Task · part of 6(C). Option C, Horse
6(C)(2). The history of the horse, and breed uses
Optional May not apply
The requirement says to use "the four breeds of horses you chose in requirement 1". Requirement 1 asks for two. See the notice.
Notes and warnings
Warning. THIS REQUIREMENT REFERS TO BREEDS YOU WERE NEVER ASKED TO CHOOSE. It says to use "the four breeds of horses you chose in requirement 1"; requirement 1 asks for TWO breeds per classification. The 2025 Scouts BSA Requirements book prints the same contradiction, so it is in the requirements and not in one bad copy, and the merit badge pamphlet, an older edition, still asks for FOUR breeds in requirement 1. Requirement 1 was cut from four to two and this reference was left behind. Agree with your counselor which number you are working to.
Where this step comes from
- Animal Science Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-29), Requirement 6(C)(2) · Refers to "the four breeds of horses you chose in requirement 1", which requirement 1 does not produce. The 2025 Requirements book (No. 33216-25) prints the same contradiction; the merit badge pamphlet, an older edition, still asks for four breeds in requirement 1.