Tiger’s Rein Camp

Riders must be 13-18 years old and be preparing to enter

9th-12th grades in the fall, or have just graduated high school and be preparing to start college. Prior riding experience is required, although riders are not required to have competed previously.

Camp fees include breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily (beginning with dinner on the first evening and concluding with lunch on the final day), lodging, a variety of horses/ponies to ride, the use of all tack and equipment, twice daily riding instruction, and various educational and recreational activities.

Registration opens annually on February 13^th at 9:00 a.m.

Registration is first come, first served.

Campers are encouraged to register early, as spots are limited and fill quickly.

Once registered, campers have until June 1 to complete and submit all required forms in the registration portal.

How to Register

On the login page, choose "Community login" on the left side. (Do not choose Clemson login unless you are a current Clemson faculty or staff member.)

On the next page, click on "create new account."

Once you have created an account, you will be able to register for camp.

For any questions about camp registration, contact us at cuec@clemson.edu.

Registration Opens Feb 13

Campers do not bring their own horses. All participants ride Clemson Equestrian Team horses. Riders will be assigned an appropriate mount prior to each riding session, which gives each individual the opportunity to ride a variety of horses. This variety helps riders grow their horsemanship skills and prepare for participation in a collegiate riding program or team.

Clemson University Equine Center will provide all necessary tack and equipment. Riders are responsible for bringing appropriate riding attire, including riding jeans or pants, an ASTM/SEI-certified helmet, and western riding boots with a heel. Although it is not required, campers may bring a personally owned saddle.

Campers will be transported using vans or university vehicles when shuttling between the campus/dorms and Clemson University Equine Center. Overnight accommodations are provided at the dormitories on main campus. Campers are assigned a roommate based on age appropriateness and availability. Roommate requests will be accommodated if the camp director has been notified of requests by both parties by May 1.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided daily, along with snacks to take back to the dorms overnight. Personal snacks from home are permitted but must be disposed of properly in trash receptacles. Snacks/drinks can also be purchased on main campus from vending machines. Campers with food allergies should let camp personnel know by May 1 so arrangements can be made.

Parents are requested to arrive for pick-up of campers on Saturday, the final day of camp, at 1:00 PM. Pickup of campers and their luggage will be at the Equine Center, where parents and riders can enjoy a brief closing ceremony with a camp video prior to departure. No camper will be allowed to leave until they are officially signed out with the camp director.

A major part of camp activities are riding instruction. Other horsemanship activities may include the following demonstrations and workshops:

• IHSA Riding Format
• Video review of riding sessions
• Tack/equipment care
• Equine career opportunities
• Stable Management Demonstrations

Activities related to the student culture of Clemson University will include a student’s perspective of a freshman living situation, including staying in a campus dorm, eating and shopping in downtown Clemson, and much more! This camp gives prospective and soon-to-be students a taste of what it is like to be a Clemson Tiger.

In order for all campers to get the most out of their camp experience, no parent, guardian, family member or guest may visit the campers during camp unless expressly pre-approved by the camp director. Please be sure all the supplies that the camper needs during camp are delivered and stored before you leave on check-in day. If you are concerned about your child or just want to check in with camp staff, please feel free to contact the camp director, Frannie Wilson at fjwilso@clemson.edu or 706-506-6115.