An NJ Summer Riding Camp Could Be A Real Confidence Booster For Your Little Girl

By Amanda Hill


For some reason girls and horses just go together. The combination may seem strange to some, but there is a long tradition of little girls and the love affairs they have with these huge animals. If you have a daughter who cuts out pictures of Derby winners and tapes them to her bedroom walls, you should consider enrolling her in a NJ summer riding camp. You will probably notice a big difference in her after this summer experience.

Low self-esteem and lack of confidence plague a lot of young girls. These camps are a great place for them to confront their fears. When your daughter realizes she can control an animal weighing a thousand pounds, using only her body and words of encouragement, she will begin to appreciate the inherent strength she has. The camps are designed to teach kids how to work as a team without competing with one another.

Not all kids are outgoing or make friends easily. Riding camps can help shy youngsters connect with their peers who share their passion for this sport. It is easy to find things to discuss throughout days spent together learning the ins and out of riding and caring for horses and equipment.

If you're going to be around horses, you have to be careful. They are powerful animals that can be touchy and skittish. Instructors make safety their number one priority. The girls' first lessons are dedicated to the safest ways to handle horses and how to avoid common mistakes inexperienced riders make that can result in serious injury. The campers are encouraged to remind each other of these lessons.

If you are concerned your youngster is spending too much time in front of a computer screen, camp is a great way to get her out of doors and into a positive physical activity. Instead of sitting preoccupied with their electronic devices, girls are encouraged to interact with one another and improve their social skills. Many camps ban all electronic devices with the exception of one phone that allows them to take pictures.

There is plenty of fresh air and physical exercise involved in riding camps. It might look like the horse is doing all the work. This is a real workout opportunity for the girls however.

The rider has to use her whole body to control the animal while balancing on its back. Lifting hay bales, hauling water buckets, and shoveling manure are all great aerobics workouts. Girls are expected to care for these horses as if they were their own.

Most of all the girls have fun at camp. Even the most serious get into the spirit and learn to relax and enjoy the pleasure riding brings. It's not all work and lessons. Instructors set up interesting games that allow the girls to play while they are learning. At the end of the summer, your daughter will have stories to tell and a new air of confidence.




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