Task · part of 11. One continuous ride: seven movements without stopping
11(f). Back up straight four paces
Required Often forgotten
Four paces, straight. Backing up is the movement most horses and most riders find hardest.
Notes and warnings
Note. Four paces, straight, and backing up is the movement most horses resist and most riders rush. It comes second from last in a continuous sequence, when both of you are least fresh.
Where this step comes from
- Horsemanship Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 11(f)