Fall & Spring Horse Activities for
Girl Scouts
We invite Girl Scouts who are passionate about horses to attend a full day of
horse activities (girls may be eligible to earn a badge upon request.) You
will explore horseback riding, horse care and knowledge, horse and nature
crafts, games on and off horseback, and a scavenger hunt.
Book a date of YOUR choice:
Phone: 309.829.3150
Toll free: 888.829.3150
Email:
Equicoach@aol.com
Earn a Horse Badge!
Horse Fun Badge
Do 6 of the 10 following to qualify for the Horse Fun Badge, at Raspberry
Grove Equestrian Center in 2 hours:
Research
- On the Trail - learn about riding facilities
- Fashion and Function - learn about clothing for riding
- Horses Through History - discover horse history
- Song of the Horse - teach a cowboy ballad to your troop
- Make a Career of Riding - explore horse-related careers
- Horse Tails - learn about famous horses and tell the story
- Horse Stories - read a book about horses
And Do
- Caring for Horses - visit and learn about caring for horses
- Ease with Equipment - learn the parts of saddles and bridles and assist with
tacking up
- Showing Off - attend a horsemanship event
Horse Rider Badge
Do 5 of the 10 following activities to qualify for the Horse Rider Badge,
which can be done at Raspberry Grove Equestrian Center with visit(s) of 10
hours, 2 half-day visits, or 2 Fall Fun or Spring Fling Day:
Research
- Horses, Safety and You - explain the safety of riding and working with horses
- Horse Anatomy - know the principle parts of the horse
- New Skills - Identify two riding skills you would like to learn
- Equipment Expert - visit a tack shop or acquire a catalogue and look at
different tack style
And Do
- Get Ready to Ride - tack up a horse by yourself
- In Good Form - demonstrate mounting/dismounting, turning and stopping
- Clips, Combs and More - learn about grooming tools and how to use them
- Ride On - plan and take part in a riding experience
- To Perfect Your Form - take a riding lesson to learn riding basics
- See For Yourself - Observe or take part in a horse show
Email Equi-Coach
for registration
Phone: 309.829.3150
Toll free: 888.829.3150
Email:
Equicoach@aol.com
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