Projected full completion date Spring of 2012.The indoor equestrian center is an amazing facility. It houses both the riding arena and the horse stables under one roof. The entire building measures 200 ft. long and 100 ft. wide. The stables measure 40’ X 100’. The stable area contains nine horse stalls, wash/groom bay, hay/feed storage, tack room, and a mechanical room. Each horse has its own outdoor turn out paddock from their stall. The arena riding area is 80’ X 140’. The arena space contains an office which overlooks the arena floor. The office has its own private restroom. There are public restrooms and bleachers next to the arena. The equestrian center sits on the mountain top over looking Emigration Canyon. The views are beautiful throughout the four seasons. The facility is nestled among the scrub oaks and sage brush. Horse programs will run year round in this heated facility. Programs are offered for Camp Kostopulos’ participants and for other agencies and organizations that wish to utilize the many types of horse related program options. Specialized equine programs will include working with those individuals with: physical impairments, mental impairments, emotional and behavioral differences, social difficulties, and those who are developmentally delayed.
Staff: Are experienced in horse care, lessons, and specialized training working with special need populations. Several are certified through national horse programs.
Volunteers: volunteering is a big component of the equestrian program. Volunteers can work with facility maintenance and horse care. They can assist horse instructors with lessons and horse exercising.
HORSE PROGRAM FEES
To schedule any activities with our horses please contact our Horse Program Coordinators at 801-582-0700, ext. 110 or at horses@campk.org.
Lessons: Lessons are one-hour long and teach fundamental aspects of good horsemanship. Educational components that may be covered may include but are not limited to: grooming, tacking, mounting, warm-up, riding instruction, cool-down, equine nutrition and husbandry.
- Private Lessons: One student per class, one instructor $35 per student per class, $210 for 6 lessons
- Semi-Private Lessons: Two students per class, one instructor. Preapproval is required for all riders. $30 per student per class, $180 for 6 lessons
- Small Group Lessons: 3-4 students per class, one instructor. Preapproval is required for all riders. $25 per student per class, $150 for 6 lessons
- Medium Group Lessons: 5-8 students per class with a 5 student minimum, 2 instructors per class. Preapproval is required for all riders. $20 per student per class, $120 for 6 lessons
- Large Group Lessons: 9-12 students per class with a 9 student minimum, 3 instructors per class. Preapproval is required for all riders. $15 per student per class, $90 for 6 lessons
- Un-mounted lessons: Horsemanship lessons that involve groundwork. There are no riding components. $30 per student per class, $180 for 6 lessons.
Horse Rentals: Rentals are charged by the hour and do not include instruction.
- Mounted: Horses are groomed at tacked up, multiple riders possible. $45 per horse per hour
- Un-mounted: Horses are groomed and ready $30 per horse per hour
- Equestrian Center Stage Area Rental: The perfect hosting area for birthday parties and special occasions that will use horses. Includes designated area rental only. $25 per hour
Horse Lease Option
- One Month Lease: (8) 1-Hour free-rides in the indoor arena during pre-designated days/times. Preapproval is required. $160 per month
- Trail Rides: 90 Minute Trail Ride: 1 ½ hour ride on the trail, does not include trailer fee, away trips add additional fees. Limit one rider per horse. $65 per person 4 Hour Scenic Off-Site Trail Ride: Pick from several destinations, picnic lunch included. Limit one rider per horse. $200 per person
- Other Options: Special Olympics Competition: Held yearly for participants with cognitive disabilities. Includes entrance fee, transportation of horse to site, use of horse for competition. $100 per person (min. of 3)
Workshops and Seminars: Coming soon. Equine related training workshops and extended stay seminars.
In addition: Horse camps are for those interested in learning over several days. In the future the southwest corner of the arena will have a climbing wall for indoor climbing experiences.
