Kountz Arena
After a very successful 2010 Kountz Arena & Cedar Ridge Equines will be teaming up to offer 2011 Summer Camps and Clinics!
About our camps...
Beginner camps: Campers will receive 1 hour of on the ground horsemanship, 1 hour riding & 1 hour participating in an equine related craft. As well as journaling everyday & instruction in a variety of disciplines including intro. western and english equitation, barrels, poles and trail courses. (Approximate age group is 5-10 yrs. of age). For youth have little to no prior experience with horses.
This Year our Intermediate and Advanced Camps will be combined!
Intermediate camps: Campers should have some prior experience with horses and be confident at the walk and trot and starting to work on cantering.
Advanced camps/clinics: Campers should be confident around horses and should be able to walk, trot & canter on a horse. Typically ages 10 & up
Intermediate/Advanced Camps:
Campers will receive instruction in a variety of disciplines including barrels, poles, goat tying, English equitation/Intro. to dressage, trail work and roping. We often also have equine professionals such as vets and shoers give presentations/demonstrations to campers. Campers will also journal everyday and learn valuable life skills that involve setting goals, horse & human nutrition and take home memories that last a lifetime!
- Campers are welcome to bring their own horse, but must approve it prior to camp! Additional fees apply for boarding your horse.
- For anyone traveling from out of town, we are offering horse boarding and accomodations. We do have parking available for trailers/camping.
- Intermediate/Advanced Campers have the option of staying the night at camp (although space is limited, so reserve your space soon!)
- This year we are offering after camp care, for the beginner and intermediate camps. Please contact us for more information!
- The last day of camp, campers will participate in a horse show or rodeo to show off what they learned throughout the week. The show is followed by a potluck BBQ!
- For more information on Cedar Ridge Equines and trainer/instructor Amy Prechter please visit her website: www.cedarridgeequines.com
Please feel free to contact Cody Kountz (406)539-3835 or Amy Prechter (530)263-3433 with any questions!
Camp Dates:
- July 5-9th, 2011
Beginner Horsemanship Camp
Time: 9:00-12:30 pm Cost: $285- July 11-15th, 2011Advanced Horsemanship Camp
Time: 9:00am to 4:00 pmCost: $350 weeklong day camps or $90 per dayOvernight Camp Cost: $750 weeklong or additional $100 per night.(Limited spaces available for overnight camps)- July 25-29th, 2011Beginner Horsemanship Camp
Time: 9:00-12:30 pm Cost: $285- Aug. 8th-12th, 2011 Advanced Horsemanship Camp
Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCost: $350 weeklong day camps or $90 per dayOvernight Camp Cost: $750 weeklong or additional $100 per night.
Please complete each of the following forms and return with deposit to: Amy Prechter
*Sponsorships due by July 1st 2010*
Please make checks payable to and mail sponsorships to:
Kountz Arena
c/o Cody Kountz
4283 Stucky Road
Bozeman, MT. 59718
Please feel free to call or email us with questions!
Phone: (406)539-3835
Email: codyk59718@yahoo.com
Camp Sponsorship Information:
Kountz Arena and Cedar Ridge Equines is looking for sponsors to sponsor youth who are not financially able to afford attending a summer camp this year.
Sponsors receive advertisement on camp posters, programs, arena banners and t-shirts, as well as our website (www.kountzarena.com and www.cedarridgeequines.com) for an entire year. Any sponsorship amount is greatly appreciated and will help make a youth summer wishes come true!
We thank you for your time and consideration!
Sincerely,
Kountz Arena
Camp Registration Forms:
2010 Summer Camp DVD's will be available in October!
- $10 for Summer Camp Overview
- $15 for Customized Individual Camper Video
Contact: Amy Prechter to order your video!
(530)263-3433 or cedarridgeequines@yahoo.com
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Meet Your Camp Instructors....
Amy Prechter
"Hi! My name is Amy Prechter. I moved to Bozeman, Montana in 2009 to pursue B.S. degrees in Psychology and Agriculture Education at Montana State University. I have been blessed to have the opportunity to work as a full time trainer and riding instructor at the Kountz Arena here in Bozeman. I grew up around horses and have extensive experience in the breeding, training and showing of quality Morgan and Quarter Horses in a wide variety of disciplines. In 2009, I finished 6th place in the American Morgan Horse Association Grand Nationals & World Championships Dressage Seat Gold Medal Finals. I currently own and operate my own business "Cedar Ridge Equines" and have trained and instructed lessons for over 8 years in California. I am certified as an Equine Specialist in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and hope to incorporate a therapy program into my business someday! I enjoy watching my students and horses learn and grow!!!" For more information please visit my website: www.cedarridgeequines.com
Cody Kountz
"Hello all, my name is Cody Kountz and I am currently pursuing a B.S. in Agriculture Business at Montana State University. I am a fourth generation Montana native and have had the privilege of growing up in this great area. I have rodeoed throughout high school, college and in the NRA. Currently, I divide my time between selling Real Estate, running practices and events at the Kountz Arena and going to school."
Donna Arz, PhD
"Hi! My name is Donna Arz and I grew up on a ranch in Texas, I have a PhD in Theology and B.S. in Nutrition, I own a private practice 'The Healing Light Institute' in Auburn, Ca. My practice involves a one-one-one approach where I combine my skills to help the client create the life they desire. I am the author of 'Teens-Matter' and host weekly Teen Life Skill Developments Groups. I founded the Forgotten Soldier Program in 2010 and hope to one day incorporate equine assisted therapies into the program." For more information please visit: www.lightdonnaarz.net and www.forgottensoldierprogram.org
Susan VanGalder
"Hello! My name is Susan and I currently own and operate my own riding instruction and training program known as 'Kissing S Equine.' I have competed in professional barrel racing for over 30 years, achieving state and national standings in several western events including college and pro-rodeo titles. I have orchestrated, managed and judged many equine events. I have also managed and taught an equestrian program for severely emotionally disturbed adolescents. My private clients are all ages and levels and it is my pleasure to teach and watch people blossom in their horse related pursuits!" For more information please visit my website: www.kissing-s-equine.com
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