Become a Member!
BCHN Membership Application: Please CLICK HERE Please print and fill out a membership application, sign and mail it with the appropriate membership fee as shown on the membership application. You will receive a New Member Package, a Club Events Calendar, a monthly newsletter from this local chapter as well as a quarterly newletter from Back Country Horsemen of America.
We Want You! Equestrians in Nevada (and everywhere) need a voice!
Back Country Horsemen of Nevada is that voice, a strong legislative voice to speak for all trail riders.
We are an exciting organization that is uniting ALL horse & mule riders, pack and saddle stock users and anyone concerned about our right to use our public lands.
One of our privileges as free Americans is to be active in the decisions that affect our lives. If you enjoy riding your horses or mules in the Sierra Nevada mountains and treasure the right to do so, you need to become a member of the Back Country Horsemen. when we all unite, our voices will be heard. Be a part of a National Organization that stands up for your right to use our back country. Your involvement is important!
We need motivated people to assist us. If you want to protect your historical "Right to Ride" please contact and join a Back Country Horsemen organization. Your support and membership is needed.
Officers, Contacts, Links and General Information
Back Country Horsemen of Nevada, Carson Valley Chapter, Officers:
President: Phil Sullivan
Vice President: Darryl Huff
Secretary: Cerena Cooper
Treasurer: Jack Reid
Contact us at:
Back Country Horsemen of Nevada, Carson Valley Chapter
P.O. Box 4444
Carson City, Nevada 89702
All Officers listed above can be contacted by using this email address.
Meetings: We usually hold monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month except July at:
Grandma Hatties Restaurant
2811 South Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Meetings start at 7:00 pm, come early for dinner.
For numerous links to other Back Country Horsemen chapters, just search online for 'Back Country Horsemen'. Many chapters have very interesting websites.
Back Country Horsemen of America Parent organization for all State Chapters
Back Country Horsemen of Nevada, High Sierra Chapter (Reno, Nevada)
Back Country Horsemen of Nevada, Elko Chapter (Elko, Nevada)
Back Country Horsemen of America; looking out for you.
Recovered Horse Article from The Record Courier Newspaper, December 2008
Saving Horse Riding Trails Article from The Horse Magazine, November 2008
Leave No Trace Article from Horse Illustrated Magazine November 2008
BCH Volunteer Hours Article from Trail Rider Magazine November 2008
BCH Stands up for You Article from EquestrianMag.com July 2008
BCHN Groups keeping trails open Article from NorthWest Horse Source Magazine Dec 2008
Link to Nevada State Parks website & guide (Maps and interesting information). Click Here for a link directly to a Spooner/Marlette area Trail Map
Link to Trail Safety Poster 'What the Horse Sees'. This is a very nicely done poster provided by the Back Country Horsemen of Idaho. It is in PDF format so you can print it out and give it to local mountain bike clubs or post it at trailheads.
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