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Cornerstone Farm Announces 2011 Summer Horsemanship Camp Schedule

Local business offers summer camps, horseback riding instruction & horse training services

Longmont, Colo. – Cornerstone Farm (www.cornerstonefarminc.com), a local business offering horseback riding lessons and horse training services to area residents for 14 years, has announced its 2011 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 three Beginner 2 sessions; and one session will be open to advanced riders. The last summer session, in early August, is open to all levels. Instruction is tailored to each student’s needs and riding ability, and enrollment is limited. An indoor arena allows us to teach, rain or shine.

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 $400 for the week, plus show entry and coaching fees for advanced campers.

2010 Cornerstone Farm Summer Horsemanship Camps
June 6-10 – Introductory camp – for campers with little to no riding experience
June 13-18 – Advanced camp – riders must be able to walk, trot, canter; show 6/18
June 20-24 – Beginner 2 camp – riders must be able to walk and trot
June 27-July 1 – Beginner 2 camp
July 11-15 – Introductory camp
July 25-29 – Beginner 2 camp
August 1-5 – All levels

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.

Sample Daily Schedule:
9:00am - Check in and chores
9:30-10:00 - Groom and saddle up horses
10:00-11:00 - Group 1 rides while group 2 does activity
11:00-11:30 - Put horses away
11:30-12:00 - Lunch
12:00-12:30 - Groom and saddle up horses
12:30-1:30 - Group 2 rides while group 1 does activity
1:30-2:00 - Put horses away and clean up
2:00 - Pick up your camper

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 28 years, and has taught riding and trained horses for 20 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 western, 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.