Horse Programs

The CYO Camp Don Bosco horse program focuses on horsemanship and fun. Our primary season is our summer camp where we serve over 500 kids. Our off-season programs cater to smaller groups of kids. Our low pressure non-competitive program teaches children how to care for the horse they are assigned to and to become comfortable riding and working with them on the ground.

Horse Club

Spend time at the corral with other horse loving kids. You’ll learn the ins and outs of horse care and ownership. We’ll be riding, doing ground lessons and having tons of fun at the corral. The last session ends with a game day and treats where parents are encouraged to see what the kids have learned.

Fall 2024

Pony Pals Club Grades 1-2 session Sunday afternoons

11:30-1:00pm

Grades 3-9 session Sunday afternoon options:

A: 1:15pm-2:45pm

B: 3:00pm-4:30pm

Adult Horse Club Session (Session 1 only)

Sundays Afternoons 4:30pm-6:00pm (must be over 18)

All levels of riders welcome.  Unfortunately, we are only able to accommodate riders under 250 pounds.

Dates

Fall Session 1 (6 sessions)

September 15

September 22

September 29

October 6

October 13

October 20

 

Fall Session 2 (5 sessions)

October 27

November 3

November 10

November 17

November 24

Cost

Fall 1: $600, Fall 2: $500 per session.  Generous Scholarships available.  We want to ensure that finances are not the reason a child can't experience horse club.

Registration opens on Friday August 23th at 9:30 AM

Private and Semi-Private Lessons

1 hour private ($100) and semi private ($75) lessons available. These lessons have a focus on western riding with an emphasis on building a solid relationship with their horse. Lessons are individually catered to meet the needs and goals of the students. The lessons are scheduled around our instructor’s availability. Please email megan.raymond@seattlearch.org for availability.

Preschool Pony Pals

Come have fun learning about all about ponies and riding. Children will be assigned a pony that will become a great friend and teacher for them. They’ll gain confidence and bond with their pony through brushing, riding and playing games.

Fall TBD

  • 2.5-6 years old $200 per month

Volunteer Opportunities

We’re looking for volunteers interested in helping maintain our herd of horses. Some duties may include feeding, cleaning stalls, weeding, moving horses between pastures, and assisting with lessons.

Regular Weekly or Biweekly Volunteers:

Requirements:

  • Volunteers must complete a volunteer orientation prior to working with the horses (This is not required for one day work parties).

  • Volunteers must be in 9th grade and above.

  • Email Megan at megan.raymond@seattlearch.org for more information.