Senior Camp: A Week of fun and learning at Bovington

Our Senior Camp kicked off on 25^th July 2024, with the sun finally putting in an appearance and our eager riders and their ponies settling in for an exciting week ahead. Hosted at the RAC Saddle Club Bovington, the camp provided a perfect blend of fun, learning, and camaraderie that left everyone smiling at the end.

Photos are available to view on Facebook: @NewForestHuntsPC

Daily Highlights:

• Day 1: The sun finally shone as members settled in for the night. The promise of a fun week ahead.
• Day 2: A sunny and successful day, with brave cross-country riding and an energetic rounders game. Special thanks to helpers Louise and Shoonah for their support and capturing the day’s memorable moments.
• Day 3: Marked by birthday celebrations, the day featured fun canter speed sessions, pairs dressage, and a fun slip and slide activity, ensuring both ponies and riders were bathed to some extent! A big thank you to the helping parents for their contributions.
• Day 4: Members explored the digestive system through interactive learning, honed their show jumping skills, and enjoyed more cross-country training. The day concluded with a rather wet but fun-packed Olympic Games. Thanks to Sam and Kate for all their help today.
• Day 5: The final day wrapped up an incredible week with huge thanks to everyone involved. Riders, ponies, instructors, the “B test” team – who excelled at their master of horse roles – and the dedicated team of mums. Their combined efforts ensured a camp full of learning and fun, leaving everyone eagerly anticipating next year’s camp! Thanks to Sam C for all the photos of the day.

Louise Munro, shared her thoughts, saying, “What a varied and informative agenda at PC camp these days as well as all the fun…..still some of my favourite childhood memories made possible by generous individuals giving up a huge amount of their time.”

Thank you to everyone who came and supported, and made it a great success.