Many Steps Lead to Worthwhile Result By Barbara Thomas, Mt. St. Helens Chapter I am a member of Back Country Horsemen of Washington. Some time ago I wrote a short article for our newsletters asking members if they knew what it took to plan and execute the various work … Read More
Access to Miles of Trails Now Possible By Joan Burlingame Imagine riding onto a trail from the parking lot and immediately riding past a mother log that was 300 years old when it fell and now has a 200-year-old cedar growing out of it. Or ride through mountain creeks … Read More
Friends of outdoor recreation in Whatcom County – A fabulous new equestrian, hiking, recreation and conservation opportunity has arrived in Whatcom County! The Whatcom County Land Trust just completed their largest land transfer ever in the Skookum Creek Valley North and East of the South Fork of the … Read More
BCHW Members Keep an Eye on Legislative Activity By Lori Lennox A major function and benefit of Back Country Horsemen across the nation is our influence on legislative activity at the state and national level; it’s one of the ways we keep trails open. In Washington we are fortunate … Read More
Annual Rendezvous March 15-17 in Ellensburg By Lori Lennox Why should you attend BCHW’s Rendezvous? To learn something new, like how to start packing, run a crosscut saw, or stay safe while riding To hear speakers on a variety of subjects To find that piece of tack you need at … Read More
Update Your Calendar with Annual BCHW Activities By Lori Lennox Do you love riding trails on your favorite horse or mule? Did you know that the Back Country Horsemen of Washington is the state’s largest and most active organization advocating keeping trails open for equestrians? We not only plan … Read More
Consider Donating to Support Efforts By Park Staff The Washington State Horse Park is working on important improvement projects this year. Here’s what’s in store: Covered Arena – This addition will extend both the riding day and the number of usable months the park can be used. The … Read More
Wild Horses Help Shape Spiritual Growth By Stonewater Staff Here at Stonewater we are often asked, “Why mustangs?” As we make final preparations for the arrival of our mustangs, we want to share why we chose to make this shift in our ministry. There are some things mustangs bring … Read More
Is Membership for You? By Ken Carmichael If you ask a half-dozen Back Country Horsemen (BCH) members why they belong to this organization, you will receive a half-dozen different answers. This is because BCH offers a wide variety of opportunities to its members. I could tell you why I … Read More
Attendees Raise Money to Support Park By WA State Horse Park Staff Thanks to the 250 gala attendees at Newcastle Golf Club in Newcastle, WA, on November 10th the Washington State Horse Park was able to raise $125,000. At least $60,000 of that will go toward the $4.9 million … Read More
