Horsemanship — Merit Badge

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Requirements

From the official BSA merit badge pamphlet — wording is paraphrased here. Confirm against the current pamphlet for sign-off.

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For the whole badge

Describe safety precautions when handling and caring for a horse

Describe fire safety precautions in a barn and around horses

Name 15 parts of a horse and discuss the function of each

Name four horse breeds; explain each breed's special features

Describe colic symptoms; name and describe four other horse health problems

Explain conformation and its importance; lameness vs. unsoundness

Explain hoof care and why a horse might need shoes

Demonstrate grooming a horse, picking hooves, and after-ride care

Explain what/how much to feed a horse and how activity and breed change it

Name 10 parts of your saddle and bridle; explain equipment care

Show how to properly saddle and bridle a horse

Demonstrate safely mounting and dismounting a horse

Demonstrate safely approaching, leading, and securely tying a horse

11a

Walk the horse in a straight line for 60 feet

11b

Walk a half-circle of no more than 16-foot radius

11c

Trot or jog in a straight line for 60 feet

11d

Trot or jog a half-circle of no more than 30-foot radius

11e

Halt straight

11f

Back up straight four paces

11g

Halt and dismount

(Do any one of the following)

12a

Research one horse-related career (training, costs, prospects, salary, duties); discuss

12b

Explore horsemanship as a hobby/lifestyle; research training, expenses, organizations