YELLOW SPRINGS — Campers at the Hunter’s Run Pony Club spent the week improving horsemanship skills at Greene County Parks and Trails’ (GCP&T) Twin Towers Park.

Young riders and their families camped at the site while practicing riding skills during the day.

Instructors included a former Olympian equestrian team member, former Pony Club members and older participants.

GCP&T’s Twin Towers Park is a 102-acre equine center with show rings, dressage ring, cross county course, picnic area, shelter, restrooms and concession building.

The park is open to the public for schooling of horses from sunrise to sunset and can also be reserved for special events or programs.

For more information call GCP&T at 937-562-6440, email [email protected] or visit www.gcparkstrails.com.

Submitted photos Younger riders learn the basic skills from older Hunter’s Run Pony Club members.

http://www.xeniagazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2017/07/web1_Horse1.jpgSubmitted photos Younger riders learn the basic skills from older Hunter’s Run Pony Club members.

Instructors work with riders on beginning skills in the show ring during the weeklong camp.

http://www.xeniagazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2017/07/web1_WhiteHorse.jpgInstructors work with riders on beginning skills in the show ring during the weeklong camp.

Older camp participants take to the cross country course, which includes several obstacles and a water jump.

http://www.xeniagazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2017/07/web1_JumpingHorse.jpgOlder camp participants take to the cross country course, which includes several obstacles and a water jump.