Back Country Horsemen of Utah

An organization of men and women concerned about sustained
equestrian access and proper use on our public lands.

"Our history is written on his back. We are his heirs. But he is his own heritage, the horse."

...West Desert Hosts the State Meeting Sept. 10-12th...

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West Desert Hosting the State Meeting
Here's the details for the weekend:

* Ramada Inn at the Airport in Salt Lake. 801-537-7020. $59 per night King room. Ask for the Back Country Horsemen package. 20 mile drive to Tooele.

* Dinner Friday the 10th starting about 5:30 p.m. at my house.
Dutch Oven cooking. 161 West Cimmarron Way in Erda.

* Meeting starts at 9 on Saturday at the Bit and Spur Clubhouse.
200 West 500 North in Tooele. Goes til about 3 or so.

* Lunch provided by West Desert Chapter. Sandwiches.
Need your preference. Will send a menu in a day or so.

* Trail Ride Friday if you can make it up in time.
Probably start about 11:00 a.m.

* Trail Ride Saturday time to be determined
by the numbers wanting to ride. Could be after the meeting.

* Trail Ride Sunday. Short about 3 hours.

* Stabling for the horses to be assigned as we get a head count. Members of the chapter donating space. Let me know if you're bringing a horse and trailer.

Maps are being created for both the Bit and Spur and my house. Let me know if you have other questions. Looking forward to seeing you on the 10th.
Gary Bean

West Desert Hosting the State Meeting
September 10-12th

Rides, Lunches, Dinners...they are ready for
for a Good Time!

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Craig's Agenda

A BIG THANK YOU to Xmission for Donating our Internet Services---visit them at www.xmission.com................Keep Track Of Your Volunteer Hours for Service Projects....All of this information is submitted to the State and National organizations and becomes powerful leverage with land management agencies as they consider equine access to back country trails.....Last Year BCH logged over 10 million $ worth of Volunteer Hours, and that wasn't all of it, because not all hours were turned in...Turn the hours in so we can show how much we do for Land Managers....Thank You...

BCHU Fact sheet

1. In 2009 BCHU had approximately 900 members in 12 Chapters

2. Agencies BCHU work with include but are not limited to
a. US Forest Service
b. Utah Dept Wildlife and Natural Resources
c. Utah State Parks
d. National Park Service
e. Bureau Land Management
f. US Fish and Wildlife

3. Hours of public service performed in 2009 more than 22000 hours saving taxpayers     over $275,000.00

4. BCHU performs extensive training and certification in Leave No Trace. BCHU has a minimum of 20 members certified Train the Trainer

5. Several BCHU members also serve on other public committees

6. Public pack clinics, informational sessions, expos, and extravaganzas hosted and     assisted

7. Types of projects we perform but are not limited to
a. Trail head development and maintenance
b. Trail clearing, cleaning, and maintenance
c. Weed abatement
d. Fence building and repair
e. New trail construction
f. Packers and horses supplied for hauling in equipment and materials to support     other projects performed by State and Federal Agencies
g. Assists in Wildlife studies
h. GPS mapping of trails

8. BCHU members also participates in several Parades across Utah

9. BCHU supports, works with, and develops the youth in Utah to respect the wildlife      and wilderness in Utah and to have the proper etiquette when in the wilderness

2009 BCHU Annual Report click here

Keep Track Of Your Volunteer Hours for Service Projects

Please remember - As we get into our service projects,
keep track (and turn in) the service hours you and your
horse put into this effort AND don't forget to track your mileage.
Turn this information in to Who ever is in Charge of Chapter Volunteer Hours. All of this information is
submitted to the State and National organizations and
becomes powerful leverage with land management
agencies as they consider equine access to back country trails.
I know this sounds pretty altruistic and far removed
for some of our members but I can guarantee
that the issues are close to home and our influence
counts more than you realize. It is important to remember that
the primary purpose of BCHA is to be a service organization - not just a riding club - though we are that too.
- Paul Kern President MRBCHU

What Counts as Volunteer Hours -Volunteer Guidelines

Articles - Stuff to take for a 2-3 day pack trip Click Here Packing Gear	Bear Safety Black Bears Click here Which Boot is Right For Your Horse? Click here	image taken from website http://www.horsethink.com/grab_strap_western.htm
		Did you get Bucked off Yet? This may help you stay on... Night Latch

Leave No Trace Principles....Learn Them, Use Them before we lose our Privilege to use our Public Lands....It's Everyones Responsibility

LEAVE NO TRACE		What's the Problem?
	What Can You DO?

WHAT"S BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN ALL ABOUT?

The Back Country Horsemen of Utah is a non-profit organization presently consisting of twelve local Chapters spread across the state. We work with public land administrators and have developed relationships to assist them in making decisions for the good of all stock users.

We will be glad to provide more information about our activities and involvement in the decision making process that affects our ability to ride, pack and camp in the places of our choice.

Many important decisions have been made without input from horsemen. Decisions will continue to be made without us, often with input from those who prefer not to see horses or mules on any trail or in any of the back country areas.

Don't you agree it's about time we all get involved?
If you need any proof, read this:
Say That Again!


Clearing Trail for the Forest Service Pine Valley		Telling Tales after a Service Project

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