There are numerous trails for equestrians in the Methow Valley watershed. They range from back country rugged mountain trails (in or out of the wilderness) to more accessible and level front country trails lower down in the valleys of the Methow River and its tributaries. Equestrians and other trail users … Read More
Dear Friends, Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) is concerned about the health and safety of our members, staff and their families. We are monitoring information available regarding the Coronavirus pandemic. The decision to move forward with or cancel any WDAA recognized shows rests with show organizers for those events. … Read More
As I write this it’s still winter, but I trust that as you are reading this we are enjoying days of spring sunshine! Over the winter, our plan was to pair each Mustang with one Wild Heart’s student. Because of the unruly winter weather so far, we have not officially … Read More
It’s time to start planning your riding adventures for this year! The BCHW calendar of chapter-sponsored events is being updated almost weekly. For a full list go to www.bchw.org and click on Upcoming Activities. There is a list of state events at the top of the page: Leave No Trace … Read More
If you’ve been riding for more than 10 years, you’ve probably noticed a loss of some riding facilities and horse events that are no longer being produced. This decrease is sometimes due to land development, but it also results from other troubling trends. One very serious and growing challenge facing … Read More
As promised, we are excited to introduce our fourth and final addition to Stonewater Mustangs for 2019. In November, we picked up our final horse for the year—a tall, handsome red roan gelding from the Stinking Water HMA in Oregon. As of this writing, we have not given him a … Read More
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
