Advanced Practices in Equitation

Summer 2023: June 21-24
Registration opens in December!

Chatham Hall is dedicated to having as healthy a camp experience as possible. In keeping with School policies, a COVID-19 vaccine will be required for all summer 2023 campers. Proof of vaccination will be required as part of our online registration. If you have any questions, please reach out to summerprograms@chathamhall.org. Thank you!

This is a program designed to further prepare riders ages 12-18 for the challenges of catch riding horses in the style of IEA, IHSA, and NCEA.

This program combines classroom theory and unmounted lessons with instruction in the saddle. Riders will have lessons twice daily, and be asked to participate in thoughtful dialogue with coaches and instructors about theory and position. This program is ideal for riders wanting to improve in IEA or who are looking to ride on a competitive team in college. In order to maintain individual focus and work towards personal goals, this camp is limited to 12 campers.

Ask Me About AP Equitation

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Frankie Beyer

Asst. Director of Riding, Asst. Director of Community Life & Wellbeing

Outside of the saddle, riders will develop their own mental skills including sports psychology practices and specific individualized strategies for preparing for competition. Campers will participate in additional programming in rider nutrition, fitness, mental health and wellness, and stable management practices, and attend Equine Studies classes with Chatham Hall’s barn manager, veterinarian, and farrier. Classroom time will be incorporated throughout the day and dedicated to learning the history of the American Forward System of Riding and its current applications.

Program Fee

The program fee for AP Equitation is $1,800. This comprehensive fee includes rooming in our air-conditioned dorm rooms under adult supervision, all meals, camp activities, camp t-shirt, and two riding lessons a day with full-time Chatham Hall Riding faculty.