Riding Lessons at Hunters Pointe Stables

Lessons are offered year-round on a flexible schedule. Although several students enjoy competing at local shows, Hunters Pointe recognizes that everyone has different goals. The trainer works closely with each student to ensure that the lesson plan supports individual objectives. An encouraging environment makes each lesson a positive experience. Tacking, grooming, safety, and basic care for the horses is an integral part of the lesson program.

Hunters Pointe offers several different lesson horses to meet a variety of training needs. Beginner ponies through advanced horses are matched with students for an optimal riding experience. Ground lessons are available for students on rainy days to expand their knowledge and increase horsemanship skills. Class sizes are small to ensure individualized attention.

2010 Summer Riding Camps

Summer Camps are offered for students at all skill levels. Riding, swimming, instructional games, and arts and crafts are just some of the things that campers experience.

Pony camp is a 3 day camp for kids who have never ridden before and those who are learning to walk/trot. Students will learn basic horse skills and have lots of fun both on and off the horse. Intermediate camp is a 4 day camp for those who can walk/ trot/ and are learning to canter as well as students who are jumping crossrails. We will go into more detail of horse care, riding time and of course games and fun. Advanced camp is for those walk/trot/cantering and jumping 2 foot or higher comfortably. There will be a guest trainer at this camp for a day as well as many other activities. Camp fees for the Pony Camp is $ 180.00 and $250.00 for the Intermediate and Advanced camps. We welcome you to bring your own horse to the farm for the week of camp. You must bring hay, feed, and buckets for your horse and there will be no additional charge minus trailer fee if horse needed to be picked up by HPS. There are limited spaces in each camp so please let Kara know as soon as possible if your child will attend camp. A $50.00 deposit will hold your child's spot.

2010 Summer Camp Schedule

Pony Camp (3 days)	July 12-14
Intermediate Summer Camp (4 days)	July 19-22
Advanced Summer Camp (4 days)	June 21-24

About Our Trainer

Kara Gallimore is the barn manager and head trainer. She has competed on the local and A show level in hunter/jumper for many years. As a result of her love for riding, she has inspired several children as well as adults to pursue and achieve their dreams with their equine partners. Through the years, Kara has had the opportunity to work with many horses and ponies. Several of the lesson horses were started by Kara and she has finished many horses that have gone on to successful show careers. After many years of working as a barn manager and trainer, Kara opened Hunters Pointe Stables in 2005. Her students experience remarkable success at local shows, Sedgefield and Raleigh. She has dedicated herself to creating a safe and fun learning environment for students of all ages and a haven for her four-legged friends.