Texas Horseback Riding Camp
Want to Ride a Horse This Summer?
Camp Horseback Program
At Camp Balcones Springs we give campers a complete horseback experience. Campers are matched with their “horse partner” for the term. They enjoy a connection with their horse as they build confidence and feel comfortable in the saddle. Small classes combined with attentive instructors give each camper personal attention tailored to their needs.
Do You Speak Horse?
Riders love spending time with their horse, grooming them, giving them a bath, or handing them a treat at the end of the class. Over time the campers develop a relationship with their horse and even some “horse communication” skills. All of this time with the horses results in campers developing confidence and enjoying riding even more.
Ryan, age 9
Horseback riding is my favorite thing to do. I ❤️ my horse, Missy.
Maggie, age 9
I love riding my horse at Balcones Springs because it makes me feel free.
Mac, age 10
My favorite activity is horseback. We got to go on supa cool trail.
Natalia, age 12
Riding was my favorite because we could ride and do challenges.
Learning Through Play
We offer riding lessons in our covered arena on experienced, safe & fun horses. Campers ride in the shaded arena and on our trails overlooking Lake Travis. The kids also get to learn how to groom, saddle and lead their horses.
During instruction time we play games with the horses like jousting, mounted water gun shooting, and musical stalls. We also have fun with games like horse trivia and bingo to refine skills & knowledge.
Each session at camp is concluded with the Ultimate Horse Obstacle Course where we cheer campers on as they demonstrate the horsemanship skills they have developed.
A Life-Changing, Unplugged Experience Where Kids Make Friends And Try New Things
1, 2, & 3 Week Sessions, Starting at $2,070
Horseback riding incurs an additional fee.
I like horseback riding at Balcones Springs because I love the instructors and I learn a lot.
Sierra, age 13
Meet our Horseback Director
April Baxter
April started riding horses as a child after she was diagnosed with scoliosis of the spine and never looked back! What was originally a therapeutic activity for her became a way of life. She now owns two horses and in her spare time enjoys trail riding and competing with them.
April has extensive experience in leading youth horse programs at camps, working previously at Camp LoneHollow and multiple YoungLife camps. She has an equine certification in both English and western disciplines and has taught and competed in endurance, dressage, English and western pleasure, polocrosse, jumping, natural horsemanship, and competitive trail riding. She is thrilled to be able to share the joy of horses — both in riding and caring for them — with campers.
My favorite activitiy is horseback riding. 🐴 We get to groom and ride the horses!
Ruby Kate, age 9