Mini Camp

Mini Camp

Camp Organisers

Jenny Viner is responsible for Mini Camp tin 2023. Please contact minijuniorcamp@chhpc.org if you need further information.

Camp

For those from the age of 2 1/2 – 8 years

29th – 31st July 2024, daily from 10.30am – 4.00pm (to be confirmed).

Mini Camp moved to Hoes Farm in Shipley in 2021. We are very grateful to have been invited to run camp at the family farm of Sophia Burrell, and are looking forward to a third year at this lovely new venue. Hoes is a beautiful safe environment for children of this age and will be able to provide many fun and exciting experiences for members who will really benefit from having something to aim for this Summer. We have been so lucky for so many years to be able to hold Mini and Junior Camp at Balcombe Estate and are hoping that we can develop Hoes into a similar venue. Closer to the time we will be advertising work party days and we will require parents to show their support and offer help setting up for this event, so please do not be shy about coming forwards

A Typical Day

A typical day involves preparing your pony for the day and meeting with your instructor. This will be followed by a ridden activity in both the morning and the afternoon. Each session is different, and will include games, flatwork, jumping, cross country, treasure hunts and hacking out in the beautiful countryside. Campers are asked to bring their own picnic and in the lunch break children often work towards an Achievement badge or watch a demonstration. Past years demonstrations have included side saddle and gun dogs.

The day will include a swim in the beautiful outdoor pool and an ice cream and normally comes to a close at around 4pm.

Parental supervision is required for younger members and for swimming sessions.

ARRIVAL INFORMATION

Equipment List:

Children and Ponies must be smartly turned out.

Rider:

HAT to standard PAS 015:1998 or 2011 with BSI Kitemark, VG1 with BSI Kitemark, Snell 2001 onwards with official snell label and number, ASTM-F1163 2004A onwards with SEI mark, AS/NZS 3838 2006 onwards and tagged.

PLEASE NOTE THAT HATS ARE CHECKED AND TAGGED ON ARRIVAL AND IF NOT TO THE ABOVE STANDARD YOUR CHILD MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RIDE.

Body Protector 2009 or newer – ALSO CHECKED ON ARRIVAL

Named Pony Club Sweatshirt, Long-sleeved shirt and named pony club tie.

Beige Jodhpurs (and a spare pair)

Dark hat silk

Jodhpur boots, can be worn with chaps if not, with jodhpur clips or long boots

Long hair tied back with a hair net

Waterproofs/ Wellies

Swimming costume, towel and sun cream (Swimming with parental supervision only from 2.45pm daily)

Packed Lunch and picnic blanket

Pony:

Passport/ Vaccs Cert (if pony staying overnight)