Collecting Badges

Horseman Khaki

Horseman Khaki

Horseman Felt Scout Badge Khaki 1910 to 1928

The Horseman badge has a picture of a riding spur on it.

First Issued in 1910,

This proficiency badge was worn on the right arm, starting from the cuff upwards in order of achievement.

To earn the Horseman  badge*

Must ride at all paces, and jump an ordinary fence on horseback; saddle and bridle a horse correctly; harness correctly in single or double harness, and be able to drive. Know how to water and feed, and groom his horse properly; the evil of bearing and hame reins and ill-fitting saddlery; the principal causes and remedies of lameness

* The requirements did vary through the years in POR.