Horses

Discover + Connect + Take Action = Leadership Through Horses

Girl Scouts can start their journey to leadership by discovering the world of horses and experiencing horsemanship first-hand.  Girls not only get to connect with other Girl Scouts, horse staff and volunteers, but also with the horses themselves. As with many Girl Scout activities, horse programming calls girls to take action in what matters to them.  There are horse programs available for girls of all ages and skill levels to best fit the needs of the troop or individual.

Since 1971, the horses for Camp Sycamore Hills have played a significant role in enhancing leadership experiences for girls.  Today, under the direction of .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Camp Sycamore Hills is home to 39 horses and offers programming throughout the year for girls and adult volunteers to experience leadership on a whole new level.  View our extensive gallery of the horses you’ll get to meet through our programs.  You can also view our calendar and start your journey to horsemanship today.  To learn more about horses or to sign up for a program, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at (615) 460-0213.

Do you have what it takes to become a Vaquera?
Girls looking to further develop their leadership through horsemanship should consider being a Vaquera. Girl Scouts ages 12 and older and in the 7th grade can train to become a horse volunteer.  All Vaqueras must successfully complete training.  To learn about Vaqueras or find out about the next training, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at (615) 460-0213.  Please email the .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for Vaquera-specific horse and programming information.

VAQUERAS PROGRAM

A unique element of the equestrian program at Camp Sycamore Hills is the Vaqueras program. Started in August 2005, this program provides middle school and high school age girls opportunities not only to learn and improve horsemanship skills, but to develop leadership and teaching skills while serving other Girl Scouts. To learn more about the Vaqueras program, click here.

Horse Updates

Now’s your chance to help Pony Up! and sponsor one of your favorite horses that calls Camp Sycamore Hills his or her home. We have 40 hungry horses just waiting to be sponsored. Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee is offering you the opportunity to sponsor a horse for one full year by proving funding for his/her food and basic care.

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About Horses

There are many places to learn about horses, here are a few that we recommend:
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Certified Horsemanship Association
Horse colors
Leg markings
Face markings
Horse anatomy (parts)

 

Girl Scouts of
Middle Tennessee

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Nashville, TN 37204 www.gsmidtn.org
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