Ride Horses, Make New Friends this Summer at Middleburg Riding!
Join Middleburg Riding Summer Camps 2025! Gain unparalleled equestrian skills, experience thrilling trails, and make lifelong friends. Your adventure starts here!
Let Your Child Train with an Olympic Equestrian This Summer
This summer at Middleburg Riding, your child has the rare opportunity to train under Olympic equestrian Jennifer Lee—an experience almost no other camp can offer.
Beyond world-class riding instruction, Jennifer teaches the mental discipline, emotional resilience, and quiet confidence that define elite performance—skills that shape not only great riders, but future leaders, collaborators, and changemakers in every area of life.
Explore Our Diverse Equestrian Camp Experiences
Discover our comprehensive range of equestrian services, from beginner lessons to mounted games to scenic trail rides, all tailored to enhance skills in a supportive environment. Each camp day includes:
riding, horsemanship, water activities, crafts, and games.
Discover All Our Equestrian Camp Services
Discover Our Comprehensive Equestrian Services – From Beginner Lessons to Trail Adventures.
Acquire New Equestrian Skills
Beginner Riding Lessons focus on essential skills, horse care, and safety for novice riders, building a strong foundational understanding of equestrian principles.
Advanced Competitive Training
Riding will include dressage, showjumping and cross country. We are planning a picnic trail ride, bareback riding, and the first week we attend a jumper show.
Scenic Guided Trail Rides
Campers will discover stunning trails on horseback while bonding with their horses and other campers on greater Middleburg's beautiful trails.
Great New Friends, Lasting Memories
Campers bond over shared horse time, trail rides, team games, and ice cream treats—creating real connections that don't involve a screen. Whether they’re laughing during lunch breaks or cheering each other on during lessons, your child will leave with new friends and unforgettable memories.
Overnight Camp & Our Charming Cottage
Overnight campers stay in our charming cottage, where they will have all their meals and be able to take some mid-day down time. We play horse-related games there and will study riding videos, and in the evening watch horse movies.
Professional Talks and Demos
Professionals will give in-depth talks: how to spot lameness with a vet; what the inside of a saddle looks like and how to care for your equipment with a saddle maker; how our body corresponds with our horse's body, and how to stretch our horse with an osteopath.
Horsemanship Aftercare - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday
For day campers our Horsemanship Aftercare Program is available Monday through Thursday from 3 PM - 5 PM. Campers will enjoy additional sunshine and spend more time in nature while receiving further education on horse care and management. Some days may even include more ride time. Cost is $200 for the 4 days.
Testimonials
Meghan Chandler
This is Paul's second year at this riding camp. He absolutely loves coming here! This camp seems like an amazing opportunity for kids to experience something new! Gives them a chance to see what they like!! Staff is so kind and helpful! I recommend!
Billy Knight
Middleburg Riding and their camps are absolutely fantastic! The campers learn a ton and do with the help of amazing staff and equally amazing horses! If you are on the fence just do it. You won't regret it!
Beth Powell
Hazel takes lessons year round at MR and was so excited for the opportunity to spend a whole week here. She had never done a camp away on her own for a whole day and she wasn't nervous or hesitant at all. She was eager every day to go to camp and learned so much in a short period of time. I felt safe sending her everyday and did not for once hesitate to leave her there. Thank you!
A Day At Camp: Day Campers
Day Camp: At drop-off campers are checked in by a counsellor, who confirms the camper has their lunch and water bottle. Home Base is on the Cottage lawn under the two apple trees, where campers will play games on the lawn while everyone is checked in. They will receive their horse or pony assignments for the day, then go to the barn to get their pony ready.
Their morning riding lesson will focus on the theme for the week, then they will wash and cool down their ponies and put them away, then have lunch.
After lunch activities can include lessons in horse care, water games, arts and crafts, and riding again. The afternoon's activities will be related to the week's theme.
A Day At Camp: Overnight Campers
Overnight camp: Drop-off will be in the Cottage where campers will choose a bed and where to keep their belongings. Each camper is assigned a horse for the week.
Every day starts with feeding their horses and bringing them in. Then they have breakfast and get ready for their morning ride.
Early afternoon consists of lunch, crafts, horsemanship of water games. They will then tack up for an afternoon ride, then a nutritious dinner, games or a horse-themed movie, and bed.
About Our Team
Heading up our team of experienced and patient instructors is Olympic equestrian Jennifer Lee, whose calm, thoughtful approach has made her a favorite among young riders and parents alike.
After graduating from St. Lawrence University in the mid-1980s, Jennifer launched a distinguished riding career that has spanned decades at the pinnacle of international competition. Her accomplishments include qualifying for the 2008 Olympics in showjumping, representing Hong Kong in both showjumping and eventing, and setting the Hong Kong Puissance record.
Her deep understanding of equine behavior—especially with sensitive or green horses—translates seamlessly to her work with children, where she fosters confidence, clear communication, and a love of learning.
Whether helping a timid beginner take their first trot steps or guiding advanced riders through technical jump work, Jennifer is known for her patience, precision, and unwavering commitment to each horse and rider pair.
FAQs
Your Top Questions About Riding Camp, Answered Here!
What age groups do you cater to at the camps?
Our camps are designed for youths aged 6-16, grouped by age and skill level.
Do I need to have my own horse to join the camp?
No, you do not need to own a horse to join our camps. We provide well-trained horses that are matched to the rider’s skill level and physical requirements.
What safety measures are in place at the camp?
Safety is our top priority. All instructors are experienced, and we maintain strict safety gear and facility standards. Our head instructor is also Safe Sport certified.
Can parents visit or watch during the camp
Parents are welcome to visit and watch sessions by arrangement. We have specific visitor days where you can observe the lessons and progress of the campers.
How much riding time do kids get while at camp?
Campers will spend about 75% of their time at camp riding participating in activities with the horses. The balance of the time will include educational activities, field trips, craft making, etc.
What is the duration of each camp session, and are there any boarding facilities?
Each camp runs for one week, though we do have a 2 week option for the weeks of July 7 to 18. We offer both day and overnight options. Overnight campers stay in our charming cottage, with adult supervision.All meals are provided, allowing for a fully immersive equestrian experience.
Phone: (540) 364-6333
3750 Zulla Road, The Plains Virginia 20198
Phone: (540) 364-6333
3750 Zulla Road, The Plains Virginia 20198