Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2015 and is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Junior page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn how to ride and care for a horse.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn three things (Western vs. English riding style, types of horse equipment, AND best riding gear for you) from an expert (equestrian store employee, riding stable employee, Girl Scout camp equestrian, horse ranch employee, trainer, groomer, workshop).
- Brush and feed a horse with an expert (groomer, trainer, veterinarian, OR Girl Scout horseback riding camp).
- Learn the way to do four things (lead your horse, mount/dismount, tie a horse, saddle AND bridle a horse) with an expert (horseback riding camp, lessons at riding stable, OR local horseback-riding expert).
- Practice four things (coax a horse into motion, use reins to steer, turn/stop a horse, AND what is good form) with an expert (horseback riding camp, lessons at riding stable, OR local horseback-riding expert).
- Go on a horseback ride and do three things (walk, trot, AND control your horse’s speed) with an expert (horseback riding camp, lessons at riding stable, OR local horseback-riding expert).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Archived Copy of Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley) – Original: Mtg 1 and Mtg 2
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Archived Copy of Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley) – Original: Mtg 1 and Mtg 2
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- None Currently Available
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- None Currently Available
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Know the basics of horseback riding
- Take care of a horse and learn about safety
- Prepare for your ride
- Practice your ride
- Go for a ride
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Mtg 1: Learn of Horses (Expert, OR Workshop), AND Groom (Riding Stable, Vet, OR Horse-Trainer)
- Mtg 2: Learn 4 Things, Practice 4 Things, and Go for a Ride (Camp, Stable, OR Local Expert)
- Horseback Riding Mtg 2 Activity Choices by GSUSA
- Rider Lingo by GSUSA
- Horse Care and Safety by GSUSA
- Horse Speak by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Outdoor Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
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(Not an official GSUSA Group)
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