Earning Farmgirl Sisterhood Merit Badges

Garden Gate

8. Horse Dreams

Beginner Level

• Drive around your city, community or town and admire any horses you may find.
• Try to identify the breed, making a mental note if one becomes more of a favorite and why.
• Give yourself the opportunity to “meet” one up close and personal. Either through a neighbor, farmgirl, or local riding stable or boarder.

Intermediate Level

• Research a breed. What did you discover about its origin and history?
• Read The Soul of a Horse, by Joe Camp. Also check out his website at www.thesoulofahorse.com (The book required for this badge is available on loan from MaryJanesFarm; contact library@maryjanesfarm.org.)

Expert Level

• Research horse rescues in your area.
• Donate 5 hours to the care of a horse, either at a local stable, or neighbor, or with a farmgirl, learning all the ins and outs of caring for the animal.
• Once you have located a horse rescue, get involved. Let us know how you chose to make a difference in the life of these amazing animals or those that care for them.

January, 2009 Edition