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Requirements January 1, 1938, until June 1948. Between September 7, 1937 and January 1, 1938 these requirements were optional

To obtain a Merit Badge for Horsemanship a Scout must meet any seven of the following requirements:

1. In presence of Counselor-

(a) Harness a horse OR
(b) Saddle and bridle a horse, point out and explain use of five important parts of both saddle and bridle.

2. In presence of Counselor-

Ride a horse at a walk, trot and one other gait, mounting and dismounting correctly.

3. Explain symptoms of colic, distemper, and four other common horse diseases.

4. Explain how to detect defects of the legs and feet of a horse, such as ringbone, spavin, shoe boil and splint.

5. Give at least six practical suggestions for management and treatment of a pair of draft horses on hot summer work days, and give practical directions for watering and bedding of horses after a trip or day's work.

6. Give best feed rations for draft horses when at work in hot weather and when idle in cold weather, explaining why change of feed is necessary.

7. Name four leading breeds of horses and explain fully for what each breed is noted.

8. Show how to clean, oil, and treat bridle, saddle or harness to keep leather in good all-weather condition.

9. Show how to approach horse in stall in case of fire and how to remove him safely from stall and barn.

10. Show how to manage a horse and handle front and rear legs while being shod.

OR

Meet the season or year-round requirements of a 4-H Club project or agricultural home project in Horsemanship as programmed by the state, county and local leaders. This may involve membership in a Colt Club or carrying out an actual project in Horsemanship for a whole year under leadership.