As a lifelong lover of horses and intrepid explorer of our vast wilderness areas, when Cindy heard about Backcountry Horsemen she thought, this is a great fit for me. Unfortunately, her job made it almost impossible for her to join this organization. Within days of her retirement, however, Cindy became a member of the High Country Unit in northeastern California. Cindy volunteered to fill her unit’s Public Lands position thinking it was a good way for her to learn what Backcountry Horsemen was all about and, boy, did she get an education! Then she filled the position of 2nd Vice President of Service and Volunteer Hours Reporting. She relinquished that position on the state board and has been focusing on her local unit for two to three years. Cindy was asked if she would fill the 2nd Vice President position again and agreed that I could help out. In 2025, the State Board of Directors voted to change the 2nd VP position to the subsidiary position of Volunteer Hours Coordinator. If you have any questions about how to fill out your volunteer hours work sheets or any other questions, such as what you should be documenting, please contact Cindy. She will gladly help you in any way she can. Remember, your service counts and is important for preserving equestrian’s right to access our public lands. Happy trails and thank you for your service!