A Guide to Rein & Shine Summer Camps

Rein & Shine are a highly commended British Horse Equestrian Centre located on the edge of Cotswolds Lakes, near Wootton Bassett. Incorporating schooling, riding tuition, and placements for young persons with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

From July to the end of August, Rein & Shine offer Adult and Children summer camps, the perfect way to learn new skills, understand the horses and make new friends. Get into horse riding this season. Here’s your guide to Rein & Shine Summer Camps.

How Long do the Rein & Shine Summer Camps run for?

Rein & Shine offers summer camps from July to the end August as well as shorter camps running every school half term holiday.

From 1^st to 17^th July, Rein & Shine have a series of full day and half day courses for adults. From 14^th July to the end of August, there will be a series of Pony Camp weeks, Half Day courses, and Pony Days for children. Amongst all of these, you will find courses for experienced riders, beginners, and those who are in-between levels. To find the right camp for you or your child, as well as dates, times and pricing, click here.

What Activities are included in the Summer Camps?

The Summer camps offer a variety of different activities including:

• Improver lessons
• Grooming
• Getting to know the horses
• Mounted games sessions
• Hacking out
• Dressage
• Pole sessions

For camps with independent riders, Rein & Shine will also run jumping and dressage competitions.

Who can join the Summer Camps at Rein & Shine?

There are One-Day courses for adults, each with a different focus such as confidence building, poles for dressage, or rider-biomechanics. For children, there are beginner pony camps lasting for 3 half-days, as well as Pony Camps for progression lasting 5 full days.

What are the Benefits of Attending the Summer Camps?

Whether you are a beginner horse rider or looking to improve your existing skills, the summer camps at Rein & Shine offer a range of benefits to all levels. Not only will you learn new skills whilst pushing your riding to new limits, but you will also be able to make new friends, get close to the horses and learn more about the ones you ride.

How many People can join the Summer Camps?

Rein & Shine take between 15 and 20 children into their summer camps. Their adult one-day courses have a maximum of 6 places on each day. To book for summer 2025, click here.