Junior Horsemanship Day Camp
Ages: 5-7 year olds. Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Upcoming Dates:
Costs: $30 per person / Parents or scout leaders who will NOT be riding are FREE. Group Rate available for 12+ participants.
Length of Time: This is a one day event. Please arrive at the camp by 11 a.m. and class will end about 2 p.m.
Junior Horsemanship Day Camp is a shortened version of the Horsemanship Day Camp, see below. Brownie Girl Scouts can earn Pony-Pal Try-It, and Cub Scouts can earn Horseback Riding beltloop.
Horsemanship Day Camp
Ages: 7 and up. Adults welcome.
Upcoming Dates: 2010 Dates - Feb 13th, March 6th, April 4th, May 8th, July 10th, Aug 7th, Sept 4th, Oct 9th, Nov 13th, Dec 4th
Costs: $45 per person / Parents or scout leaders who will NOT be riding are FREE. Group Rate available for 12+ participants.
Length of Time: This is a one day event. Please arrive at the camp by 10 a.m. and class will end about 3p.m.
Class Description
This class is for all of you who "wish" they had a horse. You will get a general overview of the responsibilities of having a pet of this size. Wear your old blue jeans and boots, if you happen to have them (hiking boots the next best footwear, then gym shoes), because you will get a chance to do some basic riding. make sure to bring hats and suncreen for sunny days.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
- Horse Anatomy
- Grooming - tools and techniques
- Learn about the various tack (bridles, saddles, etc.)
- Feeding Rules
- Health maintenance
- Teeth and Age
- Ferrier care
- Halter, Lead, and Tie correctly
- Mounting and Dismounting Safely
- Riding Basics
- Knowing the Gaits the horse travels in
- Safety when working with horses
***Once you have taken this class you can schedule a 2 hour horse groom/tack/ride session COST: $35/per person
Bring your own lunch. Bring plenty of drinking water. Camel packs are great if you have one.
We now have some Helmets in various sizes, or bring your own.
Class space is limited so register early. (Additional dates can be set up if there is enough interest.)
**We can book a date for your Troop if you have a minimum of TEN**
NOTE : Brownie Girls Scouts can earn their Pony-Pals Try-It from the Fortworth Council. They can also order it from Tennessee the Pony Ready Try-It which can be ordered the patches online. http://www.gsmidtn.org/page.cfm?pid=52#P
Junior Girl Scouts this day event will earn you the Horse Rider Badge plus you will complete #2, 5 & 7 of Horse Fan (the rest can be completed on your own).
Also meets most requirements for the Boy Scout Merit Badge Horsemanship and the Cub Scouts Horseback Riding beltloop.
Girl Scout Troop 667 came from McKinney for Horsemanship Day Camp . Rachel Mohr was one of the 6 Horse Helper Volenteers. She turns 13 on March 11, and has been coming out to volenteer with her sister, Sarah and dad, Derrel for years! A great family. Thanks to ALL the Volenteers, we couldn't run our horse program without you!!!