Fun With Horses

Just for Daisy Girl Scouts

Fun With Horses is designed for Daisy Girl Scouts.  This hands-on session gives youngsters the opportunity to learn about horse safety, visit a horse barn and see how horses live.  The girls will learn how to groom a horse and, if they want, ride one.  All girls will be allowed ride a horse * that will be lead by a qualified leader.

Each girl will receive a patch that can be worn on the back of her sash/vest when she completes the following:

    Safety First

        * Learn how to act around horses

        * How to give a treat to a horse

        * What clothes to wear

    Where do Horses Live?

        * Tour a stable and learn about stalls and paddocks

        * See what horses eat

        * Find out how often the stalls are cleaned

        * Help clean a stall

   The Horse

        * Learn five parts of the horses

        * Find the "frog" and "feathers" on a horse

    Horse Grooming

        * What tools is used to groom a horse

        * How the tools are used

        * Learn how to groom a horse

    Riding a Horse

        * Learn how to mount and dismount

        * Learn how to make the horse go and stop

This program is usually held on Saturdays, but we can sometimes accommodate troops during the week.
Call to schedule this program.
(248)634-7276

Class size—4 to 20 participants.
Cost $12.50 per participant.
A deposit of $25.00 will hold your date.

Schedule
Registration Form

* The Haflinger is a "horse" breed but pony-sized. The terms horse and pony can be used interchangeably with this breed.