Take one part dressage routine and add one part equine theater, a pinch of magic and a whole lot of fun! You’ll get Quadrille Camp, our favorite money-making event that we ran annually for over a decade. Use this helpful organizer’s guide to create your own Quadrille Camp — a drill-team based horseback riding camp that can be spread out over a week or condensed into one intense weekend.
Participants form small teams, then choreograph theatrical routines that are ridden to music in an end-of-camp performance.
This guide shares our blueprint for running a successful Quadrille Camp, including:
- Options for scheduling a weekend or week-long camp.
- Prerequisites for horse and rider that allow you to practice drill work safely.
- Tech specs for sound systems and performance music.
- Tips on hosting a spectacular end-of-camp Showcase.
- Recommended resources, including our Quadrille Camp Lesson Plans and Quadrille Camp Handouts.
We weren’t the only ones who thought Quadrille Camp was pretty great — spots in this late summer camp often sold out before April!
