Happy 21st Birthday Buckhorn Range!
We did a little business and had a lot of fun. Here’s a picture of our 21st birthday party.Next year? Party hats!
We did a little business and had a lot of fun. Here’s a picture of our 21st birthday party.Next year? Party hats!
And we are back at the fair! Come see us at our booth in the New Commercial building.
We are hosting a regional work party in partnership with other chapters in the region to get LeBar Horse Camp and the Lower S. Fork Skokomish River trail ready for the season. Winter storm damage is extensive – there is a lot of work to do! We need volunteers for camp and trail work. Tasks include: brushing/swamping (a lot of swamping!), blowdown removal (sawyers … Read More LeBar Horse Camp Regional Work Party May 20th – 22nd
Join us for viewing the film, produced by chapter member Wren Winfield, of Bernice Ende’s epic story about riding 30,000 miles across our country. In Lady Long Rider, Bernice shares the miles of insight she gained on the horseback ride that ultimately became a journey of self-discovery. Question/Answer session with Wren to follow.
September 10th 7PM, Tri-Area Community Center Important meeting to discuss suggestions for 2022 meetings and work parties, by-laws changes, and chapter officer nominations. LeBar Horse Camp and Skokomish trail updates. Please come and be part of the decision-making. Since we’re indoors, mask up.
Come and enjoy all that LeBar Horse Camp has to offer along with other members of our chapter. Whether this is your first time (kind assistance offered) or one of many times camping with your equine partner, you’re sure to enjoy this weekend full of camaraderie and riding. More information and directions available. Please RSVP so we have an idea if we need to organize meals, … Read More LeBar Campout July 23 – 25th
Remember that we will not have our May 8th meeting. Hoping June will find us together and really have my fingers crossed that we can go camping at LeBar Horse Camp on July 17-19. Until we meet again… Kris Lenke, President Buckhorn Range Chapter
Buckhorn Range Chapter of Backcountry Horsemen will host Dr. Heather Macdonald onFebruary 14th at 7:00 p.m. at the Tri Area Center in Chimacum. What horseback rider hasn’t at times felt his confidence undermined by perceived threats to his safety? Our guest speaker is an outdoor enthusiast, equestrian, and former international mountain guide. As a practicing psychologist and professor of psychology Dr. Macdonald will help … Read More Fear and Riding
Do you work as a trails volunteer for National Park Service? This video series was designed for you, but is useful to everyone! Based on NPS Operational Leadership Training, Trail Safe! captures the core learning objectives of the 16 hour Operational Leadership course while allowing volunteers to learn from their own homes on-line through eight video lessons. Register yourself (and others if you are watching as a group) … Read More Trail Safe!
The date for the Halloween Ride is Saturday, October 19 at the Horse Park. Arrive at 9:30, pre-ride briefing at 10 with first rider going out at 10:15. Drag riders leave at 10:45 or 10 min after the last rider. As usual, the trail will be well marked and there will be a delicious Halloween theme snack on the trail. The ride, at a … Read More Halloween Ride!
Come down and visit us at the Jefferson County Fair Friday thru Sunday, August 9-11th. We’re right between the grandstand and the cow barn, right across from the texas longhorns. Here we are setting up the booth this evening.
Dr. Erik Splawn will be the featured speaker at our June Chapter meeting this Friday at the Tri-Area Community Center. He will cover first aid for your horse when you are out on the trail. Doors open at 6:45, program at 7, business meeting to follow.