Saddle Up Camp at Hope Grows Community Farm

Hand picked tomatoes

Photo by Elaine Casap on Unsplash

A graduate of Towson University in Maryland, Kendal A. Daiger has led marketing efforts for companies and organizations such as the Oregon Forestry Industries Council, Running Y Resort, and the Black Butte Ranch Corporation. Currently, she operates her own marketing agency in Johnson, Vermont, while also leading marketing efforts for Spruce Peak Realty in the nearby town of Stowe. Kendal A. Daiger is also an active member of the community who serves on the board of directors for Hope Grows Community Farm in Hyde Park, Vermont.

Founded in 2010, Hope Grows Community Farm offers faith-based therapeutic programs to children and families on a beautiful historical farm in Vermont’s Green Mountains. Through equine and agricultural activities, the farm helps build practical skills and teach life lessons while honoring God in a supportive environment. The organization offers a range of programs throughout the year, including riding lessons, community gardens, and equine-assisted therapies. 

Among the farm’s most popular programs is its annual Saddle Up Camp. Held each summer and open to beginning riders from the ages of 8 to 18, Saddle Up teaches campers skills such as grooming, tacking, and basic riding techniques over the course of several half-day sessions. Participants are encouraged to wear long pants and boots with a heel for riding lessons and should be sure to bring a water bottle, snacks, and sunscreen. 

Registration fees are $300 per camper. To learn more about the farm and its summer camp program, please visit www.hopegrowsfarm.org/summer-camps.