Local Scouts 'saddle-up' and earn Merit Badge

The sun was shining when John Martoccia and Nate Nemeth, both from Clinton Township traveled to Legacy Riding Stables in Sayreville, NJ to learn about horses and go for a trail ride. By the end of the day, the two scouts, members of Troop 200 in Annandale, had met all the requirements for the Horsemanship merit badge. In addition to learning how to safely ride and care for horses, the Scouts gained an understanding of the instincts and behaviors of horses along with humane and effective methods for training. This badge is one of the original 57 merit badges that were introduced in 1911.

Troop 200 is a high-adventure, boy-led troop. The scouts meet on Monday evenings during the school year at Immaculate Conception Church in Annandale, NJ. For more information about the troop, follow BSA Troop 200 on Facebook or visit the Troop 200 website at http://boyscouttroop200.org/.