Hitching Post Farm Junior Event Camp
7/13/2026 − 7/17/2026
Junior Event Camp at Hitching Post Farm is for kids aged 8-18, with their own horses, who are either actively eventing or ready to begin eventing. Campers have the option to camp at our farm, under the guidance of knowledgeable and caring counselors, in our fun camping area situated on the farm.
HPF’s Junior Event Camp is designed to fully prepare each student to compete in the July schooling trial on the Saturday following camp. Campers will take part in 2 lessons per day in groups of no more than 5 riders. Although the Junior Event Camp has grown, there is still flexibility to work in groups as small as 2 or individually, if the need arises. We take pride in our ability to make each camper feel confident, prepared and challenged while maintaining a fun and friendly environment. Laurie Hudson, Taylor Faccio and Sally Scheindel teach cross-country, show jumping and dressage respectively and are accompanied by other instructors, including Lauren Mair, Janine McClain and surprise guests!
Each day campers are expected to take care of all aspects of their horses, as well as help and encourage other campers. Feeding, stall cleaning, grazing, tack cleaning will all be camper responsibilities. A horsemanship award sponsored by Fieldstone Equine Veterinary Clinic is given out at the end of the week to a camper who displayed outstanding horse care during camp. Throughout the week, campers will also help with various aspects of preparation for the schooling trial.
We have counselors on the premises to help ensure that campers are happy and comfortable. Our barn is equipped with showers and a kitchen. Homemade meals are prepared in our “barn kitchen” or at Laurie’s house and we are able to accommodate anyone with food restrictions.
New this year: Please provide a letter from your instructor letting us know about you, your horse and any information that will help us to help you. The instructor can email laurie@hitchingpostfarm.com directly or you can forward.
Junior Event Camp is $1100 which includes everything EXCEPT your horses feed/bedding & the Schooling Trial entry cost. Each student must enter the schooling trial BEFORE camp. Entries can be made on StriderPro.com. Link provided. Don't know what level to enter? That's fine, any changes can easily be made during camp.
Camp arrival time and details will be emailed out by Laurie prior to the start of camp.
Contact us with any questions!
Organizer Notes
✅ Submit a Complete Entry
The organizer requests the following for a complete entry - Learn More:
- Coggins
- Rider Signature
Camp Participant
$1,100.00
Administrative Information
Ride Time: www.startboxscoring.com
Change Policy: Changes are permitted before registration closes.
Refund Policy: Refunds are permitted before registration closes.-
Entry Option(s)
Secure Spot: Pay in full via STRIDER
