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BCHW – The Birth of a New Trail

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 …

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BCHW – Putting on a Work Party

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 …

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BCHW – Middle Fork Snoqualmie Gateway Bridge Project

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 …

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Exciting Opportunity for Outdoor Recreation in Whatcom County!

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 …

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BCHW & Legislative Activity

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 …

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Why Should You Rendezvous?

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 …

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BCHW Members Have Fun!

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 …

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2019 Brings New Projects and Improvements

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 …

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Mustangs Coming Soon!

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 …

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Back Country Horsemen of Washington

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 …

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