Horseback riding is always popular among our campers, thanks to our well-schooled horses, safety record and highly trained instructors.
As an (ACA) accredited camp, we have exceptionally high standards for safety in all activities – particularly horseback riding. Our barn managers are CHA Certified Instructors who have extensive experience with horses and have been through a week-long intensive training and evaluation process from a national independent evaluator. Campers take riding for one hour each day. Safety is stressed as our number one priority at the stables. The children are not allowed to get on a horse until they’ve heard the “safety talk.” Riders then must display their comfort in the riding ring before advancing to the trails. On the trail rides, we typically have 1 or 2 “walkers,” along with one lead instructor. The walkers are barn assistants who walk next to the horses to provide extra comfort to inexperienced riders. 
For our more experienced riders, we allow some trotting at a highly supervised location after they’ve proven to be comfortable at trotting. Additionally, we own our horses, which means they work well together and know the routine and trails. Thanks to our safety precautions and prevention training, we have had very few falls, and no serious injuries in over 40 years. Riders must wear long pants and smooth-soled shoes with heels such as cowboy or riding boots (hiking boots with lugged soles are not suitable for riding). Helmets are required and provided by the camp. Horseback riding is optional (see fee schedule for details.)
Off-Season Trail Rides
Bring the family & come ride with us! Enjoy beautifully wooded trails in the North Georgia Mountains on one of our 14-seasoned trail horses. No riding experience needed!
Riders must be 5+ years and weigh less than 300 pounds.
On arrival, all riders will receive personal instruction from our certified riding instructor. Helmets are required and are provided for every rider.
Rates:
1 hr- $40.00 per person
1.5 hrs- $55.00 per person
Reservations required. Call, text or email our Equine Director, Stephanie at (813) 863-0110 or Stephanie@campwoodmont.com. We are open daily 9 am- 6pm.
