Earn the Horseback Riding belt loop and complete five of the following requirements:
- Learn about three famous horses. Explain why these horses were well-known.
- Using pictures of these different animals, explain to your den or family the difference between a horse, pony, mule, and donkey.
- Explain how a horse is measured and what a “hand” equals when measuring a horse.
- Using a picture, point out these main parts of a horse: forehead, muzzle, mane, withers, point of hip, knee, hoof, and root of tail.
- Describe three different breeds of horses and explain what feature makes each breed special.
- Using photos or pictures you have drawn,explain to your den or family at least three different ways that horses can help us.
- Name five things healthy for a horse’s diet.
- Tell why it is important to wear an approved riding helmet when you go horseback riding.
- Photograph or draw a picture of the saddle you used for the ride you took to earn the belt loop.
- With your parent or adult partner, visit a veterinarian who cares for horses. Write the answers to three questions you ask him or her.
- Spend at least 15 minutes before and after your ride getting to know your horse by talking calmly to it and stroking it slowly.
- Go on a supervised horseback ride for at least 30 minutes. Dress appropriately and show that you can safely mount and dismount the horse.
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