Horse Camps in Palos Hills, Illinois (Cook County)

A family tradition family stable that is committed to all levels of riders, beginner thru advanced. We teach huntseat, saddleseat and western styles of riding with emphasis in the American Saddlebred, although all breeds are welcome and enjoyed. Our goal is to provide horseback riding activity that can be enjoyed by all participants in a safe and caring environment. Our camp is a weekly camp, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 Monday thru Friday.... See More

Summer Horse Camp 2021

Monday - Thursdays 9 AM - 1:30 PM

$385.00 per camper per session
Discount for two or more sessions $25.00

Ages 7 and up

Windridge Farm, located on 60 lush green acres, offers a fun and educational summer camp with a hands on opportunity to learn all aspects of horsemanship while making friends and meeting our ponies and horses. Our camp counselors and helpers are true horse lovers and well informed & experienced horse people. We specialize in having a great time in horse camp!

Includes:
​A daily lesson with a certified instructor
Learning to tack up, untack, groom, feed and bathe a horse
Review anatomy, care, nutrition and more through fun games, activities and crafts

Demonstrations: Jumping, Horseshoeing & Vital Signs and First Aid​

Want to keep riding after summer camp? We offer year round lessons in our outside arena and two indoor arenas!
We also offer some horses and ponies for share boarding or leasing.

Want to go to horse shows? We offer entry level shows at the farm and we also attend local & national shows with our show team.

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Each Camp Session is Open to ALL Levels:

June 14 – 17
June 21 - 25
July 12 - 15
July 19 - 22
August 02 - 05... See More

Camp at Palladia Farm is a great way for children to begin or continue their equine education both on and off the horse. Learn safety zones around a horse and at the farm, develop basic horsemanship and equine caretaking abilities, and practice your riding skills while mounted atop one of our safe, experienced school horses.

Ages 6-11, groups of 8 campers.

$500/week... See More

We offer private instruction for all ages on our horse or yours. Whether you ride for your own enjoyment or to compete, we are here to help you reach your goals. Our summer horse camp includes daily lessons as well as learning about horse care in a safe and fun setting.... See More

Teach basic first aid for horses. Topics covered include basic horse health: taking vitals, bandaging techniques and proper weight measurements. Also discussed are common horse health ailments. Day long class, starts around 9:00am and ends about 4:00pm. Morning snacks, water and lunch are provided by me, as well as an afternoon treat. Attendees take home a manual and a certificate of completion. Barns who host and have 10 or more participants can earn a free spot. Total course fee is $159. A $50 deposit saves your place and goes toward the total fee.... See More