Never too young for horse safety
VULCAN — Horses may seem intimidating to an eight or nine-year-old, but at the end of her week long summer camp organizer Sharon Maahs knows her students will be able to handle a horse.
But it’s the other parts of the camp that make it unique.
“We do a lot of different things and the horses aren’t necessarily saddled up and ready to go when they get here,” she said. “They will learn how to clean a stall, how to feed the horses, we also talk about how much it actually costs to keep a horse.”
Kids of all ages have been coming here to horse camp for a safe, fun introduction to horses like Sterling.
A retired school teacher Maahs knows the importance of teaching kids horse safety at a young age. Her students vary in age and skill level but always enjoy the experience.
“It’s a lot of fun because like when they ask questions and everything,” said 13-year-old rider Alexis Maahas. “Like especially the first day they come in, they’re looking around wondering what’s that? Look at the horses and the horses just love the kids.”
The camp has been a big success and Maahs hopes interest continues to grow next year. What makes the camp rewarding for her is the students.
“I probably enjoy this as much as the kids do, as much as my students do because like I said as a teacher it’s really nice to have kids that really want to be here,” she said. “They’re like sponges they soak up everything you tell them.”
Maahs is also considering starting a similar camp for adults.
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