Horse Units
SADDLE UP! - (Beginner)
Skill Level 1 - Little to no experience with horses.
Girls will learn:
- Basic horse anatomy
- Dietary needs and feeding techniques
- Grooming and mucking
- Riding safety and the importance of proper attire and tack
- Basic ring work
- Caring for horse under strict supervision
GIDDY-UP!-(Intermediate)
Skill Level 2 - Some experience with horses. Has basic knowledge of saddling, grooming, basic horse care and riding.
Girls will learn:
- All of the Level 1 activities will be reinforced and expanded upon
- Introduction to trail rides
- More in-depth care of horses
- Introduction to mentoring younger girls
COWGIRL UP! - (Advanced)
Skill Level 3 - Experienced with horses. Is comfortable riding a docile horse in a ring or on a trail at a walk or a trot. Should also be comfortable feeding, grooming and saddling.
Girls will learn:
- Trail rides
- Routine daily exercising of the horse
- Basic emergency horse care
- Mentoring younger girls
- Other activities based upon skill advancement
MORE ABOUT OUR HORSE UNITS
- Emphasis in all programs is on Western style instruction and ring work.
- Girls will spend at least 4 hours in horse unit each day of camp, with the exception of unforeseen circumstances.
- Participants will work on completing badges and interest projects.
- Riding ability will determine participation in certain activities.
- Long jeans are required.
- Extra riding boots are provided in select sizes; bringing your own is highly recommended.
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