Pony Camp Trekker
100% horsing around - a full week of horse riding adventure
If you are mad about riding and want a '100% horsey' adventure, we have the perfect adventure holiday for you!
As well as learning and improving your horse riding skills, you’ll help with grooming and looking after your horse and have fun with like-minded friends all day, every day.
What is included?
The programme is a mixture of different riding activities and skills practice at our specialist partner riding centre, Llangorse Riding Stables, a short bus ride from our Tregoyd base. Weather permitting there will be plenty of time spent trekking in the beautiful surroundings, but the centre also has great facilities to use in between. You'll also get to know your horse during the week, managing their care and working on improving your skills in stable management.
Is previous experience required?
Our Pony Camp Trekker holiday is for intermediate or experienced riders who have at least 12-months riding experience. We would expect all participants to be able to confidently walk, trot and canter across an open field. Our Pony Camp Beginner is suitable for those with little or no riding experience - if you think they might be better for you
Do I need any special equipment?
We’ll provide all the specialist equipment you need, but you must bring a pair of shoes or boots with a heel. You can bring your own jockey skullcap, but this must conform to BSI safety standards. We also recommend that children bring a body protector - please note that on the Pony Camp Trekker holiday there may be the opportunity to progress to jumping, in which case a body protector is mandatory.
Ps - to create the best camp experience for kids attending occasionally we will combine adjacent age groups on selected activity sessions. This does not include rooming or pastoral groups. During off-site activities in public areas children will be escorted by a member of our PGL team at all times.
Activities
Every day is different
Every day you get to spend your whole day at our partner riding centre (a short bus drive away). Check out what's on offer above! Unfortunately you won't have space to squeeze in any Multi Activities at our PGL centre this time - but you can always return!
Evening activities - the fun doesn’t stop there!
We also include fun-packed evening activities programmes at all our centres, every day, all year round, whichever holiday you choose.
Sample Itinerary
Schedule | Activities |
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Saturday | Arrive between 3-5pm for your first meal at dinner time. Get to know your new camp-mates during evening activities with your PGL groupie! |
Sunday | Full day at the local stables - throughout the week you'll get to enjoy lessons including polework and jumping, hacks across the Brecon Beacons and stable management. |
Monday | Full day at the local stables - throughout the week you'll get to enjoy lessons including polework and jumping, hacks across the Brecon Beacons and stable management. |
Tuesday | Full day at the local stables - throughout the week you'll get to enjoy lessons including polework and jumping, hacks across the Brecon Beacons and stable management. |
Wednesday | Full day at the local stables - throughout the week you'll get to enjoy lessons including polework and jumping, hacks across the Brecon Beacons and stable management. |
Thursday | Full day at the local stables - throughout the week you'll get to enjoy lessons including polework and jumping, hacks across the Brecon Beacons and stable management. |
Friday | Full day at the local stables to finish your week on a high! Expect some friendly competitions and group presentations. |
Saturday | Last breakfast with your new friends before collection between 9-11am. See you for your next adventure soon! |
All of our Kids' Adventure Camps include breakfast, lunch and dinner - you can find dietary information and sample menus here.
The itinerary above gives a really great idea of what to expect on your Specialist Kids' Camp. Very occasionally we may have to rearrange activities due to weather or staffing, however wherever possible our team will reschedule or replace with like for like options during your stay.
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