Scouts

 Scouts have the opportunity to volunteer on the horse farm to gain hands-on experience and skills to help them in earning their official Horsemanship merit badge.  Don't forget an apple or carrot for your favorite 4 legged friend when you come to the farm! 

Girls and Boys actively enrolled in any Scouting organization, such as BSA and/or the Girl Scouts can earn their badges! 

Outdoor adventure awaits! From picnicking with ponies to sleeping under the stars with the horses, we'll happily try to accommodate you. 

 Our Scout workshops and classes follow the most current approved curriculum. BSA and Girl Scouts must learn and be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills with reasonable proficiency to earn their Horsemanship merit badge.  

To earn their Horsemanship badge, Scouts will learn basic horsemanship skills, such as catching, haltering, leading, grooming and basic stable management. They will learn safety procedures, horse body language and equine health. Then, they will move on to enjoy learning to ride a horse in a safe, friendly, and enjoyable environment.

 
Course work includes mounted and unmounted activities including safe horse handling, parts of the horse, breeds of horses and specialty uses, equine health and wellness, lameness vs. unsoundness, conformation, proper hoof care, grooming, tack parts and equipment, proper horse handling skills, preparing to ride and finally, being comfortable and harmonious while riding a horse at both the walk and trot with specific maneuvers to be preformed.