Maple Rock Stables
Gowanstown On
March Break Programs
Are great alternative to conventional day care, a fun way to meet new friends and spend time in the barn with horses. All our camp days include 2 coached lessons and other hands on horse activities, games, crafts and more. You can sign up for individual days or for the whole week.
*** We also offer student volunteer hours, come help out and spend the day at the barn with us
Our Day Camps run from 9am-3pm
Cost $70+tax/Day or $300+tax for the week
2026 Spring Break Dates
Monday 16th Vaulting
Ages 6 and up Kids & Adults
All levels welcome! No previous experience required.
March marks the start of our vaulting season. Our morning will include a warm up, skills drills on the vaulting barrels, and a compulsories lesson on horse. After lunch will be team building challenge, freestyle skills on the barrels and a lesson on horse.
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What you need to bring
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dress for the weather - layers are best, easy to move in clothing that’s not too loose or baggy. No hoodies please
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long hair must be tied back and out of faces
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snack, water and lunches
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water shoes (or soft soled runners)
Tuesday 17th Trick Riding
Ages 6 and up Kids & Adults
Our trick riding days are always lots of fun, challenging ourselves to learn some cool moves. Although this is not a sport for the faint of heart, safety is number one. No previous experience is required, however riding experience is an asset.
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What you need to bring
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dress for the weather - layers are best, easy to move in clothing that’s not too loose or baggy. No hoodies please
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long hair must be tied back and out of faces
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snack, water and lunches
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running shoes (in trick riding we typically wear wrestling shoes)
Wednesday 18th Western Games
Ages 6- 12
A beginner friendly intro to our western games patterns including Barrels, poles, keyhole & flag. Classes that you typically see at a local fair or club show. Come learn the pattern, work on your horsemanship skills, all at your own pace.
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What you need to bring
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snacks, drinks & lunch
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riding helmet & boots
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dress for the weather
Thursday 19th Trail
Ages 6- 12
A twist on our traditional trail class, with a mix of obstacles including ground poles, bridges, and gate. A combination of horsemanship skills and navigating through a pattern. If the weather allows for it we will try and hit the trails outside the ring too! If there is still snow we will get out the snow tubes for some fun on the trails.
What you need to bring
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helmet & riding boots
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dress for the weather, including outdoor play
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snacks, water, lunch
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Friday 20th Showmanship Workshop
All Ages welcome
An in hand halter class that is very popular in the show pen. We will teach about an invisible connection with your horse on the ground. Cover rule book, class procedures, body position and judges scoring.
What do you need to bring
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helmet and riding boots
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dress for the weather
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a note book may be handy
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snacks, water, lunch
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