Also tell them that feed for horses is not limited to what yours may eat and explain the difference between the various feeds. Take this opportunity to teach them the different parts of the tack and how they can be changed. Teach them about different types of bits and for what discipline each is used. As well as what effect each one of them has on the horse and his performance. The same applies to saddles, martingales and safety equipment like brushing boots and bandages.
Grooming can be immense fun for the kids.
Show them how to groom correctly as well as the correct terminology for the equipment. They must groom at least once a day. Allow washing of manes and tails if the weather permits as well as pulling of manes and tails. Demonstrate how a horse or pony should be turned out for a show, this will help them turn their ponies out for the end of camp show. Cover basic veterinary.