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Summer Riding Experience
The Summer Riding Experience, Walker’s popular summer riding camp, is an extension of the rich program we offer students during the school's academic year. The camp offers a safe, comprehensive and enjoyable program for a small number of riders of all ability levels, and assists them in developing self-confidence and good horsemanship skills.
SRE is an extension of the Walker's riding program, one of the leading scholastic equestrian programs in the country. At SRE, riders will learn elements of equitation, jumping, dressage and cross country. Each day, campers will spend up to five hours in horse-related activities including riding, learning stable management, and horse care. We work in small groups and individually so each rider will benefit from close and careful attention.
Campers are welcome to bring their own horses or ride one of the many horses owned by the school; riders are assigned to a horse most suited to their ability.
The equestrian facilities at The Ethel Walker School are among the finest in the northeast. As many as 60 horses can be stabled in the Frank O.H. Williams Barn and two adjacent barns. The Henderson Riding Ring offers a 100' x 200' lighted arena, lounge, and spectator gallery. Three tack rooms provide ample storage. The Smallwood Outdoor arena includes both warm up and ring areas, a dressage area, and a jumping course. Completing the picture are multiple turn-out areas, a cross country course, and miles of wooded trails.
The daily schedule is designed to provide an ample supply of riding and horse-related activities, and lots of fun! Other activities include a talent show, field trips, and visits to the town pool.
2012 Dates & Cost
| Session | Ages | Dates | Time | Cost |
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| Day Session 1 (Beginner-Advanced)* | 8-14 | July 23rd-27th | 9-4 | $650 |
| Day Session 2 (Beginner-Advanced) | 8-14 | August 13th-17th | 9-4 | $650 |
* Extended care offered for Day Session 1
Boarding Fees
If you wish to bring your horse to the Summer Riding Experience, we will provide a list of boarding requirements. There is an additional cost associated with boarding your own horse:
| Session | Dates | Cost |
| Day Session 1 | July 23rd-27th | $250 |
| Day Session 2 | August 13th-17th | $250 |
Typical Daily Schedule
| 7:00-7:30 a.m. | Horse Care |
| 7:30-8:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:00-8:30 a.m. | Class I: Prepare to Ride Others: Horse Care and Stable Management |
| 8:30-10:00 a.m. | Class I: Ride Class II: Groundschool |
| 10:00-11:30 a.m. | Class I: Groundschool Class II: Ride |
| 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Clean Up |
| 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Lunch Mail Call |
| 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Free Time |
| 2:00-4:30 p.m. | Activities include trail rides, outings, guest demonstrations, drill practice and swimming |
| 4:00 p.m. | Day Campers Depart |
What Should I Bring?
All campers should bring appropriate riding gear, including an ASTMI/SEI-approved helmet with harness, riding or paddock boots, and breeches or chaps. You do not need to bring show clothes.
Most importantly, bring good listening skills and respect for your instructors, counselors and fellow campers!
What Shouldn't I Bring?
Cellphones are not permitted at camp.
A Message to Parents
The Summer Riding Experience immerses girls in not only the equestrian experience but the full camp experience. To that end, visits and telephone calls from parents and friends are not permitted. Mail and care packages may be sent to the camper, and mail call is held daily.
Each girl attending SRE must have up-to-date medical and hospital insurance coverage under her family's plan. Walker's is within fifteen minutes of three major medical centers.
A detailed list of requirements will be provided to you upon registration.
For more information, contact Kathleen Battiston, Director of Equestrian Programs at kathleen_battiston [at] ethelwalker [dot] org or (860)408-4354.
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