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
BCHW Hosts BCH of North Carolina at its July Statewide Work Party By Deirdre Perot, BCH of NC Public Lands Representative What started as some creative bidding on a hard hat at the April 2018 Back Country Horsemen of America National Board meeting in Spokane turned into an offer … Read More
Repeat Clinic is Popular with Participants By: Park Staff Craig Cameron, world-renowned horseman and RFD clinician, held his second clinic at the Washington State Horse Park in October. The focus of the clinic was learning how to “teach” your horse. Cameron helped participants communicate with their horse in ways that build … Read More
Steady Mounts to Help Train Mustangs By Club Staff Winter’s stark beauty will soon overtake autumn’s glow at Stonewater Ranch. Our herd of domestic horses will be a little more spoiled this winter, thanks to their new sheltered feed area. Using four of the barn’s original stalls as mustang … Read More
