GSNorCal Advanced Equestrian Program Application

Dear Equestrian Program Applicant,

We are pleased that you are interested in participating in the advanced equestrian programs at Skylark Ranch. Our advanced Western and English programs are designed for the serious rider who wants to truly improve her skills in her chosen style of riding. Through a comprehensive curriculum, riders will spend approximately four hours of each day in riding lessons and another portion of the day in vaulting and theory/horsemanship lessons.

Due to the advanced level of riding skills needed for Tally Ho! and Wild West Adventure, campers must posses certain riding skills and experience in order to participate. In addition to the camp registration form/process, you must complete the advanced riding application for review by the Camp Director and Equestrian Director. Each application will be reviewed and campers will be selected if they meet the criteria necessary for the program. If you are accepted, the registration process will continue. If your application is not selected, you will be contacted by the Girl Scout office to discuss alternative possibilities. Remember, placement in one of the advanced equestrian programs requires both a registration form AND an approved application.

These programs sometimes require an extra time for placement notification. If you have questions along the way, please feel free to contact me at (408) 287-4170 ext 4001. Again, thank you for your interest in our advanced equestrian programs.

Yours in camping,

Tori Barnes

Outdoor Program Director & Skylark Ranch Camp Director

tbarnes@girlscoutsnorcal.org

* Name (First & Last)

* Age

* Grade in Fall

* Address (Street Apt. #, City, State, Zip Code)

* Telephone (XXX-XXX-XXXX)

* Parent Email Address

Camper Email Address

* Which program are you for at Skylark Ranch?

Tally Ho! (Advanced English)

Wild West Adventure (Advanced Western)

* Which horse programs have you attended at Skylark Ranch? (Pick all that apply)

* Please list any other horse programs you have attending at other camps or with other groups/organizations:

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* Describe the skills you learned or gained from these programs:

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* Do you currently take lessons?

Yes

No

* If yes, how often?

* How often do you currently ride throughout the year (either with your own horse and/or through lessons)?

* What style(s) of riding do you participate in through lessons / riding?

* Location

* Instructor Name

* Instructor Phone Number

Instructor Email Address

* Please list and describe the riding skills you are currently working on:

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* Do you participate in competition?

Yes

No

If yes, please describe:

* ALL APPLICANTS, please check all skills that you have CONFIDENTLY AND CONSISTENTLY demonstrated:

ENGLISH RIDING APPLICANTS, please check all skills that you have CONFIDENTLY AND CONSISTENTLY demonstrated:

Show a balanced and steady position jumping over fences up to 2'6

Jumped a simple course of six to eight obstacles, up to 2'6 in height, at the canter

* Why do you want to participate in the Skylark Ranch Advanced Equestrian Program?

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* What are your thoughts on how horses should be treated?

0/200 words

Is there anything else we should know about you?

* Have you already submitted your registration for this program? (If not, make sure you do it as soon as possible!)

Yes

No

If you have any photos of you riding or a video of your riding, please attach those files here so we may review them with your application!

* Indicates Response Required

Saddle Sampler	Pony Tails	Silver Spurs	Take the Reins
The "Mane" Event	Vaulters	Mount Up	Saddle Up
Happy Trails	Tally Ho!	Wild West Adventure	Le Trec
None

Daily	Monthly	Several times per week
Weekly	Several times per month	A few times a year
Summer camp only	Other