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Horseback Riding Information
All
riding programs are staffed with volunteer adults and older girls who
have had Council training in safe handling of horses and riders. The appropriate
ratio of troop adults according to Safety-Wise including the troop's
certified first aider must accompany all riders to the riding area and
remain in the area while their girls are riding. Riders should be at the
Boot and Helmet Room in the barn at Camp Misty Meadows at least 30 minutes
before their scheduled ride times. Late arrivals will result in a shortened
ride.
Riders must wear
long pants and suitable camp attire. Helmets and boots are available.
Girls bringing their own helmets must show a SEI certification label;
boots must be smooth-soled with at least a 1/2" heel.
Registration deadlines
must be met for participants to be placed. The deadline for all riding
events is three weeks prior to the event. Troops camping in Camp Misty
Meadows have priority placement for riding slots. All riding programs
have maximum capacities listed; these limits are strictly followed. Girls
have priority over adults for riding slots.
Adults in
Equitation
The equitation program
needs registered Girl Scout adults to volunteer in two distinct areas
of equitation.
Riding Staff:
If you care to work with horses, GSSJC needs riding staff to learn
and then teach proper safety, horse care, and riding skills to the Girl
Scouts taking part in the program. Formal instruction is provided as Saturday
day training: one is held in October and another session is in February.
There may also be adult training held on different weekends throughout
the year as the need arises.
Dorm Staff:
The equitation program also welcomes all registered adults who may enjoy
a weekend at camp with Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts, yet prefer not
to work with horses. Every troop camping weekend during the year, the
SPURS girls need two adult unit leaders as dorm staff, one of whom must
be a currently certified First Aider.
Contact Program
Manager George Ann Barrett, 713-292-0313 or www.gssjc.org
for an information packet.
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and Groom
This program
is offered for all levels to individual girls or troops. Girls receive
a barn tour, introduction to horse care, and hands-on grooming opportunity
with camp horses during 45-minute periods at Camp Misty Meadows.
Sessions are available any Saturday camps are open for regular programming.
Who: All
levels
When:
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturdays only
Cost:
$2 per girl
Event
Code: 10-56-09-6235
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Weekend
Camper Riding
Troops/groups
camping at Camps Misty Meadows, Agnes Arnold, Silver Springs, or
Robinwood who wish to ride during their weekend at camp should send
in the "Request for Riding Form" included with their camp
date confirmation immediately on receipt. These are 45-minute ride
periods, either in an arena or on a trail, depending on the skill
level of the riders (determined by the volunteer riding director
in charge during the ride). Either a Saturday or Sunday (morning)
ride time maybe requested. Troop adults may ride with their girls
if space permits; no tagalongs may ride. Girls have priority placement
over adults.
Who: Juniors,
Cadettes, Seniors
Cost:
$10 per rider
Event
Code: 10-56-09-6235
Maximum:
12 riders per session
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Weekend
Riding
Even though your
troop may not be camping at a Council camp, girls can still go horseback
riding. These are 45-minute ride periods, either in an arena or on a trail,
depending on the skill level of the riders (determined by the volunteer
riding director). Either a Saturday or Sunday (morning) ride time may
be requested. Troop adults may ride with their girls if space permits;
no tagalongs may ride. Girls have priority placement over adults.
Who: Juniors,
Cadettes, Seniors
Fee:
$10 per rider
Event Code:
10-56-09-6235
Maximum:
12 riders per session
Register:
Use Program Registration Form
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