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Appendix 9.4 Other Outdoor Activities
Horseback Riding: Approved Sites
Only the sites listed on the chart below currently meet Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains standards for insurance coverage and instructor certification. Horseback riding is not recommended for Daisies and Brownies. Check Safety Activity Checkpoints for activity checkpoints. Waivers are required. Council permission is required for a high risk activity. Call for rates according to desired program and to schedule visits. Any contracts required/provided by these providers must be forwarded to Council for the proper signature.
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Bar H Dude Ranch |
Call for rates according to desired program and to schedule visit |
-Horseback riding -Western Trail rides -No helmets provided
*Helmets may be reserved from Amarillo Area Office
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12064 Bar H Ranch Road Clarendon, Texas 79226 800-627-9871 |
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Blue Moon Equestrian Center |
Call for rates according to desired program and to schedule visit |
-Horseback riding -Western and English -Arena work
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1003 Hood Court Granbury, Texas 76048 Contact: 817-578-8881 |
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Benbrook Stables |
Call for rates according to desired program and to schedule visit |
-Horseback riding -Western and English -Arena work -Troop parties, birthday parties, hay rides, camp fires, hikes |
10001 Benbrook Blvd. Benbrook, Texas 76126 Fax 817-249-3612 817-249-1001 |
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Bette Perot |
Call for rates According to desired program and to schedule visit |
Horseback riding -Western and English -Arena work
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2008 A Co. Rd 458 Palestine, Texas 76645 Contact: Kenneth Stovall 903-549-2756 |
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Blue Streak Stables |
Call for rates according to desired program and to schedule visit |
-Horseback riding and instruction -Arena lessons and trail rides -Over nights and camp fire fun |
365 Blackjack Oak Road Seguin, Texas 78155 Fax 830-372-0677 830-372-1677 |
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Camp Carter (YMCA) |
Call for rates according to desired program and to schedule visit |
-Horseback riding and instruction -Also available: canoeing, archery, challenge course, cabins |
6200 Sand Springs Rd. Fort Worth, Texas 76114 Contact: rcarrigan@ymcafw.org 817-738-9241
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Camp El Har |
Call for rates according to desired program and to schedule visit |
-Horseback riding and instruction -Arena lessons and trail rides -Can do a weekend activity with meals or troops can cook their own. |
5218 Kiwanis Dallas, Texas 75236 214-674-0893
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Camp Grady Spruce |
Call for rates according to desired program and to schedule visit |
Horseback riding -Western and English -Arena work
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300 Park Rd. 36 Graford, Texas 76449 Contact: Andrea Walters 214-319-9944
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Fieldstone Park |
Call for rates according to desired program and to schedule visit |
-Horseback riding and instruction -Birthday parties, hay rides |
7528 Dick Price Road Kennedale, 76070 Contact: Kathy Voelkel 817-572-4115 |
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Golden Gaits Stables |
Call for rates and schedule visit |
-Group lessons and private -Birthday parties -Trail rides |
6312 Calendar Rd. Arlington, Texas 76001 817-467-9800
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Me & Horses, Inc. |
Call for rates and schedule visit |
-Group lessons and private -Birthday parties -Trail rides |
249 Trinity Rd. Weatherford, Texas 76087 817-341-1144 |
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Old West Stables |
Call for rates according to desired program and to schedule visit |
-Horseback riding -Western trail rides -No helmets provided
*Helmets maybe be reserved from Amarillo Area Office
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Palo Duro Canyon State Park Canyon, Texas 806-488-2180 |
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Rancho LaRosa |
Call for rates according to desired program and to schedule visit |
-Horseback riding lessons -Horse camping -Trail rides |
7412 E. FM 917 Alvarado, Texas 76009 817-718-1660 |
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Ride with Pride |
Call for rates according to desired program and to schedule visit |
-Horseback riding and instruction |
480 W. Highland Southlake, Texas Contact: Doreen Bruton 817-481-2893 |
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Rocky Top Therapy Center |
Call for rates according to desired program and to schedule visit |
-Horseback riding and instruction -Hayrides available. |
660 Keller-Smithfield Rd. Keller, Texas 76248 817-379-5717 |
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Trinity River Farm |
Call for rates |
-Horseback riding and instruction -Trail rides -Parties
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8375 Randol Mill Rd. Ft. Worth, Texas 76120 817-683-5610 |
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Sky Ranch |
Call for rates and to schedule |
-Camping events -Trail rides and more |
24657 CR 448 Van, Texas 75790 903-266-3300 |
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Will Rogers Memorial Center |
Call for rates. Some admissions are free. Call for major events schedule. |
-During the year, many horse show competitions are scheduled. Some afternoons are free. -Excellent opportunities for girls to see beautiful horses. |
3401 W. Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 817-392-7469 |
Challenge (Ropes) Courses
Ropes courses are available at the sites listed on the chart below. Girls in grades 2 – 12 may participate.
Refer to Safety Activity Checkpoints in the Volunteer Essentials. Waivers are required. Council permission is required for a high risk activity. Refer to our Council web site; www.gs-top.org to find desired program.
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Camp Kiwanis |
-Accredited ropes course with certified facilitators -High and low elements -Dates and costs in Activity Essentials |
Information contact: Natalie Stephenson 806-553-3173 |
Horses of Course
Horses of Course is a program offered to girls to introduce them to horses. While getting to know horses they learn how to be safe around them and have a good time doing it. Refer to Safety Activity Check points in the Volunteer Essentials. Refer to our Council web site; www.gs-top.org to find desired program.
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Stevens Ranch Pony Pals |
-For Brownies -Learn horse basics -Fix their horse a treat -Short ride in arena -Dates and costs in Activity Essentials |
Information Contact: Heidi Vose 817-869-0736 |
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Stevens Ranch Horsin’ Around |
-For Junior Girl Scouts -Learn basic care for horses -Build confidence -Riding lesson in a covered arena -Paint a horse (weather permitting) -Dates and costs in Activity Essentials |
Information Contact: Heidi Vose 817-869-0736 |
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