The Horsemanship merit badge was one of the original 57 merit badges issued by the Boy Scouts of America in 1911. It replaced the 1910 Horseman "Badge of Merit".  At Twin View Stables we will teach the troop directly from the Merit Badge Series Book.  We have broken up the requirements in a way that best helps the troop understand horsemanship. 


It will take a minimum of 2 hours.
​We can supply the worksheets upon request. 
Cost $25- minimum $250 per group

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Requirement 1: Know the Basics of Horseback Riding

• The difference between Western- and English- style riding
• Different types of horse breeds
• Anatomy of a horse
• Types of horse riding equipment.
• Symptoms of colic and other horse health problems

 
Requirement 2: Take Care of a Horse and Learn About Safety

• Grooming a horse
  • What types of brushes
  • Hoof care
• Safety precautions handling and caring
• Fire safety precautions
• How to feed a horse
• Conformation is and why it is important.
• Difference between lameness and unsoundness.

 
Requirement 3: Prepare for Your Ride

• How to lead a horse
• Tie a horse
• How to saddle and bridles a horse
• Mount and dismount your horse

 
Requirement 4: Go on a Ride
On level ground, continuously do the following movements after safely mounting the horse. Do them correctly, at ease, and in harmony with the horse.

1. Walk the horse in a straight line for 60 feet.
2. Walk the horse in a half-circle of not more than 16 feet in radius.
3. Trot or jog the horse in a straight line for 60 feet.
4. Trot or jog the horse in a half-circle of not more than 30 feet in radius.
5. Halt straight.
6. Back up straight four paces.
7. Halt and dismount.

Boy Scouts of America Horsemanship Merit Badge Requirements
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/merit_badge_reqandres/horsemanship.pdf

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