Rodes Farm Stables Holds 10th Year Of Riding Camp : 7.15.10

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Photos By Tommy Stafford : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Lindsey Osborne (left) manager of Rodes Farm Stables walks along as Lauren Bautista and Caroline Shea lead a pony from the barn at the 2010 Riding Camp at Rodes Farm. Click photos to enlarge.
Photos By Tommy Stafford : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Lindsey Osborne (left) manager of Rodes Farm Stables walks along as Lauren Bautista and Caroline Shea lead a pony from the barn at the 2010 Riding Camp at Rodes Farm. Click photos to enlarge.

Rodes Farm
Nelson County, Virginia

For years and years youngsters have grown up learning about horses at Rodes Farm in Nellysford. This summer marks one decade that the Summer Riding Camp has been held for youngsters ages 8 to 10. “Our camp is designed for the beginner to intermediate rider where campers get to explore the different disciplines of English style riding,” says Lindsey Osborne, Rodes Farms Stables’ manager.

Lindsey talks with this week's campers, Caroline Shea, Anika Volentine, Lauren Bautista, Karsan Lyon, Caitlin Shea, and Claire Shea, about determining the technical differences between a horse and a pony. Lindsey's sister, Hayley, far right, is helping out with this year's camp.
Lindsey talks with this week's campers, Caroline Shea, Anika Volentine, Lauren Bautista, Karsan Lyon, Caitlin Shea, and Claire Shea, about determining the technical differences between a horse and a pony. Lindsey's sister, Hayley, far right, is helping out with this year's camp.

Scholarships were made available for the 2010 Riding Camp by a generous offer from Merrill and Jaffray Woodriff. The scholarships provide full or partial funding based upon financial need. “The camp also includes natural horsemanship, dressage, games and the basics of jumping. In addition to riding the days consists of horse education, basic care, and swimming in the afternoon,” Lindsey continues.

Anika Volentine (left) and Caroline Shea, learn about the star on this pony's head as part of orientation to the horses at this year's camp.
Anika Volentine (left) and Caroline Shea, learn about the star on this pony's head as part of orientation to the horses at this year's camp.

This year’s camps run through August 13th. For more information about enrollment (advanced registration is required) call 434.325.8260 or email Lindsey: losbornerfs@wintergreenresort.com

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