Keeping trails open for everyone

Keeping public lands open to pack and saddle stock use.

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Protect

Maintain

About Us

A group of private and commercial packers met in 1981 to form the High Sierra Stock Users Association (HSSUA) with the purpose of representing horsemen in dealings with the administrators of public lands.

Five years later the HSSUA joined with Montana, Idaho and Washington to form an affiliation called the Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA). This national organization’s task is to coordinate activities of the various state backcountry organizations. The BCHA now has organizations in 31 states.

The Backcountry Horsemen of California (BCHC) is composed of members who are passionate about keeping public lands open and accessible for ALL – which includes non-equestrians and ALL who love trails. Our organization is volunteer based and functions under the guidance of the BCHC Executive Committee and State Board of Directors.

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Leave No Trace Master Stock Course

The Leave No Trace Master course offers an in-depth introduction to LNT principles, the ethics of proper wild lands responsibility. You will be given ways and means to teach others these principles as well as options to choose from. BCHC’s goal is to have at least one LNT Master/Wilderness Rider in every unit in the state. As a Wilderness Rider, you have a responsibility to your unit, community,

Forest Service Reorganization Announced

BCHA Director for Public Lands & Recreation Randy Rasmussen recently announced a major reorganization of the United States Forest Service. The following changes are being made: The Forest Service will phase out the nine Regional Offices over the next year and implementation activities will take into consideration the ongoing fire season. The Forest Service will maintain a reduced state office i

Support Our Cause

Ensure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use in America’s backcountry through volunteerism, educational programs and working in conjunction with government agencies.

Membership

1-Year
Individual

$60

/ Year

This type is best for singles, or for persons whose family members may have other interests. 

1-Year
Family

$75

/ Year

All immediate family members are included in Family (Shared) memberships, and are eligible to participate fully in BCHC and local unit activities; only TWO adults from each Family (Shared) membership may vote during General Business meetings.

1-Year
Young Adult

$15

/ Year

This is a membership for college aged individuals, 18 to 24 years of age.

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