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Equine Studies Canada Camps - 2014

Study Equestrian courses and learn english - ESL available

Groom School and Equine Instructor of Beginners Camps


This program will suit active people with a desire to be in the outdoors with lots of fresh air and exercise. We will teach individuals to be knowledgeable about Horse Care and Equestrian Coaching, helping them to be better consumers of these services and giving them the option of earning their way in the equine business. Located on a private gated property at Gloucester Downs Equestrian Park in Aldergrove BC, close to Vancouver , you have the best of both worlds: clean fresh air and close proximity to one of the major cosmopolitan cities in North America.  ESL (English as a Second Language) classes will be scheduled 6 days a week with testing at both the beginning and the end of the stay. All courses will be taught in english, so there will be extensive exposure to the english language in context. Students not needing the english (ESL) training will have the option of additional Equine exposure and learning.

Participants will come away with a new skill set, able to handle many different aspects of equine and animal care as they learn the routine of an active equestrian lifestyle.  Basic record keeping and time management will also be covered. Certification is possible from both programs. 


The EC (Equine Canada) coaching program is the only Canadian equestrian coaching and instructor certifying program also recognized internationally (FEI, IGEQ), and by Coaches of Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee. The EC coaching program is the nationally recognized certification program for equestrian coaches and instructors. 

All participants will join the Horse Council of BC as part of their registration process.  This will provide them with basic liability insurance a strong connection to the horse industry and extra educational resources in British Columbia.
For more information -  http://www.hcbc.ca/About-Horse-Council-BC.html?

Register for multiple weeks and we will take your schooling to even higher levels. 

Camp Dates

Spring Break
April 20 - May 4th     1 or 2 weeks
Summer Camps
June 29 - July 6th
July 6th - July 13th
July 13th - July 20th
July 20th - July 27th
July 27th - August 3rd
August 3rd - August 10th
August 10th - August 24th  Camp to include 2 CSI** Horse Shows


Choose the number of weeks of your stay and enter them on your registration forms.  We will customize your learning to conform to your length of stay and your experience.


  • Campers must be 13 years of age and older, adults welcome
  • Transportation to and from the airport on start and end dates will be provided for all Hotel stay clients.This is 1 - 2 hours travel each way.( self arranged and home stay must make their own arrangements)
  • Medical Insurance for all campers is a requirement of the registration process for those attending camp.
  • Instruction with horses is provided 6 days per week.  There will be demonstrations, short lectures and lots of hands on experience.  The days will be spent participating in the barn, rings and yard with the animals.
  • Side trips will be arranged for which campers must bring their own spending money and may include:
Tack Store Shopping
Horse Show tours and viewing ( many venues available)
Tour of a Equine Vet surgery 
Tour of an Equine Reproduction centre
Tour of a Thoroughbred Breeding Farm
Visit to Fort Langley Historic Site
Visit to Greater Vancouver Zoo
Tour of Fort Langley, antiquing and speciality shops/spa
Visit to Minter Gardens
Herbal and edible plant tours

Costs

Price List 2014
* tuition includes lunch for each student, school from 8 am - 3 pm - 6 days per week, ESL classes from 3 - 4:30 pm, campers not requiring ESL will have extra time with the horses
** Hotel is based on double occupancy, includes full breakfast and transportation to and from the hotel.  For adult counsellor supervision at the hotel add $20/day/student. Hotel fee includes a $18 dinner voucher/evening/student
*** Homestay or Self Arranged must have transportation, breakfast and dinner included by someone other than the school
Stay
1 Week
2 Weeks
3 Weeks
4 Weeks
Tuition*
$1,470
$2,835
$4,200
$5,670
Hotel**
$784
$1568
$2,352
$3,136
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