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 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 |
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
Note: No tagalongs can be accommodated. |
“Horse Fan” Junior
Badge Workshop in Nacogdoches
Girl Scouts can work toward earning the “Horse Fan”
badge by attending this workshop at Camp Whispering Pines.
Members of the SPURS Parade Team will conduct classroom sessions
and demonstrations 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.
Who: Juniors and older
Where: Camp Whispering Pines
When: October 29; 1-3 p.m. or 3-5 p.m.
Max.: 20 girls per session.
Cost: $5 per participant
Register: Use Program
Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-09-6235
Note: No tagalongs can be accommodated.
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