Upcoming Cascade Hunter/Jumper Shows By WSHP Staff The Washington State Horse Park is honored to host four of the largest hunter/jumper shows in Washington State, all of which are organized by Cascade Horse Shows. These competitions center on jumping fences, although the hunter category includes some flat classes. There are … Read More
To: All BCHA Members, There are two significant public lands-related funding opportunities currently before the U.S. Senate that would benefits trails and recreational access for everyone. Please read the background on these bills and please weigh in with calls directly to your senators. Restore Our Parks Act (Senate … Read More
Coordinated Effort Creates Greenline Climbing Trail By Dick Booth Scatter Creek Chapter recently celebrated the completion of a new trail in Capitol State Forest. The Forest is located approximately 15 miles Southwest of Olympia, WA. Capitol Forest is comprised of 110,000 acres and is administered by the Department of … Read More
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
