The BCHA Volunteer Hours committee reports the total value of the volunteer effort reported in 2013 was $13,972,949.71 and the Harney Lookout Tower Preservation Project supported by Black Hills BCH was selected as this years recipient of the Double Diamond Award. The other finalists for the Double Diamond Award were the, Mesa Verde BCH (Colorado), Four Corners BCH (Colorado), San … Read More

Here’s an update for you from the ‘Keeping Trails Open for You – Back Country Horsemen of America’ team: A BCH North Carolina chapter did trail work this weekend in Smoky Mountain National Park.  The Bristlecone Chapter of Back Country Horsemen of Nevada cleared trail on Mount Charleston, north of Las Vegas.  There were pack clinics in Oregon and Idaho.  … Read More

The first time ever Back Country Horsemen of America broadcast live the National Board Meeting along with Announcing the “Keep Trails Open For You” Campaign was a resounding success. If you missed the April 23rd through 26th live broadcast or would like to review parts again, it is available on line to view anytime. Click here to View Saved Video Broadcast On … Read More

Dear Member, Friend, Supporter, Advocate, Trail Enthusiast, Outdoor Enthusiast, Our “Keeping Trails Open for You” campaign is NOW LIVE. Please visit the following link to contribute and share our campaign. Keeping Trails Open for You Live Link – http://www.igg.me/at/bcha Are you passionate about keeping our trails open for your families and future generations? If so, Back Country Horsemen of America … Read More

Help Back Country Horsemen of America keep trails open for you!  Click here for Our Crowdfunding Campaign In order for BCHA to continue protecting our nation’s trails for future generations, we need your help. We are organizing an exciting 45 day online ‘crowdfunding’ opportunity through the popular host Indiegogo.com. We hope to involve thousands of BCHA members, supporters and the … Read More

Through the use of a State of Utah, RTP grant, the Heber-Kamas Ranger District has made significant improvements to the Notch Mountain Trail in the first year of the multi-year grant. This trail is one of the most popular trails within the state of Utah. It is not uncommon to see over 1,000 people a day on the lower sections … Read More

For the first time the Back Country Horsemen of America will broadcast live the National Board Meeting along with Announcing the “Keep Trails Open For You” Campaign. Please join in April 23rd to 26th. Click here for Live Video Feed Live Video Streaming Schedule Wednesday, April 23 All Times Eastern Standard Time 8:30 am – 10:15 – BCHA NBM Opening; … Read More

Back Country Horsemen of America Event Details Click here for Our Crowdfunding Campaign Hey, Hey BCHA! We need your help to keep our nation’s trails open! BCHA is hosting the largest most visible fundraiser in the history of BCHA! Here’s the best part: If we meet our goal, over 12,000 dollars will go back to the chapters/units via grants! Let’s … Read More

Back Country Horsemen of America Action Alert!!! Click Here for Updated Information Deadline for Comments: April 24, 2014 (midnight Mountain time zone) Bryce Canyon National Park has proposed changes for users of privately-owned stock on designated horse trails within the park. The changes are intended to ensure the safety of all visitors and to protect park resources. The park initiated … Read More

By Sarah Wynne Jackson Although equestrians share the trails with many other types of users, horseback riding is the original use for many of the trails and public lands we enjoy today. Not only does Back Country Horsemen of America protect our right to ride horses on public lands, they seek to preserve those historic trails our predecessors traveled. In … Read More

Back Country Horsemen of America strives to preserve our heritage of traveling by horseback across our nation’s stunning landscape. When this generation has passed, today’s youth will take up the reins of that objective. BCHA recognizes how important it is to teach young people how to enjoy the land while also caring for it. They take every opportunity to include … Read More

Back Country Horsemen of America cherishes our wild lands and they make sure that everything they do has the lowest impact possible on the land and the environment. That’s one reason they love horses and mules. Horse power is irreplaceable in the many public lands where motorized use is prohibited, such as the Bass Lake area in the Sierra National … Read More