Kippewa's Horseback Riding Camp
Kippewa offers a true equestrian specialty program with all the fun and traditions of
sleepaway camp. Girls ride every day, experiencing top-notch instruction for all levels of riders, from
beginning lessons through show jumping in the dressage (English) tradition. Our program, which adheres
to the standards of the U.S. Pony Club and British Academy, stresses safety, fun and skill development.
All riders enjoy small group instruction allowing for individual attention by dedicated riding staff
committed to meeting the varied needs of the riders.
Kippewa Stables is part of the Woolworth Family racehorse estate. Located
on camp grounds, the stables are convenient for all campers to access. The facility includes 29 horse stalls,
grooming areas, two sand rings and one grass ring. A 1/2 mile trot track surrounds the lesson rings. Stable
management, horse care and grooming are essential elements of our well-rounded program.
The Equestrian program is directed by Jim Saindon, who has coordinated the program for over 25 years.
A retired middle school and high school teacher, Jim was also a competitive rider who trained and showed
Arabian horses, winning medals in the U.S. and Canada. With Jim, horses are a lifelong passion that
began when he was 12 years old. He currently owns Skyview Farm, right next door to Kippewa, where he
continues to raise and train horses year-round.
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