I Love Horses

New this year...Brownie Girl Scouts

I Love Horses (formerly called Short Stirrups) is designed for Brownie Girl Scouts.  This one and one-half hour  hands-on session teaches the fundamentals of horses and includes a mini lesson on the horse.

The girls are divided into small groups.  Each group is assigned a horse that they will measure, weigh and groom.  Each girl will be given the opportunity to ride a horse on lead line in either an English or Western saddle.  If time permits the girls may select a second ride using the saddle they did not ride in previously.  The ride/lesson is one trip around the arena.

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

    Safety First

        * Horses are "prey" animals and how to be safe around them

        * How to give a treat to a horse

        * What clothes to wear

        * How to lead a horse

    How Tall is My Horse?

        * Why horses are measured in "hands"

        * How horses are measured today

        * Find out the height and weight of a horse

    Horse Grooming

        * What tools is used to groom a horse

        * How the tools are used

        * Learn how to groom a horse

    Horse Tack

        * Difference between English and Western saddles

        * Who uses them and why

    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 at 2:00 pm, 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