Requirement
11. One continuous ride: seven movements without stopping
Required Often forgotten
The badge says CONTINUOUSLY. Seven lettered movements ridden as one sequence, correctly, at ease, and in harmony with the horse. This is the only requirement here that can be failed on the day.
Notes and warnings
Warning. THE WORD IS "CONTINUOUSLY", AND IT CHANGES WHAT THIS REQUIREMENT IS. The seven lettered movements are ONE ride, performed in order without dismounting between them, not seven tests that can be passed on seven different days. And the standard is three separate judgements: correctly, at ease, AND in harmony with the horse. This is the only requirement on the badge you can turn up for and not pass, which makes it the only one that needs practice rather than attention.
What this is made of
- 11(a). Walk the horse in a straight line for 60 feet
- 11(b). Walk a half-circle of not more than 16 feet radius
- 11(c). Trot or jog in a straight line for 60 feet
- 11(d). Trot or jog a half-circle of not more than 30 feet radius
- 11(e). Halt straight
- 11(f). Back up straight four paces
- 11(g). Halt and dismount
Where this step comes from
- Horsemanship Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 11 · Says the movements are to be done CONTINUOUSLY, on level ground, after safely mounting: correctly, at ease, and in harmony with the horse.