Approved by the Girl Scouts of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Story Brook Stables offers a program that is both fun and safety-oriented for children of all ages. |
Grooming (This is fun - everyone gets to groom the horses!) How to Work Safely Around Horses Different Types of Saddles and Bridles How to Put on a Saddle and Bridle What a Horse’s Body Language Says Different Breeds of Horses What Horses Eat What It’s Like to Own a Horse And More! |
Each child in attendance receives a packet of information
to take home that contains a worksheet with questions
to answer on the |
things they learned that day. The worksheet is based on the Girl Scout requirements
for the “Horse Lover’s Badge.” In addition, participants receive
copies of some of the information gone over that day as well as materials provided
by national breed associations such as the American Quarter Horse Association
(AQHA) and the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) and popular nationally known horse
trainer John Lyons. |
Each participant receives a basic riding lesson and has the chance to practice the
skills learned in either the indoor or outdoor arena, depending on the weather.
Riders take turns riding during this hour on the number of horses determined
in advance, up to five for safety reasons. Generally, there is one
staff member per horse to provide assistance. Riders learn how to get their
horses to move forward, stop and steer. Those who have riding experience
receive more advanced instruction and are permitted to ride at a faster pace. |
All riders are required to wear helmets when riding. Groups are asked to bring
bike helmets, which will be checked to make sure they provide adequate protection.
ASTM-approved riding helmets are available for those who need them. In addition, riders are asked to wear long pants and shoes or boots with a little heel. Tennis shoes and shoes with big, thick soles are discouraged. For cold weather riding, all participants are advised to dress warmly and wear gloves. Even though much of the activity takes place in the barn and indoor riding arena, this is still considered an outdoor activity. All riders under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. |
“Introduction to Horses” in Barn $45 Flat Fee for Entire Group up to 15 $3 for Each Additional Participant Riding $25 per Horse or Pony (up to five for safety reasons) Rental of Picnic Facility $35 for at Least Two Hours A non-refundable deposit of $25 is required to hold the date. The balance is paid the day of the activity by cash or check made payable to “Story Brook Stables.” |
Most Girl Scout and youth group activities of this type take place on Saturdays 3:30-5:30
p.m. (following the day’s riding lessons) or on Sundays anytime up until
5:30 p.m. year round. |
For quickest response, call Cyndi Nace at Story Brook Stables at (724) 223-9229.
Or click here. |