Saddle Up Harrisburg Summer Equestrian Day Camp 2025

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – The Saddle Up Harrisburg Team including Project Cultivate, Inc. led by the forward-thinking Dr. Robyn S. Joppy, Emily Selvey of the Prairie Fire Farms Foundation, and Wil Amy, PepsiCo, has announced plans for the return of Saddle Up Harrisburg Summer Day Camp 2025, which is scheduled to hold from June 23 to 27, 2025. The camp is in its fourth year.

When people look at those in the equestrian world, it is noticeable there are not many minorities competing, dressing, or training horses. Although inclusion into the sport is slowly changing, people of color are still not well-represented. According to the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), “Black riders make up less than 1 percent of the USEF, and a Black equestrian has never competed for the U.S. in the Olympics.” However, the Saddle Up Harrisburg team continues to make a difference.

The purpose for initiating the camp is to give minority and inner-city children an “experience” of a lifetime which include learning about horses as well as riding. During this crucial point in our culture, representation matters. Additionally, campers will have the opportunity to both learn and be trained by phenomenal professionals/experts in the horse industry. The experts coming this summer includes a farrier, veterinarian, horse trainers, a horse masseuse, professional riders, and more.

Interest in enrolling children into the camp has been overwhelmingly positive. When registration opened, the camp filled up in two days. If you did not make it this year, please prepare to join us in 2026.

For more information about Saddle Up Harrisburg and or sponsorship opportunities, visit saddleupharrisburg.com. Moreover, follow Saddle Up Harrisburg on Facebook (FB) and Instagram (IG) @saddleupharrisburg and Project Cultivate on FB @project-cultivate and on IG @projectcultivatenow.

About Saddle Up Harrisburg

The camp was started to broaden the knowledge and scope of Equine Education and activity for minority youth. Additionally, the focus is to engage Equine Sports, ownership, along with Equestrian Instruction as viable careers, scholarship opportunities and/or a therapeutic resource.

About Project Cultivate

Project Cultivate is a is a 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit and the vision of Founder Dr. Robyn S. Joppy. The Organization endeavors to support girls (boys when appropriate) by promoting three founding pillars which are: Education, Integrity, and Economic Development for Empowerment for girls (boys) whom we call Ambassadors. To CULTIVATE is to possess the ability to grow and develop.

CULTIVATE – Each letter represents a word. Each word anchors us to our purpose. Each purpose is part of our collective influence to impact our communities and each other.

• CONFIDENCE – Assure the children are strong and confident in who they are and what they represent.
• UNIQUE – Assure the children know they are so special and uniquely made; no one else has their DNA.
• LEADERSHIP – Assure the children know they don’t have to follow a crowd; they should set the standard.
• TALENT – Assure the children know everyone is born with a talent and if they don’t know, they will.
• INTELLIGENT – Assure the children know they are intelligent. Words like “stupid” and “dumb” are not acceptable.
• VOICE – Assure the children know they have a voice to speak truth to power.
• ARTICULATE – Assure the children know they have a right to articulate their position, passion, and concerns.
• TENACIOUS – Assure the children know mistakes are inevitable and it is ok. They will hear “be persistent.”
• EXCELLENCE – Assure the children know the importance of doing everything in excellence. Have a spirit of excellence!

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Company Name: Project Cultivate
Contact Person: Robyn S. Joppy
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Country: United States
Website: https://www.project-cultivate.com/