That’s what we left at the Capricorn Equestrian Center in Sachse this Saturday. Thanks to Tricia Caden, Events Coordinator for Pack 317, for a fun and very memorable event. I think the parents had as much fun as the kids. And it was fun even with the pleasant cold front we’ve been having!
As soon as we were all there, the boys were broken into two groups — experienced riders and new riders. The boys were assigned horses and then given a demonstration on the appropriate way to tack up a horse Western style. Then it was time to demonstrate their knowledge… most did a fairly good job! A few final instructions and then off to the indoor arena they went.
Basic instruction was given on how to go forward, stop, do half turns and so forth.
The boys were also given some general horse information such as the names of their various body parts. I thought it was great when she spoke about horses only having two knees. They really had to think on that one. They were told differnt types of horses that were in the stables as well as the different colors of horses there.
They were also given the opportunity to ride bareback on a horse named Harry. James C. is on Harry in the back left of this photo.
After the morning ride, lunch, bareback, terminology lesson… the workshop attendees were allowed back in the indoor arena this time, learning to trot the horse. M.J. had a horse that even went a tad further and went into a full blown canter… she looked like a natural riding that horse… very smooth! Way to go MJ!
Then they were allowed to hand feed some oats to one of the horses… it was a hoot watching their faces as they watched the horse’s lips try to get the oats as they pulled their hands away for fear of losing a finger.
However, all good things must come to an end and this, too, was no exception. But, they had to muck-out the stalls (poop duty). And surprisingly, there were no complaints. Isn’t it crazy you can’t get them to pick up SOCKS from the floor but they’re excited about cleaning up horse poo?
And these two fine young scouts in the photo below spent the last part of their time in the stables coaxing one of the horses to smile for the camera….
… and it worked! SEE?
Even he was happy we’d been there to spend the day with the beautiful quarterhorses at Capricorn E.C.
If you’re interested in seeing the rest of the photos or if any of the attendees have some they’d like uploaded, please e-mail them to cubmaster@pack317.org or upload them to our picasa album! We’d love to increase the memories for everyone in attendance.
August 4th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments (1)
Our Pack’s bi-annual participation in the Keller Clean-Up Trash Bash takes place this Saturday, September 6. This is a FAMILY event! Scouts, their families and siblings are welcome to volunteer to keep Keller beautiful and earn their Community Service Patch. Our Pack has adopted a one-mile stretch of road in Keller — namely, Preston Road. So, we will meet in front of Hidden Lakes Elementary School. We will clean up trash on both sides of Preston AS WELL AS on the school grounds and in the back lot of the school. Bringing your own gloves is highly recommended. Please wear your Class B uniforms. A hot dog lunch will be provided at 11 a.m. at Bear Creek Park for all those involved. We hope to see you and your family there. This doesn’t take long at all… 30 minutes maybe and is a great way to start off your Scout year earning a new patch!
Write a one-page report titled “The Best Book I Read This Year” and enter it in the Boys’ Life 2008 “Say Yes to Reading!” contest.
