Horse Fan Badge Requirements for
Junior Girl Scouts
Junior girls scouts are required to do 6 out of the 10 activities listed below in order to earn a Horse Fan Badge. Sunset Valley Farm will be able to provide 5 out of the 6 requirements, leaving an opportunity for the troop to choose another item and complete it themselves. We incorporate activities: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7. However, if the troop is interested, we can accommodate by adding another activity for the troop (additional charge may apply). This badge does not incorporate any type of riding.
Please download our pdf file to get details about the program.
1. On the Trail- Research Information about Horse Facilities in the Area
2. Caring for Horses- Basic Care & Grooming of a Horse
3. Fashion & Function - Discuss the different clothing used for riding
4. Horses Through History- Learn about the evolution of the horse & horse anatomy
5. Song of the Horse- Research various songs and cowboy ballads about horses
6. Make a Career of Riding - Learn about the various careers associated with horses
7. Ease with Equipment - Learn about the tack and the basic parts and functions
8. Horse Tales - Hear legendary tales about horses
9. Horse Stories - Research and read books written about horses
10. Showing Off - Attend a horse show
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| Girl Scouts eagerly learning about horses |
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| A Picnic lunch to follow a great day of riding |
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| We can add a brief ride for each scout for an additional 10.00 per child |
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| The end of a great visit at Sunset Valley Farm |
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Horse Rider Badge Requirements for
Junior Girl Scouts
Junior Girl Scouts are required to complete 6 out of the 10 activities that are listed below in order to earn a Horse Rider Badge. This program includes riding activities every visit and is done over the course of 5 lessons. The program includes activities: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 9.
1. Get Ready to Ride - Learn the correct way to tack up a horse and how to clean the tack
2. Equipment Expert - Know the differences between English & Western tack.
3. In Good Form - Mounting/Dismounting, communication aids for the horse, demonstrate, walk, trot, stop.
4. Clips, Combs & More - Examine grooming tools and their uses, how to properly brush a horse.
5. Ride on - Learn and perform group skill riding in the arena
6. Horses, Safety & You - Learn about Horse safety
7. Horse Anatomy - Discussion about principal parts of a horse, common horse ailments and what to do about them.
8. New Skills - Learn and practice new riding skills
9. Perfect Your form - Practice & Perfect the forms you already learned
10. Horse Show - Show off your horsemanship with a Horse Show for your Parents & Friends!
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| Water Drop Badge |
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This new badge was developed in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to encourage girls to become knowledgeable about watersheds and wetlands in their area.
Sunset Valley Farm is proud to be protected by the Brandywine Conservancy. The Valley Creek runs right through our pasture and provides a home for a wide variety of wildlife, including Great Blue Herons, Egrets, Snapping Turtles, Canada Geese, and lots of Deer. The creek has natural Brown Trout, Bass, Rainbow Trout and have you seen those huge Carp under the bridge?
Since our horses drink the creek water, we're very careful about the environment. So we've created a program to help you earn your Water Drop Badge and learn about the creek.
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