DREAMCATCHER RANCH YOUTH CAMP

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#99CC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="2d08dfc3.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Dreamcatcher Ranch Horse Camp">Home</A></div> <div> <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Dreamcatcher Youth Camp">Dreamcatcher Youth Camp</A></div> <bR> <div> <B>THE YURT RAISING</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="348af830.jpg" border=0 width="175" height="131" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="34ab1850.jpg" border=0 width="177" height="133" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="34cb1850.jpg" border=0 width="177" height="133" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>   <IMG SRC="34fb4870.jpg" border=0 width="180" height="135" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="351b3860.jpg" border=0 width="179" height="134" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="353b5880.jpg" border=0 width="181" height="136" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="355a87e0.jpg" border=0 width="168" height="126" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="357ae830.jpg" border=0 width="174" height="131" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="35ab3860.jpg" border=0 width="179" height="134" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" width="100%" BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="2d18dfc3.jpg"> <div> <I>DREAMCATCHER RANCH YOUTH CAMP</I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>F</U></B></I><I><B>requently</B></I><I><B><U> A</U></B></I><I><B>sked</B></I><I><B><U> Q</U></B></I><I><B>uestions</B></I></div> <div> <I><B><U>WHEN CAN  I VISIT THE CAMP? </U></B></I></div> <div> If you are new to camp and would like to schedule a visit to Dreamcatcher Ranch, please contact Carol (530) 642-0322 ** Many new campers set up a lesson with Carol during the spring to get a feel for the riding and camp experience.  Both semi-private, group or private lessons are available. this gives an opportunity to see the camp, meet the horses and ride under instruction with Carol.  Saturday's available, call to schedule.</div> <div> <I><B><U>WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A ONE WEEK AND TWO WEEK SESSION?</U></B></I></div> <div> For a one week camper, the goal will be to ride a jump course to their ability, and if ready be introduced to the cross-country course by the end of the week.  For the two week camper, the goal for all campers is to experience the three phases of eventing, to include a Dressage Test, Stadium Course and Cross country ride.  They also have a fun morning riding different horses in a timed jumping game called Gamblers Choice.  Other special programs are also provided since we have more time with the campers.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#6600CC" FACE="Verdana" > </FONT></div> <div> <I><B><U>WHAT IS BALANCED SEAT RIDING?</U></B></I></div> <div> Balance seat  riding begins on the lunge line and teaches good balance, correct posture, secure seat, upper body alignment with seat, hip and heel, and strengthens muscles.  The student rides bareback with a vaulting surcingle for safety.  Starting with the walk and trot holding onto the surcingle handles until good balance is achieved and moving into various arms out movements at the walk and trot.  Once secure the student will work on their position at the canter.</div> <div> <I><B><U>WHAT IS A YURT?</U></B></I></div> <div> A yurt is a large white tent in the shape of a dome. Our yurt is 24 feet in diameter, large enough for 10 campers and a CIT, with a skylight window so you can see the stars at night. Yurts are sometimes used on expeditions and safaris. They originated in Mongolia.</div> <div> <I><B><U>MAY  I COME WITH A FRIEND?</U></B></I></div> <div> Certainly, we encourage all campers to share their experience here with a friend or relative, although many new friends are made here. </div> <div> <I><B><U>MAY  I BRING MY OWN HORSE?</U></B></I></div> <div> Stabling is limited and arrangements need to be made prior to registration. Additional cost for board is $50 per horse.</div> <div> <I><B><U>WILL I HAVE A HORSE OF MY OWN TO USE AND MAY  I CHOOSE IT?</U></B></I></div> <div> We try to match each rider with a horse to bond with, although we encourage riding other horses during the week to give a broader experience.</div> <div> <I><B><U>DO I HAVE TO HAVE RIDING EXPERIENCE? WHAT IF MY EXPERIENCE IS ALL IN WESTERN?</U></B></I></div> <div> Previous riding experience is necessary in order to develop skills for jumping while you here.   All riding is taught in small groups (4-6) therefore the campers must be riding independently at the walk and trot, and some canter.   If you have no experience in riding, we do request that you take some private lessons so that you can ride at the walk,trot, canter off a lunge line safely prior to coming to camp. <I>If you ride western</I>, and want to learn English riding, this will be a fun experience for you.  You may even want to go home and train your western horse how to jump!</div> <div> <I><B><U>MAY  I STAY LONGER THAN A WEEK?</U></B></I></div> <div> Yes, we would love to have you participate in the two week session or return for a later session.</div> <div> <I><B><U>HOW BIG IS THE CAMP?</U></B></I></div> <div> We limit the sessions to 10 girls. This insures a better learning environment and helps to provide campers with homelike atmosphere.</div> <div> <I><B><U>WHAT TYPE OF HORSES DO YOU HAVE?</U></B></I></div> <div> Our horse's all have individual personalities and range in size from 13 Hands to 16.2 Hands, not to mention our mini horse that stands at 9 Hands. Dreamer is not used for riding, only team building, grooming and ground work.  The other horse's include: Finnegan, Little Joe, Chester, Kari, Shadow, Lex, Jubilee, Dunovan and Honeybear (vaulting), and Dancer and Kinetic for advanced riders.  We do add new members to our herd each spring for camp. Our three year old, Peaches 'n Cream and New pony Pixie complete the herd . Our horses are a real mixture...Canadian, Hanoverian, Oldenburg, Connemara mix, Thoroughbred, Appendix-Quarter and Pinto among others.</div> <div> <I><B><U>WHAT IS THE AGE RANGE OF THE CAMPERS?</U></B></I></div> <div> Ages 9 to 18.  First time campers are encouraged here, as we do provide a happy, fun and homey atmosphere.<B> </B><I><B> </B></I></div> <div> <I><B><U>WHAT IS THE CLIMATE LIKE?</U></B></I></div> <div> Summer temperatures range from 78 - 95 degrees.  An abundance of tall pines and huge oak trees provide relief to the sun and warmer temperatures.  Water, rest and sunscreen is encouraged at all times.  Our altitude of 3,500 feet in the Sierra's often will bring a snow storm in the winter, although spring-break camps have given rise to perfect riding weather and lots of fun.</div> <div> <I><B><U>WILL I GET TO SPEND A LOT OF TIME WITH THE HORSES?</U></B></I></div> <div> Living here on the ranch you are surrounded by the horses, whether riding, playing or simply enjoying watching them. Riding is usually a two hour morning lesson, with more shared riding (such as vaulting on the lunge line) later in the day.  When not riding, there will be time to play with our equine babies and "Dreamer", Waldo, Bronco, and our pooch friends, Tommy, Poncho,Thea,Tino and Roxy.</div> <div> <I><B><U>DO I NEED EXTRA SPENDING MONEY?</U></B></I></div> <div> Money is not needed during the camp week for camp activities, but we HAVE A CAMP STORE and there will be items for sale to remind you of your fun here. The price range will be between $2.00 and $15.00.  If you are flying in and out Sacramento we recommend some spending money for food, as we may be waiting for other flights.  During some camp weeks we may take a trip to a horse event, such as the Cal Expo, spending money will be needed for those special events. Parents can set up an account with us on arrival day, that way your camper does not need to carry money.</div> <div> <I><B><U>MAY  I CALL HOME?  OR CAN MY FAMILY CONTACT ME?</U></B></I></div> <div> Yes, phone facilities are available as well as computers for email. It is suggested for parents to best reach you during the evening hours of 6 PM - 8 PM.  Parents  need to send care packages by UPS or FEDEX only, as the post office will not deliver and we rarely have time to drive there<B>.</B></div> <div> <I><B><U>WHAT KIND OF FOOD DO YOU SERVE THE CAMPERS?</U></B></I></div> <div> With all the activities, the kids are hungry. If there is something a camper cannot eat,  we will fix them something other than the planned meal.  Most meals are "kid food" such as: make your own pizza, spaghetti, hamburgers and hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, BBQ chicken, make your own tacos, and the famous "hobo stew" over the open campfire with s'mores of course. Each dinner is served with vegetables or salad.   Lunches are a variety of sandwich foods that the kids make to their liking and fruit.  Breakfast is a choice of cereals, waffles, toast, fruit and Joan's famous strawberry shortcake.  We do try to have special diet foods(such as lactose intolerant) for the children while they are here, so long as we are notified ahead of time.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#6600CC" FACE="Verdana" >     </FONT></div> <div>  <U> </U><I><B><U>NOW THAT I HAVE BEEN A CAMPER, HOW DO I COOK HOBO STEW AT HOME?</U></B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#6600CC" FACE="Arial" ><U> </U></FONT></div> <div> <I>Just pick out favorite vegies: can corn, small carrots, broccoli, onion, snap peas, sliced potatoes (we make them french fry style, whatever... plus baked beans from a can. </I></div> <div> <I>Put out a large sheet of thick tin foil, a blob of margerine in the middle, add the hamburger (vegie burger), then the kids top off with all the vegies they like. Season it to taste, the most favorites are garlic salt, Pappy's and seasoned salt... </I></div> <div> <I>As it is closed, bring up two side together, fold over to make a </I><I><U>good seal </U></I><I>all the way down to the food, then twist or fold up the ends. Cook over coals, the barbeque, or low fire (this is how we do it at camp), time is varied, listen to the sizzle, wait a bit, flip and let go, maybe 40 minutes total, Carol really does it by how long the girls are riding bareback, and the sun goes down..  Eat out of the foil placed on a thick paper plate or wicker basket with plastic fork, watch the steam as you open, enjoy as is, or some campers like catsup or ranch dressing to dip their potatoes in...</I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>     </B></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>