Sunday, August 26, 2018

Why An NJ Summer Riding Camp Might Be A Perfect Fit For Your Little Girl

By Amanda Hill


For some reason girls and horses just go together. The combination may seem strange to some, but there is a long tradition of little girls and the love affairs they have with these huge animals. If you have a daughter who cuts out pictures of Derby winners and tapes them to her bedroom walls, you should consider enrolling her in a NJ summer riding camp. You will probably notice a big difference in her after this summer experience.

It is not usual for young girls to struggle with self-esteem and confidence issues. Horse camps are a great way to help them in these areas. Controlling an animal that weighs half a ton or more, using only her body and encouraging words, will quickly give your youngster a feeling of her own power and make her feel more in control of the world around her. Horse camps are places where girls work together in a non-competitive way to reach their individual goals.

Some children are shy and find it difficult to make friends easily. Horse camps are places where kids come together to share a common love of these big animals. It isn't hard to find things to talk about when the girls are spending the days together learning to ride and caring for their equipment and horses.

Instructors are mindful of the dangers inherent in pairing small children with animals that weigh half a ton. Safety is a number one priority. All the girls are taught how to handle the animals safely and how to avoid mistakes that can have serious consequences. Girls work together to help and remind one another of the lessons learned.

If you have a child who tends to sit and stare at a computer screen all day, camp is a great place to remind her of all that the outdoors has to offer. At most horse camps use of electronic devices is extremely limited or banned altogether except for a phone with a camera function. Instead girls are encouraged to actively engage one another in conversation, which helps develop critical social skills.

Girls are on their horses for hours each day. They are outdoors enjoying fresh air and lots of physical activity. Some think the horses are the ones doing the work, but that's not true.

The rider has to use her whole body to control the animal while balancing on its back. Lifting hay bales, hauling water buckets, and shoveling manure are all great aerobics workouts. Girls are expected to care for these horses as if they were their own.

Riding horses is fun. It is a great for little girls who sometimes feel anxious and unsure of themselves. They can enjoy the sheer pleasure of riding a beautiful animal. Kids make fast friendships as well. Instructors are careful to make sure the campers have fun, making up games they enjoy playing while honing their equestrian skills at the same time. After a summer at camp, your daughter will be more confident and sure of herself.




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