Horse Camps in Santa Barbara, California (Santa Barbara County)

Welcome to our Equine Empowerment Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to horse welfare and rider education. Our summer camps and riding lessons offer hands-on experiences in horsemanship, grooming, and stable management.

Our unique approach focuses on rescued horses, giving them a second chance through rehabilitation and retraining. These horses play a central role in our programs, contributing to the therapeutic practice of hippotherapy.

Join us for an immersive experience in a supportive environment, where riders of all ages and abilities can develop essential life skills alongside our rescued equine partners. At our center, every lesson and interaction serves a dual purpose, fostering growth and well-being for riders and horses.
The camps were designed for ages 7-12 years of age. Only 8 kids per session.
Monday - Friday 8:30 am -1:30 pm with extended days available.
Session 1-June 23-37, Session 2-July 7-11, Session 3 -July 21-25, & Session 4-August 4-8.
There is a horse show/game day Pizza Party on the last day of the camps each week.
So go ahead and give them a pony this summer and watch their confidence soar to new heights while they learn valuable life skills outside with majestic horses & ponies.
Camp Sessions cost $690/session. We do offer a military discount, early discounted registration is available through April 20th. Multiple-week sign-ups or siblings signing up also receive a discount. Registration closes June 1st. A $300 nonrefundable deposit is required upon signing up to hold the spot. The remaining balance is due before June 2nd, 2025.... See More

A traditional horsemanship values that implements natural horsemanship in all of our training. We rescue horses and retrain them for lessons in our local community. Our Summer Camp programs are designed for ages 7-12. We limit to 8 kids per session, for more hands-on experience. Session 1 - June 23-27, Session 2- July 7- 11, Session 3- July 21-25th and Session 4- August 4-8th. Camps run Monday-Friday, 8:30 am- 1:30 pm with extended days available. Please check our website for all the discounts and programs available.... See More

Come on out to sunny day stables and join us for some fun in the sun. Teaching kids how to be safe around horses while still having fun! Feel free to call if you have any questions

Summer Horse Camp at Windwalker Ranch in Moorpark. Ages 6 or above. English or Western. Come join the fun at our Summer horse camp! We provide a safe environment for the beginner to advanced camper who wishes to learn about horses, riding and horsemanship inside and out. Campers ride three times daily, learn to groom, tack and untack horses, feed, clean and all the other in's and out's of horse ownership. A kid and family friendly ranch, Windwalker Ranch provides a relaxing, fun filled atmosphere for kids to truly enjoy horses in an uninhibited way.
Camp hours 9:30 to 4:30.
Fees: $300.00/wk $75.00/day. Fees are due at start of camp. $150.00 deposit required to reserve spots.
Bring Jeans or Riding pants, Riding boots, helmet if you have one (we have extras), Brown bag lunch, plenty of water and SUNSCREEN, prepare to have fun!... See More

Available Camp Options:
(English or Western Disciplines)
Beginner to Advanced

Camp is 9 am to 3 pm
Monday through Friday
To children ages 7 and older

Full -Time (5 Days) $300

Part- Time (3 Days) $200

Part-Time (2 Days) $175

A Non-Refundable Deposit of $150 is due at the time of sign up

Tuition is due in full prior to camp start date
Necessary Items:

Adequate amounts of water
Change of Clothes Jeans
Or Riding Pants
Riding Boots
Sun Screen
Hat
Have Fun!

PART TIME CAMPERS 2 DAYS ($175.00)

SIBLING DISCOUNT $50.00

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

During your stay at Mariposa Riding Club, campers will experience and improve on their horse skills, including horsemanship, and equitation. Sumer camp focus is to aid each individual camper in empowering them to a higher self-esteem, confidence, breaking through fears, and positively connecting camper and horse in a powerful relationship.

Meagan has over 20 years of riding experience. Over 15 years of competitive show experience. Meagan has been trained by top professionals, Liz Denny (Grand Prix), Hilda Gureny (Olympian trainer and Judge), training with Jodie Cressman (USDF Bronz and silver Medalist, Grand Prix), and Melinda Golis (Judge and Trainer).

Meagan’s focus of instruction is emphasized between horse and rider. Assisting the student and horse in positive and effective communication, through the use of verbal and non-verbal cues. Both camper and horse provide a therapeutic release of both physical and emotional needs.
It is Meagan’s passion and commitment in creating a nurturing and empowering environment for both horse and rider to last a life time.

Mariposa Riding
Club

(Located At R and R Ranch In Moorpark)

Summer Camp
2011

Create, Connect, Discover, Empower
Inspire, Dream!

Offered By:

Mariposa Riding Club

Meagan Flores



Summer Camp
Curriculum 2011

8:30
Registration/ Sign-In
9:00
Introduction:
Group/Horse Assignments
Lecture
Horse Safety/Camp Rules
9:15
Catch and Round Up
Horses/ Tack
10:15
Morning Lesson
11:30
Un-Tack Groom/Cool Down
12:00- 12:30
Lunch
1:00-1:30
Arts and Crafts
Barn Class or Recreational
Activity
1:30-2:30
Second Lesson Or Trail
2:30-Close
Un-tack/Cool Down
Campers Depart!... See More

Dates of 2021 Summer Camp
June 21-25
We provide horses, helmets, Water & sunscreen please pack a snack and lunch daily
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
$100.00 non-refundable deposit is needed to hold the space.
Ages 9-15 Boys & Girls

Come- trot Southern Californias fascinating trails! Skilled, experienced riders will find on Running Horse Ranch the opportunity go at a faster pace- to explore scenic, mountainous, wilderness trails, riding our skilled performance horses. Our rides can be challenging or easy going, the choice is yours- since we do not mix and match riders from other parties- except if we know all parties can ride!
Choose between adventurous day rides, - or stay for a three, five, or seven day riding adventure. Each vacation is custom tailored to your own need.
Your privacy is very important to us- we do not operate as a commercialist stable.
To keep the trails fun for our riders and horses we haul the horses to a selected variety of trail heads each day, to provide horse/rider teams a different trail and landscape setting.
For our beginner rider we offer a fun trail labyrinth class, right here on our ranch. Beginners have the opportunity quickly to advance, since we offer them- while out on the trail, an challenging obstacle course to practice.... See More