# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Junior RIIT Explorer
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Junior RIIT Explorer program is designed for Junior Girl Scouts who are curious about becoming future Riding Instructors-in-Training (RIITs) and want to begin building leadership skills through horsemanship. In this hands-on session, participants will learn the fundamentals of grooming and safely leading horses.
They will be introduced to proper grooming tools and techniques, how to read basic horse behavior and how to confidently and respectfully lead a horse on the ground. This experience emphasizes responsibility, communication and teamwork-key qualities of successful RIITs. Through guided practice in a supportive group setting, they will gain confidence while developing foundational skills that prepare them for future leadership opportunities within the RIIT program.
Note: Please provide accessibility, mobility information, and if you have a preferred name in the provided "Special Circumstances" section during registration.

Registration deadline: September 12, 2026
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sophia/junior-riit-explorer/200030499821033
- **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sophia
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2574 Sweetbriar Rd, Sophia, NC 27350-8924, United States
- **lat**: 35.79643
- **long**: -79.94445
- **full address**: 2574 Sweetbriar Rd, Sophia, NC 27350-8924, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Junior RIIT Explorer being held?
  - **A:** Junior RIIT Explorer takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm at 2574 Sweetbriar Rd, Sophia, NC 27350-8924, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Junior RIIT Explorer?
  - **A:** Junior RIIT Explorer is organized by Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Junior RIIT Explorer is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sophia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Junior RIIT Explorer sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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