If you are interested in doing some serious horseback riding, then you have to ride the Yucca Trail! While riding through parts of D-bar-A Scout Ranch that many never see and caring for the horse you’re riding, you will earn the Horsemanship Merit Badge.

The Yucca Trail is a four day, three night horseback riding experience with highly trained staff that you will never forget. It begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. on the first evening.

The experience starts when you are assigned a horse, which will be your responsibility until the final feast on the last day. You will ride, groom, feed, and care for your horse and even take turns during the night, tending to the herd.

You will sleep out under the stars, just like the cowboys do on the open range. During the day, you will be riding and learning what is necessary to earn the Horsemanship Merit Badge. At night, around the campfire, you will be able to sing songs of western ballads and listen to some tales of the old west.

The closing dinner will be at 6:00 p.m. on the final evening, where you will take part in a traditional western cookout. Parents and family members are invited to the dinner.

Participants should be at least 13 years of age and First Class, and have some riding and camping experience. Except for your personal camping gear, D-bar-A Scout Ranch will provide everything that you will need including food and cooking equipment.

A current BSA Health & Medical Record, parts A, B and C, including a Doctor’s signature is required.

Each session is limited to a maximum of 20 participants.