April 2nd-6th

8am-12pm

Riders planning on showing this year. Riders will learn arena etiquette, what the judge is looking for in each class, and how to show off their horse to the best of their ability. Riders are not required to attend the show on the following Saturday, but this camp is recommended for any riders planning on attending the Spring Show.

Cost is $350 for the week. Only $300 if paid for before March 19th

Spring Show: $125 

***Camp Discount*** If attending Spring Show Camp you get $25 off show fees

Show will be held at 1222 Ponderosa Rd. Lincolnton NC 28092. Please go to www.lchashows.org for additional information and class fees.

English riders need to be ready at the show grounds by 9am.

Western riders need to be ready at the show grounds by 2pm.

Abernathy Farm show fees are $125 for the day (Only $100 for the day if rider attended Show Camp the week prior)

Summer Camps: Costs vary per camp

***Early Bird Special*** If paid 2 weeks prior to Camp start date you get $50 off total weeks price

Summer camps are week long camps offered throughout the summer to accommodate differing school schedules and vacations

Summer Camp Dates:

What Camp is right for my child?

5 to 10  year olds

June 25th-29th

8am-12pm

Has taken at least 4 lessons previously at Abernathy Farm. Has grasped being able to walk and trot (sitting, posting, and 2-point). Looking to become comfortable cantering, jumping 18 inch cross rails, going through water and other trail obstacles. Lots of fun and games too!

Mon and Wed -Western

Tues and Thurs-English

Fri-Rider Choice

Cost is $350 for the week. Only $300 if paid for before June 25th

Full Day Camp  

Equine Business

Ages 11 and up

June 18th-22nd

8am-2pm

Students will ride for at least 2 hours in the morning and will spend the rest of the day focusing on Equine Business Management. Some topics of focus will be horse health and deworming, doctoring wounds and giving shots, facility design and equipment maintenance. This camp is ideal for riders who would like a career in the equine industry or who plan to own their own horse. This is a very physically active camp!

Mon and Wed -Western

Tues and Thurs-English

Fri-Rider Choice

Cost is $450 for the week and includes lunch everyday. Only $400 if paid before June 4th

Trail Camp 

Ages 11 and up

July 9th-13th 

8am-12pm

Riders aged 11 and up wanting to go on more advanced trail rides this year. Working on skills to further their competency out on the trail.  Learning how to pack and attach saddle bags, trail safety and etiquette, crossing varied terrain and obstacles.  

Planning for an off site trail ride during the week depending on the weather. Trail ride day will last from 8 to approximately 4pm.

Limited to 5 riders for the trail ride.

Cost is $450 for the week and includes an offsite trail ride day. Only $400 if paid before June 11th

Show Camp

Any Age

July 30st-August 3rd 

8am-12pm

Riders planning on showing this year. Riders will learn arena etiquette, what the judge is looking for in each class, and how to show off their horse to the best of their ability. Riders are not required to attend the show on the following Saturday, but this camp is recommended for any riders planning on attending the Summer show.

Cost is $350 for the week. Only $300 if paid for before July 16th

Summer Show: $125

***Camp Discount*** If attending Summer Show Camp you get $25 off show fees

Show will be held at 1222 Ponderosa Rd. Lincolnton NC 28092. Please go to www.lchashows.org for additional information and class fees.

English riders need to be ready at the show grounds by 9am.

Western riders need to be ready at the show grounds by 2pm.

Abernathy Farm show fees are $125 for the day (Only $100 for the day if rider attended Show Camp the week prior)