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Non-Equine Badges

BIRD WATCHING - To be able to identify the following: Robin, Blackbird, Great-tit, Blue-tit, Chaffinch, Magpie, Wood Pigeon, Jay, Mallard, Mute Swan, Wren & Kingfisher.

FARMING - To be able to identify most commonly grown crops, i.e. Wheat, Barley, Oats, Oilseed Rape, Peas, Potatoes and Turnips. To be able to talk about harvesting the same and to have a basic knowledge of making hay/silage. To be able to identify three different breeds of cattle and sheep.

WILD FLOWERS - To be able to identify the following: Buttercup, Daisy, Foxglove, Bluebell, Cowslip, Dandelion, Primrose, Forget-me-not, Red/White Campion, Snowdrop, Poppy and Clover.

 

MAP READING - To be able to follow a route on an Ordnance Survey Map and to point out features marked on same i.e. railway, church, bridleway, footpath, quarry etc.

POISONOUS PLANTS - To be able to identify poisonous plants as listed in the Manual of Horsemastership.

TREES - To be able to identify the following: Oak, Ash, Beech, Sycamore, Lime, Holly, Yew, Horse Chestnut, Sweet Chestnut, Birch, Hazel and Larch.

 

 

WILDLIFE - To be able to identify the following: Badger, Fox, Hare, Mole, Otter, Rabbit, Stoat, Weasel, Red/Grey Squirrel, Red/Fallow/Roe Deer.

WORKING DOGS - To be able to identify any twelve breeds of working dogs and describe in which sphere they are traditionally used.

PUBLIC SPEAKING - Giving a two-minute talk on any one of the achievement badges. The badge is designed to help aid candidates to speak clearly for Pony Club tests.

FIRST AID (HUMAN) - To be able to treat minor wounds and injuries and to know basic signs of serious conditions and injuries and to know how to get adult help in case of an accident.

STARGAZER - To be able to identify 6 different stars/planets/group of stars

KNOTS - To be able to identify and tie 6 recognised knots from a selection

FLAGS OF EQUESTRIAN NATIONS - To have knowledge of eight equestrian nations, their Capitals and flags, competing in the various disciplines: