
At Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue, we believe education is the key to shaping compassionate and capable horse enthusiasts. The Bug Club is more than just a fun day at the barnβitβs an opportunity to inspire and educate future horse owners, ensuring better care and welfare for horses in the long run.
Our one-day camps offer hands-on experiences for all ages and skill levels:
π΄ Tiny Tots (Ages 3-6) β Gentle horse introduction with grooming, leadline riding, and a fun art project.
π Bug Club (Ages 6-14) β A full day of horse care, anatomy, leadline riding, and creative activities.
π Advanced Bug Club (Ages 10-18) β Take charge of a horse for the day, learn tacking, riding, and horse health.
π Show Prep Bug Club β Advanced grooming, showmanship, and competition basics for aspiring riders.
π₯ Adult Bug Club (18+) β An afternoon of hands-on horse care, riding, and a firepit social with optional camping.
Each camp helps participants build confidence, responsibility, and a deeper understanding of horses, fostering a new generation of knowledgeable horse owners. Plus, every registration directly supports our mission to rescue and rehabilitate horses in need.
π© Sign up today and be part of a future where all horses receive the care they deserve!

Why The "Bug Club"?
The first Bug Club horse was a big 16.2 hand tall Quarter Horse named Tommy. Though big, he was amazingly gentle with kids, and even the tiniest child could safely ride him. When Tommy would be carefully giving a toddler their first ride, we'd often comment that Tommy had a "bug" on his back. Seeing such a large horse with a tiny person would always make us smile! In honor of Tommy and his "bugs", The Bug Club came to be.