Saturday, August 25, 2018

An NJ Summer Riding Camp Can Turn Your Shy Daughter Into A Self-Confident Young Woman

By Amanda Hill


Little girls and big horses just go together for some reason. It may seem odd to some, but the love affairs girls have with horses has a long standing tradition. If your daughter is someone who has a photo collection of Derby winners pinned to her bedroom wall, you need to think about enrolling her in a NJ summer riding camp. She will probably come back a changed young girl after experiencing all these camps have to offer.

If you have a little one struggling with self-esteem and lack of confidence, this is a good place for her to get a big boost. As she learns to control an animal that can weigh a thousand pounds or more, with just her body and some words of encouragement, she will quickly begin to feel more powerful and in control of her environment. These camps are designed to help all the kids succeed and to encourage team work in a non-competitive way.

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.

Instructors are mindful of the dangers inherent in pairing small children with animals that weigh half a ton. Safety is a number one priority. All the girls are taught how to handle the animals safely and how to avoid mistakes that can have serious consequences. Girls work together to help and remind one another of the lessons learned.

It can be difficult to get kids away from their video games, smart phones and computer screens. Enrolling your child in a camp is a great way to force her out of doors and into communication with others. Girls are thrown together day in and day out and placed in situations where they have to interact with one another. It is not unusual for camps to ban all electronic devices except for a phone girls are allowed to use 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.

Riders have to use their whole bodies to control their horses and balance on their backs at the same time. They get great aerobics workouts hauling water buckets, lifting hay bales, and shoveling manure. Campers care for the horses like they owned them.

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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