About This Camp

Horse Shadow Run offers an exceptional equestrian summer camp experience where children immerse themselves in the world of horses through comprehensive riding instruction and hands-on horse care. Located on a beautiful 20-acre facility in Charlotte, NC, the camp provides each child with their own assigned horse to bond with throughout the week, creating meaningful connections while learning various riding disciplines, grooming techniques, and proper horse care. The program welcomes riders of all

Key Highlights

  • Each child gets their own assigned horse to bond with throughout the week
  • Beautiful 20-acre facility with professional stables, trails, and dual arenas
  • Weekly performance showcase where campers demonstrate skills and dress up their horses

Special Features

  • Each camper assigned their own horse to bond with
  • 20-acre equestrian facility with stables, trails, pastures, and 2 arenas
  • Accommodates all skill levels from beginner to advanced
  • Special weekly performance showcase
  • Tranquil wooded areas providing cool shade
  • Flexible scheduling with full-week and 3-day options
  • Combines riding instruction with comprehensive horse care education

Activities

horseback ridinggrooming horsescaring for horsestrail ridesarts and craftsgameshorse dress upspecial performance

Best For

Horse-loving children who want an immersive equestrian experience with their own dedicated horse companion, including those new to riding who want comprehensive instruction in both riding skills and horse care

Parent Considerations

  • Small sample size of reviews (only 5 votes) – may want to seek additional references
  • No counselor ratios provided – important to inquire about supervision levels
  • Horse-focused program may not suit children who are afraid of or uninterested in horses
  • Performance component may create pressure for shy or anxious children
  • Likely higher cost due to specialized horse care and one-to-one animal assignments