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Thursday, 17 May 2012 03:13
BC Equestrian Trail User Survey 2012
Do you use trails with your horse or mule? Whether you enjoy a trail a few times a year or every week, The Joint Trails and Access (JTAC) committee would like to hear feedback from trail users of all equine disciplines. This information will allow us to understand the needs and issues of equine trail users in BC which can then be used to guide future trail strategies in the province. We have created an on-line survey to give trail users an opportunity to provide input. The survey link is below. It takes about 15 minutes, and, once completed, gives you a chance to enter to win great prizes including: A deluxe equine First Aid Kit Back Country Horsemen logo wear or A getaway and lesson at Twincreeks Bed Bale and Breakfast. Please, take the time to complete the survey and then pass along this survey link to all your…
Thursday, 17 May 2012 03:03
New Hitching Rail on Historic One Spot Trail
Photo: Sharon Pickthorne, a member of the Back Country Horsemen Society of BC, with her horse Elsa, is one of many local trail riders who use and appreciate the One Spot Trail. One of many projects supported by Vancouver Island Chapter of BCHBC Comox Valley equestrians are thrilled with the addition of a parking area and hitching rail that was installed late this winter on Burns Road, just east of Condensory Road. The roadside pullout is big enough to accommodate two trucks and horse trailers and ensures the safety of both horses and riders as they prepare to ride along the historic One Spot Trail. The hitching rail was installed by members of the Vancouver Island Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen Society of BC (BCHBC). “Development of this natural soil and packed gravel trail was made possible with Comox Valley Regional District funding and the combined efforts of many…
Thursday, 10 May 2012 16:09
American Competitive Trail Horse Event in BC
The American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA), based out of the USA, is planning to host an ACTHA sanctioned ride out of the Whitworth Horse Camp in June and wants to get the word out to the Back Country Horsemen of BC An ACTHA ride is a casual trail ride with your friends for about six or eight miles, with a few judged obstacles along the way. These are not a timed events. It is very popular in the US and we hope it to be so in Canada as well. For more information on this event and this organization, please visit the ACTHA website at: www.actha.us. Jamie Thomas ACTHA Affiliate 206.817.3731
Friday, 04 May 2012 21:19
Help Us Protect the Grasslands
At a recent meeting of the Kamloops Chapter of Back Country Horsmen of BC, Jim White, president of the Grasslands Conservation Council of British Columbia was the guest speaker. Jim is an experienced packer, who like us, enjoys riding in our grasslands. Jim shared pictures of the beauty seen on his trips, the mountains, flowers and wildlife, not to forget the cattle industry who also relies on the stability of our natural resource. He brought along booklets identifying noxious weeds, which we were welcome to take home. The council is membership driven, one-year individual membership is $35.00, or a one-year corporate membership is $250.00. The councils' mandate is to “educate and inform”. Jim was a great presenter, who would go on as long as we had the time, he had a twinkle in his eye when he asked,”How did you know if you met someone from the Chilcotin? They always…
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| VI ~ Vancouver Island Meeting Thu May 17 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM Vancouver Island Chapter |
| Rainbow Trail Ride Fri May 18 @ 8:00AM - Aldergrove Chapter |
| Rainbow Trail Ride Sat May 19 @ 8:00AM - Aldergrove Chapter |
| Rainbow Trail Ride Sun May 20 @ 8:00AM - Aldergrove Chapter |
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| Yarrow Days Parade Sat Jun 02 @ 8:00AM - Yarrow Chapter |
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| Rock Creek Poker Ride Sun Jun 10 @ 9:00AM - General Interest |
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