A horse farm in Swansea is offering fun pony camps this year that will teach kids how to ride and care for horses, all while having summertime fun with new friends.

Silver Moon Riding Academy has been in business for over seven years, and it will become your child’s favorite place after this experience.

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“I started off with a little mini (horse) and grew from there,” said Lindsay Bragantin of Silver Moon. “I used to teach under the guidance of my trainer and now I teach with all 12 of my horses.”

From riding lessons to pony camps and birthday parties, Bragantin does a little bit of everything at the farm and looks forward to summer camp every year.

“I love being able to share the horses with everybody and getting to see how excited the kids get the entire time they are at camp,” she said. “I love how much they all love it and I love being the reason behind it.”

What’s not to love? Kids from 4 to 13 years old enjoy three days on the farm, riding horses, playing games, and the ins and outs of caring for a horse.

The best part is that campers do not need horse riding experience. Bragantin will teach each camper, allowing for a unique summertime experience.

“The kids don’t usually want to go home,” laughed Bragantin. “They absolutely love it.”

Session 1 of Pony Camp will be from July 25th through the 27th, and session 2 will be from August 8th through the 10th. If all goes well, a Spring Vacation camp will soon be added to the agenda.

Reach out to Silver Moon Riding Academy to saddle up your child this summer.

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