Camp Marydale has an outstanding equestrian program that is enjoyed by Girl Scouts year round, with approximately 25 horses in our stables. It costs $1,500 a year to care for just one of our horses, so any financial support we receive, earmarked for our equestrian program, helps to offset these expenses.
We are partnered with Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine who provide specialized care, such as vaccinations and teeth floating, to each horse. Doctoral students have also completed studies on the herd. All of our horses are adopted with many of them coming to us with health, weight, and age complications. Our staff work daily to make sure our horses are properly treated, fed and comfortable in our up-to-code barns.
Our Wrangler program teaches girls, ages 14 and up, leadership skills in addition to horse knowledge as they pair with adult mentors to teach Western horseback riding workshops at troops and service units. Wranglers also help out with special weekend events such as Love Hug & Groom, and Hoof Pick Horse Camp. Spurs are girls, ages 12 and up, who shadow the Wranglers and help, as well.
Click on each green down arrow (▼) on the right side of horse’s name to read about each one.
Abby
Gender: Mare
Approximate DOB: 03/29/2012
Acquired: 03/20/2022
Breed: Quarter Horse
Color: Chestnut
Height: 14.3 hands
Info: Abby is one of the most willing horses in the barn. Point her in any direction, and she will take you wherever you want to go. Between riding the trails at camp or competing in the Show Ring she is as awesome as it gets!
Annabelle
Gender: Gelding
DOB: 01-17-04
Acquired:
September 2008
Breed: Quarterhorse
Color:
Grey
Height: 15 hands
Info: Casper has been at Camp Marydale since he was 4 years old. Casper is an American Quarter Horse and he has the registered name of Chex Gray Nugget. Casper was originally bred to be a cow horse on a ranch, but came to camp and is fantastic with his riders. He does not like to be left behind, because he loves his friends, but is so fun for first time riders!
Bella
Gender: Mare
Approximate DOB: 02/02/1998
Acquired: 08/27/2022
Breed: Paint
Color: Bay Tobiano
Height: 15 hands
Info: Bella was donated to the Marydale Herd with her friend Santo! Bella has a history in the show ring competing in western pleasure events. She is now retired and enjoys eating and hanging out in the pasture!
Buck
Gender: Gelding
Approximate DOB: 2001
Acquired: 08/08/2016
Breed: Quarter Horse/Saddlebred
Color: Cremello
Height: 15.1 hands
Info: Buck is probably our most curious horse! He loves to adventure which sometimes gets him into trouble. Buck came to us from the family of a former Wrangler who wanted him to go to a loving home where his adventurous spirit would be loved by all! Buck has an interesting coat color called Gold Champagne which is created by him having a base color of Chestnut with the Champagne dilution gene.
Casper (Chex Gray Nugget)
Gender: Gelding
DOB: 01-17-04
Acquired: September 2008
Breed: Quarterhorse
Color: Grey
Height: 15 hands
Info: Casper has been at Camp Marydale since he was 4 years old. Casper is an American Quarter Horse, and he has the registered name of Chex Gray Nugget. Casper was originally bred to be a cow horse on a ranch, but came to camp and is fantastic with his riders. He does not like to be left behind, because he loves his friends, but is so fun for first time riders!
Concho
Gender: Gelding
Approximate DOB: 1992
Acquired: 04/01/2010
Breed: Quarter Horse/Tennessee Walker
Color: Dark Bay
Height: 15 hands
Info: Concho came to camp Marydale in 2010. Before Concho came to camp, he competed in Extreme Trail Challenges, and worked as a ranch horse. After that, he was ridden by a little girl teaching her the basics. When Concho came to camp he was a favorite of the Head Wranglers and Riding Instructors with his wide range of cues. Concho was especially good at side passing and half passing. That means going side to side without moving forward and trotting sideways. Concho can still do all of those things, but now he would rather be a perfect angel for his riders in a class.
Cowgirl
Gender: Mare
Age: 8
Approximate DOB: 2012
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3 Hands
Color: Strawberry Roan
Breed: Quarter Horse/Arabian
Info: Cowgirl is special because she is one of our two roan horses. She loves to be the center of attention and is always ready for a photo op. Next time you come to camp make sure to get a picture with camps queen bee.
Hank
Gender: Gelding
Approximate DOB: 2008
Acquired: 10/23/13
Breed: Clydesdale Cross
Color: Bay
Height: 16 hands
Info: Hank is considered a draft horse since he is a Clydesdale cross. Hank came to camp in the fall of 2013 and was only 5 years old when he came to camp! Hank knows how big he is and loves to give nudges with his huge head! Hank is great for adults and confident girls who are excited for a little challenge! He is very strong and loves to be a leader, but is also somewhat of a scaredy cat. He is also very good at turning on the water in the barn.
Koda
Gender: Gelding
Age: 9
Approximate DOB: 2011
Height: 14.1 Hands
Color: Chestnut Paint
Breed: Quarter Horse
Info: Koda came to Camp Marydale in July of 2015. He was being trained to barrel race before he came to camp, but is making a fantastic home with us at camp! Koda is super sweet and will follow anyone around like a puppy dog! Koda is an Overo Chestnut Paint, and his coloring and pattern make him very distinguishable. Koda is very funny and usually one of the last horses to come up to the barn and sometimes we have to even go get him from the pasture because he would rather just hang out than come inside. Everyone loves Koda!
Magic
Gender: Mare
Approximate DOB: 1/1/2006
Acquired:10/21/2016
Breed: Quarter Horse
Color: Black
Height: 14.2 Hands
Info: Magic came to Camp Marydale in the fall of 2016. Magic was a trail and pleasure riding horse before coming to camp, so the camp life was not a big change for her! She took a little time to get used to the new trails at camp, but now she is a pro! She is a great horse for any rider and we do not know what we would do without her!
Momma
Gender: Mare
Approximate DOB: 2000
Acquired: 02/2014
Breed: Quarter Horse
Color: Bay
Height: 15.3 hands
Info: Momma is a huge favorite at camp, especially with the Wranglers! Momma came to camp in 2014 from a former Wrangler. She was used in Barrel Racing and Pole Bending before coming to camp to be enjoyed by all of the campers! Momma is a great leader on trails and teaching girls how to make tight turns around barrels and poles!
Paris
Gender: Mare
Approximate DOB: 03/04/2005
Acquired: 04/20/2022
Breed: Quarter Horse
Color: Palomino
Height: 14 hands
Info: Paris was donated to camp with his 2 best friends Quinn and Leonard. Paris is one of the prettiest girls around currently being the only Palomino. When she’s not being ridden by Girl Scouts, she is swimming in the pasture lake on a hot summer day.
Peggy Sue
Gender: Mare
Approximate DOB: 2004
Acquired: 09/25/14
Breed: Paint
Color: Black Tobiano
Height: 14 hands
Info: Peggy Sue is a friendly little horse who loves to be with her friends! You always know when she’s trotting up, because she lets out a big “neigh” to greet you. She’s a good beginner horse, but is great for intermediate riders to brush up skills, too.
Prime
Gender: Gelding
Approximate DOB: 03/17/2017
Acquired: 02/18/2022
Breed: Thoroughbred
Color: Dark Bay
Height: 17.2 hands
Info: Before Prime's retirement at camp, he participated in thoroughbred racing at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans. He no longer races but often remembers those days. You will find him prancing with his head high in the pasture with his best friend Concho!
Quinn
Gender: Gelding
Approximate DOB: 04/02/2003
Acquired: 04/20/2022
Breed: Paint
Color: Dark Bay
Height: 14.2 hands
Info: Quinn was donated to camp with his 2 best friends Leonard and Paris. Quinn’s favorite thing to do is sleep in the covered arena and eat! You will often find him taking care of newer riders because of his calm demeanor.
Ruby (IMA LEOS RUBY)
Gender: Mare
Approximate DOB: 1999
Acquired: 01/23/15
Breed: Quarter Horse
Color: Red Roan
Height: 14.2 hands
Info: Ruby is no stranger to Girl Scouts! Ruby was donated to Camp Marydale by a family from Denham Springs in 2015. The family had also donated another horse (M&M previously known as Patches, but there was already a Patches at the barn) years earlier. Ruby was ridden by a Girl Scout who barrel raced and they
were very good! In 2009 they even won a saddle together in the Deep South Stock Horse Show! Ruby went on trail rides when she wasn’t racing, and loved the Homochitto National Forrest. She is very much loved by everyone at Camp Marydale and is a huge Wrangler favorite!
Rustie
Gender: Mare
Age: 19
Approximate DOB: 2001
Height: 14.2 Hands
Color: Liver Chestnut
Breed: Quarter Horse
Info: Rustie came to camp in 2017 and was an immediate hit! She came to us from a ranch in Mississippi where she was used as a cow horse to move cattle for the rancher. Rustie took no time to transition from work at the ranch to work at camp. Within 2 months Rustie was being ridden by girls every weekend. Rustie and Ruby both spent some time at that ranch, and you can tell in the way they are trained. They are best friends and do not like to go anywhere without each other. They even mirror each other in the pasture the way they eat and play!
Sally (Mustang Sally)
Gender: Mare
Approximate DOB: 1998
Acquired: July 2008
Breed: Pony of Americas
Color: Roan
Height: 13 hands
Info: Sally is a special horse to Camp Marydale because she has been at camp longer than any of the other horses that are at camp now. Sally came to camp in 2008 and has been a fantastic addition ever since! Sally can always be pointed out in the herd because she is the shortest and her coloring makes it look like she has snow or powdered sugar sprinkled on her back. Sally is the perfect horse for a beginner rider. She likes to take things nice and slow, and her height comforts girls who are afraid of a larger horse. Sally and her Pony Power are loved by everyone!
Sienna
Gender: Mare
Approximate DOB: 2006
Acquired: 04/02/2014
Breed: Paint
Color: Bay Tobiano
Height: 14.3 hands
Info: Sienna is a very vocal girl who loves to hang out with her friends in the field. She’s very sweet and laid back and loves to be groomed.
Storm
Gender: Gelding
Approximate DOB: 2002
Acquired: 07/17/13
Breed: Quarter Horse
Color: Gray
Height: 15 hands
Info: Storm is a great leader and enjoys having a lot of friends. He is a great horse to teach the basics of horsemanship and riding to the campers.
Tank
Gender: Gelding
Approximate DOB: 2010
Acquired: 07/17/13
Breed: Quarter Horse
Color: Sorrel
Height: 14 hands
Info: Tank might be small, but he sure is mighty! Tank is a part of our Wrangler Show Team where we participate in barrel racing, pole bending, rodeo games, and western showing. His favorite thing to do is run so rodeoing is his favorite thing to do!
Sponsored by: Kelly and George McKinney, Jr. – In memory of Sterling “Red” Dolese, Sr
Wager
Gender: Gelding
Approximate DOB: 04/02/2011
Acquired: 02/18/2022
Breed: Thoroughbred
Color: Chestnut
Height: 17 hands
Info: Before Wager’s retirement at camp, he participated in thoroughbred racing at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans. He has left his quick pace life in the past and has taken a love to sunny pasture days. You can find him at camp taking care of less experienced riders taking things nice and slow.
