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
workshop. 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: |
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 |
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