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Date: Sat Dec 05, 9:00 AM EST - Sat Dec 05, 11:00 AM EST
Category:
- Outdoor
Level:
- Daisies,
- Brownies,
- Volunteers
Horseback Riding & Communication
Girl Scouts will continue developing their riding skills while gaining confidence in the saddle. Through guided instruction, they will learn how horses respond to rider cues such as reins, posture, and leg signals. Emphasis will be placed on balance, coordination, and clear communication, helping Girl Scouts form a trusting partnership with their horse.
Horse Life Cycle & Care
Girl Scouts will explore the full life cycle of a horse-from foal to senior-while learning how a horse's needs change at each stage. Topics will include growth and development, common health considerations, grooming practices, and age appropriate care to ensure horses remain healthy and comfortable throughout their lives.
Horse Habitats & Mustangs
This session introduces Girl Scouts to the fascinating world of wild horses, including American Mustangs. Girls will learn about herd structure, natural behaviors, and how horses adapt to various environments around the world-from open plains to mountainous terrain. Discussions will highlight the importance of habitat conservation and herd dynamics.
Horse Diet & Daily Responsibilities
Understanding proper nutrition is essential to horse care! Girls will learn what horses eat, how feeding schedules are managed, and why hydration is critical. They will also participate in hands-on barn tasks such as feeding, watering, and basic stable maintenance; building responsibility and teamwork skills along the way.
Small Animal Interaction
Before and after rotation activities, Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to visit our Small Animal Pen for interactive time with Nigerian Dwarf goats and friendly chickens. This provides an additional fun and educational experience with smaller farm animals.
What to Bring & Wear
To ensure a safe and comfortable experience:
- Wear closed-toe shoes (that can get dirty)
- Dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing such as biker shorts, capris, leggings, jeans, or pants
- Optional but recommended: hat and sunglasses
- Bring a reusable water bottle (refill stations will be available)
Take-Home Recognition
At the completion of the program, each Girl Scout will proudly receive a Horseback Riding Fun Patch to celebrate their participation and accomplishments!
This engaging program combines hands-on learning, outdoor activity, and animal interaction to create a memorable and educational experience for every Girl Scout.
A minimum of 12 participants is required to attend this program.
This will be a drop-off event. We are looking for 6 volunteers to help-if you're interested in volunteering, please contact Denise at denisev@gsgcf.org.
Registration closes: 11/19/26. Refunds and cancellations cannot be processed after 11/19/26.
All cancellation and refund requests must be received in writing by 11/19/26 at customercare@gsgcf.org.
