Membership

Why Join Backcountry Horsemen of California?

Backcountry Horsemen of California is a family and youth oriented organization. Even if you don’t ride or aren’t an “active” member, the dues you pay contribute to our cause! You will be helping pay for work projects, educational materials, training, insurance, the quarterly newsletter and you will help support BCHC’s efforts to keep trails open to equestrians, hikers and more!

  • Get to participate in state and unit activities and events
  • Learn valuable backcountry skills and outdoor ethics
  • Contribute to the appropriate use of public lands in California
  • Make connections, friends, and network with members from all over the state
  • Receive the BCHC newsletter
  • Be kept up to date on public lands issues
  • And more!

Map of Local California Units

All BCHC Units are members of Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA)

Join a unit near you and make a difference!

If there is not a unit in your area and you are interested in starting one, contact the BCHC Secretary for more information.

Support the 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 Form

Are you joining/renewing with a paper Membership Application form. The Membership Application form is available on the Documents & Forms page.

Steps include:

  1. Fill out the MEMBERSHIP FORM and make a copy for your records.
  2. Mail the completed form and a check made payable to Backcountry Horsemen of California to:
    • Chip Herzig
      BCHC Membership
      1280 State Rte 208
      Yerington, NV 89447

(You may pay via Paypal by following the Join or Renew Your Membership Online steps in the section above.)

Contact Information

Antelope Valley Unit
  • PO Box 84, Pearblossom, CA 93553
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  • 17 Unit B Sunny Slope Road, Tom’s Place, CA 93546
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  • PO Box 270065, Susanville, CA 96127-0002
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  • c/o Larry Cigainero, 3561 Jeffrey Street Lake Isabella, CA 93240
  • 7395 El Camino Real, PMB #472, Atascadero, CA 93422
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  • PO Box 306, Norco, CA 92860
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  • PO Box 456, Springville, CA 93265
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  • 20633 Gas Point Rd, Ste. B2, #48, Cottonwood, CA 96022
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  • PO Box 64, Oakhurst, CA 93644-0064
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  • 2568 Lake Hills Drive, Butte Valley, CA 95965
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Our Contact

Contact BCHC’s VP of Membership. He will be happy to address any of your questions or concerns concerning membership.

BCHC Membership
1280 State Rte 208
Yerington, NV 89447

Email: VP BCHC Membership
Phone: (775) 463-3634

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