Double Diamond Stables - equine assisted learning center

Girl Scout Badge Completion

Interested in earning your Horse Fan or Horse Rider Badges? Then Double Diamond Stables is the place for you. The facility is approved by the Girl Scout Council of Northwest Georgia and we offer activities to complete all badge requirements. Come individually or as a troop.

Overview of Badge Requirements

Horse Fan
On the Trail – find out about trail riding in your community
Caring for Horses – visit a stable and find out about feeding, everyday care, shoeing, etc.
Fashion and Function – correct and safe clothing for equestrians
Horses Through History – make a booklet about history and development of horses
Song of the Horse – listen to cowboy ballads
Make a Career of Riding – explore at least three horse related careers
Ease with Equipment – parts of the saddle and bridle
Horse “Tales” – famous or legendary horses
Horse Stories – read a book about horses
Showing Off – attend a horsemanship event

Horse Rider
Get Ready to Ride – saddle and bridle a horse
Equipment Expert – learn about different styles of tack and how to clean equipment
In Good Form – mount and dismount, turn and stop a horse
Clips, Combs, and More – learn about tools for grooming
Ride On – group riding on the trail
Horses, Safety, and You – learn safety regulations and emergency procedures
Horse Anatomy – principal parts of the horse
New Skills – identify two new riding skills to learn
Perfect Your Form – take riding lessons, then demonstrate your learning to others
See for Yourself – go to a horse show

Call Double Diamond Stables at 770-918-6834, or email susanjung@earthlink.net to schedule your Girl Scout Badge Completion Sessions.