Join the New Mexico State University Equestrian Camp and take the next step toward collegiate riding success. Designed for future equestrian team members, this camp gives riders the opportunity to experience the collegiate riding environment while preparing for future Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association team tryouts. Riders may also have the opportunity to complete an early evaluation for the NMSU IHSA team.

Camp sessions will focus on developing strong horsemanship and equitation skills while introducing students to the collegiate riding format used in IHSA competition. Participants will gain experience with riding unfamiliar horses, refining position and communication, and learning the expectations of collegiate riders both in and out of the arena. In addition to mounted instruction, campers will participate in team-building activities that promote confidence, leadership, sportsmanship, and a supportive team culture.

Camp Options

Future Equestrian

• Date/Time: July 9 | 9 AM - 4 PM
• Ages: 15 - 18
• Deadline, checks, refunds by: July 2 at 5 PM

Geared toward riders ages 15–18, including high school freshmen through seniors who are interested in becoming future members of the New Mexico State University Equestrian Team. This camp is designed for both English and Western riders of all experience levels. Participants should be able to walk and jog/trot independently or have ridden at least 10 times within the last year.

Campers will be introduced to the collegiate riding environment through instruction focused on horsemanship, equitation, teamwork, and confidence-building. Riders will gain experience in both individual skill development and team-oriented activities while learning what it takes to become a successful collegiate equestrian athlete.

Western Specialty

Session I

• Date/Time: July 23 | 9 AM - 4 PM
• Ages: 17 - 18
• Deadline, checks, refunds by: July 16 at 5 PM

Session II

• Date/Time: July 29 | 9 AM - 4 PM
• Ages: 17 - 18
• Deadline, checks, refunds by: July 22 at 5 PM

This camp is geared toward riders ages 17–18, including high school seniors graduating in the Class of 2027 and recently graduated seniors from the Class of 2026. Designed for Western riders with previous riding and showing experience, participants should be comfortable walking, jogging, and loping independently.

Camp instruction will focus on developing skills in ranch riding, reining, and horsemanship while introducing riders to the collegiate team atmosphere and expectations. Campers will work on improving communication, position, pattern execution, and overall horsemanship in a supportive and competitive environment designed to prepare riders for future collegiate opportunities.

English Specialty

• Date/Time: July 20 | 9 AM - 4 PM
• Ages: 17 - 18
• Deadline, checks, refunds by: July 13 at 5 PM

This camp is geared toward riders ages 17–18, including high school seniors graduating in the Class of 2027 and recently graduated seniors from the Class of 2026. Designed for English riders with previous riding and showing experience, participants should be comfortable walking, trotting, and cantering independently.

Campers will be introduced to the collegiate riding format while continuing to develop their equitation and horsemanship skills in a team-oriented environment. Depending on rider experience levels, participants may also have the opportunity to take part in a jumping clinic.

Registration Info

Registration: Online registration available to be paid with credit card or the mailing of a check.

Fee: $100 per camp (all materials, T-shirt, horse, tack and equipment)

MAIL your check payment to address below. Make checks payable to NMSU. Checks must be received by deadline dates above: one week prior to the start of camp.

Refunds: Requests must be received in writing to Hannah Bilovesky at hswarth@nmsu.edu by deadline dates above.

ATTN: Hannah Bilovesky
NMSU-ACES | Animal and Range Sciences Department
MSC 3I, PO Box 30003
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Phone: 575-646-2929
Email: hswarth@nmsu.edu

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