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Ranch Camp
At Ranch Camp, girls in grades six through ten will develop a relationship with the horse assigned to her. We offer both English
(Camp Furnace Hills) and Western (Camp Archbald) styles of riding. Ranch campers learn the basic styles of horsemanship
depending on which style is chosen.* Please keep in mind, space is limited.
How It Works
There will be opportunities to advance skill levels and learn to keep
it challenging. Our experienced staff will keep your children safe,
teach them to continue their growing knowledge and continually
challenge them to advance to the next level. Ranch campers will still
participate in swim time, evening activities and more with campers
attending Traditional Camp.
Recognitions
Our badge and bandana program is a way to receive recognition.
Each girl attending Ranch Camp will earn a horse badge 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
badge 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 we welcome parents/guardians to watch
their children demonstrate their newly formed skills.
* 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.
RANCH CAMP
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 and Prepping Horses
10:30 a.m. Ring Work
11:30 a.m. Daily Choice Activity
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 pm Evening Activity
9:00 p.m. Quiet Time
9:30 p.m. Lights out
Trail Rides & Trips
While girls will learn to advance their skill, they also are able
to, as a group, choose a dawn or twilight ride, an overnight
trip and set up camp.
English vs. West Riding Styles
The Western riding style basically 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 is also the primary style adopted
for hunting and jumping competitions and shows. The saddle does not have a horn
and has a much smaller seat than the Western saddle.
Western riders will learn how to hold the reins with one hand while sitting the trot
of 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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