Skimikin Equestrian Camp. #2 in our series on Horse Camps In 1992 Skimikin Lake was designated a Recreation Site and in 1994 the Trails were designated a Recreation Reserve. By the late 1990’s an Equestrian Campsite in the Shuswap had emerged! Backcountry Horsemen of BC – Shuswap Chapter, worked with the Ministry of Forests to […]
#1 in a series on Horse Camps Created and/or Maintained by Aldergrove Chapter. Aldergrove chapter is already busy this year working on improvements to two horse camps: Woodlands, in Golden Ears Park and Tulameen Horse Camp in the Cascade Recreation Area of Manning Park. Movers and shakers of the Whitworth Forest Horse Camp project; Jim […]
A trail riders’ movement based in British Columbia is gaining traction in Alberta Submitted by Alberta Back Country Horsemen In 1989, in Langley, a small group of equine enthusiasts were sitting around Jim and Marilyn McCrae’s kitchen table with the intent of forming what would become the Back Country Horsemen Society of British Columbia (BCHBC). […]
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 […]
What could be more exciting than a trip to Paradise! Where the scenery is breathtaking, the history astounding, the trails challenging, the friends entertaining, and the volunteering exhilarating. Paradise Valley in EC Manning Provincial Park is one of the oldest projects in the history of BCHBC. Members have been volunteering here for 35+ years, keeping […]
In 2010, several Okanagan trail riders were enjoying the primitive trails and camping spots along the Trapping Creek forest service road. The goal for the keen riders was to connect trails and avoid having to ride along the sometimes very busy road. Most of the trails have interesting names and there’s a story behind each […]
Introduction to Trail Riding Workshop Shuswap Chapter has a lot of members! Over 70 in fact! Some are seasoned trail riders and horses, some new to the sport and some have had an incident that has made them or their horses fearful. So as in a Pony Club or 4H fashion we asked our experienced […]
Being Prepared for Livestock Emergencies in the North Thompson by Liz Morrison, member, BCHBC North Thompson Chapter North Thompson BCHBC members Liz Morrison, Gina Walchuk, Carly Lepoviden, Candus Graffunder and Judy Lestander, pose with Calamity and members from local fire departments; Blackpool, Little Fort, Clearwater and Vavenby. In late April 2023, the Blackpool Fire Department […]
Trials of the Trail Safety Tips for Riding in the Back Country By Jim McCrae BCHBC co-founder and honorary lifetime member Tip #2 Chaps, Bras, and the One Minute Club Chaps. Safety gear for the back country. I don’t feel naked without them on but do feel under dressed when mounting if they are still […]
Trials of the Trail Safety Tips for Riding in the Back Country By Jim McCrae BCHBC co-founder and honorary lifetime member Tip #1 Buddy Ropes Fifty years of riding in the backcountry inevitably involved some challenging and sometimes dangerous situations. I would like to share some of those experiences. Perhaps someone, sometime, somewhere will avoid […]
Submitted by Brent Wray, BCHBC West Kootenay chapter Last summer I was incredibly fortunate to join two European long-riding strangers on their vacation for an ultra-light attempt to ride an equestrian version of the Great Divide Trail (GDT) from Grande Cache, AB to the Canada – U.S. border in Waterton National Park. On Aug 22, […]
