Across the nation, Back Country Horsemen of America leads the campaign of saving trails for horse use. They cherish America’s equestrian heritage and seek to preserve our right to ride horses on public lands for many generations to come. The next generation is here with us now; children of all ages who are fascinated with horses, love the outdoors, and … Read More

As the leader in protecting our right to ride horses on public lands, Back Country Horsemen of America is proud of their record of service. For 40 years, they have volunteered their time, skill, and resources towards keeping trails open to horse use and promoting responsible recreation in a myriad of ways. BCHA commends its members across the nation who … Read More

Back Country Horsemen of America is known for protecting our right to ride horses on public lands and for donating millions of dollars of volunteer value each year towards maintaining trails, but their hard work doesn’t end there. These horsemen and horsewomen see themselves as an integral part of their communities and they enjoy using their unique skills to benefit … Read More

No matter how often we maintain our trails, they are subject to the whims of Mother Nature. The hard working folks of Back Country Horsemen of America are always ready to work together to clean up the messes Mother sometimes makes. If you live and ride in Washington State, you probably remember the late spring windstorms of 2011 that left … Read More

Our right to ride horses on public lands is threatened from many different directions and for many different reasons. Back Country Horsemen of America is the leading organization in our fight to preserve that right partly because they try to know about changes before they take place. No, they aren’t psychic. These folks put in countless hours attending public land … Read More

The leading organization in our fight to preserve our right to ride horses on public lands from coast to coast, Back Country Horsemen of America welcomes the Pennsylvania Equine Council as their newest Advocacy Partner. The PEC shares BCHA’s vision of saving trails for horse use through volunteerism, education, honoring good outdoor ethics, and hard work. Pennsylvania Horse Council The … Read More

As the leading organization in our battle to preserve our right to ride horses on public lands, Back Country Horsemen of America knows the fight is futile unless there are trails to ride. That’s why they spend thousands of hours each year cleaning, maintaining, and building trails on public lands across the country. Recently, the Pecos Chapter of the New … Read More

From the vision and insight of four mountain men was born Back Country Horsemen of America, the nation’s leading organization in our fight to preserve our right to ride horses on public lands. In 40 years, a handful of folks has increased to over 13,000 members from over 185 chapters and affiliates in 26 states. Humble Beginnings The seeds of … Read More

Congratulations to the Winner of the 2012 Double Diamond Award Show Me Missouri Back Country Horsemen and the San Gorgonio Pass Unit of BCH of California Two projects were selected for the 2012 Double Diamond award, Show Me Missouri Back Country Horsemen and the San Gorgonio Pass Unit of BCH of CA submitted the award-winning projects. Both projects demonstrate how … Read More

Congratulations to the winner of the 2011 Double Diamond Award John Burns of BCH Idaho Salmon River Chapter Camp Discovery at Heritage Days in conjunction with the Sacajawea Center in Salmon, ID John Burns worked with the Sacajawea Center to create the first ever Heritage Days. The purpose of the two-day event was to inform and demonstrate living in the … Read More

Congratulations to the winner of the 2010 Double Diamond Award BCH of Idaho member – Robbin Schindele BCH of Idaho member, Robbin Schindele, Emmett, Idaho, was presented the 2010 BCHA Double Diamond Award at the BCHA National Directors Meeting in Butte, Montana. His winning entry was the two trail safety posters. Both titled “What the Horse Sees”. Both posters emphasize trail … Read More

Congratulations to the winner of the 2009 Double Diamond Award The Passage of Right to Ride Legislation on state lands in Michigan Pigeon River and Beyond BCH Michigan The Double Diamond Award went to the Pigeon River and Beyond Affiliate of BCH Michigan for their diligent work in getting this piece of important legislation passed in the state of Michigan. … Read More