Next Camp: August 11-18, 2024
Join us in discovering all about your horse’s body and brain. Learn about anatomy, bio-mechanics, hoof function and pathology, dentistry, horse care, behaviors, training techniques and more!
Activities suitable for any level of rider or horse. These camps offer a variety of classroom/theory sessions as well as hands on sessions. Camp out with your horse and enjoy evening activities such as trails rides, bonfires, and movie nights.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Well, we would prefer if you knew what a horse was!
Camp is open to anyone, at any point in their journey who wants to learn!
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Absolutely! We do in-camp arena sessions daily. You can bring a horse at any training level as the exercises you will be doing are catered to your horses needs!
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If you are camping on your own lot - yes. Only campers are allowed in the cabins. Provided your family are not a distraction or disturbance to you or other campers. All children must have alternate supervision throughout the day while you are busy learning. We do ask that you keep guests to your immediate family dynamic.
There are additional meal fees for guests if they will be eating the catered meals.
Barrier Mountain Camp
August 11-18, 2024
Barrier Mountain Outfitters - Sundre, AB
2023 FEES
$1300 CAD + GST
Fees may be paid via e-transfer to becki@boldequine.com
A 50% deposit is required to confirm a spot. This is non-refundable after June 1st, 2022.
What Is Included?
All classes and clinics ($3000 value)
Extracurricular activities, including a ride to Sunset for Milkshakes.
3 catered meals a day.
Shared Accommodations in Cabins or Camping lots.
Cabins have Beds, Power and Wood Stove.
Shower House & Outhouses.
Fire Pit and Wood
Sauna (Fits 6-7 People at a time).
Corrals for horses.
See below for a packing list.
Clinician Notes:
There is NO cell phone reception at camp, we will make 2 trips during the week to the top of the mountain for cell service.
There is a landline FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY.
Please be prepared to spend the week with very limited access to a phone or internet
Our clinicians reserve the right to remove any tack deemed unsuitable or inappropriate during the clinic sessions.
Any abuse of horses will not be tolerated for the duration of the camp.
If you are wishing to trim your own horse during the hoof trimming session the horse must have been out of shoes for at least 1 week. We will have cadaver feet available to trim. If your horse has boots, please bring them.
For everyone’s safety we ask that you leave your dogs at home for this event, thank you.
Packing Reccomendations
• Bedding (Blankets/Pillows)
• Personal hygiene supplies including soap, shampoo and conditioner, & towels
• Hay, Salt, Manure Fork
• Halter & Long Lead (10-12ft, if you do not have one contact Becki)
• A flag or stick & string (recommended, not required)
• Your regular riding tack & apparel (boots with a heel & helmet, if worn)
• A clicker if you wish to participate in trick sessions (can be purchased at a pet store)
• Weather appropriate clothing to be outdoors, sunscreen & bugspray
• Water Bottle
• A notebook is recommended