PHOTOS: Horsing Around At Pony Camp

Every summer horse crazy kids beg their parents to sign them up for pony camp at some of Half Moon Bay's most notable ranches. To see what all the fuss is about, Half Moon Bay Patch asked some of these ranches to send in their best pony camp photos.

There seems to be no better way to learn the ropes about farm life and caring for an animal than at one of these camps. At horse camp, kids are assigned to a pony or horse for the week, and are given lessons on how to catch, groom and tack-up. They also learn how to feed, muck out a stall, and clean saddles and bridles. Practicing riding skills such as steering, trotting, and cantering on their ponies in an arena and on trails is also part of the experience.

Here are some shots sent in from Lazy "H" Ranch, Moss Beach Ranch and Pastorino's Farm. We'd love to see your photos, too, so if you have any photos of your little pony camper this summer, please upload them with this article.

Lazy "H" Ranch

3100 Miramontes Point Road
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650-726-3743

Moss Beach Ranch

1862 Etheldore Avenue
P.O. Box 24
Moss Beach, CA 94038
650-728-0700

Pastorino's Farm
Farm Camp
12391 San Mateo Road
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650-726-6440

Friendly Pony Parties and Barnyard Pals

Pony Camp
At Pastorino's Farm
650-738-0248

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