Clip Clop | Horseback Riding Lessons & Camps
for Youth in Calgary & Edmonton
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A
ROOKIE RIDER
A well-rounded horse camp for developing riders
Quick Overview
Ages: 5–18
Experience: No experience required.
Format: Half Day AM | Half Day PM | Full Day | Onsite
Days: Monday–Friday
Time: Approx. 8:30-4:30 (Depending on Group Assignment)
Half Day AM| 9:00-12:00
Half Day PM|1:00-4:00
Fee: Full Day $595 + GST | Half Day $395 + GST
Camp Details:
A detailed camp information package is sent to families two weeks prior to camp start.
WHAT IS ROOKIE RIDER CAMP?
Rookie Rider Camp is Clip Clop’s signature summer horse camp for rider ages 5-18 with no to moderate riding or horse experience.
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This is where riders learn:
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How to ride safely and confidently
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How to bond with horses
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How to care for and understand their horse
Days are filled with horses, learning, crafts, games, laughter, and friendship—both two- and four-legged.
No pressure. No experience needed. Just curiosity and a love for horses.​​
WHY PARENTS LOVE ROOKIE RIDER CAMPS
​This is not a “ride-and-go-home” camp
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Tons of hands-on horse time, every da​y
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A balance of riding, learning, crafts, and play
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New activities and themes each week
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One of the most popular horse camps in Alberta
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Many campers return for multiple weeks
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A high leader to camper ratio
Spots fill quickly — early registration is recommended.
CAMP SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP SUPPORT
Clip Clop camps are supported by a large, experienced leadership team dedicated to camper safety, supervision, and positive experiences.
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With over 100 trained youth leaders and staff supporting our programs, campers benefit from a high leader-to-camper ratio at all times. International high-performance horse trainers and coaches are present on site in an executive oversight role, including the facility owners and the owner of Clip Clop, who are internationally experienced coaches and actively monitor daily operations to ensure all staff and leadership teams are following established safety standards and SOPs.
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Our leadership standards include:
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Continuous supervision throughout the camp day
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Rule of Two supervision practices
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Head Leaders and Camp Managers trained in First Aid
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Safe Sport education and adherence
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Background checks for all applicable staff
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Clear expectations that campers are supervised at all times—on foot, in the barn, and around horses
This structure allows us to:
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Respond quickly to individual needs
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Maintain safe horse handling practices
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Support social, emotional, and physical well-being
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Ensure a calm, organized, and supportive camp environment
WHY RIDERS LOVE ROOKIE RIDER CAMP
“You Do It” Horsemanship (With Help Close By)
Rookie Riders don’t just watch — they do.
With instructors and trained youth leaders nearby, campers learn to:
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Groom and care for horses
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Lead safely
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Help with feeding and barn routines
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Build confidence through responsibility
A helping hand is always close, and every child is supported at their own pace.
“You Do It” Riding
Campers ride every day, guided by instructors and assistants.
They learn how to:
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Groom and prepare their horse
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Mount safely
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Ride according to their comfort and experience
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Untack and care for their horse afterward
With a high leader-to-rider ratio and calm, child-friendly horses, every Rookie Rider feels safe, supported, and proud.
Making Horse Friends
(And Human Ones Too!)
This is often a camper’s favorite part.
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Rookie Rider Camp is a place to:
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Make new friends who love horses
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Build confidence in a safe, inclusive environment
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Feel supported socially and emotionally
Clip Clop’s leadership training and policies ensure camp is safe physically, socially, and emotionally.
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Hoof swear.
A TYPICAL DAY AT CAMP
Full Day
Half Day
Full Day Camp
(8:30 AM – 4:30 PM approx.)
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Morning
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Horse learning stations
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Horse topics, games, and crafts
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Snacks and water breaks
Afternoon
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Grooming and horse care
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Riding lessons
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Tacking and untacking
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Horse care and bonding
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Every full day includes hands-on horse care, daily riding, and structured learning, with plenty of supervised breaks.
What Stays the Same for Every Camper
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Regardless of format, all Rookie Riders:
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Ride during their camp session
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Participate in daily horse care
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Learn horsemanship basics
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Participate in crafts & games
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Receive age-appropriate instruction
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Enjoy structured snack & water breaks
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Constant supervision
Half Day AM Camp
(9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
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Campers rotate through three one-hour stations:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
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Grooming & Horse Care
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Model Horse / Horse Topic
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Riding Lesson
Tuesday & Friday
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Grooming & Horse Care
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Riding Lesson
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Craft or Game
Half Day PM Camp
(1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
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The afternoon program follows the same station rotation as the morning session:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
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Grooming & Horse Care
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Model Horse / Horse Topic
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Riding Lesson
Tuesday & Friday
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Grooming & Horse Care
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Riding Lesson
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Craft or Game
Each day is thoughtfully structured to balance learning, movement, and fun
—while keeping campers engaged, safe, and excited to return
CAMPER GROUPING & FRIEND REQUESTS
To create the best learning and social experience, campers are grouped primarily by age and developmental stage.
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Typical age groupings include:
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Ages 5–7
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Ages 8–10
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Ages 11–13
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Ages 13+
These groupings are approximate and may vary slightly from week to week depending on enrollment and camp format.
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Friend & Sibling Requests
Campers may request to be grouped with:
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Friends
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Siblings
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Cousins
We do our best to accommodate these requests whenever possible. However, if a requested grouping falls outside a camper’s typical age range, families and campers must be comfortable with the adjusted grouping.
Our goal is to balance:
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Safety
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Age-appropriate learning
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Social comfort
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Positive group dynamics
Final group placements are made by camp staff to ensure the best overall experience for all campers.
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For grouping requests email clipclop@clipclop.ca.
BEFORE & AFTER CAMP CHILDCARE
We offer supervised extended care for families who need it.
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Available Times:
• Early Drop-Off: from 7:30 AM
• Late Pick-Up: until 5:30 PM
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Fees:
• Early Drop-Off Only: $37.50/week
• Late Pick-Up Only: $37.50/week
• Both Early & Late: $65/week
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Extended care can be selected during camp registration.
CAMP MEMORIES & PHOTOS
Each camp week includes youth leadership photography for our campers.
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A youth leader camp photographer in onsite during the week and takes individual photos of each camper, along with candid photos throughout camp activities.
Photos are uploaded to a secure SmugMug gallery and organized by the week(s) your child attends.
How Families Receive Photos
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A secure gallery link is emailed to the parent email on the registration account the following week of the camp they attended
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Photos are free
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Galleries are private and accessible only via the link
Photo Preferences & Opt-Out
If you do not want your child’s photo taken, please:
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Send a written note with your child on their first day of camp, and
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Let your child know they should tell staff if a camera is present
This helps us ensure your child’s photo or likeness is not captured.​​​
Media Use Permission
If we would like to use a photo for promotional or marketing purposes, parent permission is always confirmed again, even if a media waiver has already been signed. We double-check to ensure families are comfortable with any public use of images.
About Candid Photos
Our photographer makes every effort to capture candid moments of all campers. However, candid photos cannot be guaranteed for every child. Some campers may:
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Be absent that day
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Be in the washroom or another activity
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Prefer not to be photographed
We appreciate your understanding if your camper does not appear in candid photos during their camp week.
WHAT CAMPERS NEED TO BRING
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Nutritional Lunch
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Two snacks.
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Water Bottle(s) filled with water.
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Sunscreen and Mosquito Repellent
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Rain gear
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Riding boots w/a 1-inch heel
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Gloves: for handling hay, straw, etc.
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Change of clothes (you may get wet, dirty, muddy - depending on weather).
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Ponytail Holders
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Hat
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Sunglasses
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A towel (do not bring one of your good ones).
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Light Jacket
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Hand Sanitizer
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Runners - NOT your good ones. Bring “lake or camping” shoes that are super comfy with a closed toe- no sandals, flip flops, or slides.
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Epi-Pen/Allergy Meds/Asthma Meds (if applicable)If you use an Epi-Pen or inhaler, you’ll carry it with you in a fanny pack during camp so you’re always prepared and confident while enjoying your day with the horses.​
DRESS CODE
For safety and professionalism, campers must wear:
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Riding breeches or riding jeans for riding
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Paddock boots + half chaps or tall riding boots with a 1-inch heel
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Belt
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Shirt that can be tucked in.
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Long socks
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Hair- prepared for an equestrian helmet
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No loose jewelry or unsafe items
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A detailed Dress Code information sheet is sent upon registration.
FINAL NOTES FOR PARENTS
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Camp attendance details are sent upon registration
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Each week offers new experiences
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This camp fills quickly—early registration is strongly recommended
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Clip Clop is a Trademarked Alberta youth, horse program offering horseback riding and jumping lessons, camps, and leadership programs for kids and teens in
Calgary and Edmonton.
