Attention Girl & Boy Scouts! Earn your Horse Lover's Merit Badge with Us!
Our program begins with an hour lecture where the Scouts interact with one of our safe horses, learning the basics of horse care.
Lecture topics include:
- Safety in the barn and around horses
- Stall care and cleaning
- Individual horse behavior
- Feeding and nutrition
- Nature of the Horse (prey versus predator and the flight or fight response)
- Proper leading and handling
- Approaching and moving around horses
- Common lameness and illnesses
- Grooming and tacking
- Parts of the horse and tack
- Turnout
- Herd hierarchy, behavior and dynamics
Following the lecture, the group watches a demonstration on proper riding position and control of the horse while mounted.
The lecture can be combined with a group trail or a ring ride. Please specify the group’s choice when booking your reservation.
Certificates are available at the end of the lecture and ride.
Do You Have a Non-Scout Group Interested in Learning the Basics of Horse Care?
We offer the Horse Lover’s program for all types of organizations, groups and ages! Don’t miss out on learning about basic horse management and care! Same rates apply. Call in advance to make reservations.
Our horses are available for half lease, at our barn, throughout the year. Leasing includes:
- Ability to ride the horse up to 3 times during the week
- 1 weekend trail ride (must book in advance to reserve your horse)
- Other certain restrictions apply
Get to know our horses by checking out their bios and schedule a visit to meet them in person!
Call for more information about which horses are still up for lease!
