Ramey Equestrian
School is dedicated to providing a safe riding environment and quality
instruction. We believe this gives our riders increased self-confidence
both on and off the horse. Our private camp offers professional
instruction for beginner through advanced riders, both kids and adults.
Both English and
Western riding programs are directed by CHA (Certified Horsemanship
Association) certified instructors maintaining a 5:1 camper to staff
ratio.
Most riders start
in a Western saddle, but move to an English saddle when they gain
confidence and become balanced and in control of the horse. Our programs
include:
Riding
equitation, including dressage and jumping for advanced riders
Horsemanship,
including grooming, saddling and bridling, longeing and stable
management
Care
and safety for horse and rider are taught throughout all phases of
riding programs
Special
attention is given to improving the biomechanical coordination of the
rider which improves communication with the horse. By using praise and
kindness, our students learn to be attentive to the horse's movements
and attitude.
Lodging
Campers
are housed and have meals in the Lodge located on the stable property
(see picture on right). Campers may designate a roommate choice. They
are placed in riding groups based on age and riding abilities. Camp size
is limited to 8 overnight campers.
Facilities
and Program
The facilities of
the Equestrian School include 50 acres with woods trails, an indoor and
outdoor arena with two barns. Morning and afternoon riding
sessions are held in the indoor and/or outdoor arenas. For
advanced riders, there is a cross country course for jumping. A
short trail ride is often taken at the end of the lesson period.
Long trail rides along the scenic Ohio River are included in the program
for advanced riders. Shorter trail rides often conclude the morning or
afternoon arena sessions. Advanced campers work on equitation skills in
dressage and jumping. There is a show for parents the final day of each
session.
For those staying more than one week, there is sometimes a horse show,
which you can either participate in or attend. Campers enjoy Holiday
World and Splashing Safari, an amusement park, 27 miles from the
stables. Lincoln Memorial Center, an early boyhood homestead, is nearby.
Camp
Rules and Procedures
Our
riding school has rules which must be followed for safety. Campers must
wear helmets, either their own or those provided by the stables, have
shoes or boots with heels and wear long pants. The must have a release
form signed prior to any riding activity. All new riders receive
instruction in how to start, stop and steer before mounting. Beginners
start in the round pen and and are advanced to a full arena as they
demonstrate control over the horse. All campers are taught emergency
procedures and how to "check and release" to slow down a horse
that is moving too fast. "Heels down, thumbs up", become
natural as the camper's skill improve. Advanced campers work on
refining their equitation skills in both dessage and jumping.
Click
here to access a camper's first-hand testimonial about her experience at
Ramey Equestrian School.
Ramey Riding
Stables is located on Indiana Highway #45, 1 mile east of Highway #161.
Phones: (270) 570-3054 or (812) 649-2668.
Daily Riding
Schedule
| 7:30 |
Rising
and cleanup |
1:00 |
Horsemanship
Training |
| 8:10 |
Breakfast |
1:30 |
Groom
& Saddle |
| 8:30 |
To
Barn |
2:00 |
Instruction
in Arena or Trail |
| 8:55 |
Horse
assignments |
5:30 |
Dinner |
| 9:00 |
Groom
& Saddle |
6:30 |
Evening
Activities |
| 9:30 |
Instruction
in Arena |
9:30 |
Bedtime
Snack |
| 12:00 |
L
unch/Rest |
10:00 |
Lights
Out |
2010
Summer Camp Season
Youth
Camps
Summer Camps
$775 a week, 6-day week
$700
a week (2 or more weeks) |
June
13 - August 7, 2010
6
- Day Week begins Sunday at 2 p.m. and ends after lunch on
Saturday. Check-In
@ 1:00 p.m. |
Day
Camps*
$300 a week (1/2
day)
$600 a week (full day - includes lunch) |
June 28-July 2
July 12 - 16 |
| Adult
Camps
On-Site
Housing :
5-days,
$700
|
May 16, 2010 - May 21, 2010
|
* 1/2 day camp
runs from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. Full day camps runs from 9:00 am -
5:30 pm.
Horse
Show
Camps begin at 1pm
on Sunday and conclude after a camp horse show on Saturday
morning. Carryover campers have a choice of activities Saturday
afternoon and
evening and may choose to go to church on Sunday. Length of stay may
range
from 6-days to 4 weeks.
American
Connection, Delta, Northwest, and US Airways flights arrive in
Evansville,
Indiana (about a 1 hour drive from the camp). There is a $45 pick-up
and/or departure
fee.
