Circle C Troop Programs

The barn is open for troop riding programs during the school year on most Saturdays by appointment only. Reservations are available three months in advance. You can come to the barn as a day trip or combine your visit with a weekend camping trip to Keyauwee Program Center.

Whether your troop just wants to have fun riding horses or work on specific skills, we have a program that is just right for you! Please note that reservations can be made up to three months in advance and participants must be at least five years old to ride. At this time we are only able to accommodate youth riders.

To register for troop programs:

Learn more below about Girl Scout troop riding programs offered at Circle C Equestrian Center.

Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies (Grades 1-3)

PET-A-PONY

Fee: $20 per girl
Participants: Minimum: 6/ Maximum: 16
Times: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
A 90-minute introductory horse program that includes a barn tour and a short, hand-led horse ride in the arena. Perfect for first-time riders – helps girls feel comfortable and confident.

PONY TRAILS

Fee: $20 per girl
Participants: Minimum: 6/ Maximum: 16
Times: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
This 90-minute program includes barn lessons and games and a lead-line trail ride through the woods. Actual riding time per person is 12-15 minutes.

 

All Circle C programs can be lengthened to three hours or shortened to one and a half hours to accommodate budgets and schedules. Badge programs may require “homework” and depending on the length of the program, be partially completed. If your troop is already working on a badge and you would like to include the horses, please let us know.

 

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee has kindly offered to share their Council’s Own Horse badges with other GS Councils. They have three Brownie Try Its: Lovin’ & Groomin’, Pony Ready and Riding Round-Up. Any of our programs can be altered to accommodate badge requirements. Your troop will need to order badges directly from Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee.


Girl Scout Juniors (Grades 4-5)

SADDLE UP!

Fee: $20 per girl
Participants: Minimum: 6/Maximum: 16
Times: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
During this 90-minute program, girls are introduced to horse care during a barn lesson and then enjoy the scenery by going on a short trail ride. Also meet and greet all the horses at the barn.

NEW!!! – GSUSA HORSEBACK RIDING BADGE

Fee: $35 per girl
Participants: Minimum: 6/ Maximum: 16
Times: 9 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Riding a horse is one of the most exciting things you can do. However, ask any competent horsewoman her secret to success and she’ll say that understanding a horse is as important as learning to ride one. Get clued in to horses and get ready to ride. Let the Circle C horses and staff help you earn this new badge.

HORSE RIDER

Fee: $35 per girl
Participants: Minimum: 6/ Maximum: 16
Times: 9 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
This three-hour program helps girls explore the world of horses and equitation. Participate in a riding lesson and go on a short trail ride. Other barn lessons will be taught to help the girls become well rounded and knowledgeable horsewomen.

All Circle C programs can be lengthened to three hours or shortened to one and a half hours to accommodate budgets and schedules. Badge programs may require “homework” and depending on the length of the program, be partially completed. If your troop is already working on a badge and you would like to include the horses, please let us know.

 

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee has kindly offered to share their Council’s Own Horse badges with other GS Councils. They have two Junior badges: Hands on Horses and Horse Sampler. Any of our programs can be altered to accommodate badge requirements. Your troop will need to order badges directly from Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee.

Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors (Grades 6-12)

HORSE SENSE

Fee: $20 per girl
Participants: Minimum: 6/ Maximum: 16
Times: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
During this 90-minute program, girls are introduced to horse care during a barn lesson and then enjoy the scenery by going on a short trail ride. Also meet and greet all the horses at the barn.

GS of TN Badge Program

Fee: $35 per girl
Participants: Minimum: 6/ Maximum: 8
Times: 9 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee has kindly offered to share their Council’s Own Horse badges with other GS Councils. They have two Cadette badges: Discovery: Horses and Trail Rider. They have two Senior/Ambassadors badges: Exploring Equines and Horse Smart Leadership. Any of our programs can be altered to accommodate badge requirements. Your troop will need to order badges directly from Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee.

HORSEBACK ARCHERY-WARRIOR PRINCESS

Fee: $35 per girl
Participants: Minimum: 6/ Maximum: 8
Times: 9 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Learn all about the exciting sport of horseback archery. Spend some time learning to safely handle a bow, practice shooting from a variety of positions and then put it all together on the back of one of the Circle C horses. No riding or archery experience needed.

 

All Circle C programs can be lengthened to three hours or shortened to one and a half hours to accommodate budgets and schedules. Badge programs may require “homework” and depending on the length of the program, be partially completed. If your troop is already working on a badge and you would like to include the horses, please let us know.

All Ages

UN-MOUNTED HORSE ACTIVITY

Fee: $5 per girl

Spend an hour at the barn learning about the Circle C horses. An Equine Program Specialist will work with you to tailor your experience to fit your troop’s age and interests in order to develop a program that could serve as an enrichment activity that coincides with a Journey or a badge that your troop is working toward. Or, just have an unique and memorable un-mounted horse experience at the barn!

BUILD YOUR OWN PROGRAM

Duration: 90 minutes or 3 hours
Fee: $20 per girl or $35 per girl
Participants: Minimum: 6/ Maximum: 16

Don’t see what you are looking for? Contact us and we will work to create a program just for you!