Girl Scout Programs

Avalon Farm offers two programs designed to help Girl Scouts get their badges.  While the programs are based on the requirements for Junior badges, many of the activities will help Seniors and Cadettes work toward their badges also.  We also welcome Brownie Troops, ages seven and up.  We have helped hundreds of scouts learn the basics of horsemanship and get their badges.  We are approved and listed with the Westchester-Putnam Girl Scouts and are fully insured.

Program I-Horse Fan

$15.00 per child

In an hour-long session, girls are given a tour of a working horse farm, and learn about the care that goes in to horses.  Scouts see where the horses live, learn about feeding the horse, and how to keep a horse, healthy, happy and fit.  In addition, the girls will learn about the equipment needed for both horse and rider, and careers in the horse industry.

Program II-Horse Rider

$40.00 per child

In a two-to-three hour session (depending on the number of girls), Scouts will be give an opportunity learn about horses both on the ground and in the saddle.  The girls are split into small groups and rotate sections.  Besides being shown basic riding skills, Scouts learn to groom and tack up the horse, the anatomy of a horse, and are shown in detail the equipment used in riding.

Scouts will need a release form signed by a parent or guardian, long pants, and a shoe with a ½ inch heel, such as a hiking boot.  A $15 or $40 deposit is required, depending on the program chosen.  ASTM certified helmets will be provided.  To schedule a session for your troop, please contact Jennifer or Gillian at (845)621-1121 or (914)584-4727.

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