Cave Creek Horse Trailrides
BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGE

Take the hassle out of your child’s birthday party by letting us plan and do the organizing for you and your child. We offer the following menu items. Pick all or any of the below offerings to make your child’s party a memory making event. MINIMUM OF 5 GUESTS.

Mark next to each item the number of people we will provide the service to.

____ 1 hour or 1.5 hour trailride with Cave Creek Trailrides.
COST: Children’s rate 6-12 years old-$30.00/hour, $40.00/1.5 hour. Adults- same price for birthday party. 10% discount for groups of 10 or more

____ Birthday cake with candle and child’s name on cake. Bottled Gatorade or water for each guest. Western style paper plates and plastic silverware. We will provide the table and western table cloth for the cake and drinks to sit on.
COST: $35.00- Minimum order/cost. This cake will feed up to 12 guests. $3.50/guests after the first 10 people.

____ Straw cowboy hat
COST: $5.00 per person

____ Western bandanna
COST: $4.00 per person

____ Sheriff’s badge with each child’s name on the badge.
COST: $2.00 per person

____ Cowboy hat, western bandanna and Sheriff’s badge
COST: $10.00 per person

____ Free Disposable camera for birthday child.
COST: No charge

____ Cowboy Boots and Chaps can be worn on ride. This is optional and up to each guests.
COST: No charge

HERE IS HOW YOU CAN HELP:

1. Let us know date and time of your child’s birthday party. Please provide us with his/her name so that we can get it on the cake.

2. Each child’s guardian will be required to sign an Assumption of Risk Form. We will provide you with as many of those as needed. IF WE DO NOT HAVE A RISK FORM BACK THAT CHILD MAY NOT RIDE. This is probably the most important thing you will have to do. Children without a risk form will be very disappointed in not riding with their friends.

3. We like to have groups wear our equestrian riding helmets (no charge). If you have someone who does not want to wear a riding helmet we have a release form that needs to be signed by the Guardian of that child. We highly recommend that all children wear a helmet and that the organizing adult makes is mandatory to wear the helmet.

4. We will go through the party, timing and number of people and agree on the price for the event. We do require a deposit of 40% to hold this date. This deposit in non-refundable. Guaranteed number 24 hours prior to the event. This is the number you will be charged for even if less people come for the party. If more guests come than the guaranteed number we will make every effort to accommodate them on the ride and with the party. We will charge on a per person basis.

Date of event: ____________
Time of ride:   ____________
Person you spoke to at Cave Creek Trailrides to organize this party: _________________
Approximate number of guests: ______________
Approximate number of guests going on the trailride: _____________

By signing the reservation form you are agreeing to the above agreement and will call with a confirmed number at least 24 hours prior to the event.

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Name (please print)                                Best phone to reach you at
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Address

Please let us know how you will be paying for this event. We take Visa/MasterCard, Personal checks, money orders and real money!
We do require a deposit of 40% to hold this date.

Girl Scouts: Horse Fan and Rider Badges

PLEASE NOTE:
The park has a $6.00 entrance fee. Please stop and register when you enter the park. This money goes directly to trail maintenance and upkeep of the park.

OTHER DETAILS

1. Acknowledgment of risk forms MUST be signed by legal guardian for each participant prior to ride.
2. Each participant will be required to wear a riding helmet while on the ride.
3. We offer boots, hats and chaps to each participant. Bring your cameras and come early to get a group picture! The cowboy hats come off and the helmets go on for the ride.
4. This is a great area so plan to bring a picnic for your group before or after your time with us.
5. If you have additional questions or concerns, please give us a call, so that we can discuss them.


The following items are part of the Horse Fan and Horse Rider badges. Because of a limited time frame to orally cover these topics, please list the top 3 things that you want us to cover. Please put “1” in the blank for your number one choice “2” in your number two choice and so forth. The items we have highlighted are the ones that we recommend that be covered.

HORSE FAN BADGE

_____ 1. On the trail
Find out where you can ride horses in your community. Ask each group or facility how much it charges for membership, riding, or riding lessons. Find out whether its specialty is English or Western riding. Find out which groups provide instructions, which require you to own your own horse, which have indoor and outdoor rings, and which have riding trails.

_____ 2. Caring of Horses
Visit a stable. Find out from the owner or manager what is involved in the care of a horse. Find out how much and what kind of food a horse needs daily, acceptable treats for horses, everyday care in a stable, and how often a horse needs to be shod and why. If possible, watch while a farrier pulls and resets a shoe.

_____ 3. Fashion and Function (in booklet)
Show the correct and safe clothing for horse shows, western trail rides, and your group’s equestrian activities. You can model the clothes yourself, or use pictures. Point out to others the safety features to look for in the footwear, pants, jackets and safety hat you wear when riding.

_____ 4. Horses Through History (in booklet)
Make an illustrated booklet about the history and development of the horse. To do this you can draw your own pictures or use photographs that you find in magazines and other places. Be able to point out and name the principal parts of a horse.

_____ 5. Song of the Horse (depends on my staff but don’t count on this one)
Listen to cowboy ballads and teach one to your troop.

_____ 6. Make a Career of Riding
There are many careers associated with horses. Explore at least three of them. You might begin by finding out the type of training and experience your instructor needed before she could begin to teach others, for example.

_____ 7. Ease with Equipment
Learn the parts of a saddle and a bridle. Find out how each part contributes to the comfort of the horse and rider. Learn how to take care of a saddle and a bridle and how to keep them in good repair. If possible, assist with the saddling and bridling of a horse.

_____ 8. Horse “Tales” (in booklet)
Learn about famous or legendary horses. Tell a horse story to your troop or another group.

_____ 9. Horse Stories (in booklet)
Read one or more books about horses. These might include books on horsemanship, information on related careers, stories about famous horses, or stories of adventure on horseback.

_____ 10. Showing Off
Attend a horsemanship event at camp. Can’t find one close by? Then watch a live or televised performance by show riders, such as a rodeo, a local horse show, or a draft-horse pulling contest.

HORSE RIDER BADGE

_____ 1. Get Ready to Ride
Saddle and bridle a horse by yourself. Explain the care and use of each part of the tack and the importance of correct fitting. Hitch a horse at the correct height when bridled, using a halter, a suitable knot, and the correct length of lead rope.

_____ 2. Equipment Expert
Visit a harness or tack shop or obtain a harness catalog and become acquainted with different styles of saddles, bridles, and bits. Find out the advantages of each type and know the approximate cost of each type. Teach someone else how to clean and care for tack.

_____ 3. In Good Form
Show that you can do the following in good form:
• Mount and dismount correctly
• Turn and stop a horse, at both a walk and a trot, and on command. WE CANNOT TROT THE HORSES. WALK ONLY

_____ 4. Clips, Combs, and More
Examine the tools used to groom a horse. Discover the purpose of each. Learn to use the brush and currycomb. Learn how to brush a horse before and after saddling. Practice safe stall and barn behavior.

_____ 5. Ride On
Plan and take part in a ride with others that includes a trail breakfast or other meal, group skill, riding, or a cross-country ride.

_____ 6. Horses, Safety, and You (in booklet)
Explain to your troop, friends, or family the safety regulations for riding, and equestrian etiquette. Show how to give proper hand signals when riding on public roads and how to do an emergency dismount at halt and at walk. Tell what to do if your horse rears, trips, bucks, stops, or bolts.

_____ 7. Horse Anatomy (in booklet)
Name the principal parts of a horse. Find out from a veterinarian or horse trainer what can be done to prevent the common ailments or diseases of horses.

_____ 8. New Skills
Identify two new riding skills you want to learn. Then work with an instructor to learn and practice.

_____ 9. Perfect Your Form
Take riding lessons to learn the basics of riding: lead a horse before and after riding, mount and dismount start stop and back up, ride at a walk and trot, and guide a horse while riding and with supervision. Already know the basics? Then demonstrate to others how to mount and dismount, and ride at a walk and a trot. Show others how to groom a horse and how to care for a horse after exercising.

_____ 10. See For Yourself
Take a trip to a state or county fair to see a horse show. If possible enter a show class that is right for you and your horse.