Hostess must be followed as directed.
While working with the horses (on the ground or riding) absolutely ALL instructions given by the Camp Director or Assistant
will be followed immediately, NO deviations from this rule will be tolerated.
Notice
Bar Fifty® Ranch reserves the right to dismiss any participant who, in the camp director's opinion, is disruptive to the best
interests of the camp session.
*Bar Fifty Ranch Hosts a few “real” horse shows during the summer, if there is a horse show scheduled the week-end of your
child’s camp, and they wish to compete, the Camp Director will be present (and possibly competing or judging) for the entire
horse show. The Summer Camp children can use the horse they rode during camp if they don‘t have their own horse. Additional
funds for entry fees in these horse shows are required.
While working with the horses (on the ground or riding) absolutely ALL instructions given by the Camp Director or Assistant
will be followed immediately, NO deviations from this rule will be tolerated.
Notice
Bar Fifty® Ranch reserves the right to dismiss any participant who, in the camp director's opinion, is disruptive to the best
interests of the camp session.
*Bar Fifty Ranch Hosts a few “real” horse shows during the summer, if there is a horse show scheduled the week-end of your
child’s camp, and they wish to compete, the Camp Director will be present (and possibly competing or judging) for the entire
horse show. The Summer Camp children can use the horse they rode during camp if they don‘t have their own horse. Additional
funds for entry fees in these horse shows are required.
| Bar Fifty® Ranch Summer Camp 18044 Hwy 84 Bismarck, AR 71929 phone: (888) 829-9570 fax: (501) 865-2633 e-mail: info@barfiftyranch.com |
