My son, Curtis, started barrel racing at the age of 7, and he and I were coached by the great barrel racing coach and trainer Rosalie Turley of Benton Arkansas. We have owned and competed several champion horses, two of which we bred and raised. Swift Dynasty and his half sister Flynn Dynasty have won numerous state championships, and have been world ranked by both the American Quarter Horse Association and the National Barrel Horse Association. Both horses have a Superior ranking with the American Quarter Horse Association, which is the highest single event award the association bestows. My 5 year old granddaughter Aspen and her Welsh pony Lucy qualified for the state championships in both barrel racing and pole bending in 2008, and will be campaigning heavily in 2009. I love horses and kids, and am looking forward to a summer spent in the company of both. |
Summer Horse Camp
| The Bar Fifty Ranch Summer Horse Camps are designed for children from ages 8 to 17 to learn and enjoy the pleasures and responsibilities of horses in a safe, relaxed atmosphere. |
We offer a structured camp environment throughout the
summer, scheduled in skill level and gender groups for your
child's safe enjoyment and education in the world of horses.
summer, scheduled in skill level and gender groups for your
child's safe enjoyment and education in the world of horses.
| Each camper has the opportunity to compete in our weekly summer camp horse show, using the skills learned during their summer camp session. |
Along with horsemanship activities, our campers also enjoy
Swimming and Pool Activities, Arts & Crafts Activities and other
Sports Activities such as Kickball, Volleyball and a Nature Hike.
Swimming and Pool Activities, Arts & Crafts Activities and other
Sports Activities such as Kickball, Volleyball and a Nature Hike.
| Tuition includes Room & Board, Equestrian Lessons, Riding, Entry in the weekly Bar 50 Summer Camp Horse Show, Coaching and use of Sports Equipment, All Arts & Crafts Supplies and Instruction, 24 hour Supervision. Tuition and other prices do not include sales tax, insurance, transportation to and from camp, additional purchases, extra snacks (which can be purchased at the Bar 50 store) or photographs. Bring your own horse ! We have facilities to board outside horses. To *register your child for camp, please view our Enrollment Info page, sign a release form (you can send this with the application or sign one on arrival at camp) and visit our On-Line Camp Application page or download the following PDF or Microsoft Works WPS files, fill them out and mail them to: Bar Fifty ® Ranch 18044 Hwy 84 Bismarck, AR 71929 Enrollment Info Page On-Line Camp Application 2009 Enrollment Information PDF file 2009 Summer Camp Application PDF file 2009 Summer Camp Release PDF file 2009 Enrollment Information MS Works file 2009 Summer Camp Application MS Works file 2009 Summer Camp Release MS Works file *Camp is limited to 10 children per camp and filled on a first come, first serve basis. To ensure a place for your child at camp, please call the Bar Fifty Ranch at (888) 829-9570 to reserve a spot. |
| Camp Director Penny Thornton Qualifications: Equine Instructor, Trainer, Champion Racer. I have been on the back of a horse since I was 3 months old, and sitting in front of my mother. I was raised in the Texas hill country riding stock horses. I spent several years after college riding and training thoroughbred race horses. |
New 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 riders who have ridden
steadily (minimum once a week) for at least a year.
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 riders who have ridden
steadily (minimum once a week) for at least a year.
| Summer Camp Supply List Long pants to ride horses - jeans, jodhpurs, comfy pants Shorts to play in T-shirts Nice shirt for camp horse show (kids can wear their summer camp t-shirts) If showing in the SSHBEA Sport Horse Show, a western shirt or they can buy a SSHBEA shirt at the show. Cowboy hat (optional, for "big" horse show, not required to show!) Riding Helmet if you have one, we have several to loan. Socks (bring extras !) Underwear Swim suit Beach Towel Flip Flops Boots or closed shoes with some type of heel (not high heels!) - tennis shoes with a heel are okay. Tennis shoes Tooth Brush Tooth Paste Shampoo Soap Hair Brush Hair Dryer (optional) Feminine Products Sleeping bag or Warm cover (I like it COLD at night !) Pillow Laundry bag Parents, you can fix your kids a "snack box" to bring to camp, some snacks will be available for purchase at camp store. An account for each child will be set up in the office, all money is to be turned into the office at arrival. Remember, NO electronic items ! (Cell phones, radios, iPods, gameboys, etc.) If these items are discovered, they will be taken from the child and returned at the end of camp. |
| Updated for 2009 ! E-mail to let me know which horse you want and which camp you are attending ! |
| Special Notice ! The girls in both the Intermediate/Advanced and the Advanced Camps will have the opportunity to compete in a “real” horse show, the SSHBEA Sport Horse Event, which is being held at the Bar Fifty® Ranch on July 3rd. They will also be able to compete in the competition trail ride on Saturday, July 4th. The classes in this show will include an obstacle course, reining, speed barrels, gaited barrels, speed poles, gaited poles, soggy barrels, soggy poles, key hole, turn & burn and western jumping. Time permitting, there will also be egg & spoon, boot scramble, panty race, catalog race, egg toss, musical buckets and broom polo. The following is for the SSHBEA Sport horse show ONLY ! All children under 11 must wear a helmet. If the child is riding their personal horse, 11 & under still must wear a helmet. If the child is 12 or older (again, only riding a personal horse), Mom & Dad, it's up to you. If the child is riding a Bar Fifty® Horse, all children 16 & under must wear a helmet. Entry fees for this show are NOT included in the camp tuition. Entry fees per class $5 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. Children in the advanced camp can come in early in order to compete in this horse show. (camping or lodging for the extra days must be arranged with the Bar Fifty® in advance) |
