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: |
Junior Girl Scouts 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 |
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.
| Who: |
Daisy Girl Scouts and older |
| Where: |
Camp Misty Meadows |
| When: |
Saturdays only, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Cost: |
$2 per girl |
| Register: |
Use Program
Registration Form |
| Event Code: |
10-56-09-6235 |
| Deadline: |
Three weeks prior to chosen Saturday |
| Contact: |
George Ann Barrett at 713-292-0313, or gbarrett@sjgs.org |
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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: |
Junior Girl Scouts and older |
| Where: |
The Barn at Camp Misty Meadows (Conroe) |
| When: |
October 1, 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. |
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Do
You
Love
Then join the fun at Camp Misty
Meadows! |
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Horseback
Riding