Girl Scout Clinics – Horsemanship
Horsemanship Girl Scout Clinics is a great way for your troop to enjoy a horse ride, work on a badge, and have fun!
- We will design the clinic to meet the needs of your troop.
- Listed below are common clinic descriptions. Girl Scout Clinics can be adjusted to meet the specific needs of your group.
- A troop can also schedule a trail ride if they do not want the full clinic.
- Troops are allowed to bring horse treats (cut apples or carrots) to feed the horses.
Conditions
Please make note of the following conditions.
- Clinics offered on Saturdays from September-May, and weekdays June-August.
- All riders for must be at least 9 years old.
- Minimum attendance is at least 5, maximum is 24. Groups over 12 will be split into two groups.
- Helmets are provided for all riders, though participants may bring their own ASTM/SEI approved riding helmets. Our staff will check and approve helmet before riding.
- Riders must be able to mount horses with very minimal assistance from staff. Guests unable to mount horse or decide they do not want to trail ride that day will be able to spend time in our garden next to the horsemanship arena.
- There is a $150 deposit to hold your clinic day and time. The deposit must be paid upon receipt of the emailed agreement. It is non-refundable if canceled less than two weeks before event.
Horsemanship Clinics
Average Time Length: 1h 30m
Fee: $40 per student
Our Girl Scout Clinic teaches general knowledge of caring for horses and riding. The package fee includes a trail ride and our Horse Care Class. Parents and troop leaders may accompany the girls on the trail ride for $30.00 per adult or leader.
The Horse Care Class will cover the following topics along with time for questions the girls have about horse care:
- basic horse care skills
- feeding
- grooming
- facility upkeep
