Lessons, Training, & Showing at Cameron Oaks

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Lessons, Training, & Showing Cameron Oaks

OUR TRAINERS

Barbara Grubbs & Gayle Cook

We are blessed to have two full-time trainers who both live onsite at Cameron Oaks. Our Mother-Daughter team, Barbara Grubbs and Gayle Cook, have years of experience and knowledge in all aspects of horse management, training, and teaching. Barbara has been riding since she was 8 and began training horses when she was only 16 years old. In 1986, she fulfilled her dream and began her teaching career. She has taken dozens of riders through the ranks, winning multiple year-end championships with the AHJA and has also taken riders to compete on the national level, with three riders qualifying for the USEF National Pony Finals. In 1992, Barbara established her own farm, which she named White Horse Farm. After selling her farm in 2008, we were fortunate to have Barbara join our team at Cameron Oaks.

Barbara excels in taking a young child and creating a beautiful, talented rider, while at the same time passing on her expertise in horse management and safety. At Cameron Oaks, we believe that our riders should not only ride, but be knowledgeable in all aspects of horse care and management. Barbara has that special talent for working with all kids- no matter if they are timid riders or brave riders- helping them to achieve whatever goals they set for themselves. Barbara is extremely excited about the new group of youngsters here at Cameron Oaks and looks forward to creating her next "dream team" as she takes this group through the ranks.

Barbara's daughter, Gayle Cook, joined our team in April 2009. Gayle has also been riding since she was 8, and excels in taking a young horse and turning it into a winning hunter or jumper. Gayle is an extremely accomplished rider, and has a passion for training both horses and riders. Gayle teaches all levels of riders and has a very successful show career, both at the AHJA level and the USEF level. Gayle's role at Cameron Oaks is not only to teach your child or yourself, but also to train your horse or to put professional rides on your horse if you are unable to be at the farm on a regular basis. Gayle welcomes all sales prospects, as well.

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LESSONS & FEES

We offer lessons for all ages - regardless of experience!

In addition, for the brand-new, young riders that cannot last the full hour of a normal lesson, we have created a 30-minute lesson package. This package is focused on the youngest riders until they have the stamina to endure a longer lesson. Having two riding rings, we are fortunate to be able to divide the riders into groups based on their riding levels. We also do our best to offer some private lessons within your package for those that request a private lesson. In most cases, the lessons are either private or semi-private. If it is a group lesson, it is usually a very small group with riders on the same level. It is our goal to make sure that the lessons are safe, fun, and rewarding. In addition to riding, the students will be taught to properly groom, tack, and cool off their horse. We do have several school horses and ponies available for those riders who do not own a horse.

Non-Boarders:
New packages for tiniest beginners. These lessons are aimed toward the beginners that are not quite ready for the longer lessons. These lessons will last approximately 30 minutes.
Pay per lesson: $40/each
Prepay for Package of 4: $140
Prepay for Package of 8: $240

45-1 hour lessons:
Pay per lesson: $50/each
Prepay for Package of 4: $180
Prepay for Package of 8: $320
Prepay for Package of 10: $380

Boarders:
Pay per lesson: $40/each
Prepay for Package of 4: $150
Prepay for Package of 8: $280
Prepay for Package of 10: $300
Prepay for Package of 12: $350

NOTE: All packages must be used during the month in which it was purchased, unless special circumstances allow for carry-over. Cancellations will be accepted due to bad weather or illness only. These cancellations must be made up within the month. Boarders may elect to exchange a lesson for a training ride if desired.

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HORSE TRAINING

Gayle Cook excels at taking your young, green horse and turning it into a safe, enjoyable horse to ride. She will take a horse at any level, from just green-broke to one that just needs tuning up. For more information on Gayle's training methods, feel free to call at anytime! The board for the horse will be a separate charge and current board rates apply.

Non-Boarders:
Pay per Ride: $50/each
Prepay for Package of 4: $180
Prepay for Package of 8: $320
Prepay for Package of 10: $380

Boarders:
Pay per Ride: $40/each
Prepay for Package of 4: $150
Prepay for Package of 8: $280
Prepay for Package of 10: $300
Prepay for Package of 12: $350

NOTE: Boarders may elect to exchange a training ride for a lesson if desired.

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HORSE SHOWING

Cameron Oaks attends a large majority of the Alabama Hunter Jumper Association shows and will also attend a small number of USEF rated shows in 2009. As the number of students that want to participate in the USEF shows increases, additional shows will be added to the schedule. Our main goal is for riders to have fun and be safe. There is no pressure here for the students to show, but the opportunity is there if they wish to show. Our current group of students have excelled at the AHJA shows, earning multiple year-end championship awards. We also have some students that have gone on to be very successful at the USEF shows. We are fortunate to have two trainers here that are able to split up and take one group to a local show on the same weekend another group goes to an USEF rated show. No matter what your goals may be- we will be able to assist with you achieving them.

SCHOOLING AT HORSE SHOWS:  $35.00/Day
HORSE CARE AT HORSE SHOWS: Local:  $30.00/Day
                                                         A-Shows:  $40.00/Day

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HORSE CAMPS

Day Camps: June 1-5 & July 20-24, 2009

Horse Show Camp: Aug. 3-7, 2009

The price of the June and July camps are $350/week and include 2 lessons each day, arts and crafts, outdoor activities and a Cameron Oaks t-shirt.

The camp in August is tentatively priced at $500 and will include a clinic with a well-known clinician. This camp will be an overnight camp (the first two are just day camps) and will focus on the riders that will be showing on a frequent basis and ones that are jumping small courses at least. The campers will stay in the big cabin. Barbara's younger daughter, Amanda Baker, will be helping with the camps.

Call or visit soon to make reservations to attend one or all of our camps- spaces will fill quickly. We look forward to meeting you and your family!

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CLINICS

We will offer clinics throughout the year. We will invite top clinicians to
come to our facility to pass on their expertise to our students and any other riders that would like to participate. Upcoming clinics and information regarding that clinic will be posted on our News page. The cost of each clinic will vary, depending on the clinician and the duration of the clinic.