Piping Rock Horses Summer Camp

Piping Rock Horses Summer Camp offers Farmstead Camp, Pony/Critter Camp, Colt Camp, Half-Day Horse Camp, and All-Day Horse Camp. The camps include Friday pony and horse demonstrations, and after care is listed for Colt Camp and Half-Day Horse Camp.

Programs

• Farmstead Camp — 3-7 · Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-12:00 pm · $575 per session · Potty trained required. 3-year-olds should have experience separating from an adult.
• Pony / Critter Camp — 5-8 · Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-12:00 pm · $650 per session · Friday Pony Demonstration at 10:30 AM.
• Colt Camp — 7-9 · Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-12:00 pm · $700 per session · Children can sign up for after care if they would like a full day experience. Friday Horse Demonstration at 11:00 AM.
• Half-Day Horse Camp — 8+ · Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-12:00 pm · $750 per session · Designed for beginner riders (ages 9+) and intermediate riders (ages 8+). Children can sign up for after care on a day by day basis. AM Friday Horse Demonstration 11:00 AM.
• All-Day Horse Camp — 9+ · Designed for confident riders who are comfortable around horses and able to walk and trot independently.
• Tahoe Horse Kids — 8+ · Spring and fall; Monday and Wednesday 3:30 pm-5:30 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 pm-5:30 pm; Friday 9:00 am-12:00 pm · $600–$1,200 per month · Spring April-June or Fall September-October. Minimum enrollment is 3 riders per session.
• Holiday Mini Camps — 8-14 · School holiday weeks; 3 consecutive days; 3 hours per day · Younger riders may be admitted with prior staff approval.
• Adult Camp — 19 · Included in the summer camp offerings.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Price range: $575–$1,200
• General schedule: Week-long summer camps; school holiday mini-camps over three consecutive days; Tahoe Horse Kids runs in spring and fall.

About the provider

Piping Rock Horses says it has been running since 2011. Its mission statement says it is dedicated to creating a space where anyone and everyone is welcome to experience horseback riding.

All campers must have a parent or guardian sign a release of liability. Full payment is required at registration. Cancellations on or before May 15 receive a full refund; after May 15 fees are non-refundable unless Camp Insurance was purchased. Camp Insurance is $100 per camp week. No refunds or credits for weather, smoke, environmental conditions, illness, injury, or other absences. Campers are grouped by ability. Dogs are not allowed on the property.

What families say

“We, actually my son, has been ridding with Pipping Rock for three years. I feel so lucky to have these stables in our backyard in beautiful Tahoe. Pipping Rock is a down to earth stables that care about their “clients” or our case, my kid. It is not a fancy smancy place. The owners dedication and love have changed my son’s life, literally.” — Leora S. from Truckee CA

“Fantastic program and experience for our daughter. We like that this is a working barn and the junior counsellors and at least older campers learn all parts of the equestrian experience not just riding and jumping and handing off a horse to someone else to clean and do the inglorious work. They really learn all facets of the experience. Bravo.” — Emily S. from San Francisco CA

Last updated September 23, 2026.