Circle C Equestrian Center

Circle C Equestrian Center Circle C Equestrian Center is owned and operated by Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Council.

09/07/2026

This four week, small-group program is designed especially for Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts who benefit from a supported, encouraging equestrian environment. Through a blend of horsemanship, riding instruction and teamwork, participants will build confidence, develop new skills and experience the joy of working with horses. Each session will include foundations of safe horse handling and care, riding instruction tailored to each rider's strengths and learning style, introduction to horse show skills, including patterns, presentation and ring etiquette and team-based activities that foster cooperation, confidence and connection. The program will conclude with a fun and supportive in-house horse show where riders can demonstrate what they've learned in a low-pressure setting. Families will also have the option to participate in a virtual adaptive riding horse show for those interested in an extended experience (additional fee applies). Participant Information: This program is intentionally designed for riders who have a diagnosed developmental, learning, sensory or physical difference and who benefit from a supported, adaptive approach to instruction. Our goal is to create a positive, team-oriented environment where every rider feels successful, included and celebrated. No previous horse experience is necessary. Please e-mail [email protected] with any questions about the program or eligibility.

The four dates for this program are: September 19, 4-5:30 p.m. ; October 17, 4-5:30 p.m.; November 7, 4-5:30 p.m.; Horse show November 21, 2-4 p.m.

Registration deadline: September 12, 2026. Register at bit.ly/4izCTv5 🐴

09/07/2026

Join us for a day at Tryon International Equestrian Center to explore the world of horse shows! You will start your morning with an introduction to what happens at different types of Horse Shows and what etiquette needs to be followed by spectators. Then, head into the main indoor arena to be "Fans In The Stands" at the North Carolina Special Olympics Equestrian Championships, where you will watch athletes show their horses and see what it takes to win a class. Watch riders compete in various classes, observe exhibitors and learn more about the excitement of equestrian competition. Lunch will be on your own. Bring a picnic or enjoy one of the on-site restaurants. Participants must attend with an adult, and troops must bring the required number of adults per Safety Activity Checkpoints. There are shops and restaurants at Tryon, so feel free to stay and enjoy the grounds after the program ends at 2 p.m.
Registration Deadline: September 19, 2026. Register at bit.ly/4gISAO7

09/05/2026

We've seen this game all over in different forms and wanted to see if you could play it with horse breeds. Turns out you can, even if you can't spell the breed! 😂

Join us for a fun and engaging Girl Scouts Day Program held at Keyauwee Program Center during local teacher workdays. Gi...
09/04/2026

Join us for a fun and engaging Girl Scouts Day Program held at Keyauwee Program Center during local teacher workdays. Girls spend the day enjoying classic camp activities like archery, the climbing wall and boating, with lunch provided. Older Girl Scouts take on leadership roles by guiding younger girls in games, songs and group activities, all while building confidence, teamwork and outdoor skills in a supportive camp environment.

Registration deadline: September 8, 2026. Register at bit.ly/4xrNvRp ⛺️

09/04/2026

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Are you 13+ and interested in becoming a RIIT? Join us at Circle C Equestrian Center on Saturday, September 12 for Ridin...
09/02/2026

Are you 13+ and interested in becoming a RIIT? Join us at Circle C Equestrian Center on Saturday, September 12 for Riding Instructor-In-Training Orientation! Save your spot before the registration deadline is September 5.

Not old enough to become a RIIT? Girl Scout Juniors can explore future possibilities through the Junior RIIT Explorer session happening on Saturday, September 19. Enjoy a hands-on workshop to learn the fundamentals of grooming and how to safely lead horses.

Learn more and register today at https://www.girlscoutsp2p.org/en/discover/activities/events.html?q=riit. 🐴

08/30/2026

When the job requires zero help from Baby.

08/29/2026

All horses need access to the three "F's" - Forage, Friends and Freedom to be happy and healthy. At Circle C all of our horses, minus the those with metabolic issues, have 24 hour access to some sort of forage. They all get turned out in herd groups and have freedom in the fields and in their stalls to move and interact with their environment as they choose. Some horses need one more thing and Chance is a great example. Enrichment for a busy brain, but we love alliteration, so we'll call it Fun.

08/27/2026

As we head into Fall programming a reflection on what makes a great Girl Scout program horse...all the things that make a great horse in general, of course. Then there are the qualities that are harder to define, Rio being a great example. He had to stay in, when all of his friends went out, he had to stand quietly to have his legs scrubbed with a medicated soap, get sprayed with a really suspicious aerosol spray, walk past a box that wasn't there in the morning- so, super suspicious, head out to the field where on the way he was viciously menaced by several deer and the blue heron that patrols our pond. He was able to be a perfect gentleman through all of that, worried eyes, slightly tense body, but respectful about human personal space and his usual slow pace. When he was off the clock, free to express himself, his little hop and canter was his only big explosion. He went to the top of the field, peeked through the trees to find the herd and then walked to the closest gate and joined them. Whatever that quality is, that's what we need when we are teaching beginners. Horses will always horse, they reach their limit like the rest of us, but it's comforting to know Rio has a pretty high bar. He's is absolutely worth his weight in senior food and Farrier's Formula.

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2574 Sweetbriar Road
Sophia, NC
27350

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