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 expereinced volunteer horsewoman!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Prerequisite: Completion of levels 1,2,3 and in the 7th grade or older.

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*NEW* 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.

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Father/Daughter Horse Fun Day
Howdy Girl Scout Brownies in Grades 2 and 3! Bring your father, grandfather or uncle and join us for a 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.

Questions?? Contact Delores Huitt: (816) 358-8750 ext. 3050, (800) 728-8750 ext. 3050.

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 July 1 for fall 2009.

Program Questions: Delores Huitt, ASC of Outdoor Program and Properties, ASCOP@girlscoutsksmo.org, (816) 358-8755, ext. 3050

Registration Questions: Barbara Russell, Facilities Coordinator, FACCOORD@girlscoutsksmo.org, (816) 358-8755, ext. 3090

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