Back Country Horsemen chapters and members already have plans for a variety of projects this coming season. Here are two of them: one is saving established trails, the other is creating new trails. More help for each would be very much appreciated! Trails in our National Forests have been undermaintained for … Read More
This past fall, Back Country Horsemen of Washington members started and completed a major job—the Icicle Creek Bridge project. This was a huge feat considering it was planned and accomplished all within one month. And to make it even harder, the work was done in dicey weather. The bridge is … Read More
By Lori Lennox Wanted: People who care about riding their horses and mules on public trails! Numbers matter when Back Country Horsemen of Washington (BCHW) representatives talk with land managers and elected officials about funding and trail access for stock. We need you to join and be one of … Read More
Tahoe National Forest Authorization of Electric Bikes on 132 Miles of Non-Motorized Trails All BCHW members recently received an email letter from BCHA National Chairman Darrell Wallace: BCHW members should please review the letter in its entirety. Should you or your chapter receive any inquiries from the press/media … Read More
WA State Horse Park Helps Horse and Human Wellness By Park Staff “Variety is the spice of life” applies to horses as well as people. The phrases “ring sour” and “herd bound” describe undesirable behaviors in horses reluctant to go to work because of boredom, insecurity, or lack of … Read More
Time for Rest and New Focus at the Ranch By Stonewater Staff The peak busy season is over now, and everyone at Stonewater is taking some much-needed down time. With this comes the opportunity to tend to our horses in a way we simply do not have time for … Read More
Trail Work Brings New Friends, Beautiful Country, and Satisfaction From Jason Ridlon, BCHW State Special Project Coordinator/VP I would like to share three incredible work events I was involved in. BCHW held its annual State Wide Work Party (SWWP) in Southeast Washington. Forty-plus miles of trails were cleared and … Read More
What: The American Blazer Horse Association held its annual yearling show, the Blazer Breeders Best (or Trible B) Aug. 24, 2019 at the Dunn Rite Ranch in Nampa, Idaho. Each year, Blazer Horse breeders from across the Pacific Northwest gather in Idaho to have their yearling Blazers judged in confirmation … Read More
A Weekend of Horses, Riding, Friends, and Wine! By Lori Lennox What is a winery ride? It’s a weekend of horses (and mules), wine, prizes, friends, costumes (optional), more wine, riding, camping, dinner and entertainment – with wine! Who puts it on? The Back Country Horsemen of Washington. This is the … Read More
The Little Mustang Takes a Big Step By Stonewater Staff The time had come. I knew Dally was ready for a student to take his leadrope and begin the student-Mustang partnership we have been working toward. So, on Thursday evening, with the other nine campers watching from the rails, … Read More
