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General Horseback Riding Information
This program is offered to individual girls or troops, Junior
level and older, in GSSJC. 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 as specified in 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 (socks,
T-shirt or shirt with sleeves covering the shoulders). 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. Lug soles are not allowed.
Registration deadlines must be met for participants to expect
placement in a program. 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.
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.
Weekend Camper Riding
Troops/groups (Junior Girl Scouts and older) camping at Camps
Misty Meadows, Agnes Arnold, Silver Springs, or Robinwood
who wish to ride during their camping weekend should send
in the “Request for Riding Form” included with
their camp date confirmation immediately on receipt. Even
though you may not be camping at one of the camps nearby Camp
Misty Meadows, your girls (Juniors and older) can still go
horseback riding. Troops/groups or Juliettes who wish to ride
at Camp Misty Meadows should send in the Program Registration
Form. 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
may be requested. Troop adults may ride with their girls if
space permits; no tagalongs may ride. Girls have priority
placement over adults.
Cost: $10 per rider
Event Code: 10-56-09-6235
Max.: 12 riders per 45-minute session
Deadline: Three weeks prior to camping weekend
Contact: George Ann Barrett at 713-292-0313,
or gbarrett@sjgs.org
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Love, Hug, and Groom
This program is offered to individual girls or troops in GSSJC.
All girl program levels (Daisy Girl Scouts through seniors in
high school) may participate. 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 beginning at 10 a.m. any Saturday that camps are open
for regular programming. When: Saturdays
only, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Camp Misty Meadows
Cost: $2 per girl
Event Code: 10-56-09-6235
Deadline: Three weeks prior to chosen Saturday
Wagon
Rides at Camp
Troops/groups
or Juliettes who wish to take a wagon ride at Misty
Meadows should send in the Program Registration Form.
These are 45-minute rides, including the safety talk,
and take place on Saturday during the day. Troop adults
may ride with their girls if space permits; no tagalongs
may ride. Girls have priority placement over adults.
When: March 12, April 2, and April 23
Fee: $3 per person
Event Code: 10-56-09-6235
Max.: 10 per 45-minute wagon ride
Deadline: Three weeks prior to date selected |
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: 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 |