Join us in OCALA, FL for
WINTER Camp Leaping Horn January 16-18, 2026!
 

2026 Camp Leaping Horn Itinerary

Please Note: Times and topics are approximate and subject to change.  Alternative talks/activities are already planned if anything should change.  

Event will happen at two locations.  See below for details.

Instructor: Cathi Grove

Lessons will happen rain or shine as Diasti Stables has a covered arena.

SHAVINGS are included for all stalls at Ohlsson Manor.

Coggins and Health Cert is REQUIRED for all horses participating.

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Friday

9:00 AM Breakfast at Ohlsson Manor

10:00 AM Introduction to Sidesaddle

The Saddle

Saddle anatomy and construction

Types of Saddles

Saddle Brands

Saddle sizes

Sit in a saddle

Sidesaddle fitting of horses stabled at Ohlsson Manor

 

12:00 PM Lunch

12:30 History of Sidesaddle

1:30 What can you do with sidesaddles?

Disciplines covered: Driving for Sporting Tandem, Racing, Foxhunting,

Eventing, Hunters, Charra, Pleasure, Dressage, Western, Trail Riding, Gaited ​

2:30 How to Tack Up and Demo

3:00 How to mount and dismount

3:30 Mounted Demo

Conclude 4:00

 

Saturday

9:00 AM Breakfast at Ohlsson Manor 

9:30 Sidesaddle Attire

Topics Covered: Basic Attire, The Evolution of the Apron

Hunt Appointments and The History of Traditional Turn Out

10: 30 Rare Sidesaddle items and their History

 

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Ship to Diasti

 

1:30 Have-A-Go

Lessons and Auditing

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Conclude: TBD

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7:00 PM WEC Grand Prix Social Gathering

This event will be a no-host gathering, so attendees are responsible for their own expenses.

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Sunday

9:00 Breakfast at Diasti Stables

9:30 Photo Review from Saturday's Lessons

11:00 Lessons

At Conclusion of Lessons: Continuing your Sidesaddle Journey

Rider and Auditor Prizes

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Locations:

Ohlsson Manor: 7048 NW 150th Ave., Morriston, FL 32668

Diasti Stables: 5350 SE 212th Ct, Morriston, FL 32668

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Number of lessons are based upon horse and rider fitness and wellness. 

No refund will be given for lameness or other health issues of horse or rider.

Activities and lessons will be photographed by Paws and Rewind Photography.  

Photos may be viewed and/or purchased online after the event.​​​