According to the 1968 camp promotion slide show: “Demonstrations and instructions in horsemanship have been planned. An expert horseman will instruct in the care of horses, how to saddle and bridle them and how to ride.”

“All boys will be given instruction who wish,” the Unit Leader’s Guide goes on to say, “and one half-hour free riding time following instruction. An additional half-hour may be ridden for 50¢. Boys may ride at any time following the instruction for $1 per hour.” Horsemanship Merit Badge was also offered for the first time that summer.

In 1972, Dinner Rides were begun. In 1973, Breakfast Rides were added to this still-popular program. The Scouts would ride out for “a great cow-hand breakfast”, or steak and bean dinners prepared on the trail by the Staff.

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