The Ranch is open for troop riding programs during the school year on most Saturdays, Sundays and Fridays by appointment. You can come to the Ranch as a day trip or combine your visit with a camping trip to Keyauwee!

Whether your troop just wants to have fun riding horses or work on a horse badge or interest project, we have a program that is just right for you! 

Please note that reservations can be made up to 3 months in advance and participants must be at least 5 years old to ride.

Check out Troop Riding Programs below:

Circle C Ranch

at Keyauwee Program Center
2574 Sweetbriar Rd.
Sophia, NC 27350

Questions & Bookings

If you have questions about 
Circle C Ranch
or to book a program,
please contact us!

circlecranch@girlscoutsp2p.org

(336) 861-1198

Please be sure to include:
1) The program your troop wants to do 
2) Age level of your troop
3) Number of girls expected to participate
4) At least 2 dates the troop is available

Daisies & Brownines (Grades 1 - 3)

Pet - A - Pony

Fee: $16 per girl
Participants: Min. 6/max. 16
Times: 9:15, 11:00, 1:30, and 3:15
 
A 90-minute introductory horse program that includes a barn tour, grooming and a short, hand-led horse ride in the arena. Perfect for first-time riders – helps girls feel comfortable and confident

Pony Trails

Fee: $16 per girl
Participants: Min. 6/max. 16
Times: 9:15, 11:00, 1:30 and 3:15

This 90-minute program includes grooming, barn games and a lead-line trail ride through the woods. Actual riding time per person is 12-15 minutes.

 Juniors (Grades 4-5)

Saddle Up!

Fee: $16 per girl
Participants: Min. 6/max. 16
Times: 9:15, 11:00, 1:30 and 3:15

During this 90-minute program, girls are introduced to horse care through grooming a horse before going on a short trail ride. Also meet and greet all the horses at the ranch.

Horse Rider

Fee: $30
Participants: Min. 6/max. 12
Times: 9:30 and 1:30

This three-hour program helps girls explore the world of horses and equitation. Learn to groom and tack a horse, participate in a riding lesson and go on a trail ride. Other barn lessons will be taught to help the girls become well rounded and knowledgeable horsewomen.

Advanced Horse Rider

Fee: $30
Participants: Min. 6/max. 12
Times: 9:30 and 1:30
Prerequisite: Horse Rider

Want more? During this three-hour program, girls will groom and saddle their horse, have an arena lesson focusing on trotting and 2-point position and go on a trail ride. When not riding, learn about the equestrian world and other ground skills.

Cadette and Up (Grades 6+)

Horse Sense

Fee: $30
Participants: Min. 6/max. 12
Times: 9:30 or 1:30

In this three-hour program, older girls learn about the sport of equitation and horse ownership. The program includes grooming, tacking, riding lesson in the arena, a trail ride and other barn lessons to help girls become competent horsewomen.

Caraway Creek Trail Ride

Fee: $25
Participants: Min. 4/max. 7
Times: 9:15, 11:00, 1:30 and 3:15
Prerequisite: Horse Rider, Horse Sense or equivalent experience.

Saddle up for the best trails Circle C Ranch has to offer! Spend an hour meandering along Caraway Creek, cross bridges, ride up and down hills and through the woods. Ride NOT suitable for first-time riders, beginners or those who are nervous about riding.