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2023 Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program

Applications due April 21, 2023!

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Launched in 2017, the Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program is an educational program presented by the Maryland Horse Foundation (MHF) that aims to:

  • Increase awareness of the diverse career options in the Thoroughbred industry
  • Give participants access to leaders of the Maryland Thoroughbred community
  • Highlight various paths for pursuing a career in the Thoroughbred industry
  • Address a critical need to attract and retain experienced and devoted employees

Over the course of a week, participants are encouraged to fully engage in the Maryland Thoroughbred industry and explore a multitude of career options. Graduates of the MTCP are eligible to apply for Career Development Funds, one-time funding that can be used to further career pursuits within two years after the program ends.

Interested? Contact Becky Remsberg at bremsberg@marylandthoroughbred.com with questions.

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Camp Claddagh Horsemanship & Show Prep Clinic

All participants have mounted and unmounted lessons daily, and are responsible for the complete care of their horse or pony, with the guidance of our experienced staff.

Mounted instruction focuses on the fundamentals of riding, with an emphasis on control, balance, and safety. Riders will have lessons in groups of riders at the appropriate level. Riders will practice equitation, hunters, dressage, trail and cross-country, gymnastics and more.

Unmounted Horsemanship Instruction focuses on educating the campers with interesting and exciting demos, lectures and hands-on opportunities. The experience of being totally responsible for their horse during camp is a great opportunity to learn proper and safe horse care and the commitment of horse ownership.

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Camp Claddagh

Session 1: June 27th – July 1st

Session 2: August 22nd – August 26th

Sun, ponies, outdoor adventures and a giant water slide….the definition of an awesome week of summer camp in our opinion!

Campers ride daily with a mix of ring lessons that focus on the fundamentals of horse and rider and fun lessons which encourage relaxed enjoyment of their equine friends. Fun lessons include trail rides, playing games on horseback, and even taking some of our water-loving horses to the river! No horse-crazy kid’s day would be complete without rolling up their sleeves and getting a little dirty! Ample time for grooming, tacking, untacking and barn chores are included in the day.

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Great and Small’s Youth Horsemanship Camp 2022

August 8th – 12th, 9am – 3pm  (5th – 12th grade)

Youth Horsemanship Camp at Great and Small is designed to foster self-confidence, communication and social skills for students with learning differences. This fun camp incorporates therapeutic riding lessons, unmounted equine assisted learning and peer interaction alongside qualified Great and Small staff and volunteers.

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Great and Small’s Military Kids Camp 2022

July 18th – 22nd, 9am – 3pm (4th – 7th graders)

Great and Small is proud to pilot our first Military Kids Camp this summer! This camp is targeted towards 4th – 7th graders, who come from a military family. This camp will focus on beginning riding skills both on the ground and in the saddle. Military Kids Camp will give participants the opportunity to connect with their team (volunteers, horse) and peers alike. This will be an inclusive camp open to participants of all abilities as well as siblings.

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Great and Small’s Kids Inclusive Camp 2022

June 20th – 24th, 9am – 2pm (Ages 5-10)

Kids Inclusive Camp is a fun time for participants of all abilities aged 5-10. Participants will spend their mornings engaged in daily riding lessons with our therapeutic riding instructors, and daily unmounted equine learning lessons where they may learn how to groom their horse, how to care for their horse and much more! Afternoons will be spent on the ground with arts and crafts time, social skills activities and games. This inclusive camp is designed for participants of all abilities, friends and siblings are welcome.

This camp is full – please contact Pclark@greatandsmallride.org to join the waitlist.

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