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CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PARTIES

HOST- we host the party along with you so you can enjoy your child's special
day! We do ask that as chaperones, you help watch the children.
We Provide: COACH HOUSE- an indoor party room, decorated Western style with Rodeo Posters, Horse Tack, Harnesses, etc.
TABLES & SEATING - Tables, seating, tablecloths & center pieces are provided by Harris
Stage Lines Ranch.
REFRESHMENTS- Hot dog, chips, punch, paper plate, napkins & cups are provided by
Harris Stage Lines Ranch.
You Provide: Cake, Ice Cream, Candles, Party Favors & Prizes for the games.

WAGON RIDES - Stagecoach rides are available in place of Wagon rides for an
additional $50.00.
HORSEBACK RIDE - Each Child has an opportunity to ride a horse that is led in a controlled
area. Riding and safety instructions will be given.
TWO RANCH GAMES - Choose from:
a) Pony Express Race - Team Relay Race. At the starting line is a stick horse, cowboy hat and a neckerchief. At the whistle the person has to put on the cowboy gear, ride the stick horse to the “Way Station,” and back to the waiting pony express rider to make the switch.
*NOTE* if the majority of the children are 6 years old or younger there is not a relay transfer.
b) Balloon Darts - The person who pops the balloon with a star behind it wins a prize. You can have as many winners as you want to supply prizes for.
c) Horseshoe Pitching - We have shoes for small children. Each person gets to pitch two shoes.
d) Feed Sack Toss- Contest to see who can toss 3 small feed sacks into a bucket.

2 hours maximum
Ages 1 to 16
PRICE: $225.00 for up to 16 people (children & adults)
$6.00 per person thereafter (includes all attending)

PARTY AGENDA
Guests Arrive
Wagon Rides or Stagecoach Rides
Horseback Rides
First Ranch Game
Second Ranch Game
Refreshments - Hot Dog, Chips and Drink
Cut the Cake
Open Presents
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COWBOY & COWGIRL HORSE DAY CAMP

Ages 7 - 18
$240.00 per Person for 5 Day Camp
2008 Dates
June 23-27, July 7-11, August 4-8 August 11-15 August 18-22
Wild West Horse Camp* July 14-18

Harris Stage Lines Cowboy & Cowgirl horse day camp is an opportunity for your child to experience a real working horse riding, driving & training ranch. Emphasis is placed on safety around horses and the care of livestock & equipment. Our horses are the tools that help teach
children confidence and teamwork. The riding & driving of horses gives students hands on training, which improves their skills and teaches them new ones. Trick riding & trick roping are also taught to enhance the child's confidence and coordination. Snacks are provided, but children are to bring their own lunch. Week long horse day camps include a show put on for the parents by the Cowboys & Cowgirls. Your children will present the Calvacade of Horses, a stunning exhibition choreographed to  music, with the various breeds of horses used at the camp.

*Wild West Horse Camp: Child must have attended a minimum of one Harris Stage Lines Horse Day Camps. Emphasis is placed on riding & driving skills along with showmanship and professionalism. The student will perform an advanced Wild West Horse Show for family and friends for parents.

Camp Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Monday through Thursday
8:00 AM to 7:00 PM - Friday

WINTER HORSE DAY CAMP
Ages 7-18
$175 per 3 day session 9am to 2pm December 20, 21, 22 and December 29, 30, 31 
"What it takes to own a horse" Learn year round care of horses from the old draft horse breed to the light horse. Classroom time & riding & driving of horses. Snack provided, children to bring their own lunch.

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OVERNIGHT COWBOY CAMP

Boys only -Ages 8 -16 $200.00 per person
June 14,15 2008
Camp includes horseman ship & the Western Arts. They will ride & drive horses, and learn some trick roping & whip cracking.
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HARRIS STAGE LINES OVER NIGHT HORSE CAMP

Girls only Ages 10 -18 $400.00 per person June 29, 30 July 1, 2
Our program is designed for young girls who want to learn & develop better western riding, driving, horsemanship, & performance skills. The instruction is provided according to each individual's ability. The following areas are covered:
Physical Skills Life Skills
1. Chores & Stable Management -------Pride, good work ethic
2. Strength Building & Trick Roping --------A can do attitude, self esteem
3. Trick Riding -------- Discipline, awareness & responsibility
4. Poise & Social Skills & Showmanship --------Self Expression, confidence, self control
5. Harnessing, Hitching & Driving Horses ----Being aware of where you are & what's around you. 6. Western Riding & Horsemanship -------- Being open-minded, understanding differences.

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FIELD TRIPS
At Harris Stage Lines

Preserving and Sharing the Past for Future Generations.
Take a journey into the past with Harris Stage Lines! We're a horse riding, driving, training, & entertainment ranch located just 4 miles north of Paso Robles on North River Road along the Salinas River. Students will step back into the 1800's & experience a taste of the old west complete with gold panning and a wagon ride.
 

STOCKYARD & LIVERY STABLE
Entire group gathers in the Western town & Stockyard area for some history and a demonstration in the every day life of the American Cowboy & Cowgirl.

Students are broken down into 4 groups to rotate at the following stations:

GOLD PANNING
Teacher will take a group to the riverbed where they will pan for gold. We provide the pans and students may keep any river rubies and gold they find.

STAGE COACHING IN CALIFORNIA
Group takes a tour of the Coach House & Stage Coach. They will learn how the stage coach provided it's services in California and how the Pony Express delivered news and mail across our great nation.

HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDE
Group takes a horse drawn wagon ride, experiencing travel as it was in the past and gets a chance to draw their own western town.

HORSE DRAWN FARM EQUIPMENT
Group will view the different types of horse drawn farm equipment used for farming in nthe early 1900's.

Entire group gathers on Coach House lawn area where they can have their lunch.

Note: Please have the appropriate number of chaperones with each group at all times.
COST: $5 per student $150 minimum required

HAPPY TRAILS!

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SCOUT TROOPS

Harris Stage Lines Welcomes You.
Harris Stage Lines is a Horse riding, driving, training & entertainment ranch. We train horses for the film industry. All the work on our ranch is done with horses, including farming
Your Ranch Agenda:
HORSE EXHIBITION
STAGECOACH RIDE
MECHANICAL ROPING MACHINE
HOTDOG, CHIPS & PUNCH SERVED IN THE COACH HOUSE
$10.00 per person with a $200.00 minimum
50% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your date
HORSE BADGE PROGRAM ALSO AVAILABLE!

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