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Preserving Equestrian Rights
The purpose of the Inland Empire Chapter of Backcountry Horsemen of Washington is to preserve and enhance the right to use horses and mules for recreation on public lands. Our vision is to develop and keep trails open for responsible recreational use. We have several objectives to achieve our Goals. These Objectives include:
To unite equestrians to achieve the mission and goals of Backcountry Horsemen.
To encourage citizen involvement in political and governmental laws affecting public lands
To be proactive in interpretation & implementation by local land managers of regulatory policies regarding equine use on public lands
To educate & inform land users & managers about the etiquette, impact, & historical use of recreational lands
To recruit, introduce, & educate interested horsemen to the use, safety, and enjoyment of trails and the backcountry
To be a proactive volunteer in building & maintaining trails
To provide social activities for equestrians
To support BCHW & BCHA
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Trail Rides and Pack Trips
Trail rides for members and their guests
Single day or long weekends
May include potlucks, training opportunities or new riding areas
Some for less experienced riders and horses
Some more suitable for experienced riders and horses that want to explore more difficult terrain and travel further
Spontaneous rides as the opportunities arise
Small groups for longer backcountry pack trips
Click Here for the Events Calendar.
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Trail building and maintenance
Construct and maintain trails and trailheads
Work with public and private land managers
Provide tools, equipment and livestock, as well as volunteer labor
Provide technical assistance for design and placement of facilities
Increases our value to the land managers and improves our relationship
Insures that facilities are safe and suitable for equestrian use
Everyone is invited as it requires all skill levels and abilities
Lopping tree limbs, shoveling dirt, holding horses, carrying tools, marking trails, chainsaw operation and moving logs and other debris from the trail
Some use horses, while others do not
Provides a good time and a feeling of contribution to keeping trails open to equestrians.
Click Here for the Events Calendar.
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Monthly Meetings
Members and guests gather in an informal atmosphere
Some have social events like potlucks
Opportunity for members to exchange information and get to know other people with the common interest in trail riding
Chapter business is conducted
Educational program
Trail rides, work parties and other activities are discussed
Click Here for the meeting schedule.
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Poker Ride
Annual public event
Second Saturday of May
BLM land at Fishtrap Lake west of Spokane
Ride a well-marked trail
Compete for best and worst poker hands and win prizes
Income helps support the chapter’s Leave No Trace education program and work
Registration forms available at local feed and tack stores and on this website
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Social Events
Christmas party and auction
Potlucks
Rides
Meetings
Meet and enjoy the company of the best people on earth - horsemen
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Statewide Activities
Annual membership meeting and convention
Legislative day in Olympia
Leadership training
Board of Directors meetings
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Education
Membership meeting programs
Clinics and seminars
Leave No Trace (LNT) programs
Chapter provides displays and seminars to other groups and at public events
Click
Here for Leave No Trace information.
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Newsletters
Chapter “Highline” with local news and events (rides, work parties, seminars, meetings, social events and educational information)
Back Country Horsemen of Washington “Trailhead News” with statewide information
Back Country Horsemen of America providing information on a national level
Keeping us abreast of legislation and policies that affect our ability to use horses on public land
Click Here to access the Inland Empire Chapter newsletters.
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Leave No Trace (LNT) Ethics
Developed through the cooperation of the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife and the National Outdoor Leadership School
BCH, a leader in Leave No Trace Education
Education is the key to preserving our front and back country
Education is the most effective method of modifying our behavior
Click
Here for access the Leave No Trace Program.
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Chapter Library
Wide assortment of trail and horse related information
Available for check out at chapter meetings
Donations gladly accepted
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Cash for Cache
Free service to members
Buy and sell personal items
On website and in the newsletter
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Riverside State Park Map
Multi-use trail map for Riverside State Park
Produced by Inland Empire Back Country Horsemen
Available at the park and through many recreational retail outlets
Available to members at chapter meetings at a membership price
Click Here for maps information.
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Trail Guide
Information about approximately 30 trailheads and trails for members
How to contact land managers and obtain maps in our area
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Purchasing Discounts
Receive purchasing discounts from retailers that support BCH
Must present proof of membership
Aslin-Finch Feed and Pet Supply
Big R on horse related feed and equipment
Thank you to these retailers for their support
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For a Membership Application Form. Click Here
To link to our contact page where you may
call a member. Click Here
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