Horsemanship Merit Badge

 *Attendance is required at the orientation and all three sessions in order to qualify for the Horsemanship merit badge. Specific requirements must be met.

Orientation: September 15, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 pm on Zoom. Link will be sent out prior to the class.
September 17, 22 and 24  5:30 pm.- 9:00 p.m. - Nagel Base, Beaumont Scout Reservation
 
The Horsemanship Merit Badge Center provides a Scout with knowledge of how to care for, groom, and ride a horse. The Scout gains an understanding of the instincts and behaviors of horses.

Must be Scout age (11 yrs old) at the time the 2020 HMBSC starts. Recommended age is 14 or older. This program is designed for Scouts. Venturing has different requirements. 

 
*For safety reasons, no one can ride who is over the maximum weight limit of 250 pounds. Weight will be checked at camp. Rangers and/or trail guides have the authority to restrict any person from riding or other Horse Camp activities who may pose, in their opinion, a safety risk to themselves, others, or the horses.

Wear jeans and closed toed shoes, perferably boots. 
Bring lots of water, a merit badge pamphlet and blue card. 
Masks will be worn when not on horseback, please bring your mask. 

Instructor is Pat Griffy