Tuesday, August 28, 2018

An NJ Summer Riding Camp Can Turn Your Shy Daughter Into A Self-Confident Young Woman

By Amanda Hill


Little girls and big horses just go together for some reason. It may seem odd to some, but the love affairs girls have with horses has a long standing tradition. If your daughter is someone who has a photo collection of Derby winners pinned to her bedroom wall, you need to think about enrolling her in a NJ summer riding camp. She will probably come back a changed young girl after experiencing all these camps have to offer.

It is not usual for young girls to struggle with self-esteem and confidence issues. Horse camps are a great way to help them in these areas. Controlling an animal that weighs half a ton or more, using only her body and encouraging words, will quickly give your youngster a feeling of her own power and make her feel more in control of the world around her. Horse camps are places where girls work together in a non-competitive way to reach their individual goals.

Some children are shy and find it difficult to make friends easily. Horse camps are places where kids come together to share a common love of these big animals. It isn't hard to find things to talk about when the girls are spending the days together learning to ride and caring for their equipment and horses.

Instructors are mindful of the dangers inherent in pairing small children with animals that weigh half a ton. Safety is a number one priority. All the girls are taught how to handle the animals safely and how to avoid mistakes that can have serious consequences. Girls work together to help and remind one another of the lessons learned.

If you have a child who tends to sit and stare at a computer screen all day, camp is a great place to remind her of all that the outdoors has to offer. At most horse camps use of electronic devices is extremely limited or banned altogether except for a phone with a camera function. Instead girls are encouraged to actively engage one another in conversation, which helps develop critical social skills.

Girls are on their horses for hours each day. They are outdoors enjoying fresh air and lots of physical activity. Some think the horses are the ones doing the work, but that's not true.

Riders have to use their whole bodies to control their horses and balance on their backs at the same time. They get great aerobics workouts hauling water buckets, lifting hay bales, and shoveling manure. Campers care for the horses like they owned them.

Riding horses is fun. It is a great for little girls who sometimes feel anxious and unsure of themselves. They can enjoy the sheer pleasure of riding a beautiful animal. Kids make fast friendships as well. Instructors are careful to make sure the campers have fun, making up games they enjoy playing while honing their equestrian skills at the same time. After a summer at camp, your daughter will be more confident and sure of herself.




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