Misty River Equestrian Center welcomes Boy Scout Troops!

Misty River has joined with The Boy Scouts of America. Workshops available for registered Boy Scouts

Boy Scout will learn skills needed for their Horsemanship Merit Badge. The resident horses are gentle and reliable. 2 indoor arenas, and classroom allow us to offer merit badge assistance year round. Certified insructors, a large outdoor arena, a beautiful camp area, and trails also enhance the program.

Clinic Times:
All clinics held on Saturday Either:
8:00 am – 11:30 am or
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Cost:
$25 per boy
Level 1-3
$30 per boy
Level 4

Minimum of 6 boys
Maximum of 12 boys

Required Dress:
Long Pants
Shoes or boots with heels (A few loaner boots are kept at the ranch.) No sneakers, sandals, flip flops, fashion boots, or waffle soles.
Dress for the weather. If it’s cold, wear a coat. If gloves are worn, they must have a leather palm.
Helmets are mandatory and are provided.

Supervision:
Trained and experienced instructors and assistant instructors lead instructional sessions and supervise on horseback. The Certified Horsemanship Association. (CHA) (www.cha-ahse.org) safety standards are observed. Troop adults supervise any activities before or after the riding session. Adults with troops may ride, provided there is available program space.

Reservations:
Call and make reservations via phone. We require a minimum of 6 boys per session and a maximum of 16 boys. (Troops of 6 to 8 boys may be combined with another troop) It’s possible to divide groups larger than 16 boys to separate sessions. Upon receipt of your deposit for $210, your reservation will be confirmed. Please copy our release form below, one per boy and/or adult, as each person will need to bring a signed form with them when they come. We will mail additional information. Click Here for Emergency Release Form

Camp Site
There is a camp site area available for camping. It is next to a large pond stocked with bass, catfish and perch. There is a large campfire ring, picnic tables, torch lights, chairs and a portable toilet. Nearby are some hiking trails, and wild life is abundant. The cost of using the camp area is $25.00 per night per group.

Cancellation Procedure & Policy:
Sometimes we must cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, ie; weather If WE cancel, all efforts will be made to reschedule your group at a date and time convenient to you or a full refund will be made. If YOU cancel, deposit fees are refunded only if Misty River has been notified 30 days before the scheduled riding date. Riding sessions may be rescheduled based on available space. Groups who cancel fewer than 30 days before their reservation date and cannot reschedule, forfeit 100 % of their deposit fee. There is no deposit refund if fewer than 6 girls show for the session. (Or in the event 2 small groups are combined, if fewer than the commited number of boys attend than implied at the time of signing up.)

Note to Leader:
The packet of information we send you will help your troop prepare for the horsemanship sessions. It will also help you identify program links to the horsemanship badges. If your troop wants to work on the badge, please check the requirements carefully. A program link does not necessarily complete a requirement or ensure proficiency. As with all Boy Scout badges, proficiency in knowledge and skill is required to earn the badge. The leader determines whether a boy has the knowledge and skills necessary to be considered proficient. As the troop leader, it is your responsibility to prepare the boys for their experience at Misty River. The program is designed to expand the boys knowledge on what they have learned in the troop setting so they can develop proficiency. Please spend time in your troop meetings helping the boys get ready. To simply show up without preparation does the boys, the program, and the Misty River Equestrian staff a great disservice.

Phone: 816-220-2332
E-mail: cindystrahm@hotmail.com

Misty River Equestrian Center
21400 Eureka Road
Independence, MO 64057