First held in 2024, this is a 3 day camping extravaganza. co-hosted with the Silver Spur Riding Club. Clinicians will include: Selchie Middleton, certified equine Canada coach and trainer; Tabatha Hepworth of New Foundation Natural Horsemanship; “Adventure Smart” with local Arrowsmith Search & Rescue volunteers; Hoof Structure & Care with Certified Farrier, Equine Osteopathy; How […]
Help us build our library of great photos illustrating what BCHBC is all about and why someone might want to join in. Submit 5 of your favourite photos to enter into a draw for a $100 BCHBC BRANDED gift certificate Please read the submission instructions on the poster.
Here is exciting news to share from our long time BCHBC member and past Saddle Up coordinator, Terri Perrin, who moved to Alberta just a few short years ago! Brenda Kossowan and her horse ‘Keillidh’ enjoy a lunch break near the Yaha Ranch, Alberta. Photo by Linda Riley. When the dream of establishing the Back […]
Improving volunteer recruitment and engagement December 2023 – ORC Webinar Recap: Volunteers are the heart of outdoor recreation. Most non-profits couldn’t function without them. They build trails, maintain infrastructure, organize projects, attend meetings, set agendas, raise money and so much more. But finding and engaging volunteers is a constant challenge and one that is getting […]
Please note this offer is valid from May 15 to June15 of 2023 while supplies last.
Our Volunteers are very special people and the back bone of our organization. Whether sweating it out on a trail or moving tirelessly behind the scenes, they are so important and deserving of our recognition. Jill Ackerman presenting Past Provincial Treasurer, Deb Oakman with her Certificate of Appreciation. A Chapter Service Award Certificate is available […]
Hello ORCBC members, Yesterday offered excellent news for outdoor recreation, and I want to thank all of you for supporting our collective efforts to bring outdoor recreation higher up the list of government priorities and to get some decent – and pragmatic – financial commitments in Budget 2023. I will share what I know (also […]
February Newsletter 2023 February Already Coming up this year, a lot is happening at Leave No Trace Canada, and we hope you will continue to work with us as we renew and expand our message via our partners and many supporters. We have some board openings and other volunteer needs – please consider the ask […]
LNT Canada is an organization whose purpose, mission and philosophy, we as Back Country Horse people agree with very strongly and try very hard to implement their 7 Principles in all our outdoor activities. These principles outline actions that will help to strengthen and preserve our outdoor heritage, making it available for years to come. […]
We are the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC. We promote and advocate for the responsible use of and access to BC’s wild places for public recreation. Our end goal: Safe, enjoyable outdoor experiences for everyone! From the highly informative September newsletter received from the Outdoor Recreation council of BC: If you’re interested in the latest […]
From: Louise Pedersen louisepedersen@orcbc.ca Date: Fri, May 20, 2022 at 11:33 AM Subject: BCHBC feature Hello all, As part of our ‘It takes a community’ features series, the latest edition is on you – Back Country Horsemen of BC. Thanks to Rose and Linda for talking to Ryan Stewart. I think it’s an excellent piece […]
Wow! This is one example of why it is important for BCHBC to be an active member of ORC. Check out the links! Thank you to Louise Pedersen for all her work on behalf of the recreation sector. Rose Schroeder Hello ORCBC members, It was great to see so many different member organizations represented at […]
