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MerryMount Equestrian Center
8801 Frank Tippett Road
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772
(301) 868-2109
Summer Camp Program
The Summer Day Program is held each year from mid June through August. The
program, centered around horseback riding instruction, equestrian skills and animal care is open to children
between the ages of six (6) and sixteen (16). All levels of horsemanship are included from the young beginner to the accomplished horse show veteran.
Riders are assigned to small groups according to their skill level. Riding and Equestrian Education Programs are designed to meet the needs of each level. MerryMount maintains a large number of well trained school horses and the riders also learn the proper care of these animals.
The program hours are from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Extended care for earlier arrival (7:00-9:00 AM) or later departure (4:00-6:00 PM) may be arranged for a small fee.
Sessions are limited, so call the office for an application form, or click here to download.
First Day Notes
1. Campers, accompanied by their parents or guardians, should report at the expected time to the lounge (front aisle of the barn) for sign in.
2. They should come prepared to ride in long pants, boots, or hard soled shoes with a heel, and a hard hat - loaners are available.
3. They should bring a change of clothing: shorts, sneakers, T-shirts, etc.
4. A bagged lunch should be brought the first day. All lunches will be refrigerated. A soda machine is available and change may be sent for these drinks. Cold spring water will be made available to campers.
5. Parents should bring in any medicine, or necessary individual items and call them to the Head Counselor's attention.
Camp Activities
- Grooming & Tacking- Riding every day- Trails- Horse Arts & Crafts- Horse Bathing- Mane & Tail Braiding- Games- Stable Management- General Horse Knowledge- Feeding & Nutrition- LOTS OF FUN!
The Friday Horse Show
Every Friday, a formal Horse Show is held, with each group
competing at their level in various events. We strongly urge parents and friends to attend (and bring their cameras).
Following the show, a Pizza party is held (parents also invited) where ribbons and awards are distributed. Each Week, a CAMPER OF THE WEEK AWARD is given and that rider has earned him or herself a month's set of regular riding lessons!
