Bookmark Farms Horse Lover’s Day Camp and Riding Lessons

Bookmark Farms Horse Lover’s Day Camp and Riding Lessons offers Horse Lover’s Day Camp, Junior Horse Lover’s Day Camp, private riding lessons, semi-private riding lessons, and Saturday Day Camps. Horse Lover’s Day Camp runs Monday-Friday with morning, afternoon, or full-day options, and Junior Horse Lover’s Day Camp runs Monday-Thursday in the morning. Private riding lessons include 45 minutes in the saddle and 45 minutes grooming, tacking, and untacking.

Programs

• Horse Lover’s Day Camp — Ages 6-12 · Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.; full day 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. · $350–$650 per week · Summer camp sessions include morning, afternoon, and full-day options. Max 10 children per group.
• Junior Horse Lover’s Day Camp — Ages 4-5 · Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. · $310 per session · Age appropriate camp sessions for younger campers. Riding lessons every day. Max 8 children per group.
• Private Riding Lessons — Beginners and up, adults and children ages 6+ · Weekly · $85 per class · Each private lesson includes 45 mins in the saddle and 45 mins grooming, tacking and untacking.
• Semi-private Riding Lessons — Adults and children with experience · Weekly · $70 per class · Call or email for details and times.
• Saturday Day Camps — Saturdays · Horsey fun during the school year. Registration info mentions September 19 openings and October registration.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Price range: $70–$650
• General schedule: Summer camp sessions are Monday-Friday. Junior Horse Lover’s Day Camp is Monday-Thursday. Saturday Day Camps are offered throughout the school year. Riding lessons are weekly and continue year round.

About the provider

Bookmark Farms was opened in September 2000, and the adjoining 5 acres and house were obtained in 2003. The owner/director is Joan Promen. The program is described as a full-service Hunter Jumper barn offering boarding, lessons, camps, educational classes, and more, and it is noted as Central Ohio’s longest-running riding camp.

No refunds for cancellation of camp sessions. If a refund is warranted, there is a $20.00 processing fee deducted. For medical cancellations, camp payment may be transferred for use in another camp session offered. With notice, camp credit/reservation may be transferred to a friend or family member. Waiting lists are unavailable in the registration system. Full-day camp discount promo code FULLDAY26 applies only to full-day campers. No full day camp offered for Junior Horse Lover’s Day Camp. New lesson students generally begin with private instruction.

What families say

““My daughter has been taking riding lessons and she loves it. She had very little experience before she started her lessons and has come such a long way, a true testament to her excellent instruction. The staff is wonderful, the horses are friendly, and she has learned a lot. She looks forward to her lessons every week! I highly recommend Bookmark Farms.”” — Jeannie Mackowiak

““Fantastic barn with great staff and wonderful instructors. I have learned so much riding here, including how to ride correctly and safely.”” — Cathy Thompson, Adult Lesson Student

Last updated September 24, 2026.