YMCA Camp Kern

Circle K Ranch at YMCA Camp Kern is home to the most exciting equestrian programs around! With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find a summer ranch program that will help you create memories to last a lifetime. As a Rancher, you will get to know your assigned horse, learn more about riding and horse care, and meet other Ranchers who love horses just as much as you!

Circle K Ranch Advanced Horse Camp is designed to take the camper with previous Horse Camp experience to the next level.

Riders in this camp must know their diagonals, be able to trot without stirrups, know their correct leads and canter with control. This camp is open to both Western & English riders. A riding evaluation will be required prior to summer camp for those interested in Advanced Ranch camp. After registering, please email our Ranch Director, Jessica Mullins, at jmullins@daytonymca.org to schedule your riding evaluation. If it is determined that Advanced Ranch camp might not be the best fit for your camper's skill level, we can move your camper to the main Ranch Camp group.

Hands-on Classes may include but not limited to Working Ranch Trail Horse Class, Designing Hunter & Jumping courses, Mounted Drill Team Maneuvers, Horse Liberty Workshop.

Ground Lessons may include but not limited to; Horse Health Science, Horse First Aid, Feed Management, Farrier Hot Shoeing Demonstration, Breeding Conformation, Horse Judging, and Equine Assisted Learning.

If you have any questions, please contact our Equestrian Director, Jessica Mullins jmullins@daytonymca.org / 513-932-3756 x 1531



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