2010 Cornerstone Farm Summer Horsemanship Camp

Cornerstone Farm Announces 2010 Summer Horsemanship Camp Schedules

Local business offers summer camps,

horseback riding instruction & horse training services

Longmont, Colo. – The snow is not gone yet, but it’s time to start thinking about summer! Specifically, it is time to start planning what camp you will choose to make your summer one you always remember. Cornerstone Farm (www.cornerstonefarminc.com), a local business offering horseback riding lessons and horse training services to area residents for 13 years, has announced its 2010 summer horsemanship camp schedule. Cornerstone Farm specializes in hunter/jumper instruction for beginning through advanced riders on all breeds of horses, and offers camps, lessons and training at Triple Creek Ranch (www.triplecreek-ranch.com), 4255 Nelson Road in Longmont.

Three types of camps are offered: an Introductory camp for beginners; Beginner 2 for those who can walk and trot and know their way around the barn a little; and Advanced for more experienced riders who can already walk, trot and canter. Two week-long Introductory sessions will be offered, along with two Beginner 2 sessions; and two sessions will be open to advanced riders. Instruction is tailored to each student’s needs and riding ability, and enrollment is limited.

Camp sessions run Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Each day includes a formal riding lesson, an interactive stable management session, recreation time and responsibility time. For advanced camp sessions, riders will participate in a formal schooling horse show on the Saturday following camp. Advanced campers must be able to walk, trot and canter comfortably, and some jumping experience is recommended. Camp is open to children eight years of age and older for $350 for the week, plus show entry and coaching fees for advanced campers.

2010 Cornerstone Farm Summer Horsemanship Camps

June 7-11 – Introductory camp – for campers with little to no riding experience

June 14-19 – Advanced camp – riders must be able to walk, trot, canter; show 6/19

June 21-25 – Beginner 2 camp – riders must be able to walk and trot

July 5-10 – Advanced camp; show 7/10

July 12-16 – Introductory camp

August 2-6 – Beginner 2 camp

Camp with Cornerstone Farm is designed to teach English riding and stable management skills in a safe, friendly and fun learning environment. A time-tested program teaches not only horsemanship but also teamwork, confidence and self-reliance. Knowledgeable instructors guide campers to develop new skills, both on and off the horses. Cornerstone Farm school horses are trustworthy and kind, and come in a variety of sizes and ability levels.

Cornerstone Farm is run by Head Instructor Jennifer Shannon, a graduate of the Colorado State University equine science program (http://equinescience.colostate.edu/) and a certified English and Western riding instructor. She has been riding for more than 27 years, and has taught riding and trained horses for 18 years. She specializes in hunter/jumper instruction, and offers private and group lessons, as well as horse training services. Lessons can be taught on one of Cornerstone Farm’s trustworthy horses, or riders can take lessons atop their own horse.

The facility, Triple Creek Ranch, features two outdoor arenas and one indoor arena, access to trails and a cross-country course, allowing students to ride rain or shine and learn in different environments.

For more detailed information on lessons, training or camps, contact Cornerstone Farm at (303) 828-9040, email jennikay@frii.com or visit www.cornerstonefarminc.com. Find Cornerstone Farm on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CornerstoneFarm.

Directions

From Longmont, take Nelson Road west approximately five miles from Hover Road and look for the Triple Creek Ranch sign on the north side of the road. For more information, visit www.triplecreek-ranch.com.

About Triple Creek Ranch

Triple Creek Ranch, located at 4255 Nelson Road in Longmont, was established in 1991 and is one of Colorado's premier equestrian facilities. The beautiful 64-acre facility is along the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, just north of Boulder on the west side of Longmont. Triple Creek Ranch is owned and operated by Lynn McChesney, and features two outdoor arenas and one indoor arena, access to trails and a cross-country course. Full service boarding and training is available, along with dressage and hunter/jumper lessons for children and adults, beginning through advanced levels, in private or group class settings. Lesson horses are available. For more information, call 303-444-4291, email lynntriplecreek@cs.com or visit www.triplecreek-ranch.com.

Cornerstone Farm is a client of Shannon Marketing Communications