Horse Rider Badge Workshop
Junior Girl Scouts may register to attend this one-day, hands-on
workshop to work on the requirements for the Horse Rider Badge.
Troops or individuals may register; troops must maintain the
proper adult-girl ratio and a certified First Aid person as
specified in Safety-Wise; individual girls must be accompanied
by a parent or legal guardian who must remain in camp for the
workshop. Each attendee must bring a completed and signed permission
slip and medical history.
Since this is an all-day workshop, attendees should bring a
sack lunch and beverage, clearly labeled with the attendee’s
name. Small personal coolers are allowed; large ice chests cannot
be accommodated due to space restrictions. Appropriate camp
clothing is required, as well as long pants for riding. Helmets
and boots are available for use during the training. Girls bringing
their own helmets must show SEI certification label; boots must
be smooth-soled with at least a 1/2" heel. Check in is
between 9:30 - 10 a.m. in the Barn classroom.
When: January 22, February 12, April 9,
April 30
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Camp Misty Meadows;
Cost: $14 per girl (badge not included)
No adult participants.
Event Code: 10-56-09-6235
Deadline: Three weeks before event date
Max.: 40
Adults in Equitation
The Equitation Program needs adults to volunteer in two distinct
areas of Equitation. Every potential adult who wishes to become
involved in the equitation program must have a completed “Volunteer
Application” and an approved criminal background check
on file with Council Volunteer Records Department and be a
registered Girl Scout in good standing prior to attending
the equitation training for adults.
Riding Staff:
If you care to work with horses we need 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. Check this section in
The Golden Link for specific training dates and information.
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 Girl Scouts 13 and older,
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.
If this sounds interesting, please contact George Ann Barrett,
Program Manager at 713-292-0313. |
SPURS Training Information
SPURS (Super People Using Riding Skills) training is offered
to girls who are 12 years old and in the 7th grade and above
plus adults who are interested in learning more about horses
and helping with the Equitation Program at Camp Misty Meadows.
Attending one Theory Workshop (classroom session) and the
Saturday all day training at Camp Misty Meadows is required
for participation in the SPURS program. At camp they will
receive hands-on practice with the horses.
Adults taking this training will receive their theory at camp.
All adults who wish to take this training MUST follow the
same registration procedure as the girls.
Since the training at Camp Misty Meadows is an all-day workshop,
ALL trainees should bring a sack lunch and beverage, clearly
labeled with the attendee’s name. Small personal coolers
are acceptable; large ice chests cannot be accommodated due
to space restrictions.
For theory workshop date, please indicate your first and second
choice. Unless notified otherwise, attend your first choice
date.
TIME, DATE, PLACE:
Theory Workshop
Camp Misty Meadows Lodge, Conroe
Sunday, February 6, 1 – 4 p.m.
OR
Camp Misty Meadows Lodge, Conroe
Sunday, February 20, 1– 4 p.m.
AND
Hands-On Training Day, Camp Misty Meadows, Saturday, March
5 – 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
PREREQUISITE: Girls must be at least 12
years old or in the 7th grade
Cost: $14 (training fee includes scarf)
Event Code: 10-56-09-6235
Deadline: January 14 for Session 1, February
4 for Session 2
Registration is on an individual basis. Please use a separate
registration form for each girl or adult registering for the
training.
SPURS Training for Adults
If you would like to work in the SPURS program, helping to
teach Girl Scouts throughout the Council about horses, there
are additional training dates for adults only. Class sizes
range from two to eight people, and take place at Camp Misty
Meadows. Classes are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. You need to wear
long pants and bring your lunch.
When: November 20
Cost: $14 (training fee includes scarf)
Event Code: 10-56-09-6235 |