Horseback Riding Loop and
Pin
Tiger, Wolfs, Bears and Webelos Scouts may complete these requirements in a
family, den, pack, school, or community environment.
Tiger Cubs must work with their parents or adult partners. Parents and
partners do not earn loops or pins.
Requirements for the Horseback Riding Belt
LoopComplete these three requirements:
- Explain five safety precautions for when you are near a horse.
- With help from an experienced horse handler, demonstrate how to safely mount
and ride a horse and then how to safely dismount the horse.
- Go on a supervised horseback ride for at least 20 minutes. Wear an approved
helmet (such as one approved for horseback riding by the ASTM, or American
Society for Testing and Materials).
Requirements for the Horseback Riding PinEarn 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 the following 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.
Horseback Riding Online Resources
- Horse Channel
- Pony
Club
- Horse Info
- Famouse Horses
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Steps to
Follow:
- Download and Print Worksheet at bottom of page
- Scout completes Worksheet
- Turn completed Worksheet into your Den Leader
- Den Leader may have questions for your Scout
- Den Leader will enter completion date into Tracking Software
- Scout will be awarded Loop a/o Pin at the next Pack Meeting
- Limit of Two Loops and Two Pins per Month
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Download
Worksheet
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