Camp description

Crystal Springs Ranch Kid’s Summer Riding Camp has been in operation since 1983. We have served the Aspen and Roaring Fork Valley area for 34 years! Camp days are Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm.  2018 dates are June 11 through August 16. Reservations are highly encouraged due to a limited number of campers each day. Campers learn the fundamentals of riding, jumping, vaulting and horsemanship while having fun, gaining confidence, learning responsibility and making new friends in a safe and supportive Ranch atmosphere.  Campers should bring a sack lunch, beverage and proper attire. Riding helmets, paddock boots and clothing may be purchased at our on-site tack shop, featuring both new and consigned riding attire.

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  • Riding

  • Jumping

  • Horsemanship

  • Horse Management

  • Vaulting

  • Baker’s Dozen (Our Best Value) 13 sessions for $1,300. No restrictions.
  • Punch Pass – 8 sessions for $900.00. Not transferable to other Campers.

  • Pre-Registration Daily Rate $125.00

  • Drop-In Daily Rate $135.00 (no reservation)

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About Vaulting

Equestrian vaulting combines dance, gymnastics and riding into an equestrian performance sport. The sport itself dates to the days of ancient Rome, where it was used to train Roman cavalry men to stay on their mounts during battle. Now, it is a worldwide competitive sport in which participants can compete as an individual, in pairs (known as pas-de-deux) or in teams.

The horse is controlled by a person in the middle of the arena guiding the animal on a long rein called a long. Depending on the experience and difficulty level of the vaulter, the horse either walks, trots or canters as the rider performs moves such as flags, scissors, standing, mounting and handstands atop the horse.

Before participating in a competition, vaulters will train for months, starting their routine on barrels, then on a mechanical barrel before moving to a horse. This allows for a larger margin of safety for both the rider and the horse.