2023-2024 Inspire Discovery

GSEM Equestrian Programs Enjoy a unique horseback riding experience at Camp Cedarledge. Located in Pevely, approximately 45 minutes from the Girl Scout Service Center, our equestrian program is run by experienced wranglers who help riders of all levels discover the joy of horses. All programs have a 12-person limit. Troops who exceed the 12-person limit can choose two time slots or contact the Answer Center for assistance in scheduling a program. Adults are welcome to register and ride, but are not required to as wranglers secure ratios on the trail ride (except Pony Tales). Adjustments to GSEM Equestrian Programs may be made once participants are on site due to horse behavior or temperament. Horses are live animals that have unique physical and personality traits, just like humans do, and they may have days where their workload needs to be limited due to soreness or fatigue. We strive to always run our programs as planned, but our first and foremost concern is Girl Scout safety.

Camp Cedarledge

Daisy/Brownie (Grades K-3) Equestrian Programs Pony Tales Length: 90 mins. Dates: Sept. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30; Oct. 1, 14, 15

Program Description: This equestrian experience is perfect for our youngest Girl Scouts! Participants will enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Camp Cedarledge Equestrian Center, while also learning how to groom a horse and keep the animals healthy and happy. Girl Scouts will build their equestrian confidence with a wrangler-led horseback ride to round out this fun camp program!

Times: 9 am, 11 am, 2 pm Cost: $25 per Girl Scout (youth only) Max Girl Scouts: 15

Junior (Grades 4-5) Equestrian Programs Jr. Hoofprints Length: 90 mins. Dates: Sept. 9, 17, 23; Oct. 1, 14 Time: 2 pm OR Dates: Sept. 10, 16, 24, 30; Oct. 15 Time: 9 am

Program Description: During Hoofprints, Girl Scout Juniors will build and expand upon their equestrian skills with a horseback ride around the beautiful Camp Cedarledge arena. They will also learn the value of good horsemanship, discovering the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to form a harmonious relationship with a horse, such as treating the horse with respect and working with its natural instincts and behavior to create a safe and positive riding experience.

Cost: $35 per person Max Girl Scouts: 12

Jr. Saddle Scout Length: 3 hrs. Dates: Sept. 9, 17, 23; Oct. 1, 14 Time: 9:30 am OR Dates: Sept. 10, 16, 24, 30; Oct. 15 Time: 2:30 pm

Program Description: Saddle Scout is an exciting program for more advanced riders! During this three-hour program, Girl Scouts will further develop their equestrian skills and increase their independence with a horseback ride. At the end of this program, Girl Scouts will have completed the Camp Cedarledge Saddle Scout patch program. Patches are available for purchase in the Girl Scout Shop by troops/individuals who are want to proudly display the patch on their vest or sash.

Cost: $50 per person Max Girl Scouts: 12

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