Back Country Horsemen of Washington, Author at The Northwest Horse Source

BCHW: What Are You Missing?

May 4, 2020October 1, 2019 by Back Country Horsemen of Washington

Trail Work Brings New Friends, Beautiful Country, and Satisfaction From Jason Ridlon, BCHW State Special Project Coordinator/VP I would like to share three incredible work events I was involved in. BCHW held its annual State Wide Work Party (SWWP) in Southeast Washington. Forty-plus miles of trails were cleared and …

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BCHW – Q&A: What’s a Winery Ride?

May 4, 2020September 11, 2019 by Back Country Horsemen of Washington

A Weekend of Horses, Riding, Friends, and Wine! By Lori Lennox What is a winery ride? It’s a weekend of horses (and mules), wine, prizes, friends, costumes (optional), more wine, riding, camping, dinner and entertainment – with wine! Who puts it on? The Back Country Horsemen of Washington. This is the …

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BCHW – A Hiker, A Mountain Biker and an Equestrian Go to Washington, D.C.

May 4, 2020August 1, 2019 by Back Country Horsemen of Washington

Washington State Recreational Groups Partner to Advance Trail Maintenance Compiled from a WTA blog post by Christina Hickman and used by permission The title might sound like the beginning of a joke but it’s actually a real description of the most recent chapter of a powerful Washington State recreation partnership. In …

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TAKE ACTION – Two Important Public Lands Funding Bills

May 4, 2020July 22, 2019 by Back Country Horsemen of Washington

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 …

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BCHW – The Birth of a New Trail

May 4, 2020July 1, 2019 by Back Country Horsemen of Washington

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

May 4, 2020June 1, 2019 by Back Country Horsemen of Washington

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

May 4, 2020May 1, 2019 by Back Country Horsemen of Washington

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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BCHW & Legislative Activity

May 4, 2020April 1, 2019 by Back Country Horsemen of Washington

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?

June 10, 2020March 1, 2019 by Back Country Horsemen of Washington

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!

May 4, 2020February 1, 2019 by Back Country Horsemen of Washington

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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