Program Overview

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Equine Center

The Clemson University Equine Center offers several programs and services, including prospective students, outreach and research, facilities, and camps.

Tiger's Choice Camp

The Tiger's Choice Camp is an intensive riding camp that allows riders to experience what it's like to ride for Clemson's IHSA (Intercollegiate Horse Show Association) Equestrian Team. The camp is open to riders who are at least 16 years of age and at least a rising high school junior.

Dates

The camp is offered on the following dates:

• June 24th-27th
• July 8th-11th

Location

The camp is held at the Clemson University Equine Center and Clemson University Campus.

Cost

The cost of the camp is $800, which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, lodging, and a variety of horses/ponies to ride.

Camper Eligibility

Riders must be at least 16 years of age and at least a rising high school junior to be eligible for the camp.

What's Included

The camp fees include:

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
• Lodging
• A variety of horses/ponies to ride
• The use of all tack and equipment
• Twice daily riding instruction
• Various educational and recreational activities

Registration

Registration opens annually on February 12th at 9:00 a.m. and is first come, first served. Campers are encouraged to register early, as spots are limited and fill quickly.

Horses

Participants will ride Clemson Equestrian Team horses, which are allocated for specific IHSA levels and disciplines. Riders will be assigned an appropriate mount prior to each riding session.

Equipment

The Clemson University Equine Center will provide all necessary tack and equipment. Riders are responsible for providing appropriate riding attire, including an ASTM/SEI-certified helmet and tall boots or paddock boots with half chaps.

Overnight Housing and Transportation

Campers will be transported using vans or university vehicles when shuttling between the campus/dorms and Clemson University Equine Center. Overnight accommodations are provided at the dormitories on main campus.

Food and Snacks

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided daily, along with snacks to take back to the dorms overnight. Personal snacks from home are permitted but must be disposed of properly in trash receptacles.

Departure Procedures

Parents are requested to arrive for pick-up of campers on Saturday, the final day of camp, at 1:00 PM. Pickup of campers and their luggage will be at the Equine Center, where parents and riders can enjoy a brief closing ceremony with a camp video prior to departure.

Activities

A major part of camp activities are riding instruction. Other horsemanship activities may include:

• IHSA Riding Format
• Video review of riding sessions
• Tack/equipment care
• Equine career opportunities
• Stable Management Demonstrations

Family/Guest Visitation

In order for all campers to get the most out of their camp experience, no parent, guardian, family member, or guest may visit the campers during camp unless expressly pre-approved by the camp director.

About our Coach

Alexis Clark earned her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Animal and Veterinary Sciences from Clemson University. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, concentrating in Poultry Science. During her undergraduate years, Lexi competed on both the hunt seat and western IHSA teams and successfully competed at Nationals during her senior year.

Tentative Itinerary

The tentative itinerary for the camp includes:

Wednesday

• 2:00 - 4:00 PM: Camper drop off and orientation at the CUEC
• 4:00 - 6:00 PM: Move into dormitory and ice breaker activities
• 6:00 PM: Dinner
• 10:30 PM: In rooms for lights out

Thursday - Friday

• 7:00 AM: Roll call in lobby; depart for CUEC
• 8:00 AM: Breakfast served at CUEC; receive horse assignments
• 9:00 AM-noon: Riding lessons & auditing of riding sessions
• 12:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00 PM: Daily recreational activity followed by free time
• 5:30 - 8:00 PM: Riding lessons & auditing of riding sessions; Dinner served around assigned ride time
• 8:00 PM: Put away horses, clean tack, etc.
• 9:00 PM: Depart for campus
• 10:30 PM: In rooms for lights out

Saturday

• 7:00 AM: Roll call in lobby and load luggage; depart for CUEC
• 7:30 AM: Arrive at CUEC, eat breakfast
• 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Mock horse show or other special final riding activity
• 12:00 PM: Lunch at Equine Center
• 1:00 PM: Parents arrive for closing ceremonies
• 1:30 - 2:00 PM: Camper check-out and departure from CUEC

What to Pack for Camp

Campers should pack the following items:

Personal Items

• Soap
• Shampoo
• Clothing
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Personal toiletry items
• Bedding (Twin XL sheets or a sleeping bag, and pillow)
• Shower shoes
• Money for souvenir shopping
• Towels
• Laundry bag
• Water bottle

Riding Apparel

• Show clothes are not needed, but all campers should ride in neat and professional-looking apparel
• Fitted shirts, polo shirts, or other fitted riding tops are preferred
• Shirts should be worn tucked into breeches or riding tights
• Either tall boots or paddock boots worn with half chaps are acceptable
• Rider must also provide a personally owned helmet

General Apparel

• Shorts, jeans, t-shirts, polos, blouses, tennis shoes, etc. are acceptable away from the barn area
• Tank tops should have a minimum of a 1" strap
• Revealing clothes are not allowed at camp
• Light jacket
• Athletic clothing and swimsuits (tentative) to participate in recreational activities and games
• Rain gear
• Sweat shirt
• Ball cap/sun hat
• Ample socks & undergarments

Please do not bring expensive jewelry, cameras, radios, coolers, or excessive amounts of money to camp.