Mule trains and mule packers involved in the Helene rescue! We often pack supplies in and out of areas with mules and horses when BCHW has Chapter work parties. This of course is a whole other level with specific needs and challenging terrain. The articles below may be of interest to you. Image of Mule Rescue Team Heading to Help Hurricane-Ravaged Western North Carolina … Read More Salute to mule trains & packers after Hurricane disaster
Brought to you by Buckhorn Range Chapters Equine Emergency Preparedness Committee A windy but beautiful day greeted chapter members, along with two representatives from East Jefferson County Fire and Rescue and Dave Codier from Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management. We were hosted at Paradigm Sporthorse Training by Becky Cushman and Mike Piero. We learned about important considerations in preparing for a potential emergency … Read More Trailer Safety & Safely Loading
Brought to you by your Emergency Equine Preparedness Committee (EEP)Mentors and Location: Becky Cushman & Mike Piero, at Paradigm Sport Horse Training1710 South Jacob Miller RoadPort Townsend, WA One of the key steps in preparing for evacuation emergencies is to ensure your horse loads in a trailer. The optimal situation is for your horse (or horses) to be loaded by you in the trailer with which … Read More June 4th, 2023 Event: Buckhorn Range Chapter Members Trailer Loading Clinic
Mark your calendar for Friday, October 14th, 7PM, TriArea Community Center We have a great program to offer about Equine Emergency Preparedness (EEP). Chief Brett Black of East Jefferson County Fire Department will present about fire prevention and awareness for stock owners. This is open to all members and guests. This will include information on the Fire Department’s role in responding to wildfires, earthquakes, and … Read More Are You and Your Horse Prepared For Emergencies?
We have added a new page to our site to give you resources to assist you in preparing for emergencies and natural disasters.
Buckhorn Range Chapter member Jeanne Buchanan is featured in this article about WASART (Washington State Animal Response Team).
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!
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.
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On May 10th, Matt Blankenship, Wildlife Conflict Specialist for the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), will give a presentation at the Buckhorn Range Chapter meeting at the Tri-Area Community Center at 7PM about living with cougars. Matt handles most of the local investigations and follow-up. He gave a similar presentation recently to the Cape George Homeowners Association. Matt is very familiar with situation … Read More Living With Cougars
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