As you drive up the hill on Air Depot Road, crossing Cowbell Creek, one feels suddenly transported to what looks like Kentucky horse country. Green grass. Fences. Plenty of equine lazily eating said grass on the pleasant property.
Encompassing 50 acres in a bucolic area of Edmond’s north side, Camp Cadence is just the sort of place where children can be around horses and get in touch with nature, all in a safe and welcoming environment.
The owner and operator of Camp Cadence is Christy Buchanan.
As she tells it, back in 2006, when her daughter Rebecca was younger and still learning equestrian skills, she drove up to the property, which was for sale, and realized this had to be the place for the horseback riding camp she envisioned.
“It was a spontaneous decision,” Buchanan said. “And it’s a dream I had my whole life.”
The children who attend the camp during the summer – children like Cordelia and Felicity – told this writer that they love learning about horses and taking care of them and riding on them over the course of a fun-filled week.
Among the skills they offer during the weeklong summer camps include:
· Perfect introduction to horses
· Horseback riding instruction
· No previous experience necessary
· Horsemanship skills
Boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 15 are allowed to enjoy indoor and outdoor riding on ponies and horses in a safe environment featuring superior facilities.
These facilities at this year-round riding facility include: the equipment , lodge, barns, and arenas are kept in pristine condition to create an optimal riding experience.
Facility Amenities:
- Heated Indoor Riding Arena
- Two Outdoor Riding Arenas
- Trails
- Readying Area with 7 Indoor Crossties & 8 Outdoor Crossties
- Spacious Tack Room
- Large Storm Shelter
- Air Conditioned Lodge
Buchanan said she knows how prohibitively expensive horseback riding can be. Not everyone can afford a horse, so she provides the horses on the property for the spring, summer and fall camps that are offered here.
The children who attend the camp during the summer – children like Cordelia and Felicity – told this writer that they love learning about horses and taking care of them and riding on them over the course of a fun-filled week.
“I had a lot of fun!” exclaimed Cordelia, as her cousin nodded in agreement.
And fun without electronic devices. Buchanan tells campers to leave their cell phones at home. Instead, why not bring some bait and a fishing pole for the weekly Wednesday fishing day? It’s more fun and memories are quickly made.
Buchanan and her young volunteers keep the children busy each day during the week, a week which also includes art projects that involve the colorful painting of horseshoes.
For more information go online to cadenceequestrian.com or call 405-348-7469.
