Girl Scouts

Pricing Apprx hours

Brownies Try It Badges $15.00 1½ - 2

Giddy up & Go Try It Animals Try It

Friends of Horses Try It Lets Be Horse Friendly Try It

Brownies Try It Package $40.00 2½ - 3

Horse and Pony Try It Pony Read Try It

And Lovin' Groom' Try It

Girl Scout Badges $20.00 1½ - 2

Horse Rider Badge Horse Fan Badge

Individuals: Need to sign up to take a riding lesson in addition to earning their badge. Please call the ranch

office for available times. ($55 or $60 inclusive)

Troops: Bookings are available on both Saturday and Sundays arriving at noon and departing at approximately

3 pm. From noon to 1pm, please bring a sack lunch and enjoy the 50 acre ranch while having lunch on our

picnic tables. From 1 pm- 3 pm is time allotted for badge work.

All pricing includes time with a horse:

1. Safety helmets provided.

2. Please wear closed toed shoes and long pants.

3. Our horses LOVE carrots – feel free to bring LOTS.

4. All parents need to sign Liability Contract and return it to Green Acres Ranch,

Inc. when you arrive at the ranch.

5. TROOPS ONLY: horseback riding approval form please remember needs to

be completed at least two weeks before your scheduled event (does not apply

toindividuals). Troop bookings require a minimum 10 girls. Please feel free to

combine with other troops.

6. Payment is required in advance and is non-refundable.

Brownies Try It Badges

Giddy Up and Go Try It

Brownies will receive a “hands on” tour of Green Acres Ranch, Inc. They will learn

about the basic daily operations of our 50 acre ranch, including the care and feeding

of the horses. The girls will also learn what tack is, arenas, round pens, cross ties,

wash racks, and much more.

· Brownies will visit our 50 acre ranch at Green Acres Ranch, Inc.

· They will look in the barn, and learn about the horse’s stall and all the

equipment that is in the stall.

· Learn how Green Acres Ranch, Inc. feeds their horses and what they eat.

· Learn how to properly feed a horse a carrot or a treat.

· A Green Acres Ranch certified riding instructor will show you the correct

way to mount and dismount from a horse. Sit in the saddle and take hold

of the reins.

· You will learn what you should wear while riding a ranch horse and how the

clothing that you wear will keep you safe while you ride.

· Look at special safety riding helmets and learn why you always wear a riding

helmet when riding.

· Watch someone from Green Acres Ranch groom a horse and then help

groom a horse using a brush, curry comb and horse pick. You will also learn

what a horse’s coat feels like and brush the horse’s coat, mane, and tail.

· Learn what is “tacking up a horse” and look at a saddle and learn the

difference between a Western and English saddle, what does a girth or

cinch do, and how the saddle pad protects the saddle from the horse’s sweat.

Animals Try It

Brownies will receive a “hands on” tour of Green Acres Ranch, Inc. They will get an

introduction to horses, goats, ducks, chickens, cows, dogs, cats, and birds, on the

50 acre working ranch.

· Learn which animal on the ranch would make a good pet for a younger child,

and which animal would be better pet for an older child.

· Learn how to properly hold or pet the ranch animals.

· You will get the chance to hold or touch all the animals and see what their

coats feel like.

· See which animals have 2 legs, 4 legs, fur, feathers, paws, claws, or hooves.

· Be able to go into the chicken coup and gather organic free range eggs.

· Discover what sounds some of the animals make.

· Watch as ducks swim in their pond and safely catch one.

· You will learn how to brush a horse, and with the guidance of a Green Acres

Ranch certified riding instructor will be lead on a short ride in the arena to

feel how a horse moves.

Friends of Horses Try It

Brownies will receive a “hands on” tour of Green Acres Ranch, Inc.

· You will learn the grooming tools for a horse, and how to properly use them.

· Learn at least two parts of a saddle and bridal.

· Will help clean saddles and bridals, and the barn area.

· Learn 10 principal body parts of a horse, and be shown where they are

located on an actual horse.

· Learn about the history of horses & how they helped in developing our

country (transportation, farming, communication, and sport).

Let's Be Horse Friendly Try It

Brownies will receive a “hands on” tour of Green Acres Ranch, Inc. a 50 acre working

ranch.

· Brownies will visit Green Acres Ranch, Inc and see how horses are groomed

and cared for before and after riding. Help to do some of the chores such

as cleaning saddles and bridles.

· Name 10 principal body parts of the horse, and be shown where they are

located on an actual horse.

· Learn about three different breeds of horses. How they are different? What

is alike about them? How they are used today? How they were used long

ago?

· Learn about horse markings & colors.

Brownies Try It Package

(3 badges all at once)

Horse and Pony Try It Pony Ready Try It Lovin' and Groomin' Try It

Brownies will receive a “hands on” tour of Green Ares Ranch, Inc. a 50 acre working

ranch. The girls will also receive an introduction to basic riding. With the help of a

Green Acres Ranch certified riding nstructor they will learn how to walk, stop, back,

turn, and jog.

· Safety First – Learn how to stay safe around horses or ponies.

· Learn how to approach a horse correctly.

· Be instructed on how to dress for safety when riding a horse, and why it’s

important to wear a helmet, and what is suitable footwear.

· You will be learn how to groom a horse using the proper grooming aids:

curry comb, hard brush, soft brush, and mane and tail comb.

· Learn what horses eat and how much.

· Animal doctors are called veterinarians. Learn what kind of care they provide

and why they visit the stables.

· Learn how to lead a horse with a halter and lead rope.

· Learn how to mount and dismount correctly.

· Name 10 principal body parts of a horse, and be shown where they are

located on an actual horse.

· Learn the facts of the horse at Green Acres Ranch, Inc. that you will be

riding: name, breed, color, markings, age and height.

Girl Scout Badges

Horse Rider Badge (Junior Girl Scout)

The Junior Girl Scouts will receive a “hands on” tour of Green Acres Ranch, Inc.

a 50 acre working ranch. The girls will learn to groom, saddle, lead, ride, and

control a horse with the help of a certified Green Acres Ranch riding instructor,

· Equipment Expert – learn about different styles of tack and how to clean them.

· Clips, Combs, and More – learn about tools for grooming and practice using

them. Learn how to brush a horse before and after riding. Practice safe stable behavior.

· Horses, Safety, and You – learn safety regulations and emergency procedures.

· Horse Anatomy – learn the parts of the horse and where they are located on

an actual horse.

· Get Ready to Ride – saddle and bridal a horse.

· In Good Form – learn to mount and dismount a horse.

· Perfect Your Form – all girls will be taking a half hour riding lesson.

Horse Fan Badge (Junior Girl Scout)

The Junior Girl Scouts will receive a “hands on” tour of Green Acres Ranch, Inc.

a 50 acre working ranch. The girls will also be receive and introduction to basic

riding. Learning riding skills such as walking, stopping, backing, turning, and

some jogging with the help of a certified riding instructor.

· Caring for Horses – learn about everyday care for the different ranch

horses. What Green Acres Ranch feeds their horses and what amounts.

What are acceptable treats to give horses, and how to properly feed them.

How often does a horse need to be shod and why.

· Fashion and Function – learn correct and safe clothing for horse shows,

trail rides, etc. Also learn the safety features in footwear, pants, and helmets.

· Make a Career of Riding – learn about 3 horse careers:

Training, Experience, & Schooling.

· Ease with Equipment – learn the parts of the saddle and bridle. Learn how

to care and maintain them.

· Horse Tales – learn about some famous horses.

· On the Trail – learn about trail riding in your community. Are lesson horses

available, do you have to lease or own you own horse, and what are the

costs and disciplines offered.