“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.”
- Winston Churchill
Summer Days at Hidden Creek Farm 
boy riding horse

Join us for Summer Days at Hidden Creek - a program designed for first-time/beginner to intermediate level riders.  We currently have 2 weeks posted: June 1-5 and 8-12, 8:30AM - 1:00PM.  

Each day will begin with a ground up approach on horse and handler safety, grooming, tacking, followed by a group riding lesson, and a planned horse science/barn activity or craft before heading home. 


Sign up links: June 1-5 and June 8-12

Dates: June 1-5 and June 8-12 

Time: 8:30 AM - 1:00PM *Early drop off may be available - Please inquire. 

Ages:

8-13

Price/Fees

  • $100 per day or $400 for the week (Monday-Friday). 
  • Accepted Payment Methods

  • Check made payable to "Hidden Creek Farm"

  • Cash
  • Zelle: hiddencreekfarm.fl@gmail.com 
  • Credit Card payments are accepted, however you will need to pay an additional 3.75% fee. 
  • Refunds and Cancellation Policy: 

    Our refund policy allows us to reliably schedule and plan our summer program. Note: Refund requests must be made in writing to: hiddencreekfarm.fl@gmail.com. 

  • 4 weeks prior to start of scheduled week: Full Refund (minus credit card processing fee of 3.75%)

  • 2 weeks prior to start of scheduled week: 50% Refund (minus credit card processing fee of 3.75%)
  • 1 week prior to start of scheduled week: No Refund. 
  • We will do our best to honor all transfer requests (moving tuition to another week offered by HCF), but cannot guarantee available space due to the first-come, first-served nature of our program. 
  • Bags should be packed with the following each day

  • Packed cold lunch - No Microwave available. 

  • Water Bottle - we will have water available for refills! 
  • Riding Boots with a 1" - 1.5" heel and SMOOTH sole
  • Long Pants - Jeans, Leggings, Breeches, etc. 
  • Sunscreen - WE ARE OUTSIDE ALL DAY. We will remind them to reapply throughout the day. 
  • A Hat 
  • Recommend: A change of clothes just in case - We will have some water activities 
  • Optional Treats for the horses - Carrots (cut small), Apples (cut in quarters), Other Specified horse treats from store. Homemade horse treats are amazing, however, some of our equines have special dietary restrictions that most homemade treats offer. You can chat with Holly to see if your homemade treat is ok for each horse. 
  • Other Notes

    Kids should come dressed in "barn clothes", the type of clothes you do not care if they are ruined during your child's day spent out in the barn.

    Rain or Shine event. We will try our best in between rain showers if need be to ride. However, should be experience an all-day rain event we will bring our horse fun into the barn for an all-day activity that will involve our horses, dogs, cats, and chickens! 

    We offer snacks and treats throughout the week - please provide detailed information if your child has any dietary restrictions when you sign up!  

    Cell phone policy: YES, your child may bring their cell phone. However, during group learning activities such as horseback riding, pool time, horse science class, etc. ALL cell phones must be stowed away in their belongings. If at any time a cell phone becomes a problem due to conduct, misuse, etc., your child will be asked to keep it packed in their bag until the end of the day. You may reach your child by phone anytime by calling (941) 545-1852.