Country Haze Farm offers an exceptional equestrian summer camp experience located on 40 beautiful acres of pasture land and wooded trails in Indian Trail, North Carolina. The camp specializes in horseback riding and equestrian activities with instruction carefully tailored to each individual’s skill level, from complete beginners to advanced riders. Under the expert guidance of Deb Hayes, a certified barn manager and instructor with 30 years of experience, campers develop a solid foundation and Country Haze Farm offers an exceptional equestrian summer camp experience located on 40 beautiful acres of pasture land and wooded trails in Indian Trail, North Carolina. The camp specializes in horseback riding and equestrian activities with instruction carefully tailored to each individual’s skill level, from complete beginners to advanced riders. Under the expert guidance of Deb Hayes, a certified barn manager and instructor with 30 years of experience, campers develop a solid foundation and balanced seat that prepares them to pursue any riding discipline of their choice. The relaxed atmosphere ensures that every rider advances at their own pace while building confidence and horsemanship skills.
The camp curriculum encompasses a comprehensive range of equestrian activities and horse care education. Campers participate in various riding disciplines including hunt seat equitation, dressage, cross country, and trail riding on high-quality school horses. Beyond riding instruction, participants learn essential horse care skills such as grooming, bathing, tacking up, applying leg wraps, haltering, and loading/unloading horses on trailers. The program also includes engaging activities like bareback riding, games on horseback, and educational sessions on horse colors, markings, and breeds. Special riding excursions take campers to diverse locations including the beach, mountains, sandhills, local horse shows, and trail riding facilities.
Each week concludes with a fun Friday celebration featuring a pool party, making the camp experience both educational and enjoyable. The camp operates during the summer months with multiple one-week sessions, providing flexible scheduling options for families. With its combination of expert instruction, quality facilities, comprehensive horse care education, and fun recreational activities, Country Haze Farm creates an ideal environment for young equestrians to develop their skills and passion for horses.
Special Features
Located on 40 acres with pasture land and wooded trails
Expert instruction from certified instructor with 30 years of experience
Instruction tailored to individual skill levels from beginner to advanced
High-quality school horses
Comprehensive horse care education
Friday pool party
Riding excursions to diverse locations (beach, mountains, sandhills, horse shows)
Relaxed atmosphere where everyone advances at their own pace
Located 15 minutes from Monroe, Charlotte, and Waxhaw
Activities
horseback ridinghunt seat equitationdressagecross country ridingtrail ridingbareback ridingriding skills for beginners to advancedplay games on horsebackgrooming and bathing horsestack up horsehalter and lead a horseapply leg wrapsload and unload horse on trailerproper horse careidentify horse colors, markings, and breedsriding excursions to beach, mountains, sandhills, horse shows and local trail riding facilitiespool party on Friday
Best For
Children and teens with interest in horseback riding and equestrian activities, ranging from complete beginners to experienced riders seeking skill development and horse care education in a rural farm setting near Charlotte, NC
Parent Considerations
Bag lunch required daily except Friday (lunch provided)
Campers must bring swimsuit and towel for Friday pool party
