Summer Camp H2J Riding School's Summer Camp is regarded as the valley's most educational and comprehensive equestrian program for children. Students in H2J's program learn how to ride as well as take care of horses. Beginning students start with proper body position, then learn to steer and stop, while progressing to the trot. Intermediate students trot and steer while learning diagonals, voice and leg aids, and cantering comfortably.
Advanced students focus on jumping techniques and preparing for horse shows.
Classroom activities include learning the breeds, colors and markings, basic horse anatomy, common illnesses and their treatment, styles of riding, naming parts of the saddle and bridle, and an introduction to horse related occupations. Puzzles, games and quizzes are used to enhance their comprehension. A horse-related art project is offered each day. Children are introduced to a variety of techniques and materials including tempera paints, watercolors, sand painting, chalk, markers, collage and fabric. Art objects made by the students include windsocks, horseshoe door art, tissue paper stained glass, custom picture frames and iron-on designs.