The Wild and Wonderful Women of the Back Country
Eileen McDonald with husband Brian at Belle Mountain, McBride BC
Eileen McDonald– The most dedicated volunteer I have ever met! She has been fully
involved in the BCHBC Robson Valley Chapter since its inception. She applied for grants
and organized the construction of the beautiful McIntosh Equestrian campsite, McBride
BC and she continues to be a leading member in our local chapter, RV, cross country
skiing, and tourism in McBride. We appreciate Eileen!
Submitted by Dawn Hickerty
Rose Schroeder at YaHa Tinda, Alberta
Rose Schroeder– YES, this woman has wings, she is that amazing! Rose has been a
Back Country Horsemen member for over 25 years and a backbone for the organization.
She has held just about every position on our Provincial Executive as well as at the
Chapter level. Rose holds a director position at Horse Council BC and represents
equestrians at many tables. She has well over 50 years of riding experience and is always
willing to share her expertise, thoughts, and ideas with everyone. Rose competed in
Mountain Trail at the 2025 Senior Games winning multiple medals. She LOVES Dutch
oven cooking, painting, singing and of course cowboy poetry. This year we have come up
with a poem, “Don’t Let the Old Lady In”! Rose is sooo active, one could never imagine
an old lady ever catching up to ROSE.
Submitted by Linda Buchanan
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