Junior Girl Scout Patch/Badges
Horse Fan Patch/Badge and Horse Rider Patch/Badge
• These two Patches will take approximately 2 hours each and can be obtained together or separately. The suggested donation is $35.00 per Patch/Badge, or $55.00 together
Brownies Fun with Horses Patch/Badge



Animal Try It and Giddy Up and Go Try It Patch/Badges
• This Badge will take about 2 ½ hours
• Suggested donation: $35 per girl

• We will look in the barn and horse stalls and see all the equipment that is needed.

• Learn how Ananda Farm feeds the horses and what they eat.

• Give a horse a special treat.

• The riding instructor will show you the correct way to mount and dismount from a horse. Sit in the saddle and take hold of the reins. The instructor will also lead you on a short ride in order to get the feel of how the horse moves.

• You will learn what you should wear while riding a horse and how does the clothing that you wear keep you safe while you are riding.

• Look at the special riding helmets and learn why you always wear a riding helmet when riding.

• Watch someone grooming a horse and then help groom a horse using a brush, currycomb and hoof pick.

• Learn what “tacking up” a horse is and look at a saddle and learn the difference between a Western and English saddle, what the function of the tack is.

Horseback Riding Patch


The girls will complete the following requirements to earn this Patch:
“Get Ready To Ride”
Groom, saddle and bridle a horse.

“Equipment Expert”
Learn the difference between English and Western tack and how to take care of it.

“In Good Form”

• Mount and dismount a horse.

• Turn and stop a horse at a walk and trot/jog.

“Clips, Combs and More”

• Learn about tools for grooming and practice your new learned skills on a horse.

• Learn how the grooming process changes with the seasons.

“Horse Anatomy”

• Learn the parts of a horse and label them on a diagram.

• Discuss common ailments and diseases, and ways they can be treated and how to prevent them.

• Take a horse’s vital signs.

“Perfect Your Form”

• Take a brief riding lesson to learn the basics

• Lead a horse

• Mount and dismount

• Start, stop, steer and back up a horse

• Ride a horse at a walk and a trot/jog

I Love Horses Patch/Badge


The Juniors will complete the following six activities and part of “Get Ready to Ride” to obtain the I Love Horses Patch/Badge: “On The Trail”

• Cost and types of disciplines offered at our farm.

• Are lesson horses available or do you have to own or lease your own horse?

• Available riding facilities, such as a ring, round pen or trails.

“Caring for Horses”

• Types of feed a horse needs daily.

• Acceptable horse treats.

• Everyday care in a stable.

• How often a horse needs to see the farrier and why.

• Demonstrate how to clean a stall and why it’s important for the horse.

“Fashion and Function”

• Correct and safe clothing for shows.

• Safety features in footwear, pants, helmets.

“Making a Career of Riding”

• Learn about three horse careers and what it takes to do each one, i.e., schooling required, experience, etc.

“Ease With Equipment”

• Learn the parts of the saddle and bridle.

• Learn how each part contributes to the comfort of the horse and rider.

• Learn how to care and maintain the saddle and bridle, and how it properly fits on the horse.

“Horse Tales”

• Learn about a famous horse