Equestrian Program

Equestrian Workshops

Please see below for important information about Equestrian Workshops including participant age, group size and a brief description. Barn work and horse kapers are involved in every workshop. Although horseback riding is an integral component, it will not be the only focus of the workshops. Please be prepared to work hard and take care of the horses. Available program dates and times are advertised in the program calendar.

Please click here to read important equestrian workshop rules before signing up.

Questions? Contact Kathy Wildenauer, kwildenauer@gswcf.org.

Led Horse Rides

Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts only

Girls will be led by a member of the equestrian staff on a 15 minute ride. We can accommodate two girls at one time; the minimum number of participants is 10 and the maximum is 20. Participants must wear long pants, shoes with a define heel and a slick sole (no waffle soles or hiking books), and a helmet. See the Important Equestrian Workshop Rules above for detailed information.

Horse Kicks Try-It

Brownie Girl Scouts
You will complete 4 of the 6 requirements including a (led) ride. The entire Try-It will be earned through this activity. Group size: 10-15 participants.

Horse Rider Badge

Juniors Only
This workshop is for girls who have already earned the Horse Fan Badge. This badge requires 2 days of instructions. You will complete requirements 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 & 9. The entire badge can be earned in the two days of instruction, plus some work on your own. Group size: 10-15 participants. Hours: 9 am – 5 pm both days.

Horse Fan Badge

Juniors Only
This badge can be earned using the program box available for checkout at Camp Wildwood. All information and materials are provided for this self-guided program. This program box will allow you to complete requirements 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 & 8. NOTE: Not done at the equestrian facility.

Trail Rides

Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Adults
Experienced Horseback Riders only. Riders are welcome if they have recently completed an equestrian workshop. Riders should be able to walk, stop and turn a horse on their own with some control. Lessons are not a part of the Trail Ride. Each rider will take an hour ride on the trails in camp. Group size: 4-5 riders. Participant weight is limited to 250 pounds. Participants in both Led and Trail Rides must ride in long pants, shoes, with a defined heel and a slick sole (no waffle soles or hiking boots), and helmets (provided).

Horse Sense Interest Project

Girl Scouts 11-17
This interest project requires two days of instruction. You will complete requirements: Skills Builders #1, 2
Technology #2 and 3 (must visit two more stables on your own)

Service Project #1 – To earn the recognition you must do a career exploration on your own and visit two more stables to compare differences and make notes. The interest project can be completed after two days of Camp Wildwood instruction, some work on your own and two other stables are visited. Hours: Hours 9 am – 6 pm both days. Group Size: 10-15 participants. Group size and age of group determines the length of time to earn the requirements.