Approved Horse Stables
The following horse stables have been approved for GSNWGL troop and member use. Please note that this list will continue to be updated as additional stables are approved. If you would like to suggest a stable for GSNWGL staff to contact for possible approval, please send stable contact information to the Program Department or call the nearest Service Center and ask for extension 3367.
Stables are listed alphabetically.
Blue Haven Stables
W4853 Cty. Q, Merrill, WI 54452 (map)
Dates/Times: April through October
Program consists of grooming, saddling, bridling, and riding lessons. One hour Horse Lovers and/or Horse Riders badges can be earned.
Contact: Sharon Yonke
Phone: 715-536-4210
Email: bluehaven@dwave.net
Website: www.blue-haven-stables.com/
Deadline to register: Call for times and dates
Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies and up
Minimum/Maximum: 4/10
Cost: Per participant: Programs-$185.00; Lessons-$44.00; Trail Rides-$25.00; One Hour Sessions-$25.00
Kinni Valley Academy
1171 30th Ave, River Falls, WI 54022 (map)
Dates/Times: Available by appointment all year, rain or shine. Cold weather riding available in our heated indoor facility.
Feel like getting away from it all? Picture yourself riding off into the sunset on a beautiful horse, winding through the Kinnickinnic River Valley. Come ride with us and open the doors to new and exciting things.
Contact: Carolyn Lowe
Phone: 715-426-1321
Email: carolyn@kinnivalleyacademy.com
Website: www.kinnivalleyacademy.com
Deadline to register: Call for times and dates
Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies and up
Minimum/Maximum: 10 person minimum, no maximum. Smaller groups (under 10 riders), please call for assistance
Cost: $35/person Horse Fan Badge, $45/person Horse Rider Badge, please call for information and costs on the Horse Sense Badge, summer camps and hourly lessons.
Trinity Equestrian Center
S5300 State Hwy 37, Eau Claire, WI 54701 (map)
Dates/Times: Events run from January- May and September- December (non-summer months), 2 hour activity
This program is for horse lovers! Riders will learn to be safe around horses, how to groom, tack, lead and ride! Dynamic stationed horse activities are planned for large groups. All children wear helmets, long pants and closed toe shoes.
Contact: Bill & Toni Mattson
Phone: 715-835-4530
Email: toni@trinity-ec.com
Website: www.trinity-ec.com
Deadline to register: 2 weeks prior to desired date of activity
Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies and up
Minimum/Maximum: 6/36 riders
Cost: $20/rider
Triple H Stables
720 16 1/2 St, Hillsdale, WI 54733 (map)
Dates/Times: April-October
Our 300 acre angus/crop farm comes alive with many different activities. We will custom tailor a program to fit your group’s needs. We offer horseback riding on our scenic wooded trails ($22/first hour) or they can be used for hiking. One trail is lined with natural springs and the start of a trout stream.
Stay in the bunk house for as little as $10/person/night or pitch a tent for a moderate price to help cover costs of shower and restrooms. We offer three-hour sessions to earn horse badges, which includes a trail ride,for $45/ person.
Our guests are welcome to enjoy the playground, petting zoo, volleyball, horseshoes, fire pits, and more at no additional charge. Plenty of history can be found on site including a working windmill, and original Dallas train depot. Besides personnel to teach all levels of horse badges, we have staff that are qualified to instruct first aid, foods, fibers, farming, ecology, wildlife, outdoor cooking, and creative solutions.
Contact: Irvin and Joy Humphrey
Phone: 715-458-4107
Website: www.triplehhhenterprises.com
Deadline to register: Must make reservations
Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies and up
Cost: $22 - $45/person
Upper Peninsula Equestrian Center
292 Taylor Rd, Gwinn, MI 49806 (map)
Dates/Times: Open Monday–Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-9:00p.m., Sundays 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Horseback riding lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced riders. Summer day camp programs, customized to meet the needs of your group, are also available. Programs may focus on horse care, feeding and grooming, horse psychology, ground work, how to select the right horse, tack and equipment, and more.
Contact: Vicky Jenema
Phone: 906-235-4780
Email: ravhawran@aol.com
Website: www.upequestriancenter.com
Deadline to register: Register by May 31 for summer day camp programs. Individual riding lessons scheduled as per availability.
Grade Levels: Individual or group programs available for Girl Scout Brownies and up. Programs are structured according to age of group,experience, and number of students.
Cost: Individual riding lessons (approximately 1 hour), $50/lesson - includes lesson horse, all tack and safety equipment. Day camp prices are determined by age of group and number of students attending. Available are three or five day programs, Monday–Friday,
Whispering Pines
5405 Cty Rd HH, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 (map)
Dates/Times: Open year round, day and evening hours available
Indoor and outdoor arenas available, as well as many sizes of horses to help you learn.
Instruction and program options include: Safety, Catching and leading, Grooming and tacking up, Mounting and riding, Earning Girl Scout badges
Contact: Bruce & Debbie Benson
Phone: 715-421-2132 or 715-213-4132
Email: dbenson@tznet.com
Deadline to register: Must call for reservations one week in advance
Grade Levels: Girl Scout Brownies and up
Minimum/Maximum: 2/10
Cost: $25/participant per hour. Special rates may be available.
Wilderness Pursuit Adventure
N5773 Resewood Ave, Nielsville, WI 54456 (map)
Offering guided trail rides on gentle, well-trained horses, with the best guides we can find through the beautiful, scenic Clark County Forest. This is not ordinary trail riding, where you ride in a circle, we actually take you out into the woods on natural trails. We provide from two-hour rides to many day overnight adventures.
Phone: 715-743-4484 or 1-877-896-4221
Email: wpwpw@tds.net
Website: www.wildernesspursuit.com
Woodside Ranch
W4015 State Road 82 E, Mauston, WI 53948 (map)
Welcome to Woodside Ranch, Wisconsin’s oldest and most famous guest ranch! A fun and relaxing retreat for the whole family, Woodside Ranch offers fresh air,horseback rides, great food and tons of activities. It‛s the perfect place to unwind and experience the country life!
Contact: Virginia Barton
Phone: 608-847-4275
Email: vbarton@woodsideranch.com
Website: www.woodsideranch.com
