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Enchanted Hollow Stables

A family-owned & operated horseback riding school. Lessons, horse camps, trail rides and training. We have hitching rails.

Our family's involvement with horses led us to acquire a scenic 73-acre horse facility we call Enchanted Hollow Stables. Enchanted Hollow Stables is a boarding and leasing facility located just east of Buffalo in Rockford Township, and is about 30 easy-driving miles from downtown Minneapolis. This is a family-run facility and your horses will receive the same treatment and care as our National champions. There is a 44-stall barn, a 70 x 120 indoor arena, a 150 x 350 outdoor arena, a wash stall, acres and acres of wooded trails, a riding and driving track, a 60-foot round pen, Ritchie waterers and salt blocks in every turnout, secure tack rooms, a clubhouse, a lounge and other amenities that make Enchanted Hollow Stables a desirable location for horse enthusiasts to board and lease. We welcome horses of all sizes -- from Miniatures on up -- and all boarders have the option of saddling their horse or hitching it up to a cart to enjoy a ride or drive in our arenas and on our trails. We have acres and acres of scenic wooded trails groomed for riding and driving. Want to take a break and have a snack, beverage or use our on-site heated restroom before continuing your ride or drive? We offer boarders the option of a 10 x 10 or 10 x 20 indoor stall, as well as pasture boarding. All horses with stalls are turned out daily in small groups. Horses are hand-walked to and from the turnout areas, which include your choice of a lush pasture or dry lot. We offer full-service board and amenities. The monthly fee covers hay mornings and evenings for indoor boarders and hay/grass for outdoor boarders, 24/7 access to fresh water for all horses, and any additional supplements the horse owner wants to provide. Horses boarded outdoors have access to a large run-in to avoid inclement weather. Our farrier is one of the most reasonable and respected in the Upper Midwest. He has trimmed the feet of all of our National champions. Buffalo Equine and Large Animal Clinic is just minutes away if your horse needs vaccinations or other veterinarian care. We use both Buffalo Equine and Dr. Darrell Zehrer, one of the premier vets in Minnesota. We have a limited number of boarders, and stalls are on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you don't own a horse, we have, at times, horses of all sizes for sale. And if you are interested in leasing, we have lease options for Miniature horses, Ponies and Horses. We also have a tack, clothing and consignment shop. Please email us at [email protected] for inquiries.

11/06/2026

🌞🐴🎄 2027 HORSE CAMPS ARE OPEN — BLACK FRIDAY SAVINGS START NOW! 🎉🎁

BOOK THE EXPERIENCE. WRAP THE GIFT. MAKE THE MEMORIES!
🧡🩵🤎🐴👫🧡🩵🤎

It’s officially time to start planning for 2027 at Enchanted Hollow Stables, and we’re kicking off the holiday season with something special!

🎉 SAVE $50 ON EVERY 2027 HORSE CAMP REGISTRATION!

Yes, EVERY camp — including our one-day LITTLE KIDS camps!

And if your horse-loving kiddo wants to come to more than one camp, even better! You’ll save $50 on EACH registration!

🎁 Use code GIDDYUP2027 at checkout.

⏰ Holiday Early-Bird Sale ends November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM!

🐴 Here’s something we’ve learned over the years:

Our horse camps have become such a popular Christmas gift that most years, we’re completely booked by the time the holidays arrive!

Our 2027 registration has just opened, so NOW is your chance to get first pick of the dates that work best for your family while taking advantage of our Black Friday savings.

And this year, we’re making those Christmas gifts even more fun!

🎄🎁 BOOK THE CAMP AND PUT SOMETHING UNDER THE TREE!

We’ve partnered with Ranch Ethic to offer our very own Enchanted Hollow Stables merchandise!

Imagine your horse-loving kiddo opening an Enchanted Hollow sweatshirt or another special barn-themed gift on Christmas morning, along with the exciting news that they’re going to HORSE CAMP!

A little something to unwrap now, and an unforgettable experience to look forward to in 2027. ❤️

🛍️ Shop our EHS merchandise here:
https://www.ranchethic.com/collections/enchanted-hollow-stables

Merchandise is purchased separately through Ranch Ethic and is not included in our horse camp promotion. The GIDDYUP2027 discount applies to eligible camp registrations only.

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💖🐴 WHY FAMILIES LOVE ENCHANTED HOLLOW HORSE CAMP!

If your child dreams of horses, sunshine, trail rides, barn chores, grooming, arena games, friendships, and a whole lot of laughter, we’ve got a place for them!

Our campers get hands-on experience with our horses and ponies while learning riding skills, teamwork, responsibility, confidence, and so much more.

It’s fresh air, dirty boots, happy horses, new friendships, and the kind of childhood memories that last forever.

And one of our favorite things? Watching our campers come back year after year, growing up right alongside our horses. ❤️

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🌞🐴 2027 CAMP DATES & DIRECT BOOKING LINKS!

We’ve listed all our camps below in date order to make choosing your dates as easy as possible!

🐎 Four-day Horse Camps: $450 regularly — $400 with code!

🐴 One-day LITTLE KIDS Camps (ages 7 & under): $175 regularly — $125 with code!

🌸 SPRING BREAK HORSE CAMPS

These are four-day camps, 10 AM–3 PM.

👉 March 8–11, 2027 — SOLD OUT
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/spring-break-horse-camp-western-all-levels-march-8-11-2027-1000am-300pm/

👉 March 15–18, 2027
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/spring-break-horse-camp-western-all-levels-march-15-18-2027-1000am-300pm/

👉 March 22–25, 2027
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/spring-break-horse-camp-western-all-levels-march-22-25-2027-1000am-300pm/

👉 March 29–April 1, 2027
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/spring-break-horse-camp-western-all-levels-march-29-31-2027-1000am-300pm/

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🌞 2027 SUMMER HORSE CAMPS

Four-day Western Riding & Trails camps are 10 AM–3 PM, with special one-day camps for our LITTLE KIDS, ages 7 & under!

🐴 WEEK 1

👉 June 7–10, 2027 — Four-day Horse Camp
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/summer-horse-camp-western-riding-trails-all-levels-june-7-10-2027-1000am-300pm/

💕 June 11, 2027 — LITTLE KIDS Camp
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/little-kids-horse-camp-ages-7-under-june-11-2027/

🐴 WEEK 2

👉 June 14–17, 2027 — Four-day Horse Camp
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/summer-horse-camp-western-riding-trails-all-levels-june-14-17-2027-1000am-300pm/

💕 June 18, 2027 — LITTLE KIDS Camp
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/little-kids-horse-camp-ages-7-under-june-18-2027/

🐴 WEEK 3

👉 June 21–24, 2027 — Four-day Horse Camp
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/summer-horse-camp-western-riding-trails-all-levels-june-21-24-2027-1000am-300pm/

🐴 WEEK 4

👉 June 28–July 1, 2027 — Four-day Horse Camp
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/summer-horse-camp-western-riding-trails-all-levels-june-28-july-1-2027-1000am-300pm/

🐴 WEEK 5

👉 July 5–8, 2027 — Four-day Horse Camp
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/summer-horse-camp-western-riding-trails-all-levels-july-5-8-2027-1000am-300pm/

💕 July 9, 2027 — LITTLE KIDS Camp
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/little-kids-horse-camp-ages-7-under-july-9-2027/

🐴 WEEK 6

👉 July 12–15, 2027 — Four-day Horse Camp
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/summer-horse-camp-western-riding-trails-all-levels-july-12-15-2027-1000am-300pm/

💕 July 16, 2027 — LITTLE KIDS Camp
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/little-kids-horse-camp-ages-7-under-july-16-2027/

🐴 WEEK 7

👉 July 26–29, 2027 — Four-day Horse Camp
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/summer-horse-camp-western-riding-trails-all-levels-july-26-29-2027-1000am-300pm/

🐴 WEEK 8

👉 August 2–5, 2027 — Four-day Horse Camp
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/summer-horse-camp-western-riding-trails-all-levels-august-2-4-2027-1000am-300pm/

🐴 WEEK 9

👉 August 9–12, 2027 — Four-day Horse Camp
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/summer-horse-camp-western-riding-trails-all-levels-august-9-12-2027-1000am-300pm/

💕 August 13, 2027 — LITTLE KIDS Camp
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/little-kids-horse-camp-ages-7-under-august-13-2027/

🐴 WEEK 10

👉 August 16–19, 2027 — Four-day Horse Camp
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/summer-horse-camp-western-riding-trails-all-levels-august-16-19-2027-1000am-300pm/

🐴 WEEK 11

👉 August 23–26, 2027 — Four-day Horse Camp
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/summer-horse-camp-western-riding-trails-all-levels-august-23-26-2027-1000am-300pm/

💕 August 27, 2027 — LITTLE KIDS Camp
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/little-kids-horse-camp-ages-7-under-august-27-2027/

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🍁 FALL 2027 HORSE CAMPS

👉 October 20–22, 2027 — MEA Horse Camp, 10 AM–3 PM
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/mea-horse-camp-october-20-22-2027/

👉 November 26, 2027 — Black Friday ONE-DAY Horse Camp, 10 AM–3 PM

Regularly $150 — just $100 with our early-bird code!
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/black-friday-horse-camp-november-26-2027/

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🎁🐴 GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO!

No batteries. No clutter. No toy that gets forgotten a week later.

Just horses, sunshine, confidence, friendships, and wonderful memories they’ll carry with them long after camp is over.

Whether your child is joining us for the very first time or returning for another favorite week at the barn, we can’t wait to welcome them!

❤️ Remember, our camps typically sell out by the holidays, so early registration really is your best chance to get your preferred dates.

🎄 Book your 2027 Horse Camp now and save $50 on EACH registration with code GIDDYUP2027 through November 30!

If you’re unsure which camp is best for your child, send me a message. I’m always happy to help!

Let’s make 2027 another unforgettable year at Enchanted Hollow Stables! 🌞🐴❤️

11/05/2026

🐴🎁 SOMETHING TO UNWRAP. SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO!

Give your horse-loving kid an Enchanted Hollow Christmas—with barn apparel under the tree and horse camp adventures ahead! 🤎🧡🩵

2027 HORSE CAMPS ARE OPEN FOR BOOKING!

✨ SAVE $50 ON EVERY CAMP REGISTRATION
🎟️ Use code GIDDYUP2027 at checkout

CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE:

🌷 SPRING BREAK CAMPS
Four days of riding, learning, and farm fun!
$450 → $400

🤠 LITTLE KIDS CAMPS • Ages 7 & under
Big adventures for our littlest horse lovers!
$175 → $125

☀️ SUMMER CAMPS
Four days of horses, new friends, and unforgettable memories!
$450 → $400

🍂 FALL CAMPS
MEA • October 20–22, 2027
$450 → $400

Black Friday • November 26, 2027
One full day at the barn!
$150 → $100

WHAT MAKES CAMP SPECIAL?

🐎 Their own assigned horse for camp
🤠 Hands-on horse care and riding instruction
🌲 Trail adventures, weather permitting
🐐 Barnyard friends and real farm experiences
❤️ Time to learn, build confidence, and make friends

MORE KIDS? MORE CAMPS? MORE SAVINGS!

Save $50 on EACH registration—even when you book multiple camps or siblings together in one checkout! 🙌

📅 Coordinate with a friend and reserve your favorite dates. March 8–11 is already SOLD OUT!

👇 PICK YOUR DATES & BOOK HERE:
https://enchantedhollow.org/product-category/2027-horse-camps/

🎟️ CODE: GIDDYUP2027
⏰ Offer ends November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM Central.

🎁 COMPLETE THE GIFT WITH ENCHANTED HOLLOW APPAREL!

Wrap up an Enchanted Hollow hoodie, tee, or joggers to go with their camp surprise—something they can wear while counting down the days until camp!

🛍️ SHOP OUR RANCH ETHIC COLLECTION:
https://www.ranchethic.com/collections/enchanted-hollow-stables

Merchandise is purchased separately. GIDDYUP2027 applies to camp registrations only.

We can’t wait to welcome your kiddos to the barn. Some of the best childhood memories come with muddy boots and a little horse hair! 🐴🤎🩵🧡

📍 Enchanted Hollow Stables • Buffalo, Minnesota

10/18/2026

🐴❤️✨ LOVE ENCHANTED HOLLOW? WEAR IT PROUDLY & HELP US SHARE THE MAGIC! ✨❤️🐴

🎄 The holidays are coming, and we’ve got the perfect gifts for your favorite horse-crazy kids (and their horse-loving parents, too)! 🎁

After welcoming dozens and dozens of kids to Enchanted Hollow for riding lessons, horse camps, and all kinds of adventures this year, there’s something I absolutely LOVE seeing… our kids showing up at the barn proudly wearing their Enchanted Hollow gear! 🥰

And let’s be real, if you’ve seen me around the farm, you already know I practically LIVE in mine! 😂❤️

We’ve got super comfy hoodies, crewnecks, tees, and my personal FAVORITE… the joggers! And YES, there are youth sizes, too!

I’ve shared our apparel link before, but with so many new families joining us, I’m PINNING this post so it’s always easy to find!

🛍️ SHOP OUR COLLECTION HERE!
👉 www.ranchethic.com/collections/enchanted-hollow-stables

❤️🐴 HERE’S WHAT MAKES YOUR PURCHASE EVEN MORE SPECIAL!

30% of ALL proceeds go directly to the Enchanted Hollow Foundation, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit!

One of the things I’m most proud of is that our foundation has helped provide scholarships for children who otherwise couldn’t afford riding lessons or horse camp.

Think about that for a minute. ❤️

That hoodie or sweatshirt you purchase for your own horse-crazy kiddo can help another child experience the same joy of horses! 🥹🐴

Our foundation also helps care for the many horses that call Enchanted Hollow home, including our beloved senior and retired horses and those needing extra care.

So whether you’re Christmas shopping, treating yourself, or just want to show a little Enchanted Hollow barn pride, your purchase truly makes a difference!

✨ IMPORTANT: Be sure to use the code ENCHANTEDHOLLOW when you order so your purchase supports our foundation!

And if you already have some Enchanted Hollow gear, I’d LOVE to see it! Drop a picture in the comments of you or your horse-crazy kiddo wearing it! 📸❤️

Thank you for supporting our barn, our horses, and most importantly, helping us give more kids the opportunity to experience the magic of horses! 🐴❤️✨

10/15/2026

Making memories at MEA horse camp 🍂🍁🐴👫🍂🍁🎃

10/15/2026

🐴🍁 MEA HORSE CAMP FUN! 🍁🐴❤️

Another unforgettable week of horse camp is underway at Enchanted Hollow Stables! 🥰 From the moment they arrive, these campers are all in—grooming, feeding, helping with chores, learning new skills, and spending as much time in the saddle as possible!

One of the most special parts of our camp is that every rider has their very own horse to care for, ride, and get to know throughout the week. Watching those connections grow is pure magic. ❤️ By the end of camp, each horse-and-rider pair has their own rhythm, trust, and special bond—and the smiles say it all!

These campers are already part of our barn family, whether they’ve joined us for camp before or ride with me regularly in lessons. It’s incredible to see how much they’ve grown—not only in their riding, but also in confidence, responsibility, teamwork, and kindness. They encourage one another, help wherever needed, and take such pride in caring for their horses.

Even chilly, rainy fall weather can’t slow them down! 🍂 They’ve worked hard, gone above and beyond, and filled the barn with laughter, determination, and plenty of happy horse moments. We’ll be sharing photographic proof of all their hard work and teamwork soon!

More pictures are coming as we head into our final day tomorrow. For now, here’s a little glimpse of a week filled with muddy boots, soft noses, big smiles, growing confidence, and memories these campers—and their horses—will carry with them for a long time. 🐴💕

10/08/2026

🐴🍁 MEA HORSE CAMP — LAST-MINUTE FLASH SALE! 🍁🐴

🎉 $75 OFF OUR LAST FOUR AVAILABLE SPOTS! 🎉

With MEA Horse Camp starting THIS WEDNESDAY, I’m offering a special last-minute discount on our final four openings!

❤️ Use coupon code MEA75 at checkout to save $75!

We’ve been enjoying some absolutely beautiful fall riding weather, and I can’t think of a better way for kids to spend their days off school than outside enjoying horses, fresh air, and a little adventure!

🐴 Every camper gets their OWN horse to ride and care for throughout camp! They’ll spend their days riding, learning, exploring our beautiful fall trails, and making memories with their horses and new friends.

🍂 MEA HORSE CAMP
📅 October 14–16, 2026 (Wednesday–Friday)
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🐎 Western Riding & Trails
⭐ Beginner to Intermediate Riders Welcome!

❤️ A NOTE FOR PARENTS!

I know not every school has all three days off for MEA. Some schools only have Thursday and Friday off, and that’s perfectly fine!

If your child would love to attend but has school on Wednesday, just reach out to me! I’ll happily provide a discount code to adjust the camp price for the day they’ll be missing.

🍁 Fall is one of my absolute favorite times of year to ride, and I would love to share these beautiful autumn days with a few more kiddos before the season slips away!

Only FOUR spots remain, and this special offer is available while those spots last!

👉 REGISTER HERE:
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/mea-horse-camp-western-riding-trails-beginner-to-intermediate-riders-october-14-15-16-2026-1000am-300pm/

🐴 Don’t forget to enter MEA75 at checkout to save $75! ❤️

09/10/2026

🍁🐴 FALL HORSE CAMP UPDATE — JUST A FEW SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE! 🐴🍁

If your horse-crazy kid thought horse camp was over just because summer ended… SURPRISE! 😂🐴❤️

We still have a few spots available in each of our upcoming Fall Horse Camps, and because my original announcement landed smack in the middle of all the back-to-school craziness, I decided to extend our $50 OFF SPECIAL for ONE MORE WEEK! 🎉

🐴 SAVE $50 WITH CODE: SADDLEUP50
⏰ NOW GOOD THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15!

And I have to say it again because I absolutely LOVE this time of year…

FALL might just be the BEST time of the entire year to ride at Enchanted Hollow! 🍁🐴❤️

Cooler temperatures, changing leaves, crisp fall air, fewer bugs and some of the prettiest trail riding of the year. There is just something extra special about experiencing a Minnesota fall from between a horse’s ears. 🍂🐴

And horse camp doesn’t have to end just because summer did!

We have THREE opportunities coming up:

🍁 FALL HORSE CAMP — SEPTEMBER 28–OCTOBER 1
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Western Riding & Trails | Beginner to Intermediate

Four beautiful fall days at the farm! This is a GREAT opportunity for homeschoolers, online-school students or anyone whose fall schedule allows them to join us during the week.

🍂 MEA HORSE CAMP — OCTOBER 14–16
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Western Riding & Trails | Beginner to Intermediate

Three days of horses, riding, trails, friends and FALL FUN during MEA break!

Instead of three days of hearing, “What are we going to do today?”… send them to the BARN. 😂🐴

🖤🐴 BLACK FRIDAY HORSE CAMP — NOVEMBER 27
ONE-DAY CAMP!

Skip the shopping and spend Black Friday at the BARN! 🙌🐴

⭐ This one is a little different from our traditional one-day camps. It is designed specifically for riders ages 8+ who already have some riding experience through lessons or a previous horse camp and are comfortable independently riding at a walk and trot.

We’re packing a LOT of riding and horse time into one day!

And our camps are about so much more than just getting on a horse and riding.

Kids spend their days immersed in life on our working farm — riding, trail riding, learning horsemanship, caring for horses, doing barn chores, building skills and confidence, making friends, getting outside and, of course, spending LOTS of time with horses. ❤️

If your child spent the summer wishing they could live at the barn or was already sad when their last horse camp ended, give them something FUN to look forward to this fall!

🐴 Just a few spots are currently available in each camp.

🎉 SAVE $50 WITH CODE: SADDLEUP50
⏰ Discount extended through SEPTEMBER 15!

👇 I’ll put the registration links for each camp in the comments.

If you know a horse-crazy kid who would LOVE this, please TAG their mom or dad or SHARE this post with them! Sometimes the right family just needs someone to put it in front of them. ❤️

Come spend FALL at the barn with us. 🍁🐴❤️

Enchanted Hollow Stables | Buffalo, Minnesota

08/01/2026

🚨🐴 AUGUST HORSE CAMP UPDATE! 🐴🚨

This almost never happens…

After approving a few schedule changes for families with vacation and activity conflicts, a handful of spots have unexpectedly opened in our August Horse Camps!

If you’ve been hoping to get your child into camp, missed registering before a week sold out, or have been waiting to see if something opened…

Now is your chance.

These openings are very limited, and it’s rare for us to have availability once summer camps fill.

❤️ Why do kids love Enchanted Hollow Horse Camp?

It’s so much more than just riding horses.

🐴 Every camper is assigned their own horse for the entire week—the same horse they’ll groom, tack up, ride, care for, and build a connection with.

🌲 Trail rides through the woods

🐎 Riding lessons designed to help each child improve

🪣 Learning real horsemanship and responsibility by caring for their horse

🎯 Arena games, obstacle courses, confidence-building activities, and plenty of hands-on horse time

💚 Small groups, individualized instruction, and memories that last long after summer ends.

Many of our campers tell us it’s the highlight of their entire summer, and parents often say they come home more confident, more responsible, and counting the days until next year.

We also have our popular Friday Little Kids Horse Camps for ages 7 & under! These one-day camps are specially designed for our youngest horse lovers and are the perfect introduction to horses in a fun, safe, confidence-building environment.

🐴 Current August Availability

👉 Week 8 – August 3–6
Western Riding & Trails (All Levels)
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/summer-horse-camp-western-riding-trails-all-levels-august-3-6-2026-1000am-300pm/

👉 Week 9 – August 10–13
Western Riding & Trails (All Levels)
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/summer-horse-camp-western-riding-trails-all-levels-august-10-13-2026-1000am-300pm/

🐴 Little Kids Horse Camp (Ages 7 & Under)
📅 August 14
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/little-kids-horse-camp-ages-7-under-august-14-2026/

👉 Week 10 – August 17–20
Western Riding & Trails (All Levels)
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/summer-horse-camp-western-riding-trails-all-levels-august-17-20-2026-1000am-300pm/

🐴 Little Kids Horse Camp (Ages 7 & Under)
📅 August 21
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/little-kids-horse-camp-ages-7-under-august-21-2026/

👉 Week 11 – August 24–27
Western Riding & Trails (All Levels)
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
https://enchantedhollow.org/product/summer-horse-camp-western-riding-trails-all-levels-august-24-27-2026-1000am-300pm/

⏳ If you’ve been waiting, don’t wait much longer. These are the only openings we have, and once they’re filled, they’re gone.

We can’t wait to welcome a few more kids for one more unforgettable summer at Enchanted Hollow Stables! ❤️🐴

08/01/2026

There is something so special about watching confidence bloom. ❤️🐴

One of the sweetest moments from today’s Little Kids Horse Camp came from one tiny camper who started the morning wanting to go home because she was so afraid of the horses. We took things one small step at a time, never rushing, just encouraging and celebrating every little victory.

By the end of the day, that same little girl was all smiles as she confidently led one of our miniature horses through an obstacle course and even headed out on a trail ride led by a camp leader through the woods. Moments like that are why I love what I do. It’s never just about learning to ride horses—it’s about helping even the littlest kids discover just how brave and capable they really are.

Today’s group was filled with laughter, new friendships, pony snuggles, adventures, and so many proud moments. Here are just a few of my favorite photos from another unforgettable day at Enchanted Hollow. ❤️

And don’t worry… there are LOTS more pictures to come! 😊 I’m just getting started downloading today’s photos so parents can get an early glimpse of all the fun. These are only a small preview. The rest of the photos captured throughout the day by our instructors and camp leaders will be uploaded later after camp once I have everything downloaded and organized.

07/30/2026

Horse Camp has a funny way of reminding me that growth doesn’t happen all at once…

It happens in hundreds of tiny moments.

This week was a little different than most.

Many of these campers had just graduated from our Little Kids Horse Camp, which is designed for riders ages 7 and under. That means several of our campers this week were only 8 and 9 years old—still very young, but ready for a much bigger challenge.

Our four-day camp isn’t just about riding horses.

It’s about learning to become a horseman.

Every morning starts with responsibility. Before anyone climbs into the saddle, the horses come first. Campers clean their horse’s stall, haul hay and fresh water, prepare feed, make sure any supplements or medications are added correctly, and learn that caring for a horse is just as important as riding one. Once the horses are settled in to enjoy lunch, the kids grab a quick lunch of their own, and then it’s all hands-on horses for the rest of the afternoon.

Every day they’re learning something new—not just in the saddle, but on the ground too. They learn to read horse body language, understand why consistency matters in training, recognize safe horse handling, and discover the confidence that comes from doing things themselves instead of having an adult do it for them.

For an 8-year-old, that’s a pretty big job.

One of my favorite parts of every camp is matching each child with their horse for the week. Most horse camps have children share horses or rotate between different horses throughout the day or week. We do things a little differently.

From Monday through Thursday, each child is carefully matched with one horse that becomes their horse. They don’t just ride that horse. They clean its stall, feed it, groom it, tack it up, untack it, lead it to and from the pasture, learn its personality, understand its quirks, and build a relationship based on trust and consistency.

It’s honestly one of my favorite things to watch.

Somehow, with just a little information from parents and a few minutes getting to know each child, we find the right match. By the end of the week, it’s no longer just the horse they were assigned…

It’s their horse.

The heat and humidity challenged us again this week, so we adapted. We started our riding time in the indoor arena and, as soon as everyone was ready, headed out onto the shaded trails through the woods. The trails became another classroom, teaching riders to guide their horses around low branches, stay on the trail, navigate changing terrain, and communicate with their horse in a whole new way.

But some of my favorite moments happened after the riding was over.

I watched little campers proudly unsaddle their horses and insist on carrying saddles that weighed almost as much as they did. They wanted to be the ones to put their saddle away, lead their horse back out to the pasture, remove the bridle, hang it neatly on the correct hook, and make sure everything was finished before thinking about themselves.

Nobody complained.

They simply wanted to finish the job.

Only then did they grab an icy treat—sweaty, dusty, hot, tired, completely exhausted… and wearing the biggest smiles on their faces.

I watched kids volunteer to clean extra stalls they weren’t assigned. I watched friendships form almost overnight. I overheard plans for playdates after camp. I saw campers cheering each other on, helping one another, and celebrating each other’s successes as if they had known each other for years.

And then I looked back at Monday.

The difference in these kids after just four days is incredible.

They’re more confident.

They’re more independent.

They know more about horses than they ever imagined they could learn in one week.

Most importantly, they discovered they’re capable of doing hard things.

That’s what I love most about Horse Camp.

Yes, we teach kids how to ride horses.

But even more importantly, we teach them that horses aren’t machines waiting for us to climb on. They depend on us. They deserve our care before they ever carry us.

Along the way, these kids develop confidence, responsibility, kindness, work ethic, and a genuine love and respect for the animals they’re entrusted to care for.

As I scroll through this week’s photos, I don’t just see kids riding horses.

I see courage replacing uncertainty.

I see responsibility becoming second nature.

I see friendships beginning.

I see little horsemen and horsewomen discovering what they’re capable of.

And I see horses quietly doing what they have always done best…

Changing lives, one child at a time. ❤️🐴

Address

5164 County Road 33 SE
Buffalo, MN
55313

Website

http://www.enchantedhollow.org/

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