36 Posts
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Our Valuable BCHBC Volunteers.
BCHBC’s Valuable Volunteers -part of the “Ripple Effect” BCHBC is a volunteer driven organization. Volunteers are vital to the success of all non-profit organizations. They are highly valued and come in all ages, sizes, shapes, makes and models! According to national volunteering stats, an impressive 13 million Canadians (44%) have participated in volunteer work that […]
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Northwest Chapter hosts successful Kid’s camp.
By Harley Golder, Northwest Chapter The Northwest Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of B.C., had the opportunity to host 22 students from Heartwood School from May 18 to 26, 2023. Located in Smithers in the Bulkley Valley, the school functions primarily as a homeschooling program with two days a week for hands-on outdoor activities. […]
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Vancouver Island Chapters celebrate Earth Day 2022
Vancouver Island Chapters Hold Earth Day Clean-up Projects Back Country Horsemen of BC (BCHBC) is an organization that provides equestrians who are interested in trail riding with a safe and social learning atmosphere, where people of all ages can enjoy trail riding and the wilderness experience. Considering that environmental stewardship, trail building and trail maintenance […]
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October Saddle Up – “Big Country” Interchapter Ride
Adventure in the East Kootenay’s ‘Big Country’ May 25-27, 2022 Intro by Terri Perrin, Member at Large. Story by Barb Hart, Okanagan Chapter Photos by Barb Hart, Arlene Ladd and Teresa Devine Paticipants of the East Kootenay Inter Chapter Ride The East Kootenay Chapter (EKC) of Back Country Horsemen of BC (BCHBC) was established in […]
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Saddle Up Magazine Writers’ Guidelines
Saddle Up Magazine Writers’ Guidelines The publishers of Saddle Up Magazine provide Back Country Horsemen of BC (BCHBC) with space for an article in the publication each month (February to December). This is a valuable way for us to promote our organization, recruit new members and generally ‘spread the word’ about our activities. The articles […]
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“Leave No Trace” for Equestrian Use
Leave No Trace Principles for Equestrian Use. Story by Rose Schroeder, member of BCHBC Shuswap Chapter. Two riders practice ‘Leave No Trace’ by watering their horses (and dog) on solid footing along the Vedder River in Chilliwack. Photo by Dawson Friesen. On page 33 of the February issue of Saddle Up, we introduced readers to […]
