Horsemanship
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# See the [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss09.aspx Guide to Safe Scouting: Horsemanship Activities] | # See the [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss09.aspx Guide to Safe Scouting: Horsemanship Activities] | ||
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'''5'''. [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/3750_horse-bathe.htm Bathing & Grooming a horse] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/3326_horse-hooves.htm Hooves]<br> | '''5'''. [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/3750_horse-bathe.htm Bathing & Grooming a horse] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/3326_horse-hooves.htm Hooves]<br> | ||
'''6'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Horse_diseases Horse Diseases]<br> | '''6'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Horse_diseases Horse Diseases]<br> | ||
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Revision as of 10:20, October 28, 2012
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| This is the Horsemanship merit badge for Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers. Venturers can also complete the Equestrian elective for the Ranger Award. |
| Horsemanship merit badge | ||
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| Status: | Elective | |
| Created: | 1911 | |
| Renamed from: | Horseman | |
| BSA Advancement ID: | 063 | |
| Requirements revision: | 2011 | |
| Latest pamphlet revision: | 2011 | |
Contents |
| “ | In addition to learning how to safely ride and care for horses, Scouts who earn this merit badge will gain an understanding of the instincts and behaviors of horses and humane and effective methods for training horses. | ” |
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".
Horsemanship merit badge is an option for the National Outdoor Badge for Riding.
Horsemanship merit badge requirements | 
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Notes
| A FREE workbook for Horsemanship is available here! with the maps, charts, links, diagrams, and checklists you need! Or click here to print just the Horsemanship requirements. | meritbadge.org has PDF and DOC versions of Boy Scout merit badge workbooks, Webelos workbooks, and Cub Scout workbooks. |
- Per the BSA: "You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject." Pamphlets (books) are at local Scout Shops and online at ScoutStuff.org.
- "Get a signed Merit Badge application from your Scoutmaster." An online, printable Word doc file version is available.
- See the Guide to Safe Scouting: Horsemanship Activities
Requirement resources
1, 8, 9, 10, 11. ExpertVillage Horsemanship Lesson Videos & How to Ride:
Lead -
Lead & Tie -
Mount -
Mount & Discmount -
Rider Position -
Canter -
Lope -
Back up -
Jog -
Trot -
Gallop -
Exercise -
Lateral Work
2. A diagram of a horse is in the Horsemanship Worksheet - Parts of a horse.
3. Popular Horse Breeds -all Horse Breeds
4. Saddle parts and care - Saddle - Bridle
5. Bathing & Grooming a horse - Hooves
6. Horse Diseases
Related awards
Sports-related awards
- Boy Scout Merit Badges: Archery - Athletics - Climbing - Cycling - Fishing - Fly Fishing - Golf - Horsemanship - Orienteering - Rifle Shooting - Shotgun Shooting - Skating - Small-Boat Sailing - Snow Sports - Sports - Swimming - Water Sports - Whitewater
- Venturing: Sports Bronze Award - Quest Award; Ranger Award electives: Cave Exploration - Cycling - Equestrian - Fishing - Hunting - Mountaineering - COPE - Shooting Sports - Winter Sports
- Webelos Activity Badge: Aquanaut - Athlete - Sportsman
- Cub Scout Belt Loops & Pins: Archery - Badminton - Baseball - Basketball - BB-Guns - Bicycling - Bowling - Fishing - Flag Football - Golf - Gymnastics - Ice Skating - Marbles - Roller Skating - Snow Sports - Soccer - Softball - Swimming - Table Tennis - Tennis - Ultimate - Volleyball
Hobby-related awards
- Boy Scout Merit Badges: Art - Chess - Coin Collecting - Collections - Computers - Dog Care - Fishing - Gardening - Genealogy - Golf - Horsemanship - Pets - Photography - Radio - Railroading - Reading - Stamp Collecting
- Venturing: Arts and Hobbies Bronze Award; Ranger Award electives: Cave Exploration - Cycling - Equestrian - Fishing
- Webelos Activity Badges: Artist - Traveler
- Cub Scout Belt Loops & Pins: Art - Chess - Collecting - Computers
History
The Horseman Badge was one of the Original Merit Badges from the 1910 BSA Handbook. It was relabeled as the Horsemanship Merit Badge in 1911
See also
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General Merit Badge information
- An Introduction to Merit Badges – how to get started, who chooses the counselor, etc.
- Merit Badge Worksheets & Requirements – with the revision dates, diagrams, charts, checklists, logs, and links you need.
- Merit Badge Application – offers online resources to let you print "Blue Cards," etc.
- Merit Badge FAQ – answers dozens of questions like: Who can be a counselor? Can requirements be added or removed?
- Merit Badges Requiring Prior Approval – Certain requirements need prior approval. Most do not. Here is the list.
- Also see: List of how many boys have earned each Merit Badge – Merit Badge policies – Merit badges required for the Eagle Scout rank – Merit Badge Days
- Additionally: List of Merit Badges by Field of Study – Merit Badge Pamphlets & Libraries
- Merit Badge Counselors must complete Youth Protection Training, file an Adult Application (and Merit Badge Counselor Information Form); and be approved by the local council. (See the Guide for Merit Badge Counselors for additional details.)
