Ranch Camp - Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania

At Ranch Camp, girls in grades six
through ten will develop a relationship
with the horse that is assigned to her.*
We offer both English and Western
styles of riding. Ranch campers learn
the basic styles of horsemanship depending
on what style is chosen.
HOW IT WORKS
There will be opportunities to advance
skill levels and keep things challenging.
Our experienced staff will keep your child
safe, teach her to expand her knowledge
and continually challenge her to advance
to the next level. Ranch campers will still
participate in swim time, evening activities
and choose an elective each day.
Western Riding: June 16–July 19
English Riding: July 21–August 16
RECOGNITIONS
Our badge and bandana program is a way to receive recognition. Each girl attending Ranch Camp
will earn a horse patch at the end of her first week as well as a colored bandana.
When campers want to advance their skills and earn the next level bandana and patch rocker, they
must pass the written test as well as the riding test. At the end of the week, girls can showcase their
abilities at the horse show, where parents/guardians are invited to watch their campers demonstrate
their newly formed skills. The show will begin around 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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*Due to liability on behalf of Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania, it is a requirement that all girls start at the beginner level of riding and basic horsemanship.

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
6:30 a.m. Early Morning Feeding
7:45 a.m. Flag
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:45 a.m. Cabin Kapers/Inspection
9:30 a.m. Grooming & Prepping Horses
10:30 a.m. Ring Work
11:30 a.m. Elective
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Mail Call
1:15 p.m. Rest Hour
2:30 p.m. Ground Lesson
3:30 p.m. Trail/Ring Lesson
4:30 p.m. Swimming
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Night Feeding
7:30 p.m. Evening Activity
9:00 p.m. Quiet Time
9:30 p.m. Lights Out
ENGLISH VS. WESTERN
RIDING STYLE
The Western riding style evolved according to the
needs of American cowboys. The Western saddle
helps distribute weight more evenly over the
horse’s back. The seat is comfortable for long hours
over rough terrain and has stirrups for a rider’s feet.
There is also a horn on the saddle (cowboys used it
for holding a rope).
English riding takes most of its traditions and equipment
from European mounted military styles. It
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is also the primary style adopted for hunting and
jumping competitions and shows. The saddle does
not have a horn and has a smaller seat than the
Western saddle.
Western riders will learn how to hold the reins with
one hand while sitting the trot with their horse (remaining
seated in the saddle, following the motion
of the horse without bouncing). The English style
requires riders to use both hands to hold the reins
while posting the trot (rising and sitting in rhythm
with each stride of the horse).
Western riding is recommended for beginners and
English riding is recommended for more experienced
riders.
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