Pompositticut Farm Day Camp is proud to sponsor yet another
alternative program for co-ed teens ages 13 - 15 aptly named Jr.
Wranglers. This program is recommended for teens who are looking to expand their
proficiency with horses, though no prior experience is necessary. With hands-on experience
each participant will be taught the basic yet vital information involved in caring for and
perhaps one day owning a horse. The knowledge gained from this experience will allow the participant to become qualified to continue
with interests or lessons at any area barn or equestrian center. Included in this tutelage the following will
be emphasized:
- Safety of participants as well as horses
- Types of feed, grain, hay
- Stall maintenance
- Daily barn maintenance
- Description and use of tack
- Brushing
- Saddling up and untacking
- Daily observation of instructors teaching campers under saddle during day camp lessons.
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- Schedule of feeding and watering
- Leading in and out of stalls
- Pasture Maintenance
- Maintenance of tack
- Hoof maintenance
- Daily routines of horses and how they behave
- General first aid for horses
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Season Highlights: 2 Wednesday Rides **
- Week 1: A one hour group riding lesson under saddle
- Week 2: A guided trail ride under saddle
- All Jr. Wrangler enrollees can participate in PFDC's afternoon Fun Club from
3:15pm - 5:15pm. (Note: Fun Club is not available Wednesdays because of special programming
or the final Friday of each session. When the camp has a closing ceremony, Jr. Wranglers will be involved
in our end of session ceremonies.)
** Jr. Wrangler hours are 8:15am - 3:30pm daily with the exception of
each Wednesday when extended wrangler hours for riding are until 5:00pm
with a prompt pick up at 5:15pm. Due to the small enrollment, the
management has always rescheduled the riding portion of this program if and
when the weather has interfered. You will be assured a maximum experience as the
management and staff cater to the participants in the Wrangler program.
Jr. Wranglers must sign up for a full 2 week session which coincides with the day camps session dates:
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Session 1: June 29 - July 10 |
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Session 3: July 27 - August 7 |
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Session 2: July 13 - July 24 |
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Session 4: August 10 - August 21 |
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The enrollment is limited to only 6 Jr. Wranglers per session and participants will be accepted on
a first-come, first-serve basis.
The total tuition cost is $350.00 per session, per participant and is non-refundable once the Jr. Wrangler
registration has been confirmed. A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is due along with the registration form.
Participants will be provided a Jr. Wrangler uniform that is required to be worn each day. They should
also plan on bringing the following items: Boots, hat, water bottle, sunscreen, and lunch. (bathing suit,
towel and a change of clothes for Fun Club)
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