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.
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Horse Fan Junior Badge Workshops offered
 Girl
Scouts can work toward earning the Horse Fan badge by attending
one of these workshops, scheduled on specified Saturdays at
Camp Misty Meadows. Members of the SPURS program will conduct
classroom sessions covering various aspects of horsemanship.
This is a NON-RIDING workshop designed to
provide information and materials so girls can complete the
badge on their own or at a troop meeting. Troops and Juliettes
(individually registered Girl Scouts) may register; adult-to-girl
ratios must be maintained and a First Aider must be present
with troops; Juliettes must be accompanied by a parent or
guardian, who must remain in the area during the session.
Register for ONE time and ONE date.
Who: Juniors and older
Where: The Barn at Camp Misty Meadows (Conroe)
When: November 5, December 10;
10 a.m.-noon or 2-4 p.m.
Max.: 20 girls per session.
Cost: $5 per participant
Register: Use Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-09-6235
Contact: George Ann Barrett at 713-292-0313,
or gbarrett@sjgs.org
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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
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.
Who: Juniors and older
Where: Camp Misty Meadows
Max.: 12 riders per 45-minute session
Cost: $10 per rider
Event Code: 10-56-09-6235
Register: Use Program
Registration Form
Deadline: Three weeks prior to camping weekend
Contact: George Ann Barrett at 713-292-0313,
or gbarrett@sjgs.org
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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 9:30-10 a.m. in
the Barn classroom.
Who: Junior Girl Scouts
Where: Camp Misty Meadows
When: January 21, February 11, March 18,
April 8; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Max.: 40
Cost: $14 per girl (badge not included);
No adult participants.
Register: Use Program
Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-09-6235
Deadline: Three weeks prior to workshop date
Contact: George Ann Barrett at 713-292-0313,
or gbarrett@sjgs.org
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