Girl Scouts

Horseback Riding

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  Step into the saddle and get ready to ride! Many different levels of horseback riding programs are available for girls. Programs provide an introduction to horsemanship including safe practices and horse care. As girls progress through program levels, they gain skills and abilities and—more importantly—confidence in themselves!

 
Horse Crazy
An Introduction to Horses
Mother/Daughter Horse Fun Day
Horse Fan
Level 1
Father/Daughter Horse Fun Day
Horse Groom
Level 2
Pony Party
Horse Rider
Level 3
Spring Break with Horses
Horse Keeper
Level 4
Horseback Riding Information

Horse Crazy—An Introduction to Horses
Girl Scout Brownies in grades 2 and 3 will learn how to be safe around horses. Learn some fun horse facts and ride a horse led by an experienced volunteer horsewoman!

Date Program Length Location Fee
(per girl)
Class Status Spots Open
3/20/10 2 hours Camp Winding River
Dearborn, MO
$20.00 Open 37
4/24/10 2 hours Camp Winding River
Dearborn, MO
$20.00 Open 2
6/21/10 2 hours Camp Winding River
Dearborn, MO
$20.00 Open 70
7/16/10 2 hours Camp Winding River
Dearborn, MO
$20.00 Open 70

Registration: Please click here for important information and how to register.


 
 

Horse Fan— Level One
Girls in 4th grade and up will learn safety around horses, horse care and grooming, parts of the saddle and bridle and ride in the arena at a walk.

Date Program Length Location Fee
(per girl)
Class Status Spots Open
3/21/10 3.5 hours Camp Winding River
Dearborn, MO
$25.00 Closed 0
3/28/10 3.5 hours Camp Winding River
Dearborn, MO
$25.00 Open 5
4/18/10 3.5 hours Camp Winding River
Dearborn, MO
$25.00 Open 3
5/01/10 3.5 hours Camp Winding River
Dearborn, MO
$25.00 Open 0
6/11/10 3.5 hours Camp Winding River
Dearborn, MO
$25.00 Open 39
6/18/10 3.5 hours Camp Winding River
Dearborn, MO
$25.00 Open 60

Registration: Please click here for important information and how to register.


Horse Groom - Level Two
For girls in 5th grade and up who have completed Horse Fan – Level 1. Girls will review what they learned in level 1, will groom and saddle a horse, learn different breeds, learn colors and markings and ride in the arena at a walk and possibly a trot.

Date Program Length Location Fee
(per girl)
Class Status Spots Open
3/14/10 3.5 hours Camp Winding River
Dearborn, Mo
$25.00 Open 17
4/11/10 3.5 hours Camp Winding River
Dearborn, Mo
$25.00 Open 2
5/02/10 3.5 hours Camp Winding River
Dearborn, Mo
$25.00 Open 3
6/12/10 3.5 hours Camp Winding River
Dearborn, Mo
$25.00 Open 30

Registration: Please click here for important information and how to register.


Horse Rider—Level Three
Girls in 6th grade and up who have completed Horse Fan and Horse Groom. Girls will review levels 1 and 2, learn about horse behavior, horse anatomy, ailments and diseases and how to tie a horse correctly. Girls will ride in the arena at a walk and trot.

Date Program Length Location Fee
(per girl)
Class Status Spots Open
4/25/10 3.5 hours Camp Winding River
Dearborn, Mo
$25.00 Open 0
7/17/10 3.5 hours Camp Winding River
Dearborn, Mo
$25.00 Open 40

Registration: Please click here for important information and how to register.


Horse Keeper—Level Four
For girls in 7th grade and up who have completed Horse Fan, Horse Groom and Horse Rider. Girls will review safety, groom and tack their horse and then ride in the arena. This program is designed for girls who have completed all previous levels and would like additional time in the arena to work on riding skills. Girls will be challenged by taking their horse through various obstacles at a walk and/or trot.

Date Program Length Location Fee
(per girl)
Class Status Spots Open
7/18/10 2.5 hours Camp Winding River
Dearborn, Mo
$25.00 Open 40

Registration: Please click here for important information and how to register.


Mother/Daughter Horse Fun Day
Giddup!! Moms and daughters, we hope you will join us for this great special event! Learn how to move around horses safely and take part in a fun horse related activity. Get your picture taken with you and your horse and saddle up for a special lead line class that you and your mother can enjoy together with you riding and your mother leading the horse.

Who Girl Scout Brownies, grades 2 and 3
Status Open
Date May 8, 2010
Program Length 2 hour sessions
Location Camp Winding River
Maximum 100 girls with adult
Cost per pair $20.00
Registration Please register individually for this event by completing this form.

Questions?? Contact us by email or (816) 358-8750 or (800) 728-8750.


Father/Daughter Horse Fun Day
Giddup!! Fathers and daughters, we hope you will join us for this great special event! Learn how to move around horses safely and take part in a fun horse related activity. Get your picture taken with you and your horse and saddle up for a special lead line class that you and your father can enjoy together with you riding and your father leading the horse.

Who Girl Scout Brownies, grades 2 and 3
Status Open
Date June 13, 2010
Program Length 2 hour sessions
Location Camp Winding River
Maximum 70 girls with adult
Cost per pair $20.00
Course Number FDHFD-061310-344
Registration Please register individually for this event by completing this form.

Questions?? Contact us by email or (816) 358-8750 or (800) 728-8750.


Pony Party:
 

Come join us! for a birthday party bash celebrating the birthdays of Camp Winding River’s horses. We will meet in the Equestrian building for party games and birthday cake, and then afterwards we will go to visit the horses! (Please note participants registered in this program will not have the opportunity to ride horses.)

Check back Fall 2010 for new dates.


Spring Break with Horses
 

READY FOR A VACATION BUT CAN'T GET TO THE BEACH?

Head out to Winding River Camp and Equestrian Center and enjoy your vacation with the herd!

  • Reign in your horse lingo!
  • Walk and talk your horse knowledge. Learn how to move around horses safely and begin to understand horse talk so you can predict their behavior.
  • Mark of a Champion. Learn about breeds, colors and markings.
  • Life Skills and Careers. Explore careers with horses. Visit with a ferrier and vet.
Who: Grades 6, 7, 8
Date: March 15 – 19, 2010
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Camp Winding River
Minimum / Maximum: 16 / 32
Cost: Day Program:      $160.00 per person
Overnight option: $225.00 per person
Course #: SBH-031510-344
Registration Click here for registration (please register individually for this event)  FULL / CLOSED

Questions? Contact Delores Huitt or (816) 358-8750 or (816) 358-8750 ext 3050


Horseback Riding Information:
 
Who: Registered Girl Scouts in grades 1-12. A maximum of 10 girls will be placed in each riding group slot. Larger groups may be split into multiple time slots.

Required Dress: Long pants and weather appropriate clothing should be worn. (If gloves are worn, they must have a leather palm.) Shoes or boots with heels and smooth soles are required. A limited supply of loaner boots are available at camp. No sneakers, sandals, fashion boots or waffle soles are permitted. Riding helmets are provided for all riders.

Supervision: Troop first aid certified person and leaders/adults in SafetyWise ratio must stay at the riding arena with the troop while girls participate in this activity.

Cancellation Procedure: Sometimes we must cancel due to unforeseen circumstances including weather, volunteer availability and equipment malfunction. We will make every effort to contact your troop in the event of cancellation.

Registration: Download an Outdoor Reservation: Program form. Follow instructions on form and submit completed form with $10 deposit to council headquarters. Submit a separate form and deposit for each reservation. Reservations will be processed beginning December 1 for spring 2010.

Program Questions: Please contact us by email or phone at (816) 358-8750

Registration Questions: Please contact us by email or phone at (816) 358-8750

Become a volunteer riding instructor! Click here for more details. Classes are offered each spring and fall.


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