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Spring means Road safety for Car and Horse

2022-03-16T11:14:40-07:00

Motorists Urged to ‘Hold Their Horses!’ Equestrian groups explain their reasons for ‘road riding’ and how ensuring safety is everyone’s responsibility By Terri Perrin, Back Country Horsemen of BC As the weather warms up and signs of spring appear across beautiful British Columbia, you may notice more than wildflowers along our rural roadways. Horses and riders, eager to get out and enjoy some exercise, will become a more common sight. According to representatives from the Back Country Horsemen of BC Society (BCHBC) and Horse Council BC (HCBC), the arrival of spring for equestrians is both a cause for celebration and [...]

Spring means Road safety for Car and Horse2022-03-16T11:14:40-07:00

BCHBC 2022 Rendezvous Raffle

2022-03-11T10:45:36-08:00

Did you know? YOU, a family member or one of your friends could very well be the lucky winner of a 2022 Maverick 2-horse angle haul trailer! OR a beautifully handcrafted Cloete trail saddle! OR a set of packing gear! Odds are terrific - only 2400 tickets available in this raffle.  CLICK HERE to order them, then please - share, share, share this information to all your friends. BCHBC intends to use the proceeds to provide: educational workshops & materials, as well as grants for members. to advocate at provincial and local levels for responsibility, stewardship, and safety of our [...]

BCHBC 2022 Rendezvous Raffle2022-03-11T10:45:36-08:00

Belle Mountain equine trails: a must see!

2022-02-19T11:43:51-08:00

By Andrea Arnold The Robson Valley Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of BC have had a busy 2021, building and rehabilitating trails, structure installation at the Dore River trailhead and clearing land for a new rustic equine campground on Belle Mountain. The largest and newest project the local chapter has taken on is the Belle Rustic Equine campground. Located 3km up the McIntosh logging road about 8km west of McBride. In June just under 2 hectares of land were cleared for 12 campsites, access roads to the sites as well as the kitchen site. In November, they started [...]

Belle Mountain equine trails: a must see!2022-02-19T11:43:51-08:00

Let’s All Get Behind Rendezvous 2022

2022-01-26T08:15:12-08:00

The Prince George Omineca Chapter of BCHBC are looking forward to being your hosts at the first-ever Rendezvous north of 100 Mile!  This event has been postponed for 2 years now due to COVID and we are keeping our fingers crossed that it will be a "go" this year.  Your weekend pass will include 4 nights of free camping plus a variety of affordable clinics, trail riding, indoor vendors, Dutch oven demo & dessert cook-off, the ever-popular cowboy poetry contest,an Escape Room, silent auction, Saturday night entertainment, Sunday pancake breakfast, Cowboy Church and more! RV is a great setting for [...]

Let’s All Get Behind Rendezvous 20222022-01-26T08:15:12-08:00

New Member Promo Winners!

2022-01-11T10:12:49-08:00

Back Country Horsemen of BC wishes to welcome the 117 new members for 2022 who signed up during our Membership Promotion this past September/October! As promised, 5 lucky winner's names have been drawn from the list of new members as recipients of some great prizes. They are: 1st Prize: A set of custom saddle bags by Outlaw Leather Design going to STEPHANIE YURISTY 2nd Prize: Your choice of an English or Western saddle pad donated by Cavallo going to KATHIE ONSTEIN 3rd Prize:  3 one-year Saddle Up magazine subscriptions going to: Molly Hansen, Joann Cain & Julie Kruglenko! CONGRATULATIONS & [...]

New Member Promo Winners!2022-01-11T10:12:49-08:00

On Line Auction successful again!

2022-01-06T15:58:58-08:00

Another On Line Auction super success with $13,405 gross sales for our second  “Adventures and Experiences” auction! Thank you to Givergy.ca for their continued support and price structuring, enabling BCHBC net proceeds for this event of just over $12,000! Special thanks & appreciation to all of those who provided an item, and a “hip, hip hurray” for all the bidders coming to the table to raise these important funds for future BCHBC initiatives. Again, thank you to all participants and have a terrific Christmas Season ... For more information on our Society, go to www.bchorsemen.org

On Line Auction successful again!2022-01-06T15:58:58-08:00

Now Open – Online Auction!!!

2022-01-22T10:44:14-08:00

Got your bidding finger ready? The BCHBC Online Auction is now open for ONE WEEK of bidding frenzy! Explore the Auction platform site at: https://can.givergy.com/BCHBC2021 What are you waiting for?  Check it out today!  We invite you to familiarize yourself with the site, view the items & pick your favourites, scroll to the bottom and share with family and friends on FB, Twitter, WhatsApp, E-mail etc.  Register now! Space limitation on the Auction platform doesn't allow for additional information on many adventures & activities offered, so CLICK HERE to view extra details on items you won't want to miss! [...]

Now Open – Online Auction!!!2022-01-22T10:44:14-08:00

2021 Online Auction Dec. 5-12 !!!

2021-12-03T14:08:52-08:00

2021 BCHBC Online Auction goes live Dec. 5 - 12 Don't miss out! It's not just for the horseperson in your life.  Many of the adventures offered don't even require horses! Anyone, BCHBC members or not, are welcome to place bids on the various adventures available.  CLICK HERE to view the offerings available but be sure to check back often as more are being posted almost daily. Good luck to you all! If you, your business or BCHBC Chapter has an adventure or experience you would like to offer please contact us at fundraiser@bchorsemen.org Attention: [...]

2021 Online Auction Dec. 5-12 !!!2021-12-03T14:08:52-08:00

The Rockhound 2020 Adventure Auction Item a Hit.

2021-08-15T11:03:57-07:00

The Rockhound Auction adventure Rocks! For Ivan Matthews and Teresa Hunt it was the adventure of the season.  With Guides Rose Schroeder and Linda Buchanan they were treated to the many delights of the Shuswap.  With main camp in Salmon Arm, at Rose's family farm, daily excursions went out either by quad or horseback, rain or shine, sprained ankle ( Teresa ) or not.  The food was magnificent, accomodations superb and adventures lively.  It was several of the best days the two successful auction bidders could have wished for.   Money well spent they agreed. [...]

The Rockhound 2020 Adventure Auction Item a Hit.2021-08-15T11:03:57-07:00

Memekay Camp Auction Item Adventure

2021-08-15T11:03:09-07:00

My husband & I just returned a few days ago from this amazing Two- day trip. We were treated to fabulous guided trail rides; sightseeing/exploring the gorgeous country side around Memekay checking out the fossils, the Big Tree, swimming holes, and endless laughter! We want to give a big shout out to Deb & Dennis Oakman & Ian & Sandy Compton our incredible hosts for the 2020 Two- day Memekay Camp Guided Adventure auction item that we purchased on line as a fund raiser last June. If this auction item comes up again, Jump on it; you don’t want to [...]

Memekay Camp Auction Item Adventure2021-08-15T11:03:09-07:00
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