About the Day
A Day with the Horses
Join us for a full day of discovery at our yard in Longfield, Kent. EquiScholars Day Camp gives children and young people a unique, hands-on opportunity to learn about horses — not from a book, but from the horses themselves.
Through a blend of science-based discussion, fun activities and real time spent with our ponies, young people will explore how horses hear, see, smell, taste and feel the world around them. It's an experience they won't forget — and one that builds confidence, curiosity and a genuine connection with these incredible animals.
"When children and young people are engaged, motivated, and connected — real learning happens."
What's Included
- A full day of structured, educational sessions
- Hands-on activities exploring all five horse senses
- Time grooming and being with the ponies
- Fun games and team challenges
- An EquiScholars certificate to take home
- Please bring your own packed lunch
Day Schedule
10:00 – 10:15
Arrival
Arrival, Registration & Meet & Greet
Welcome to the yard, meet the team and our ponies, and get a quick overview of how to be safe and calm around horses.
10:15 – 11:00
Session
Prey & Predator — How Horses Hear
Explore why horses are flight animals and how their hearing helps them stay safe. Includes discussion and activities on ear movement, sound sensitivity and horse body language.
11:00 – 11:15
Break
Break
Time to rest, grab a snack and stretch.
11:15 – 12:15
Session
Vision — How Horses See the World
From monocular and binocular vision to colour perception and blind spots, young people explore exactly what it's like to see the world through a horse's eyes — using hands-on activities and experiments.
12:15 – 13:00
Lunch
Lunch
Please bring a packed lunch. Time to relax, explore the yard and refuel for the afternoon.
13:00 – 13:45
Session
Touch, Smell & Taste
Feely box challenges, scent identification and a taste-test game — all designed to help young people understand how horses experience their world through their remaining senses.
13:45 – 14:30
Practical
Pony Grooming — Touch in Action
Put the learning into practice — spend time grooming our ponies, observe their body language and discover each horse's favourite scratchy spots.
14:30 – 15:00
Closing
Quiz, Certificates & Close
A fun team quiz to round off the day, followed by EquiScholars certificate presentations. Collection from 3:00 pm.
No prior horse experience required. Suitable for children aged 7 and above.