Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete 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:
Earn the Horseback Riding belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:
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Learn about three famous horses. Explain why these horses were well-known.
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Using pictures of these different animals, explain to your den or family the difference between a horse, pony, mule, and donkey.
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Explain how a horse is measured and what a "hand" equals when measuring a horse.
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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.
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Describe three different breeds of horses and explain what feature makes each breed special.
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Using photos or pictures you have drawn, explain to your den or family at least three different ways that horses can help us.
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Name five things healthy for a horse's diet.
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Tell why it is important to wear an approved riding helmet when you go horseback riding.
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Photograph or draw a picture of the saddle you used for the ride you took to earn the belt loop.
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With your parent or adult partner, visit a veterinarian who cares for horses. Write the answers to three questions you ask him or her.
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Spend at least 15 minutes before and after your ride getting to know your horse by talking calmly to it and stroking it slowly.
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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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