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."

.Congratulations to Paul Kern Mountain Ridge chapter - His Cowboy Poetry CD - "Rimrock, Where Memories Rhyme" has won the Will Rogers Award and been named Cowboy Poetry CD of the Year by the Academy of Western Artists. He and Kathie are headed to Ft. Worth in January for the awards ceremony.......New trails, provided by Mountain Ridge, posted on the UTAH Trails Page....New State, Mountain Ridge and South West newsletters...
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State Meeting -
Feb. 4th
8 am - 3 pm
Spanish Fork Fairgrounds
High Chaparrel Room
All Members Invited to Attend

Remember each chapter needs to bring:

1. Annual report of 2011 volunteer hours
2. Chapter Story Board to set up in meeting room and showcase to other chapters
3. Auction Items
4. Current officer roster and POC list

Meeting will go from 8 am to Noon
then lunch and auction.
We will pick up agenda items after auction as well, if needed.
Remember that we are giving $150 to the chapter with the highest percentage membership present. Please try to send Committeee and Chapter reports to Linda electronically before the meeting. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Please make sure this info gets out and that all chapters are represented.
Meeting/Hotel Info. Click Here

MTG. Agenda Click Here

Great Documentary!!!

3- Miles an Hour
Documentary profiles legendary backcountry outfitter

Smoke Elser
Montana BCH
Click Here

SPC JOSEPH BUSHLING - Horse Team/Organized Ground Search
Fellow Horsemen and Horsewomen:
 Search for missing Dugway soldier, Joseph Bushling, BLM and Tooele County (Sheriff and SAR),
March 23-25, 2012,.
Please check http://www.facebook.com/groups/139304589515505/(cut and paste link) often for further information as details will continue to trickle in between now and the end of March. We are volunteering our time and efforts in our own behalf and for the family, and at our own risk.
Garmin Rino radios and GPS savvy a plus.
If you are an experienced rider and would like to help in this community effort, please contact me at any of the following:
Cell (801) 668-1792 (call or text), Office (801) 621-4015, or this email address, tarryngalloway@aol.com. It would also be extremely helpful if you would go to the event page,http://www.facebook.com/events/179862175445908/ (cut and paste link), and RSVP by clicking on the "Going" button in the upper right corner of the page so that I may track a general head count. Also provide me with your contact information, preferably cell phone number and email address. You are welcome to forward this information to your experienced riding friends if you think they may be interested in helping out. We hope you can join us.
Thank you for your time,
Tarryn Galloway

Federal Agencies Announce

Initial Step to Incorporate Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Measures into Land Management Plans The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) today announced the initial steps in a formal planning process to evaluate greater
sage-grouse conservation measures in land use plans in 10 Western states. The two public land managementagencies are opening a 60-day public comment period on issues that should be addressed in Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statements (SEISs) that will be published in the Federal Register on December 9. To Read more click here

High Uinta - Chapter Activities
Courdorouy packing    Trails Day '11    Pine Valley Campout '11

                 

Packing Lumber for the Blood Mountain Shelter on the AT Video
Pretty nice rig set up for packing lumber on two mules
click here

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
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
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Packing Gear
Bear Safety Black Bears

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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

STATE CHAPTERS

Bridgerland | Central | High Desert | Hi-Line & Hobbles|High Uintah | Mountain Ridge | South East
San Rafael | South West | Uintah Basin | Wasatch Front | West Desert


If you have any further questions or comments, you can Email the BCHU Webmaster.



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