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an RV Park adjacent to the fairgrounds and hotels/motels in town. town. in hotels/motels and fairgrounds the to adjacent Park RV an

frogs throughout the years.) If you're not into dry camping, there is is there camping, dry into not you're If years.) the throughout frogs

historic, Angels Camp's Main Street shows you the names of winning winning of names the you shows Street Main Camp's Angels historic,

running consecutive events in the State of California. A walk down down walk A California. of State the in events consecutive running Sweetheart

Calaveras County Fair since 1893, which is one of the longest longest the of one is which 1893, since Fair County Calaveras Western Western

Fairgrounds". (The Jumping Frog Jubilee has been a part of the the of part a been has Jubilee Frog Jumping (The Fairgrounds". America's America's

Calaveras County Fairgrounds, known by most as the "Frogtown "Frogtown the as most by known Fairgrounds, County Calaveras Belinda Gail Belinda

During Rendezvous, dry camping is available on-site at the the at on-site available is camping dry Rendezvous, During Concert With: Concert

Dinner & & Dinner

when the event starts at 9:00 AM on Friday. on AM 9:00 at starts event the when Friday Night Night Friday

the vendors will set up their booths so everything will be in place place in be will everything so booths their up set will vendors the Featuring Featuring

ce, the Registration Trailer, and the signage set up. On Thursday, Thursday, On up. set signage the and Trailer, Registration the ce, ﬁ Of

out all the camping and vendor booth spaces. We'll get the BCHC BCHC the get We'll spaces. booth vendor and camping the all out

stable all the equine that will be arriving for the weekend and lining lining and weekend the for arriving be will that equine the all stable

event to start setting things in motion. We'll be setting up corrals to to corrals up setting be We'll motion. in things setting start to event

BCHC member volunteers will arrive on the Wednesday before the the before Wednesday the on arrive will volunteers member BCHC

can expect. can

If you haven't been to Rendezvous before, let us tell you what you you what you tell us let before, Rendezvous to been haven't you If

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gathering the weekend of March 18th, 19th, and 20th. and 19th, 18th, March of weekend the gathering

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The Backcountry News ~ WINTER 2016 The Backcountry News ~WINTER 2016 Rendezvous Trail Challenge Rendezvous Western Arts & Crafts Show

skills of both the horse and rider. Each rider will be sent out alone, Trail Challenge 2016 Entry: $50/rider one after the other, with a set of written instructions about each ART - BUCKLE & prizes in each class obstacle. You can expect natural-type obstacles, horsemanship, & Paintings creative, man-made obstacles that closely mimic those encountered What is a Trail Challenge? This Trail Challenge is an arena obstacle course that tests the skills of both while out trail riding or packing. Penalty points accrue; therefore the horse and rider. Each rider will be sent out alone, one after the other, Photographs the rider with the fewest points is the winner. with a set of written instructions about each obstacle. You can expect natural-type obstacles, horsemanship, & creative, man-made obstacles that Sculptures closely mimic those encountered while out trail riding or packing. Penalty points accrue; therefore the rider with the fewest points is the winner.

There will be 5 classes for the Trail Challenge: Open, Ama-

teur, and Packer on Saturday. Wrangler (12 – 17 yrs), and Novice OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! RENDEZVOUS INFO will compete on Sunday. The Packer rider must provide his/her own Invite your friends www.bchcalifornia.org packed horse/mule. A few of the Packer obstacles will be different CRAFTS - from the other classes. The entry fee is $50/rider/class. Leather

Oh, did I mention a buckle?? A CHAMPION buckle will be Fabric given to the low point rider in each class. Prizes will also be award- Save time, secure a spot, & pre-register by March 12, 2016 Metals ed through 5th place. - - Rain or Shine - -

Ceramics

Carlena Kellogg 209.505.0122 Ladyroughrider @yahoo.com The Mid Valley Unit is excited to be a part of this BCHC 1 etc. Rendezvous Trail Challenge. But, in order for an event of this size to run smoothly, we need several volunteers. I am looking for 4 BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN more all-day judges for the Saturday & Sunday Trail Challenge. OF CALIFORNIA OTHER - You may volunteer to judge for one or both days. The judge must be knowledgeable and have riding experience. I also need one person BEER, WINE & CHEESE TASTING includes all other for the ground crew. March 19, 2016, 3pm to 5pm The BCHC Trail Challenge entry and information is avail- Both Adult and Youth Category able on the website: www.bchcalifornia.org Please contact Carlena OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Kellogg 209-505-0122 or [email protected] for infor- MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER mation for Trail Challenge entry forms & information, or to volun- TO PARTICIPATE teer as a judge or an assistant. ADMISSION $15.00 2015 had 3 Mid Valley winners, Jody Rumsey won the Open INCLUDES & Packer class and her daughter, Kaitlyn Rumsey won the Wrangler ETCHED Enter your Western and Equine Themed class. SOUVENIR TASTING GLASS Original Arts & Crafts. Calaveras Fair Grounds Fill out the art entry form in the Rendezvous packet or online. Hmmm . . . I wonder which BCHC Unit will have the most Angels Camp, CA Ribbons awarded for every category and "Best of Show". Trail Challenge buckle winners for 2016????

This Fundraiser Helps Support BCHC QUESTIONS Gloria Garland

Western Art Show Coordinator

(559) 683-4434 [email protected]

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members from other units.” “Not a bad way to spend a day” a spend to way bad a “Not units.” other from members

we belong to, and it’s even more fun to hang out and get to know BCHC BCHC know to get and out hang to fun more even it’s and to, belong we now two separate documents and are available on our web site. web our on available are and documents separate two now

promote BCHC, “it’s great to get out the word about what a great organization organization great a what about word the out get to great “it’s BCHC, promote

cer Training manual have been removed. They are are They removed. been have manual Training cer ﬁ Of the in By-laws

On the last day of the event one volunteer shared her experience of helping helping of experience her shared volunteer one event the of day last the On

ers states are involved too. involved are states ers

dates. Packing Demonstrations Packing

presentation on stage. Will need lots of help to cover the days and oth- and days the cover to help of lots need Will stage. on presentation ing this morning. Call the people in charge for each section for training training for section each for charge in people the Call morning. this ing

-10 x 10 booth with packing demos at the booth and a one hour hour one a and booth the at demos packing with booth 10 x -10 cer Training: information was presented at the Education meet- Education the at presented was information Training: cer ﬁ Of 4.

ing the ten days of NFR. NFR. of days ten the ing

event will be Dec 3-12, 2015 at the Las Vegas Convention Center dur- Center Convention Vegas Las the at 2015 3-12, Dec be will event -Dave Stamey is booked for 2017 for booked is Stamey -Dave

4. Rocky Mt. Elk Foundation: Dennis Serpa informed members the the members informed Serpa Dennis Foundation: Elk Mt. Rocky 4. -Linda Gail Lewis will be the entertainment this year this entertainment the be will Lewis Gail -Linda

e tickets given out to all units all to out given tickets e ﬂ raf available, be will -posters

doors/ any suggestions for vendors, sponsors, speakers, let Susie know. Susie let speakers, sponsors, vendors, for suggestions any doors/ 3. Rendezvous 2016: Theme “Working Together To Save Our Trails” Our Save To Together “Working Theme 2016: Rendezvous 3.

for the concert. She wants all units to be involved. Vendors will be in- be will Vendors involved. be to units all wants She concert. the for

Yosemite Farm Credit Farm Yosemite

held in Bishop; March 17-18-19, 2017. Dave Stamey has been booked booked been has Stamey Dave 2017. 17-18-19, March Bishop; in held 2. 2016 Calendars: Lynn reported we made $35,000 last year. last $35,000 made we reported Lynn Calendars: 2016 2.

Winton-Ireland Ins Agency Ins Winton-Ireland 3. 2017 Rendezvous: Susie Patton informed members that it will be be will it that members informed Patton Susie Rendezvous: 2017 3.

Up Country Catering Country Up 1. Policy and old Minutes: are getting updated. getting are Minutes: old and Policy 1.

2. Unit Reports will be given at the end of the BOD meeting. BOD the of end the at given be will Reports Unit 2. F. Old Business: Old F. Triple M Ranch M Triple

Tindell's Horse & Mule & Horse Tindell's

members. the newsletter. the

Terri Arington Terri

for photos. Remember photos should be of a BCHC activity not just just not activity BCHC a of be should photos Remember photos. for -Thank you card to Rhonda Strickland for all her hard work on on work hard her all for Strickland Rhonda to card you -Thank

do not sell. Information will be in the newsletter on how requirements requirements how on newsletter the in be will Information sell. not do Tandy Leather Factory Leather Tandy so she can let others know what is being done. Kaye Bruns will send will Bruns Kaye done. being is what know others let can she so

dars. Another unit by unit vote taken: 15 units sell calendars, 11 units units 11 calendars, sell units 15 taken: vote unit by unit Another dars. to press this Friday. She would like units to email their reports to her her to reports their email to units like would She Friday. this press to Star Milling Company Milling Star

what do we do to raise $35,000 for BCHC; why we should sell calen- sell should we why BCHC; for $35,000 raise to do we do what 10. Newsletter: Lisa Deas, our new editor would like to send the paper paper the send to like would editor new our Deas, Lisa Newsletter: 10.

Spence Ranch Feed & Supply & Feed Ranch Spence

see if we want to proceed again. Motion did not pass. Discussion held- held- Discussion pass. not did Motion again. proceed to want we if see

Sonora Ford Sonora

by Thor Bodtker to take a break for 2017. Review later next year to to year next later Review 2017. for break a take to Bodtker Thor by 9. Web site: information covered in the Education meeting. Education the in covered information site: Web 9.

break from selling the calendars. Motion by Bill Chaides and Second Second and Chaides Bill by Motion calendars. the selling from break Shingle Springs Band of the Miwok Indians Miwok the of Band Springs Shingle

share experiences with all the people involved in the horse industry.” horse the in involved people the all with experiences share

1. 2017 Calendars: Ex. Committee recommends taking a one year year one a taking recommends Committee Ex. Calendars: 2017 1.

programs. There are now activities on our website. our on activities now are There programs. PriceCo Foods PriceCo TrailMeister said “he really enjoyed speaking at the Horse Expo, it was great to to great was it Expo, Horse the at speaking enjoyed really “he said TrailMeister

G. New Business: New G.

units to send in activities they have used and how they presented the the presented they how and used have they activities in send to units this topic was presented by Jim Meyer from Trails4all. Robert Eversole from from Eversole Robert Trails4all. from Meyer Jim by presented was topic this

cal Center cal ﬁ Med Twain Mark

presentation discussed ways to get different trail users involved in Trail Work, Work, Trail in involved users trail different get to ways discussed presentation 8. Youth Coordinators: Jacque Murphy and Mary Odell would like all all like would Odell Mary and Murphy Jacque Coordinators: Youth 8.

Mackerrancher Auctions Mackerrancher Expanding your Trail Ride Adventures by Bonnie Davis. One informative informative One Davis. Bonnie by Adventures Ride Trail your Expanding Education meeting. Education

from Lightweight Horse Camping by Robert Eversole from TrailMeister to to TrailMeister from Eversole Robert by Camping Horse Lightweight from

6. Sawyer Policy: Chip reviewed the policy this morning during the the during morning this policy the reviewed Chip Policy: Sawyer 6. Joe's Service - Mahindra Tractors Mahindra - Service Joe's help set up the Volunteer hours report for MAC users. MAC for report hours Volunteer the up set help

The trail symposium featured a variety of presenters speaking on subjects subjects on speaking presenters of variety a featured symposium trail The

all units with correct values and return to the units. Richard Waller will will Waller Richard units. the to return and values correct with units all

Jode Collins Jode

Pete-Kriger-educating about highlining about Pete-Kriger-educating

approve the First Readings. Motion carried. Motion Readings. First the approve February 1, 2016. BCHA changes the values in April. She will update update will She April. in values the changes BCHA 2016. 1, February

Hunter Dodge Hunter

- Motion by Thor Bodtker and Second by Patty Heyden to to Heyden Patty by Second and Bodtker Thor by Motion - 7. Public Service: Stacy Kuhns wants all volunteer hours turned in by by in turned hours volunteer all wants Kuhns Stacy Service: Public 7.

Hoof & Boots Saddlery Boots & Hoof late as a family membership. family a as late

-Dues or fees for Patrons, Benefactors and Mt Whitney, calcu- Whitney, Mt and Benefactors Patrons, for fees or -Dues Elk Grove Milling Grove Elk tion carried with one opposition. one with carried tion

-Longer memberships at 2 or 3 years 3 or 2 at memberships -Longer

BCHC writes a letter to oppose giving away wilderness land. Mo- land. wilderness away giving oppose to letter a writes BCHC Doug Perry Excavating Perry Doug

-Young Adult Membership for 18-25 year olds, individual individual olds, year 18-25 for Membership Adult -Young -Motion by Jacque Murphy and Second by Lisa Deas that that Deas Lisa by Second and Murphy Jacque by -Motion

D2 Trailers D2

months. Used with Forest Service and PCTA. Third party insurance insurance party Third PCTA. and Service Forest with Used months.

Conlin Supply Inc. Supply Conlin

liate Membership: change from 60 days to 6 6 to days 60 from change Membership: liate ﬁ -Af ference. Motion carried. Motion ference.

-First Reading: -First Cipponeri Golf Carts Golf Cipponeri that BCHC pays the sponsorship of $2,500 for the Greenways Con- Greenways the for $2,500 of sponsorship the pays BCHC that

-Motion by Pete Kriger and Second by Marty Jorgensen Jorgensen Marty by Second and Kriger Pete by -Motion Calaveras & Sonora Lumber Sonora & Calaveras

approve the Second Readings. Motion carried. Motion Readings. Second the approve

Black Oak Casino Oak Black

- Motion by Lloyd Erlandson and Second by Thor Bodtker to to Bodtker Thor by Second and Erlandson Lloyd by Motion - BCHC does not support electric bikes. Motion carried. Motion bikes. electric support not does BCHC

Animal Health Solutions Health Animal

ductions for advertising only) and add to C-3 (donations) by-laws by-laws (donations) C-3 to add and only) advertising for ductions -Motion by Stephen Horst, Second by Mary Odell, that that Odell, Mary by Second Horst, Stephen by -Motion

-Delete Special Advocate: remove from C-4 by-laws (tax de- (tax by-laws C-4 from remove Advocate: Special -Delete 6. Public Lands: Recommendations from PL meeting this morning this meeting PL from Recommendations Lands: Public 6.

-Any unit may reject a prospective member’s application member’s prospective a reject may unit -Any

MANY THANKS TO LAST YEAR'S RENDEZVOUS SPONSORS: RENDEZVOUS YEAR'S LAST TO THANKS MANY

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The Backcountry News ~ WINTER 2016 The Backcountry News ~WINTER 2016 The 2016 Executive Committee President Theodore Solomon’s Trail Backcountry Richard Waller · (805) 489-8885 · [email protected] 1st Vice President News Lloyd Erlandson · (209) 632-6470 · [email protected] Submitted by Richard Waller River near Cedar Grove, then climbing over the rugged ridges to the Middle Fork of the Kings River and Simpson Meadow. It then 2nd Vice President An internal publication of the Backcountry Horsemen of California “The Theodore Solomons Trail (TST) is an unoffi cial ascents the Tehipite trail to the Crown Valley area, past Courtwright Stacy Kuhns · (909) 633-1705 · [email protected] 271-mile hiking trail through the Sierra Nevada. From Reservoir, through the John Muir Wilderness, through the Kaiser Wil- Editor · Lisa Deas Secretary Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park to Horseshoe derness, Ansel Adams Wilderness and Yosemite National Park ending Susan Patton · (760) 764-2850 · [email protected] Meadow in Inyo National Forest just south of Mt. at the Mono Creek Trailhead. Backcountry Horsemen of California Offi cial Website: Treasurer Whitney, the TST is a connection of existing trails that Lynn Joiner · (661) 747-6347 · [email protected] www.bchcalifornia.org travels through 2 national parks, 3 national forests, and This trail has existing horse Co-Vice Presidents of Public Lands 7 wilderness areas. facilities along it, lots of grass Printed by The Manteca Bulletin and distributed by Thor Bodtker · (415) 328-4545 · [email protected] and water, it traverses wild The Oakdale Leader Theodore Solomons – Kings Canyon, 1895. Troy Patton · (760) 764-2850 · [email protected] ©2015 Sierra Club. All Rights Reserved Despite the publication of two guide- and scenic country, and is Publication Information: The Backcountry News is the official journal of the books in the 1980’s, the TST never nearly impassable due to hun- Backcountry Horsemen of California, Inc., published three times per year. All Vice Presidents of Education gained much popularity. Its lower dreds of down trees and sec- rights reserved. It is an independent publication with news and information of interest to Backcountry Horsemen members, with an average circulation Dan Horn · (707) 544-4543 · [email protected] elevation, drier climate, and rugged trail could not compete with its tions of missing trail. Tehipite of approximately 4,000 per issue. Annual subscriptions are $15.00 for non- Denise Robinson · (559) 877-3532 · [email protected] more famous cousin to the east, the John Muir Trail. As a result, large Trail itself is, by all accounts members. Nonprofit postage paid at Manteca, CA. BCHA Executive Director/Chairman portions of the TST have remained unmaintained for many decades far to dangerous to take stock Who is BCHC? The Backcountry Horsemen of California, Inc. is a 501c4 nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of California, March 13, 1990, Jim McGarvey · (706) 669-1015 [email protected] and in some areas the trail has disappeared altogether. up or down. with a 501(c)4 education foundation established in 2007. The Backcountry BCHA National Directors History Horsemen of California, Inc., reserves the right to refuse any advertisements and/or articles that are inconsistent with the Backcountry Horsemen of Ann Lange · (760) 378-2113 · [email protected] California’s objectives and purpose statement. Other material will be printed Pete Kriger · (909) 910-4619 · [email protected] The conception of the TST is credited to Dennis R. Gagnon, who cre- I’d like to see the Back- at the Editor’s discretion. BCHA Alternate Director ated the route using existing trails through the middle Sierra wildner- country Horsemen of Disclaimer: Articles and advertisements that appear in The Backcountry News ness over the course of two summers. Gagnon’s original intent was California take on the do not necessarily reflect the position or opinion of BCHC or its officers and Dan Clifford · (619) 659-3038 · [email protected] members. Nor does publication of said articles and advertisements constitute to fi nd a lower elevation alternative to the John Muir Trail, which he project of making this an endorsement of the views or of the goods or services offered therein that found to be too crowded. In 1974, Gagnon published a brochure with a viable trail. There are they may express. Accuracy of all material is the sole responsibility of the authors. BCHC is not responsible for unsolicited material of any kind. 2016 State Coordinators a description of the route. He would later publish a guidebook, Guide units in the area of the Reader Submission: The Backcountry News welcomes reader contributions, to the Theodore Solomons Trail. trail, who probably know event and calendar dates, and Unit news. These will be printed on a space- Accounting sections, but, I envision available basis. Submissions may be sent on disk in a Microsoft Word format, emailed or sent by regular mail. Longer articles are subject to edit for space Weir and Associates · (661) 323-1514 Before discovering the TST, most hikers are unaware of who Theo- units from throughout at the discretion of the Editor. Photos may not be returned. Annual Meeting dore Solomons is and what signifi cant role he has played in the the state getting in- Deadlines: Advertising, announcements, pictures and other copy must be Susie Patton · (760) 764-2850 · [email protected] history of the Sierra Nevada. Solomons conceived of and scouted volved, holding work received at The Backcountry News by the deadlines listed below. Newsletter Editor the route that would become the John Muir Trail. At 14 years of age, projects out of local staging areas, bringing in saw crews, both cross Deadline Publication Date Solomons looked at the western slope of the Sierra from his home cut and chainsaw. Lisa Deas (831) 402-7482 - [email protected] August 14, 2015 October 2015 Fall in Fresno and imagined a route that traveled the high Sierra from January 15, 2016 January 2016 Winter Insurance Yosemite to Mt. Whitney. He would go on to scout the route over I see the Theodore Solomons Trail as a jewel in the crown of BCHC, April 15, 2016 May 2016 Spring Lloyd Erlandson · (209) 632-6470 · [email protected] July 15, 2016 Aug. 2016 Summer two summers from 1894-1895, mapping and naming many features usable by both day riders, and packers, both beginner trail riders and Membership along the way. Evolution Valley and the surrounding mountains were experts. I am going to make the trail a major focus area. If you and Advertising Rates per Issue: Rates effective January 2012. All ads must be paid in advance. Chip and Linda Herzig · (775) 436-3634 · [email protected] named by Solomons. or your unit want to participate in making the trail a usable reality. Number of Issues: 1 2 3 Rendezvous General Chairmen Please let me Full Page $150.00 $142.50 $135.00 When Solomons route was named after John Muir, Solomons stated know. I don’t Half Page (h/v) $100.00 $95.00 $90.00 Cost Lloyd Erlandson · (209) 632-6470 · [email protected] Quarter Page (h/v) $80.00 $76.00 $72.00 per Mike Kohlbaker · (916) 214-6505 · [email protected] that he had “no special objection, that the route, when fi nished was want to log out Bus. Card (h/v) $25.00 $23.75 $22.50 Issue BCHC Co-Youth Coordinators not named after me, nor has any mountain…Muir is a better name to the entire trail Advertising: All ads must include all fonts and images used >in artwork. Ads must conjure with– for tourist to take the trail for instance– than Solomons. alone! Jacque Murphy · (707) 498-6648 · [email protected] be at a resolution of 300 pixels per inch at the actual size used in the artwork. Mail But mine, the idea. The pioneering.” payment to the BCHC Treasurer. Checks returned from the bank will have a $25.00 Mary Odell · (559) 658-7563 · [email protected] return check fee. No advertising will be accepted from advertisers with outstanding balances. Liability by The Backcountry News shall not exceed the space occupied Web Coordinator The above is from http://www.theodoresolomonstrail.org, a great by the error. Never shall The Backcountry News be liable for any general, special or Jacque Murphy · (707) 498-6648 · [email protected] consequential damages. All claims for adjustments must be made within 30 days of resource for the trail. the first publication of said ad. For more BCHC information, see our website: bchcalifornia.org This trail wends its way from Horseshoe Meadow above Lone Pine through Sequoia National Park to Kings Canyon, crossing the Kings

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Unit booths are Rendezvous: Denise Robinson asked that units set up up set units that asked Robinson Denise Rendezvous: are booths Unit talks: e tickets given out to all units all to out given tickets e ﬂ raf available, be will -posters ed ed elect s having 2) and types, ip sh r be Mem Parent e th of e on 250.00 $ Membership Patron

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doors/ any suggestions for vendors, sponsors, speakers, let Susie know. Susie let speakers, sponsors, vendors, for suggestions any doors/ -use the new form that will be on the web page in January in page web the on be will that form new the -use and 100 times more likely from squirrels. Had several entertaining entertaining several Had squirrels. from likely more times 100 and

$ 100.00 $

3. Rendezvous 2016: Theme “Working Together To Save Our Trails” Our Save To Together “Working Theme 2016: Rendezvous 3. Benefactor Membership Membership Benefactor

HC Membership. No one may sign sign may one No Membership. HC BC Parent holding already

150.00 $ Family Year 3 for the concert. She wants all units to be involved. Vendors will be in- be will Vendors involved. be to units all wants She concert. the for -we under report our hours! our report under -we borne pathogens showed the small chance they are passed by equines equines by passed are they chance small the showed pathogens borne rsons rsons pe to le availab only are Memberships special These

Yosemite Farm Credit Farm Yosemite

Associate Memberships Associate

3 Year Individual Year 3

125.00 $ held in Bishop; March 17-18-19, 2017. Dave Stamey has been booked booked been has Stamey Dave 2017. 17-18-19, March Bishop; in held Stacy by Feb 1st Feb by Stacy Graves and Michael Morris. Dr. Rob Atwell’s presentation: water water presentation: Atwell’s Rob Dr. Morris. Michael and Graves 2. 2016 Calendars: Lynn reported we made $35,000 last year. last $35,000 made we reported Lynn Calendars: 2016 2.

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110.00 $ 3. 2017 Rendezvous: Susie Patton informed members that it will be be will it that members informed Patton Susie Rendezvous: 2017 3. -reminders: -keep track of volunteer hours and turn them in to to in them turn and hours volunteer of track -keep -reminders: Mother Lode Units. We were praised for our presentations by Ken Ken by presentations our for praised were We Units. Lode Mother

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2 Year Individual Year 2 * * Up Country Catering Country Up es es am n last ering ff di with adults two for is Membership D RE SHA A 5. Education: Review information from the meeting this morning this meeting the from information Review Education: 5. -BCHA Sacramento Meeting: thank you to Mid Valley and and Valley Mid to you thank Meeting: Sacramento -BCHA 90.00 $ 1. Policy and old Minutes: are getting updated. getting are Minutes: old and Policy 1.

2. Unit Reports will be given at the end of the BOD meeting. BOD the of end the at given be will Reports Unit 2. Membership. Membership. wife takes care of the website. the of care takes wife Young Adult (18-25 years old) years (18-25 Adult Young

$ 15.00 $ F. Old Business: Old F.

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members. ***we need another funding source without membership dues being being dues membership without source funding another need ***we -there are monthly teleconferences- Tues and Thurs. and Tues teleconferences- monthly are -there the newsletter. the 50.00 $ Membership Individual Whitney. Whitney.

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tor, Patron, and Mt Mt and Patron, tor, ac Benef (Shared*), Family Individual, for photos. Remember photos should be of a BCHC activity not just just not activity BCHC a of be should photos Remember photos. for **need a chart to show breakout costs of memberships. of costs breakout show to chart a **need back to BCHA to back -Thank you card to Rhonda Strickland for all her hard work on on work hard her all for Strickland Rhonda to card you -Thank m for a new – – new a for m or F Application an submitted I

Parent BCHC Membership Types Types Membership BCHC Parent do not sell. Information will be in the newsletter on how requirements requirements how on newsletter the in be will Information sell. not do Tandy Leather Factory Leather Tandy KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS RECORDS YOUR FOR KEEP BCHA, the rest is split between state and unit. and state between split is rest the BCHA, -he is a conduit of information from BCHA to all units and and units all to BCHA from information of conduit a is -he so she can let others know what is being done. Kaye Bruns will send will Bruns Kaye done. being is what know others let can she so

dars. Another unit by unit vote taken: 15 units sell calendars, 11 units units 11 calendars, sell units 15 taken: vote unit by unit Another dars. Reminder: if BCHA increases their dues the cost comes off the top for for top the off comes cost the dues their increases BCHA if Reminder: Information from Pete Kriger: Pete from Information to press this Friday. She would like units to email their reports to her her to reports their email to units like would She Friday. this press to Star Milling Company Milling Star

what do we do to raise $35,000 for BCHC; why we should sell calen- sell should we why BCHC; for $35,000 raise to do we do what n for your records records your for n tio por ow bel e th p ee k and s line d he s da ong al form p cli se lea P 10. Newsletter: Lisa Deas, our new editor would like to send the paper paper the send to like would editor new our Deas, Lisa Newsletter: 10.

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see if we want to proceed again. Motion did not pass. Discussion held- held- Discussion pass. not did Motion again. proceed to want we if see

Michael King. Motion carried with one opposition. one with carried Motion King. Michael eld) understands land issues land understands eld) ﬁ Bakers (from McCarthy -Kevin

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$15.00/unit $15.00/unit for: Membership Associate by Thor Bodtker to take a break for 2017. Review later next year to to year next later Review 2017. for break a take to Bodtker Thor by tion to further look into a 5 year plan for membership. Second by by Second membership. for plan year 5 a into look further to tion -Randy Rasmussen has been a great help with trails with help great a been has Rasmussen -Randy 9. Web site: information covered in the Education meeting. Education the in covered information site: Web 9.

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Thor B. made the mo- the made B. Thor ride. don’t they if even join, to friends your they can get to Washington DC to testify on issues. on testify to DC Washington to get can they

$15.00/unit $15.00/unit for: Membership Associate

share experiences with all the people involved in the horse industry.” horse the in involved people the all with experiences share

1. 2017 Calendars: Ex. Committee recommends taking a one year year one a taking recommends Committee Ex. Calendars: 2017 1.

to other horse groups and explain our program and what we do. Get Get do. we what and program our explain and groups horse other to the organization. The east coast units have been very cooperative, as as cooperative, very been have units coast east The organization. the programs. There are now activities on our website. our on activities now are There programs.

PriceCo Foods PriceCo TrailMeister said “he really enjoyed speaking at the Horse Expo, it was great to to great was it Expo, Horse the at speaking enjoyed really “he said TrailMeister

A G. New Business: New G. . . U P NOT MAY A U M NIT ARENT R YOU AS UNIT SAME THE FOR BE FFILIATIONS NIT EMBERSHIP SSOCIATE BCHC. ETI groups, all other horse groups. Members/units need to go go to need Members/units groups. horse other all groups, ETI BCHC. -in the beginning BCHA did not want states east of the Mississippi in in Mississippi the of east states want not did BCHA beginning the -in units to send in activities they have used and how they presented the the presented they how and used have they activities in send to units this topic was presented by Jim Meyer from Trails4all. Robert Eversole from from Eversole Robert Trails4all. from Meyer Jim by presented was topic this

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presentation discussed ways to get different trail users involved in Trail Work, Work, Trail in involved users trail different get to ways discussed presentation -we need to look for other avenues for membership, not just just not membership, for avenues other for look to need -we Las Vegas in 2016, Great Falls is 2017. is Falls Great 2016, in Vegas Las 8. Youth Coordinators: Jacque Murphy and Mary Odell would like all all like would Odell Mary and Murphy Jacque Coordinators: Youth 8.

Patron $250 - Mt Whitney $500 Whitney Mt - $250 Patron - $100 Benefactor lt (18-25 years old) $15 - - $15 old) years (18-25 lt du A Young

Mackerrancher Auctions Mackerrancher

Expanding your Trail Ride Adventures by Bonnie Davis. One informative informative One Davis. Bonnie by Adventures Ride Trail your Expanding

Education meeting. Education -5 Year membership = $250 for a family, $200 for individuals for $200 family, a for $250 = membership Year -5 2. BCHA: Ann Lange reported the National Board Meeting will be in in be will Meeting Board National the reported Lange Ann BCHA: 2.

3 Year Individual $125 - 3 year Family $150 Family year 3 - $125 Individual Year 3

Family $60 - 2 year Individual $90 - 2 Year Family $110 - - $110 Family Year 2 - $90 Individual year 2 - $60 Family - $50 Individual

from Lightweight Horse Camping by Robert Eversole from TrailMeister to to TrailMeister from Eversole Robert by Camping Horse Lightweight from

6. Sawyer Policy: Chip reviewed the policy this morning during the the during morning this policy the reviewed Chip Policy: Sawyer 6.

Joe's Service - Mahindra Tractors Mahindra - Service Joe's

2 or 3 year membership plan. Should we propose a 5 or 10 year plan? year 10 or 5 a propose we Should plan. membership year 3 or 2 help set up the Volunteer hours report for MAC users. MAC for report hours Volunteer the up set help

Parent Unit Membership Types: Types: Membership Unit Parent (CIRCLE ONE) ONE) (CIRCLE The trail symposium featured a variety of presenters speaking on subjects subjects on speaking presenters of variety a featured symposium trail The

4. Membership: Chip Herzig stated that 280 members are now on the the on now are members 280 that stated Herzig Chip Membership: 4. tion carried. carried. tion all units with correct values and return to the units. Richard Waller will will Waller Richard units. the to return and values correct with units all

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Pete-Kriger-educating about highlining about Pete-Kriger-educating

approve the First Readings. Motion carried. Motion Readings. First the approve

Pete K. and Second by Nancy Kimmel to approve the report. Mo- report. the approve to Kimmel Nancy by Second and K. Pete February 1, 2016. BCHA changes the values in April. She will update update will She April. in values the changes BCHA 2016. 1, February

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- Motion by Thor Bodtker and Second by Patty Heyden to to Heyden Patty by Second and Bodtker Thor by Motion - under 18 had to wear helmets. wear to had 18 under Motion by by Motion report. the presented Joiner Lynn Report: Treasurer’s 1. 7. Public Service: Stacy Kuhns wants all volunteer hours turned in by by in turned hours volunteer all wants Kuhns Stacy Service: Public 7.

Hoof & Boots Saddlery Boots & Hoof

(please print legibly) legibly) print (please Address: Email late as a family membership. family a as late 18 years to wear helmets. Original insurance policy did not say those those say not did policy insurance Original helmets. wear to years 18 E. Reports: Reports: E.

-Dues or fees for Patrons, Benefactors and Mt Whitney, calcu- Whitney, Mt and Benefactors Patrons, for fees or -Dues

Elk Grove Milling Grove Elk Phone Phone Code Area known) if digits, 9 (full Code Zip State ty Ci -youth and helmets-Redwood says their unit requires under under requires unit their says helmets-Redwood and -youth Secretary’s Notebook. Secretary’s tion carried with one opposition. one with carried tion

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-Longer memberships at 2 or 3 years 3 or 2 at memberships -Longer

problems reported problems from March 1 - September 30, 2015. Correspondence is kept with the the with kept is Correspondence 2015. 30, September - 1 March from BCHC writes a letter to oppose giving away wilderness land. Mo- land. wilderness away giving oppose to letter a writes BCHC

Doug Perry Excavating Perry Doug

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-Young Adult Membership for 18-25 year olds, individual individual olds, year 18-25 for Membership Adult -Young -any problems with correct documentation being returned? No No returned? being documentation correct with problems -any Kaye Bruns read the correspondence correspondence the read Bruns Kaye Correspondence: Secretary D. -Motion by Jacque Murphy and Second by Lisa Deas that that Deas Lisa by Second and Murphy Jacque by -Motion

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months. Used with Forest Service and PCTA. Third party insurance insurance party Third PCTA. and Service Forest with Used months. ask for this, maybe we need a new source of insurance. of source new a need we maybe this, for ask and Second by Patty Heyden to approve the minutes. Motion carried. Motion minutes. the approve to Heyden Patty by Second and

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million policy. Our insurance does not do this. If venues are starting to to starting are venues If this. do not does insurance Our policy. million Motion by Mike Kohlbaker Kohlbaker Mike by Motion 2015: 28, February from Minutes C. ference. Motion carried. Motion ference.

-First Reading: -First

Cipponeri Golf Carts Golf Cipponeri 3. Insurance: Lloyd Erlandson reported that some venues want a $2 $2 a want venues some that reported Erlandson Lloyd Insurance: 3. tary’s Notebook. tary’s that BCHC pays the sponsorship of $2,500 for the Greenways Con- Greenways the for $2,500 of sponsorship the pays BCHC that

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signed the roll sheet. Roll sheets are with these Minutes in the Secre- the in Minutes these with are sheets Roll sheet. roll the signed -Motion by Pete Kriger and Second by Marty Jorgensen Jorgensen Marty by Second and Kriger Pete by -Motion

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______approve the Second Readings. Motion carried. Motion Readings. Second the approve

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California President Richard Waller. Richard President BCHC does not support electric bikes. Motion carried. Motion bikes. electric support not does BCHC

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BCHA Life Time Achievement Award presented to two members from from members two to presented Award Achievement Time Life BCHA The meeting was called to order at 1:07pm by by 1:07pm at order to called was meeting The Order: to Call A. -Motion by Stephen Horst, Second by Mary Odell, that that Odell, Mary by Second Horst, Stephen by -Motion

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It looks (661) 944-3601An internal publication of the Backcountry Horsemen of California “The Theodore Solomons Trail (TST) is an unoffiout cial of plywood.ascents Ithe am Tehipite going to trail contact to the our Crown local Valleyhigh school area, pastFFA Courtwright (209) 848-4017 Thad Chodakauskas Stacy Kuhns · (909) 633-1705(530) 468-2286 · [email protected] like we will have a good [email protected] [email protected] (951) 233-8027 [email protected] 271-mile hiking trail through the Sierra Nevada. groupsFrom toReservoir, see if they through have members the John who Muir would Wilderness, like to constructthrough the Kaiser Wil- Editor · Lisa Deas Secretary water year. One of the Mother Lode [email protected] Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park to Horseshoemetal boxes,derness, and alsoAnsel become Adams part Wilderness of BCHC. and The Yosemite pack box National con- Park ending Eastern Sierra Susan Patton · (760) 764-2850 · [email protected] results of the drought fol- PO Box 2088 Meadow in Inyo National Forest just south of Mt.struction atcould the Monobe a lever Creek toward Trailhead. gaining younger members. This PO Box 157 Elk Grove, CA 95759-2088 Sequoia Treasurer lowed by the wet windy Olancha, CA 93549 Backcountry Horsemen of California Offi cial Website: Whitney, the TST is a connection of existing trailsis thatsomething I think all units could do. Mike Kohlbaker PO Box 456 Lynn Joiner · (661) 747-6347 · [email protected] weather is down trees. Susie Patton www.bchcalifornia.org(916) 214-6505 Springville, CA 93265-0579 travels through 2 national parks, 3 national forests, and This trail has existing horse (760) 872-9951 Co-Vice Presidents of PublicQuestions? Lands [email protected] Gail Inman On a recent ride 7 wilderness areas. And fi nally, Rendezvous at Angels Campfacilities promises along to be it, lots of grass [email protected] Printed by The Manteca Bulletin and distributed by Thor Bodtker · (415) 328-4545 · [email protected] (559) 539-2260 in the coast range I came an excellent event, it is well worth attending. I hopeand towater, see youit traverses wild The Oakdale Leader [email protected] Membership Matters Theodore Solomons – Kings Canyon, 1895. North Bay Troy Patton · (760) 764-2850 · [email protected] ©2015 Sierra Club. All Rights Reserved Despite the publication of two guide-there. and scenic country, and is High Country PO Box 9435 across seven downed oaks Publication Information: The Backcountry News is the official journal of the books in the 1980’s, the TST never nearly impassable due to hun- PO Box 161 Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Shasta Trinity Contact Membership Coordinators in a two mile section of to the park as part of the scop- Backcountry Horsemen of California, Inc., published three times per year. All Vice Presidents of Education gained much popularity. Its lower dreds of down trees and sec- Milford, CA 96121rights reserved. It is an independentThor Bodtker publication with news and 10855information Beaver Rd trail. Units should plan to recon, ing process. In it they worked to Ernie Coe Dan Horn · (707)are 544-4543Chip and · [email protected] Linda Herzig. They elevation, drier climate, and rugged trail could not compete with its tions of missing trail. Tehipite of interest to Backcountry Horsemen(415) 328-4545 members, with an averageOak circulation Run, CA 96069-9602 locate and working with the ap- head off all possible arguments (530) 253-2177of approximately 4,000 per [email protected] Annual subscriptions are $15.00 for non- Denise Robinsonwill · (559)be 877-3532happy · [email protected] address your more famous cousin to the east, the John Muir Trail. As a result, large Trail itself is, by all accounts members. Nonprofit postage paid at Manteca, CA. propriate agencies, log out the against stock restrictions. They [email protected] Larry Shuman BCHA Executivequestions Director/Chairman or concerns. Chip and portions of the TST have remained unmaintained for many decades far to dangerous to take stock Who is BCHC? The Backcountry Horsemen of California, Inc. is a 501c4 down trees on our trails through have asked that the park base all Redshank Riders (530) 527-8907 Jim McGarvey · (706) 669-1015 [email protected] and in some areas the trail has disappeared altogether. up or down. High Sierranonprofit organization incorporatedPO Box in 383the State of California, [email protected] 13, 1990, Linda may be reached Monday the spring and summer. its decisions on sound science, PO Box 6938with a 501(c)4 education foundation established in 2007. The Backcountry BCHA National Directors History Horsemen of California, Inc., Aguanga,reserves CAthe 92536-0383right to refuse any advertisements through Friday. not emotional declarations by that Visalia, CA 93278-4427and/or articles that are inconsistentGreg Bruce with the Backcountry HorsemenSierra Freepackers of Ann Lange · (760) 378-2113 · [email protected] Fortunately the long small anti stock minority. They Dick CochranCalifornia’s objectives and purpose statement. Other material will be printed The conception of the TST is credited to Dennis R. Gagnon, who cre- I’d like to see the Back- (951) 514-9999 PO Box 64 Pete Kriger · (909) 910-4619 · [email protected] waited for national saw policy have also asked the park to use us (559)-686-8725at the Editor’s discretion. [email protected] By mail: BCHC Membership Oakhurst, CA 93644-0064BCHA Alternate Director is now scheduledated to bethe signed route usingin existing trails through the middle Sierra wildner- country Horsemen of [email protected]: Articles and advertisements that appear in The Backcountry Denise News Robinson as partners in planning and imple- Dan Clifford · (619) 659-30381280 · [email protected] Rt 208 ness over the course of two summers. Gagnon’s original intent was California take on the do not necessarily reflect the Redwoodposition or opinion of BCHC or its (559)officers 877-3532 and March. This will allow a much mentation of stock related facili- members. Nor does publication of said articles and advertisements constitute to fi nd a lower elevation alternative to the John Muir Trail, which he project of making this Kern River Valley PO Box 6023 [email protected] Yerington NV 89447 easier certifi cation process for ties and activities. I imagine we PO Box 2179an endorsement of the views or of the goods or services offered therein that found to be too crowded. In 1974, Gagnon published a brochure with a viable trail. There are they may express. AccuracyEureka, of all materialCA 95502-6023 is the sole responsibility of the Email: [email protected] sawyers. This policy will cover members will jump at the chance Lake Isabella, CA 93240 a description of the route. He would later publish a guidebook, Guide units in the area of the authors. BCHC is not responsibleCarole for Polasek unsolicited material of any kind.Sutter Buttes 2016 State Coordinators both crosscut and chainsaw use. to help, camp and ride in the park Mike Hughes (707) 786-9637 to the Theodore Solomons Trail. trail, who probably know Reader Submission: The Backcountry News welcomes reader contributions,110 Medley Lane We will keep members informed in support of park management. (760) 379-5617event and calendar dates, andcell: Unit (707) news. 599-8021 These will be printed onOroville, a space- CA 95965Accounting sections, but, I envision [email protected] basis. Submissions may be sent on disk in a Microsoft Word format, Phone: (775) 463-3634 when the policy goes into effect, [email protected] Bob Gage Weir and Associates · (661) 323-1514 Before discovering the TST, most hikers are unaware of who Theo- units from throughout emailed or sent by regular mail. Longer articles are subject to edit(530) for 521-7369space and when and where saw certifi - Jacque Murphy, our web at the discretion of the Editor. Photos may not be returned. dore Solomons is and what signifi cant role he has played in the the state getting in- Kern Sierra San Diego [email protected] Meeting cation clinics will be held. guru and all around tech queen Deadlines: Advertising, announcements, pictures and other copy must be history of the Sierra Nevada. Solomons conceived of and scouted volved, holding work 16347 Stephenie Rd. 236 Oak St Susie Patton · (760) 764-2850 · [email protected] brought up an interesting idea at Bakersfi eld, CAreceived 93314-9669 at The Backcountry News by the deadlines listed below. the route that would become the John Muir Trail. At 14 years of age, projects out of local staging areas, bringing in saw crews, both cross Ramona, CA 92065-1952 Newsletter Editor Yosemite National Park our exec board meeting. Her unit Scott Rogers Deadline Martin JorgensenPublication Date Solomons looked at the western slope of the Sierra from his home cut and chainsaw. Lisa Deas (831) 402-7482 - [email protected] is conducting its new wilderness has used the Facebook ‘boost’ (661) 587-4555 August 14, 2015 (760) 789-5185 October 2015 Fall in Fresno and imagined a route that traveled the high Sierra from [email protected] January 15, 2016 January 2016 Winter steward plan. http://www.nps. advertising for unit events, and [email protected] Insurance Yosemite to Mt. Whitney. He would go on to scout the route over I see the Theodore Solomons Trail as a jewel in the crown of BCHC, April 15, 2016 May 2016 Spring Planning a Trip? Use gov/yose/getinvolved/wsp.htm. signifi cantly increased interest in Lloyd Erlandson · (209) 632-6470 · [email protected] two summers from 1894-1895, mapping and naming many features usable by both day riders, and packers, both beginner trail riders and Lake-Mendo July 15, 2016 San Gorgonio Aug. Pass 2016 Summer This is critical for all stock users. the unit events. You may want to PO Box 1067 www.ytbtravel.com/Membership bchc along the way. Evolution Valley and the surrounding mountains were experts. I am going to make the trail a major focus area. If you and PO Box 321 There is a small but very vocal consider doing the same for your Lakeport, CAAdvertising 95453 Rates per Issue: Rates effective January 2012. All ads must be paid in advance. Calimesa, CA 92320 Chip and Linda Herzig · (775) 436-3634 · [email protected] named by Solomons. or your unit want to participate in making the trail a usable reality. Don Bone minority of users who want stock unit events, the cost is minimal Number of Issues: 1 Pete Kriger 2 3 BCHCRendezvous General Chairmen use restricted. Combine this with Please let me (707) 261-2663 Full Page $150.00(909) $142.50910-4619 $135.00 the effect can be ‘viral’. Lloyd Erlandson · (209) 632-6470 · [email protected] When Solomons route was named after John Muir, Solomons stated know. I don’t [email protected] Half Page (h/v) [email protected] $95.00 $90.00 Cost EARNS 60% the apparent anti stock proclivity Quarter Page (h/v) $80.00 $76.00 $72.00 per Mike Kohlbaker · (916) 214-6505 · [email protected] of the park superintendentthat he had and“no special objection, that the route, when fi nished was want to log out Los Padres Bus. Card (h/v) $25.00 $23.75 $22.50 Issue OF THE not named after me, nor has any mountain…Muir is a better name to the entire trail San Joaquin Sierra BCHC Co-Youth Coordinators stock users face a serious threat, BCHC Membership 606 S. Hart DriveAdvertising: All ads must include all fonts and images used >in artwork. Ads mustCOMMISSIONS! conjure with– for tourist to take the trail for instance– than Solomons. alone! PO Box 25693 Jacque Murphy · (707) 498-6648 · [email protected] closure of trails, closure of mead- Santa Maria, beCA at 93454 a resolution of 300 pixels perFresno, inch CAat the93729-5693 actual size used in the artwork. Mail But mine, the idea. The pioneering.” Mailing Address & Phone No. Kaye Bruns payment to the BCHC Treasurer. Checks returned from the bank will have a $25.00 Mary Odell · (559) 658-7563 · [email protected] ows, restrictions on numbers, etc. return check fee. No advertisingJoe will Kaminski be accepted from advertisers with outstanding 1280 State Rt. 208, Yerington NV 89447 (805) 466-8270 (559) 7433-9170  You will findWeb the Coordinator same airlines, hotels, rental cars and cruises [email protected]. Liability by The Backcountry News shall not exceed the space occupied Randy RasmussenThe above ouris from http://www.theodoresolomonstrail.org, a great by the error. Never shall The [email protected] News be liable for any general, specialas or on other Jacque travel Murphywebsites! · (707) 498-6648 · [email protected] resource for the trail. Email: [email protected] consequential damages. All claims for adjustments must be made within 30 daysYou’ll of get great travel prices! BCHA Wilderness Advisor, the first publication of said ad. working with Troy Patten has  Each timeFor you more book BCHC travel ainformation, portion of the see travel our commissions website: bchcalifornia.org written an excellentThis lettertrail wends sent its way from Horseshoe Meadow above Lone Pine By phone: (775) 463-3634 will go to support BCHC! It's that simple! through Sequoia National Park to Kings Canyon, crossing the Kings

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Jan. 18th - Gary A. Cain from Valley Springs Valley from Cain A. Gary - 18th Jan.

Jan. 16th - Donna Reeves from Tumtum (WA) (WA) Tumtum from Reeves Donna - 16th Jan.

people just riding for leisure. leisure. for riding just people

Jan. 15th - Henrietta Haazig from Oroville from Haazig Henrietta - 15th Jan.

Volunteer projects = wear proper riding helmet. This does not effect effect not does This helmet. riding proper wear = projects Volunteer

Jan. 13th - Lori Sala from Oakdale from Sala Lori - 13th Jan.

3. North Carolina riding helmet issue- extends to work in the parks. parks. the in work to extends issue- helmet riding Carolina North 3.

our unit has two Wilderness Riders along with a Leave No Trace Master. Trace No Leave a with along Riders Wilderness two has unit our

Jan. 11th - Santos Reyes from Turlock from Reyes Santos - 11th Jan.

members and set up a education booth. Last but not least, two of our members successfully completed this years Wilderness Rider class. Now Now class. Rider Wilderness years this completed successfully members our of two least, not but Last booth. education a up set and members

Jan. 9th - Lisa Backus from Atascadero from Backus Lisa - 9th Jan.

JHA’s

taking the lead in making Anza a "Trail Town". Also held this year as a fund raiser was a two day Trail Trial in which we gained some new new some gained we which in Trial Trail day two a was raiser fund a as year this held Also Town". "Trail a Anza making in lead the taking

Jan. 8th - Karen Tacket from San Luis Obispo Luis San from Tacket Karen - 8th Jan.

-make sure you are operating under Forest Service MOU and and MOU Service Forest under operating are you sure -make

Hot Summer Weather Ride, Santa Margarita River Preserve. Members also continue to attend local meetings on trail issues as well as as well as issues trail on meetings local attend to continue also Members Preserve. River Margarita Santa Ride, Weather Summer Hot Ride:

Jan. 6th - Anselmo Gonzales from Milpitos from Gonzales Anselmo - 6th Jan.

-safety was John’s main issue always practiced it. practiced always issue main John’s was -safety

Jan. 4th - Natall Melo from Turlock from Melo Natall - 4th Jan.

-family is adamant that this accident does not effect volunteers! effect not does accident this that adamant is -family

Mountain Wilderness, Dam Wine Wine Dam Wilderness, Mountain

Jan. 2nd - Rebecca Ray from Boyce (LA) (LA) Boyce from Ray Rebecca - 2nd Jan.

-this has been recorded as an accident an as recorded been has -this

rst of the year we try to a ride host for every month. Our rides included Sloan Lake, Beauty Beauty Lake, Sloan included rides Our month. every for host ride a to try we year the of rst ﬁ the At unit. our with play no and work all not

Jan. 1st - Craig Brooks from Turlock from Brooks Craig - 1st Jan.

-no policy changes for volunteers for changes policy -no head of stock in all. We managed to get all gear and enough water for 10 days in one trip. I was extremely happy on the outcome. Social: It's It's Social: outcome. the on happy extremely was I trip. one in days 10 for water enough and gear all get to managed We all. in stock of head

vice who reenacted the accident the reenacted who vice

area of the PCT called San Felipe Hills for a 10 day hitch. We were able to muster a group of 8 packers with a total of 14 pack animals, 22 22 animals, pack 14 of total a with packers 8 of group a muster to able were We hitch. day 10 a for Hills Felipe San called PCT the of area

January 2016 WINNERS 2016 January

-OSHA was there to inspect, and passed it on to the Forest Ser- Forest the to on it passed and inspect, to there was -OSHA (BLM). This was perhaps our biggest accomplishment. A request came that the PCTA needed to get a 12 person ACE crew in to a water-less water-less a to in crew ACE person 12 a get to needed PCTA the that came request A accomplishment. biggest our perhaps was This (BLM).

-emergency contact information needs to be current be to needs information contact -emergency crew. Ongoing project. Tahquitz Peak (Forest Service), packing in water, lumber, paint and such for work on fIre tower. San Felipe Hills, Hills, Felipe San tower. fIre on work for such and paint lumber, water, in packing Service), (Forest Peak Tahquitz project. Ongoing crew.

-outcome: -need to have a radio with you at all times all at you with radio a have to -need -outcome:

Fire. Mission Creek (BLM), packing an ACE crew in for work on the PCT. Snow Creek (Forest Service), 2 trips pack support for PCT trail trail PCT for support pack trips 2 Service), (Forest Creek Snow PCT. the on work for in crew ACE an packing (BLM), Creek Mission Fire. annual Christmas Dinner was held also with a good attendance. good a with also held was Dinner Christmas annual

cident.

ongoing Tamarisk abatement project. 3'd year. Red Tahquitz (Forest Service), support for crew doing inventory of trail affected by Mountain by affected trail of inventory doing crew for support Service), (Forest Tahquitz Red year. 3'd project. abatement Tamarisk ongoing December 2014 we participated in Ferndale, CA's "Lighted Tractor Christmas Parade" with members on a wagon singing Christmas Carols. Our Our Carols. Christmas singing wagon a on members with Parade" Christmas Tractor "Lighted CA's Ferndale, in participated we 2014 December

2. Clover Meadow Accident: Robby Robinson explained the freak ac- freak the explained Robinson Robby Accident: Meadow Clover 2. of stock needed. Here is a list of pack support projects we have done this year: Palm Canyon (Forest Service), packed UCC crew in to work on on work to in crew UCC packed Service), (Forest Canyon Palm year: this done have we projects support pack of list a is Here needed. stock of

have presented a new problem though, no water. Our pack support trips now include taking water in for trail crews. This doubles the amount amount the doubles This crews. trail for in water taking include now trips support pack Our water. no though, problem new a presented have Our October, 2014 membership drive ride at Cuneo Creek Horse Camp was well attended and garnered a few new members. new few a garnered and attended well was Camp Horse Creek Cuneo at ride drive membership 2014 October, Our

-Stacy Kuhns will write an article for the newsletter newsletter the for article an write will Kuhns -Stacy social media, and newsletter articles, we have developed a number of new packers from ours and surrounding units. The last couple of years years of couple last The units. surrounding and ours from packers new of number a developed have we articles, newsletter and media, social

-maybe we could get access to information through the web site web the through information to access get could we -maybe

This may be our biggest and most important contribution this year. Due to the pack clinics held, pictures and articles posted on posted articles and pictures held, clinics pack the to Due year. this contribution important most and biggest our be may This Support: Pack usual close-by places. close-by usual

tact them in case of emergencies. This is on a volunteer basis only. basis volunteer a on is This emergencies. of case in them tact

Our monthly conditioning rides have been well attended by members and this event has been held at a couple of new locations, in addition to the the to addition in locations, new of couple a at held been has event this and members by attended well been have rides conditioning monthly Our

emails/phone numbers to a chairman so other unit members could con- could members unit other so chairman a to numbers emails/phone tendance.

1. Emergency contacts: ask all units if their members would give their their give would members their if units all ask contacts: Emergency 1.

from the trail. National Public Lands Day had a large portion of our members either working with crews or cooking lunch for ,everyone in at- in ,everyone for lunch cooking or crews with working either members our of portion large a had Day Lands Public National trail. the from 50 of the "Who We Are and What We Do" cd's on our table and all were taken by interested fair attendees. fair interested by taken were all and table our on cd's Do" We What and Are We "Who the of 50

H. New Business: New H.

trail maintenance and improvements. Also participating in local PCTA work parties along with doing our own work of removing fallen trees trees fallen removing of work own our doing with along parties work PCTA local in participating Also improvements. and maintenance trail In August we had an informational booth at the Humboldt County Fair in Ferndale, CA. We received 3rd place in that competition. We had about about had We competition. that in place 3rd received We CA. Ferndale, in Fair County Humboldt the at booth informational an had we August In

highway. Trail clean-up, cleaning up trail heads of some of our local trails. Numerous work parties in the Beauty Mountain Wilderness doing doing Wilderness Mountain Beauty the in parties work Numerous trails. local our of some of heads trail up cleaning clean-up, Trail highway.

Webmaster: Jacque Murphy Jacque Webmaster:

Our ongoing projects include our adopt-a-highway which is every few months picking up trash along a 2 mile stretch of our local our of stretch mile 2 a along trash up picking months few every is which adopt-a-highway our include projects ongoing Our Projects: ried by members walking ahead of our group. Several prizes: oldest mounted rider, youngest unassisted rider, best western and best mules. best and western best rider, unassisted youngest rider, mounted oldest prizes: Several group. our of ahead walking members by ried

Newsletter: Lisa Deas Lisa Newsletter:

Our unit also had a representation at the Fortuna Rodeo Parade in July. We had several riders, 2 mules packed with elk horns, and our banner car- banner our and horns, elk with packed mules 2 riders, several had We July. in Parade Rodeo Fortuna the at representation a had also unit Our

BCHC State Coordinators: State BCHC at larger So. California events. California So. larger at

their equines and equipment. Over 400 volunteer hours of work was done over the weekend. the over done was work of hours volunteer 400 Over equipment. and equines their

Youth Coordinators: Jacque Murphy and Mary Odell Mary and Murphy Jacque Coordinators: Youth

Volunteer Association training, PCTA's Trail Skills College, PCTA Trail Gorilla Tool School. We hosted a very well attended packing clinic, clinic, packing attended well very a hosted We School. Tool Gorilla Trail PCTA College, Skills Trail PCTA's training, Association Volunteer

July also saw our annual work party at Stanshaw and Ten Bear trail heads in the Marble Mountain Wilderness. We had about 20 members with with members 20 about had We Wilderness. Mountain Marble the in heads trail Bear Ten and Stanshaw at party work annual our saw also July

Membership: Chip and Linda Herzig Linda and Chip Membership:

which I believe will be a great event to continue to have yearly. Other trainings our members have been involved in include Forest Service Service Forest include in involved been have members our trainings Other yearly. have to continue to event great a be will believe I which

Past President: Dennis Serpa Dennis President: Past

cers training training cers ﬁ of California So. BCHC rst ﬁ Our opportunities. educational of number a in involved been has unit our year This Education:

rst Wednesday, July 1 st, at Polasek's Five Star Kitchen. Star Five Polasek's at st, 1 July Wednesday, rst ﬁ the on held was meeting BBQ summer The

BCHA alternate: Dan Clifford Dan alternate: BCHA

BCHA Directors: Pete Kriger (2015-16) and Ann Lange (2016-17) Lange Ann and (2015-16) Kriger Pete Directors: BCHA

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e, and silent and live auctions were a great success. great a were auctions live and silent and e, ﬂ raf our

Education: Dan Horn and Denise Robinson Denise and Horn Dan Education:

The 23rd Annual Half Ass Flat Ride, our major fund raiser, was held in June. We had a total of 114 paid riders, 10 more meals-ouly guests, and and guests, meals-ouly more 10 riders, paid 114 of total a had We June. in held was raiser, fund major our Ride, Flat Ass Half Annual 23rd The

• Public Lands: Thor Bodtker and Troy Patton Troy and Bodtker Thor Lands: Public

Respectfully submitted, Kaye Bruns, Secretary Bruns, Kaye submitted, Respectfully Treasurer: Lynn Joiner Lynn Treasurer:

cation. The Forest Service provided trainers for this part of our weekend. our of part this for trainers provided Service Forest The cation. ﬁ certi saw chain their getting members 5-6 and training saw cut cross

Secretary: Susie Patton Susie Secretary:

ed in ed ﬁ certi be to returning members 5-6 with 26th April Sunday, on followed was This class. this conducted CA Fortuna, in CDF from trainer A

3:43pm. Second by Pete Kriger. Motion passed. Motion Kriger. Pete by Second 3:43pm. 2nd VP: Stacy Kuhns Kuhns Stacy VP: 2nd

cates. cates. ﬁ certi their getting members 20+ with 25th April Saturday, on held was training Aid CPRIFirst a Ranch Flat Ass Half Polasek's at April In

Bill Chaides made to motion to adjourn at at adjourn to motion to made Chaides Bill given. Reports Unit 1st VP: Lloyd Erlandson Lloyd VP: 1st

President: Richard Waller Richard President:

BCHC unit. Demonstrations in Dutch oven cooking, knot tying, packing and gentle use camping. use gentle and packing tying, knot cooking, oven Dutch in Demonstrations unit. BCHC

raiser. Kudos to our Treasurer, Jeanie Buchanan, and Tammy and Terry for their hard work. hard their for Terry and Tammy and Buchanan, Jeanie Treasurer, our to Kudos raiser.

Next state meeting: January 29-30, 2016 in Santa Nella. Santa in 2016 29-30, January meeting: state Next

February brought our annual free Pack Clinic for the public There were informational booths from the Forest Service, State Parks, BLM and our our and BLM Parks, State Service, Forest the from booths informational were There public the for Clinic Pack free annual our brought February

We are planning our ACTHA ride for October 10, with some amazing prizes! There is a small group who has been working so hard on this fund- this on hard so working been has who group small a is There prizes! amazing some with 10, October for ride ACTHA our planning are We Deas to accept the slate as presented. Motion carried. Motion presented. as slate the accept to Deas

Newsletter: will published (4) issues a year. a issues (4) published will Newsletter: Motion by Mike Kohlbaker and Second by Lisa Lisa by Second and Kohlbaker Mike by Motion Elections: 2016 5.

be so busy putting on pack clinics. pack on putting busy so be very emotional. Our VP, Marty was very good life-long friends with Garry and he helped to coordinate this ride. this coordinate to helped he and Garry with friends life-long good very was Marty VP, Our emotional. very

In January we held our annual member's ouly pack clinic at Polasek's, with 20 members inattendance. This is so members can participate and not not and participate can members so is This inattendance. members 20 with Polasek's, at clinic pack ouly member's annual our held we January In

September 20 was the memorial ride for our dear friend Garry McClintock. 72 riders rode out across the private Corte Madera Ranch. It was was It Ranch. Madera Corte private the across out rode riders 72 McClintock. Garry friend dear our for ride memorial the was 20 September Kern River , Valley Unit- 25 Unit- Valley , River Kern might. Contact him for information. for him Contact might.

-Susie Patton- 25; Dennis Serpa- 100; Dan Diego Unit- 25; 25; Unit- Diego Dan 100; Serpa- Dennis 25; Patton- -Susie -Mike Kohlbaker has a condo where people can stay for $20/ for stay can people where condo a has Kohlbaker -Mike

x it." x ﬁ don't broke, ain't it "If say, they Like variations. few a with activities, standard our continued have We

September 19 was our Santa Margarita ride in Fallbrook. It was very refreshing! very was It Fallbrook. in ride Margarita Santa our was 19 September

5. Extra issues for the newsletter: the for issues Extra 5. Cowboy Christmas is down stairs and Hunters Christmas is upstairs. is Christmas Hunters and stairs down is Christmas Cowboy

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You fi nd yourself lying on the be Clinicians, Competitions,On the 29th Seminars,of March, Westernseventeen Art Top Show, of the and State lots ofmembers, rode “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!” Well, Kern Sierra Randy & Debbie Gafner There will be a Trail Challenge on Saturday and Sunday. ground and your horse is stampeding off down the trail. What just happened? vendors to visit. past There Log will Lake be foodin the vendors Marbles where and had you lunch. can pick Can up you some believe it? not this time! BCHA did some great outreach to Christoffer Joughin (Carlena Kellogg, Mid-Valley Unit, will be doing seminars about hunters and equestrians at the Hunter Christmas breakfast or lunch, and catered dinners on Friday and Saturday nights. Trail Challenges on Friday where you can learn how the Lake-Mendo Kimberly Young in Las Vegas in December, and we want everyoneOn January 3, 2009, two equestrians were riding at Folsom State Recreation Area (Folsom, CA) on a designated challenges work and how the scoring is done.) Also on Saturday, Richard & Diane Knox to know what happened in Vegas! The Rockyand posted horse only trail. They were confronted with 3 motorcycle riders, their horses bolted. Both riders The Friday night dinner includes a concert by Belinda Gail. (If you're not there will be a Pack Scramble, an Odd Load Packing Competition, Mountain Elk Foundation held their Elk Campwere thrown and sustained severe head injuries, bruised ribs and general trauma. familiar with Belinda,Los Padres check out her websiteBruce belindagailsings.com). and Deborah Snider and Hitch Competitions. (Packing 101 seminars will give you an Pamela Atiabi and Conference in conjunction with the National Saturday night dinner will be our annual awards, raffl e, and auctions NOup close and personal look at, and a chance to practice, hitches) Final’s Rodeo“Toby”, “Cowboy a 4-year Christmas” –old Appaloosa/Quarter for the second Horse, got only ½ mile down the trail but in that short distance he experienced injuries so severe he - both silent and live. All of our BCHC Units, Summer as wellMadison as a number Bloom of SNOW!!Sunday morning will be the Dutch Oven (D/O) Competition. consecutivewas year. euthanized BCHA was on presentthe spot. at Thethis inau-other horse, ”Bailey”, a 20 –year-old Morgan, traveled more than 5 miles from the incident site and was even- vendors, will be contributing items to the Julie raffl eD'Orio and auctions. There will (Watch Vicki Whisler's D/O Demonstrations on Friday and gural collaborationtually located, last year, thankfully, and returned uninjured. again in be lots of great items to bid on! The no-host Ann barMacy will open at 5:30 PM Saturday to get a better feel for the skills and techniques you'll see 2015. In 2014, the Rocky Mountain Elk Camp and and dinner will be served at 6:00 both nights. Jackie Pamplona demonstrated during the competition) And of course, all BCHC The Folsom Lake State Recreation area is located in a semi-urban area and has designated riding areas for horses, mountain bikes, 4-wheel Kerry Steele their Hunter Christmas was four days in length; this Mack & Connie Long, Montana Units are encouraged to participate in the Table Decorations Com- year they expandedOHV and the hiking. full ten Even days so to therecoincide is con fl ict from time to time and this incident became the fl ash point forCasey change Hufstader, in the Oregon Sierra Foothills of Cali- BLM will be joiningMid usValley again this year withJanet their & IvanWild Gomez Horse and Burro petition. (Tables will need to be decorated before 5 PM on Friday, with Cowboyfornia. Christmas. A determined BCHA grouphad a boothof park in volunteers, bird watchers, mountain bike riders, hikers, equestrians and park management convened. They Adoption. As always, they will have some Philip great McKay animals in need of good so the judging can occur before we all sit down to dinner.) the upper storyset their of the sights Las Vegason con Conventionfl ict prevention Center’s and theySouth would Hall. start by improving connectivity between trail users and park management. homes. (If you think you might be interested Kim McBrayerin adopting, get the require- We were located next to the “Elk Country Theater”, where various ments ahead of time from the BLM website Dan so & you Cheryl are Escobarprepared when After all the excitement of the day on Saturday, you can relax and presentationsThis took Ad place Hoc throughoutgroup wanted the a week. simple BCHA and convenient gave a presen- method for passing information between trail users and park management. It had to be you arrive.) Brian & Tami Flood enjoy Wine, Beer, and Cheese tasting in the afternoon, from 3:00 - available 24/7, simple to access and use, remain unobtrusive and available to everyone. This solution had to target safety issues and work to R o b e r t & L a u r i e Robustellini put on a great ride and everyone tation titled, “Packing Tips for the Hunting Horsemen,” the fi rst four Motherenjoyed the Lode scenery, the Moniquesmell of theCrowley woods and being back in 5:00.the At this activity, you'll receive a complementary glass (wine address problems preemptively. days of the ten day event. I started with a brief introduction of “Who Redshanksaddle. All the horses andWendi mules Gann did great and some of us ridersor beer) and share in some great fellowship with other BCHC We Are and What We Do,” sharing with the audience the number Redwooddid too. JoAnn Caro members from across the State before heading off to dinner. The motorcycle riders had entered the trail system from private property through a cut fence. With the benefi t of 20/20 hindsight it is plausible of members and value of our volunteerism over the course of one Tessa Lawson that an intact fence might have denied the motorcyclist access to the horse only trail. Local equestrians were aware of the cut fence, but in the year. We had iron mules on the stage with all of our equipment, and Abby Samaniego Are you artistic or crafty? Do you paint, sew, work with leather Sierra foothills public land is managed by the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, CA State Parks and multiple cities and coun- a big screen where there were informational slides, as well as many Luke & Carson Lancaster or metal? You can enter your work in our Western Art Show! We ties. Whose jurisdiction did this fence fall under? pictures from various members showing BCHA in action. I then Caroline Holt have some very talented members in BCHC. Come see for your- introduced Mack & Connie Long, from Montana, who gave a won- self. Some of the items you see might even be available to bid on Tommy Griffin derful demonstrationThe web-based of how service to manty now a known load, as as well ParkWatchReport as how to pack was born out of the Folsom Lake tragedy and a direct line of communication between during the Auction on Saturday night! San Diego Laura McClure out your elkland using managers the decker and pack the trail-usingsaddle. Casey public. Hufstader, from Backcountry Horsemen of California Oregon, then gave a great presentation (and some history) on how San Joaquin Sierra Joanne Scholl We hope we've painted a good enough picture here so you know to use the sawbackThe FREE pack phone saddle, app and provided the bene byfi tsParkWatchReport of using the Walker can take a report from a trail user and forward it to the appropriate land manager in 2 min- Leave No Belinda Trace Dominguez what fun you can expect to have at the 2016 BCHC Rendezvous! Karen Lopes, California hitch. He alsoutes included or less. tipsIt is onavailable how to 24/7restrain and your 365 stockdays ain year. the The app automatically records the date, time and the GPS coordinates of the report site. Master Educator Anthony Stock Gonzalez Course backcountry.Site Once photos the canpresentation be uploaded was (aover, picture both is Mack worth and a thousand Casey words to a land manager) and it records a detailed (or brief) description of the condi- Santa Ana River Mike, Beth & Hayden Hapke You can get continuedIt your was Rendezvousfun from to Page see 32 everyone Registration and we Packet had some from wonderful the refreshments tion being reported. Hit “SEND” and the report is forwarded real time to the land manager with jurisdiction based on the GPS coordinates. Dennis Serpa, from Mid Valley Unit in California, orchestrated the invited the audience up to the stage to get hands-on practice. Sequoia Rob Christy BCHCalifornia.orgafterwards website, at the Trailhead. or from your Unit President. April 4th through 8th, 2016 entire booth. From soliciting members for pictures, organizing those Our booth was decorated with two iron mules, and had plenty Carly Bozsik Trail users can now report cut fences, trails blocked by fallen trees, weather or trail use related erosion, dangerous trail conditions, or trails pictures into the wonderful slide show; to getting the booth manned of room for our volunteers to work with any of the spectators that Aubrey & Devin Mathis The fees for Seethe dinners,you on the Wine next Tasting, ride, Shari. stall rental, and camping wanted to getbeing some used hands-on illegally experience no matter with where packing they are and in tying the US and Canada. At https://www.parkwatchreport.com/ there is a list (which is rapidly Mann Ranch are all linedwith out volunteers in the Registration for the entire Packet. ten Anddays, you as well can orderas the extra volunteers Shasta Trinity Marilyn & Allen Carter loads. Thereexpanding) was also a of T.V. parks screen that mountedcurrently in subscribe the corner, to ParkWatchReportshow- in order for their park to be featured but the actual reporting system works Bishop, CA 93514 a Rendezvousneeded shirt for or the BCHC stage ball presentations; cap. Get your to hauling registration all of in the equipment ing the variousindependently. pictures that A had report been can collected be fi led from from many any trail different anywhere anytime. early! Andand share setting this upwith the your display...he friends and did neighbors!it all! Please There give is Dennis a HUGE members; most had captions that explained what or where the work no entrancethank-you fee to watch for makingthe daily this activities happen. and The Rendezvous booth was isplanned out with StockThese Course, new Trail members Head Camp have joined BCHC was taking place.As trail Deb riders Mason, you are from already the Mid the Valley“boots Unit on the in ground”.Califor- With ParkWatchReport downloaded on your smart phone you become a vital part of between open to theattention public! to detail, and he dedicated an enormous amount of time in nia, donatedthe a beautiful day-to-day custom communication made set of exchange leather saddlebags that has added with a new and signifi cant level of safety to all trails. NO PERSONAL STOCK, NO DOGS preparation for this event. Mike Kohlbaker, from California, was a BCHA stamp. Visitors to our booth fi lled out a card to be entered If you wouldavailable like to thevolunteer entire tensome days, of yourfi lling time in wheneverto help out, the just shifts to man the in the drawingThe for free the smart gorgeous phone saddlebags. app can be Itdownloaded was a great at time, Apple Store and Google Play. For PC and Mac users a desktop version is available at https:// Price:October $550.00 and December 2015 include thatbooth information needed extrain your volunteers. registration, Many or you thanks can tocontact you as well. Lloyd visiting withwww.parkwatchreport.com people as they walked through . For all more of the information many exhibits, contact Park Watch Report, LLC Headquarters at (530) 878-4750 or email janet@park- (price subject to change) the 2016 RendezvousErlandson, alsoCommittee from California, Chairpersons volunteered (Mike Kohlbaker, to take down the booth sharing withwatchreport.com them the goals and . objectives of BCHA. I also espe- THANK YOU NEW MEMBERS 916-214-6505and haulor [email protected], everything back home...thank-you! and Lloyd Erlandson, Additionally, here are cially enjoyed visiting with BCHA members from different states 209-761-3942the volunteers or [email protected]) that helped with the booth and/or presentations: From BCHC Booth with Dennis Serpa, California and Rod Player, Utah Contact: and learning more about the types of volunteer efforts they focus on We look forward to meeting you!! California: Dennis & Loretta Serpa, Karen Lopes, Mike & Norma in their state. continued on Page 33 Ruthie Heuer (559) 568.1260 We look forwardKohlbaker, to seeing Lloyd you & Susanin March! Erlandson, Sue Watkins, Bill Carter, ChipPage23 [email protected] & Linda Herzig, Page32 Page4 Page5 Page33

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Jan. 18th - Gary A. Cain from Valley Springs Valley from Cain A. Gary - 18th Jan.

Jan. 16th - Donna Reeves from Tumtum (WA) (WA) Tumtum from Reeves Donna - 16th Jan. people just riding for leisure. leisure. for riding just people

Jan. 15th - Henrietta Haazig from Oroville from Haazig Henrietta - 15th Jan.

Volunteer projects = wear proper riding helmet. This does not effect effect not does This helmet. riding proper wear = projects Volunteer

Jan. 13th - Lori Sala from Oakdale from Sala Lori - 13th Jan.

3. North Carolina riding helmet issue- extends to work in the parks. parks. the in work to extends issue- helmet riding Carolina North 3.

our unit has two Wilderness Riders along with a Leave No Trace Master. Trace No Leave a with along Riders Wilderness two has unit our

Jan. 11th - Santos Reyes from Turlock from Reyes Santos - 11th Jan.

Jan. 9th - Lisa Backus from Atascadero from Backus Lisa - 9th Jan.

JHA’s

Jan. 8th - Karen Tacket from San Luis Obispo Luis San from Tacket Karen - 8th Jan.

-make sure you are operating under Forest Service MOU and and MOU Service Forest under operating are you sure -make

Jan. 6th - Anselmo Gonzales from Milpitos from Gonzales Anselmo - 6th Jan.

-safety was John’s main issue always practiced it. practiced always issue main John’s was -safety

Jan. 4th - Natall Melo from Turlock from Melo Natall - 4th Jan.

-family is adamant that this accident does not effect volunteers! effect not does accident this that adamant is -family

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Jan. 2nd - Rebecca Ray from Boyce (LA) (LA) Boyce from Ray Rebecca - 2nd Jan.

-this has been recorded as an accident an as recorded been has -this

Jan. 1st - Craig Brooks from Turlock from Brooks Craig - 1st Jan.

vice who reenacted the accident the reenacted who vice

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-outcome: -need to have a radio with you at all times all at you with radio a have to -need -outcome:

cident.

-maybe we could get access to information through the web site web the through information to access get could we -maybe

tact them in case of emergencies. This is on a volunteer basis only. basis volunteer a on is This emergencies. of case in them tact

emails/phone numbers to a chairman so other unit members could con- could members unit other so chairman a to numbers emails/phone tendance.

1. Emergency contacts: ask all units if their members would give their their give would members their if units all ask contacts: Emergency 1.

H. New Business: New H.

Webmaster: Jacque Murphy Jacque Webmaster:

Newsletter: Lisa Deas Lisa Newsletter:

BCHC State Coordinators: State BCHC at larger So. California events. California So. larger at

set up and manned a number of educational and informational booth at events in our area as well as well as participating in a few state booths booths state few a in participating as well as well as area our in events at booth informational and educational of number a manned and up set their equines and equipment. Over 400 volunteer hours of work was done over the weekend. the over done was work of hours volunteer 400 Over equipment. and equines their

Youth Coordinators: Jacque Murphy and Mary Odell Mary and Murphy Jacque Coordinators: Youth

Membership: Chip and Linda Herzig Linda and Chip Membership:

Past President: Dennis Serpa Dennis President: Past

cers training training cers ﬁ of California So. BCHC rst ﬁ Our opportunities. educational of number a in involved been has unit our year This Education:

rst Wednesday, July 1 st, at Polasek's Five Star Kitchen. Star Five Polasek's at st, 1 July Wednesday, rst ﬁ the on held was meeting BBQ summer The

BCHA alternate: Dan Clifford Dan alternate: BCHA

BCHA Directors: Pete Kriger (2015-16) and Ann Lange (2016-17) Lange Ann and (2015-16) Kriger Pete Directors: BCHA

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e, and silent and live auctions were a great success. great a were auctions live and silent and e, ﬂ raf our

Education: Dan Horn and Denise Robinson Denise and Horn Dan Education:

• Public Lands: Thor Bodtker and Troy Patton Troy and Bodtker Thor Lands: Public

Respectfully submitted, Kaye Bruns, Secretary Bruns, Kaye submitted, Respectfully Treasurer: Lynn Joiner Lynn Treasurer:

Secretary: Susie Patton Susie Secretary:

ed in ed ﬁ certi be to returning members 5-6 with 26th April Sunday, on followed was This class. this conducted CA Fortuna, in CDF from trainer A

3:43pm. Second by Pete Kriger. Motion passed. Motion Kriger. Pete by Second 3:43pm. 2nd VP: Stacy Kuhns Kuhns Stacy VP: 2nd

cates. cates. ﬁ certi their getting members 20+ with 25th April Saturday, on held was training Aid CPRIFirst a Ranch Flat Ass Half Polasek's at April In

Bill Chaides made to motion to adjourn at at adjourn to motion to made Chaides Bill given. Reports Unit 1st VP: Lloyd Erlandson Lloyd VP: 1st

President: Richard Waller Richard President:

BCHC unit. Demonstrations in Dutch oven cooking, knot tying, packing and gentle use camping. use gentle and packing tying, knot cooking, oven Dutch in Demonstrations unit. BCHC

raiser. Kudos to our Treasurer, Jeanie Buchanan, and Tammy and Terry for their hard work. hard their for Terry and Tammy and Buchanan, Jeanie Treasurer, our to Kudos raiser.

Next state meeting: January 29-30, 2016 in Santa Nella. Santa in 2016 29-30, January meeting: state Next

Newsletter: will published (4) issues a year. a issues (4) published will Newsletter: Motion by Mike Kohlbaker and Second by Lisa Lisa by Second and Kohlbaker Mike by Motion Elections: 2016 5.

x it." x ﬁ don't broke, ain't it "If say, they Like variations. few a with activities, standard our continued have We

September 19 was our Santa Margarita ride in Fallbrook. It was very refreshing! very was It Fallbrook. in ride Margarita Santa our was 19 September

5. Extra issues for the newsletter: the for issues Extra 5. Cowboy Christmas is down stairs and Hunters Christmas is upstairs. is Christmas Hunters and stairs down is Christmas Cowboy

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March 27-29th was our Vallecito Days where we reenact the the reenact we where Days Vallecito our was 27-29th March

Terry Jorgensen. Terry

by targeting all local 4H groups with packing demo and fun rides. fun and demo packing with groups 4H local all targeting by recruitment membership increasing is Unit Country High B.

to repair the area.. the repair to March 15 was our monthly ride at the Grasslands, led by by led Grasslands, the at ride monthly our was 15 March

and nothing had been done to reverse the damage. We took the time time the took We damage. the reverse to done been had nothing and

doc Forest Unit. These work details will resume once permanent personnel is in place. in is personnel permanent once resume will details work These Unit. Forest doc

of the dirt away from the base of the trees, the manure was still there there still was manure the trees, the of base the from away dirt the of nd his accommodations in a town that was already packed. already was that town a in accommodations his nd ﬁ

ange in Mo- in ange ch personnel to part in was This Unit. Forest Modoc regarding 2015 for hold on put was year this for details work unit The A.

some trash cleanup. We also discovered where someone had tied their their tied had someone where discovered also We cleanup. trash some lled the the lled ca I concert his before days 2 then But task. easiest the doubt

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September 3-6, a handful of us camped at Garner Valley and did did and Valley Garner at camped us of handful a 3-6, September no no was which room, his and Stamey Dave secure to able was I go to

March 13 – 15 was the Rendezvous, and although we were unable unable were we although and Rendezvous, the was 15 – 13 March

eral local equestrian groups rode and then pot-lucked afterwards pot-lucked then and rode groups equestrian local eral

ev- S Park. Sate Field Border at Ride Beach joint our was 22 August February 27-28 was the State meeting where Marty and I went. went. I and Marty where meeting State the was 27-28 February

Valley Mountain Riders Mountain Valley our VP Marty Jorgensen is a board member. board a is Jorgensen Marty VP our

rst meeting of a collaboration of horse groups. groups. horse of collaboration a of meeting rst ﬁ the was 26 February

my horse colic. horse my membership to have more group outings and camp outs in the coming year. coming the in outs camp and outings group more have to membership

rst time I had had I time rst ﬁ the for and vents my broke which quarter a of size the and it gave us a chance to admire our hard work from November. from work hard our admire to chance a us gave it and desire by the the by desire a be to seems There season. 2016 the for planning already is and members of numbers in grow to continues Unit Buttes Sutter The

to go to McCall, which turned out to be very interesting. We had hail hail had We interesting. very be to out turned which McCall, to go to camped and rode out on the Chocolate Ride. It was beautiful weather weather beautiful was It Ride. Chocolate the on out rode and camped

ive was was ive alternat the So closed. remained trails the spared was Heartbar February 13-16 was the Units monthly ride at Vern Whitaker. We We Whitaker. Vern at ride monthly Units the was 13-16 February nent horse camp in the Bucks Lake Basin. Lake Bucks the in camp horse nent perma a towards management Forest National Plumas the with work

nd while while nd a burned forest beautiful the Unfortunately weekend. service d will continue to to continue will d an is Unit Buttes Sutter The area. the in available camping horse had not has heretofore area The Basin. Lake Bucks the in nity

June 30-Aug 3 was our planned SoCal Units Heartbar campout and and campout Heartbar Units SoCal planned our was 3 30-Aug June and participated, manning the booth and handing out information. out handing and booth the manning participated, and se camping opportu- camping se hor permanent a for equestrians, of part the on desire and need a indicated days, total 18 only albeit trial The Forest. tional

up up went members our of couple a and Expo Horse the was 30 January mas Na- mas Plu the of Basin Lake Bucks the in Campground Whitehorse the at Camp Horse Trial a negotiated Unit Buttes Sutter the of Members

and there were still some poppies blooming poppies some still were there and

day day beautiful a was It Rock. Eagle at ride monthly our was 13 June we learned a lot. Thanks to Stacy and Pete and Terry for organizing it. organizing for Terry and Pete and Stacy to Thanks lot. a learned we located in the Bucks Lake Wilderness Area, it is a work in progress and in the planning stages currently. stages planning the in and progress in work a is it Area, Wilderness Lake Bucks the in located

cers’ training in Norco. Three of us went and and went us of Three Norco. in training cers’ ﬁ of the was 17 January ne shafts shafts ne mi abandon off close to necessary materials in pack to project a on management Forest National Plumas with working been have We

May 19 was another meeting with the San Diego Trails Alliance Trails Diego San the with meeting another was 19 May

d out. d cleane were trash of tons Several town. shanty homeless a been he trail. he t across obstacles of cleared was trail of miles 12 of total at

Wegner joined our volunteer group. volunteer our joined Wegner Trails Association clean up a section of Santa Maria Creek that had had that Creek Maria Santa of section a up clean Association Trails s National Forest, Forest, National s Pluma the of area recreation Valley Grass Little the in trails of out” “Log a in participated Unit Buttes Sutter the of Members

May 16 was training in Tulakes for the USFS. Our member Cheryl Cheryl member Our USFS. the for Tulakes in training was 16 May January 10th was a volunteer Day and members helped Ramona Ramona helped members and Day volunteer a was 10th January

of said horses through the Tehama County Animal Control. Animal County Tehama the through horses said of

was crisp. was much appreciated! much the adoption adoption the facilitated and Forest National Lassen the within loose running horses two captured and located members Unit Buttes Sutter Two

into the Cuyamaca. It was pretty cold but it had just rained and the air air the and rained just had it but cold pretty was It Cuyamaca. the into was very cold and the hot toddies that Terry made afterwards were were afterwards made Terry that toddies hot the and cold very was

area staging Sweetwater the from out ride monthly our was 9 May December 7th was the monthly BCHCSD ride out to Eagle Rock. It It Rock. Eagle to out ride BCHCSD monthly the was 7th December crew, working on repair of trail tread in the Plumas National Forest. National Plumas the in tread trail of repair on working crew,

a youth trail trail youth a to water potable in packed members Two events. work/service onal additi several in participated also Members Unit Buttes Sutter

more work than most trails crews. trails most than work more supportive.

Peak Trail. Although there were only 6 of us, the ranger said we did did we said ranger the us, of 6 only were there Although Trail. Peak story.) State Parks really appreciates this and as always was very very was always as and this appreciates really Parks State story.) cation, plus some additional members of the unit.) the of members additional some plus cation, ﬁ certi saw their for CPR and Aid

ground. We do trail work and this time we worked on the Stonewall Stonewall the on worked we time this and work trail do We ground. ready the size of the blade has increased with every repeat of his his of repeat every with increased has blade the of size the ready ed 12 members in advanced 1st aid and CPR this year. (this total includes those members required to have 1st 1st have to required members those includes total (this year. this CPR and aid 1st advanced in members 12 ed ﬁ certi also Unit Buttes Sutter The

May 1-3 was our annual service weekend at Los Vaqueros Camp- Vaqueros Los at weekend service annual our was 1-3 May But he now has a scar and a great story to tell his grandchild. (Al- grandchild. his tell to story great a and scar a has now he But

when Machete Boy bounced his blade and it struck him in the shins. shins. the in him struck it and blade his bounced Boy Machete when ed for crosscut saw operation within the National Forests. National the within operation saw crosscut for ed ﬁ certi also were members Two Forests. National the within operation chainsaw

on GU and LNT and GU on missed. It was hot and sweaty work and we only had one mishap mishap one had only we and work sweaty and hot was It missed. rst time, 2 additional members for for members additional 2 time, rst fi the for ed fi certi and Forest National the within chainsaws operate to members 4 ed fi recerti we year This

April 26th Patty Heyden did a WR presentation to 2 Boy Scout units units Scout Boy 2 to presentation WR a did Heyden Patty 26th April up and stashed the cut brush, as well as cutting what the prisoners prisoners the what cutting as well as brush, cut the stashed and up

ned ned clea and in went we Sunday and Saturday on and it, of most cut section of the PCT has been adopted by the Sutter Buttes Unit and SBU members work together each year to accomplish the task. the accomplish to year each together work members SBU and Unit Buttes Sutter the by adopted been has PCT the of section

riders. out the Lower Willows. La Cima went in Thursday and Friday and and Friday and Thursday in went Cima La Willows. Lower the out c Crest Trail from Hwy 70 near Belden, North to Hwy 36 near the St Bernard Lodge. This This Lodge. Bernard St the near 36 Hwy to North Belden, near 70 Hwy from Trail Crest c ﬁ Paci the of miles 46 of out” “log annual our plete

Treasurer Jeanie had food and drinks and entertainment ready for the the for ready entertainment and drinks and food had Jeanie Treasurer r r clea to Camp Fire Cima La from crews CalFire two hired Unit The ountry to com- to ountry c high the to access with early began year the snow, of lack the to Due year. busy a had has BCHC the of Unit Buttes Sutter The

ur ur O Canyon. Penasquitos Los of out ride monthly our was 18 April November 6-9 Vern Whitaker Service Weekend Service Whitaker Vern 6-9 November

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ANTELOPE VALLEY UNIT ANNUAL REPORT to thank him. Redshank Riders Tracy Bassett THETHE BCHCBCHC EDUCATIONEDUCATION FUNDFUND ISIS A A Redshank Riders Tracy Bassett THE BCHC EDUCATION FUND IS A Rides: Cindy and Doug Hay 501(c)3501(c)3 NONPROFITNONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONORGANIZATION CindyPatty andKendall Doug Hay 501(c)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION • The year started with a training ride in Griffi th Park. The weather Guzzler Project Patty Kendall Carole Kossuth was clear and beautiful. We could see in all directions, and clearly see • Co-sponsors: BCHC AV Unit; PCTA;Carole andKossuth authorized by the BL in AA donation donation in in the the amount amount of of your your choice choice is is tax tax Scott Lamky and Claudia Beutel A donation in the amount of your choice is tax downtown LA. It was a great opportunity to desensitize our backcoun- Ridgecrest Scott Lamky and Claudia Beutel deductible. Marlene Plattel deductible.deductible. try equines to tunnels, bicycles, the freeway, and a wooden suspension We provided funds to buy materialsMarlene to repair Plattel a guzzler which provides You can now donate easily and quickly, using a major Jill and John Roberts YouYou can can now now donate donate easily easily and and quickly, quickly, using using a a major major water for livestock on a very dry sectionJill and Johnof the Roberts PCT. Jerry Stone from bridge over the LA River, hikers etc. Christina C. Roberts creditcredit card card or or PayPal. PayPal. Christina C. Roberts credit card or PayPal. our unit coordinated six volunteersVictoria for three Rothlisberg full days. Two thousand SimplySimply go go to to the the BCHC BCHC website website Victoria Rothlisberg Simply go to the BCHC website • In March we rode out of Orcas-Gabrieleno Equestrian Center (Han- pounds of rockRedwood was transported byDean, bucket Connie brigade and from Shelby the Rothlisberg vehicles to (bchcalifornia.org),(bchcalifornia.org), Redwood Dean, Connie and Shelby Rothlisberg (bchcalifornia.org), sen Dam) in the LA Foothills, where there was lots of water to practice the project site. See photos on ourGeorge web site. and Eugena Foster SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY SHOPPING ONLINE! ScrollScroll down down to to the the bottom bottom of of any any page, page, George and Eugena Foster SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY SHOPPING ONLINE! Scroll down to the bottom of any page, in. Margaret Hague presspress the the DONATE DONATE button button Margaret Hague press the DONATE button Golden Trout Trail MaintenanceSusan and Tony Luis Earn cash back while shopping from home! Search for deals andand help help us us in in our our many many efforts. efforts. Susan and Tony Luis Earn cash back while shopping from home! Search for deals and help us in our many efforts. Co-sponsors: FFA Carpinteria HighGwyneth School; Moreland US Forest and Service; Skyler Hinkle BCHC • Our annual beginners' (new members) pack trip to the Golden Trout Gwyneth Moreland and Skyler Hinkle such as free shipping, instant savings, coupons, and more by THANKTHANK YOU! YOU! Lori Swanson such as free shipping, instant savings, coupons, and more by THANK YOU! Wilderness was canceled this year due to heavy smoke causing unsafe Sequoia Unit; BCHC AV Unit; BCHCLori Swanson Education Fund; the Miles fam- visiting www.zamzuu.com/bchc Davy and Bonne Wright visiting www.zamzuu.com/bchc air quality in the Trout Meadows. ily; and volunteers. We donated fundsDavy andto this Bonne worthwhile Wright education San Diego Ken and Diana Clark and work opportunitySan Diego for young adults.Ken and AV Diana Unit Clarkmember Paul Frisbey Some of the key features you’ll find on the BCHC shopping Bobbi Remnant Some of the key features you’ll find on the BCHC shopping • We have two more rides scheduled this fall. provided pack animals and help. Bobbi Remnant website include: Nikki Tremblay-Nelson and Brent Nelson website include: Nikki Tremblay-Nelson and Brent Nelson Karen Ensall • Apparel and Accessories\ IN CONCLUSION: Secretary Kay Bruns shared Karen Ensall • Apparel and Accessories\ IN CONCLUSION: Secretary Kay Bruns shared Public Rides: Membership Drive and Education San Gorgonio Pass Lee Kelly-Gillen • Automotive San Gorgonio Pass Lee Kelly-Gillen a couple of photos from the combined Education and • In April, we had the fi rst of three public rides to promote member- "InsuringSan Joaquin SierraAccess" Shelly - Kern and Bryant Sierra Berry BCH • Electronics San Joaquin Sierra Shelly and Bryant Berry • Health and Beauty Public Lands meeting in October 2013. ship and provide education. Due to the drought and lack of poppies, our 2015 NolaHighlights Cannon and Albert Albertson • Health and Beauty Public Lands meeting in October 2013. Nola Cannon and Albert Albertson • Home and Garden annual Poppy Ride was moved to Leona Valley. Twenty-eight riders *** We make a difference:Javen It's OUREspinosa land for OUR use*** • Home and Garden Javen Espinosa • Movies, Music and Entertainment enjoyed the wildfl owers and lunch. After lunch, many stayed for dem- • Community Participation toDenise publicly Firpo educate: • Movies, Music and Entertainment onstrations on how to high line and a packing demo. Kim Lemon • Pioneer Museum, Wind WolvesKim Lemon Conservancy, The Ultimate Shopping Experience! Dawn and Jim Smith The Ultimate Shopping Experience! • CowboySanta Christmas, Ana River Member Jackie Meetings Leopard • Our next public ride was Saturday the 4th of July. This time we had • BusinessSanta input Ana for Riversupport: Jackie Leopard Michele Price Please help to make this exciting new program a a late afternoon ride and pot luck BBQ. Our new members enjoyed the • Local support via animal and vet groups Paul and Gail Van Velzer success for the Backcountry Horsemen of California! ride and more people joined that day. • Trail fi lm / documentary to Rebekahfacilitate andmulti Paul users Wan Rebekah and Paul Wan Hello, fellow members!! • Trail AccessSequoia Projects for futureChris generations: Borba Sequoia Chris Borba Book all travel at: • Our third public ride is scheduled October 18th at the Lazy T Ranch. • BCHA, State, Federal Grants,Brandy Parks Goss & Recreation, www.ytbtravel.com/bchc We hope to continue our membership drive and provide backcountry • Local BCH Unit projects, LeavePatsy NoHulse Trace and ProgramFrank Avila III We are happy to inform you of a new member benefi t! education. • Active Outings and MemberNathan, Recruitment Jamie, Grace, Aidan, Amelia Osborn Walter A. and Jacqueline Thomas • Fall and/or Spring rides & BBQ'sWalter A. and Jacqueline Thomas Shasta Trinity William C. and Vicky Bowman We’ve recently arranged a 15% discount for members- Co-sponsored Activities: • The clownsShasta are Trinity veterinarians William in disguise C. and Vicky Bowman Sherry Garvin only at Riding Warehouse. The discount code will be • Antonovich Trail Dusters Ride: Tejon Ranch • Membership Projected PlanSherry & Improvement: Garvin Kathy Grissom provided to your Unit President. This code is good Co-sponsors: Tejon Ranch; ACHC AV Unit; ETI Corrals 9,21,8, and • 3 years - 300 members. Currently improving! (Increased from Judy and Hal Pflueger even for additional savings on clearance items. A few ex- 138; North County Mounted Assistance Unit; and LA County Sheriff estimated mid 80's to approx.Kathryn 113) Teixeira Mounted Unit Parks Bureau. • ETI, Rides to engage member,Jarl educateViale public, clusions apply (e.g. oversize items and brands with min. As a co-sponsor, we attended the planning meetings, pre-rode the trail, • Hikers &Sierra Rafters, Freepackers Mule packers, John R.Triple Sanders LLL and Riders Nancy A. Brown pricing requirements). You may use your discount online and served as outriders on the actual ride. Over 200 riders participated. • ScholarshipsSutter to Buttes selected associatedRaeline Perry groups: or at RW’s retail store in San Luis Obispo, CA. Our job to help out riders as needed. LA County Supervisor Michael • One SpadeTop PackersOf The State and studentsDana Ayers Antonovich has supported the equestrian community, and promoted Dann and Becca Menne Carla Mazzini Please note: This generous discount is intended for trails for many years. This was an opportunity not only to network, but Carla Mazzini Start shopping on-line at: BCHC members only and may be revoked or changed if www.zamzuu.com/bchc it is shared publicly with nonmembers. Please respect the Start shopping on-line at: discount privilege. Happy shopping! www.zamzuu.com/bchc http://www.ridingwarehouse.com/trail.html?from=group

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The Unit also held its annual fund raiser at the Elks Club with a catered dinner, live entertainment, silent auctions, and calendar sales. calendar and auctions, silent entertainment, live dinner, catered a with Club Elks the at raiser fund annual its held also Unit The

If there is no unit in your area and you are interested in starting one, one, starting in interested are you and area your in unit no is there If

Another smaller work party returned to Red’s Meadow to do some work there. work some do to Meadow Red’s to returned party work smaller Another

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They took a large party into Black Rock and split into two groups to clear trail in the Inyo Forest. This was a four day trip. day four a was This Forest. Inyo the in trail clear to groups two into split and Rock Black into party large a took They

Dennis M. & Loretta Serpa Loretta & M. Dennis

They worked in the Red’s Meadow area near Mammoth clearing trail with the PCTA. the with trail clearing Mammoth near area Meadow Red’s the in worked They Mid Valley Teri Arrington Teri Valley Mid

Dan and Toni Peterson Toni and Dan

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The Eastern Sierra Unit had three work parties this year so far. so year this parties work three had Unit Sierra Eastern The

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Bob and Sandra Magee Sandra and Bob

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Carol Jo Hargreaves and Larry Schneider Larry and Hargreaves Jo Carol Larry and Jody Young Jody and Larry

Dennise A. Davis A. Dennise Sequoia Jim and Pat Holly Pat and Jim Sequoia

Gary A. and Michelle L. Cain L. Michelle and A. Gary Redshank Riders Ken and Allison Renck Allison and Ken Riders Redshank

Mid Valley Jay and Elizabeth Barnes Elizabeth and Jay Valley Mid they have accomplished this year. They deserve lots of thanks and praise. and thanks of lots deserve They year. this accomplished have they Mother Lode Timothy and Michaela Durbin Michaela and Timothy Lode Mother

Glenn and Karen Teixeira Karen and Glenn its preservation. We still have another ride, play day, and Fall Festival coming up to round out the year. I am proud of our me our of proud am I year. the out round to up coming Festival Fall and day, play ride, another have still We preservation. its mbers and what what and mbers Mid Valley Lloyd and Susan Erlandson Susan and Lloyd Valley Mid

Kathleen L. Redden L. Kathleen Manning an informational booth at the Woodlake Lions Roping event has also emphasized Backcountry Education and our commitment commitment our and Education Backcountry emphasized also has event Roping Lions Woodlake the at booth informational an Manning to Karl and Trish Pendegraft Trish and Karl

James McGarry James Marty Morehart Marty

Janice and Phillip Kissel Phillip and Janice

Dennis and Cathlyn A. Keller A. Cathlyn and Dennis tual work of maintaining our precious resource. precious our maintaining of work tual

Los Padres William Chaides and Nancy Kimmell Nancy and Chaides William Padres Los

High Sierra Jeff and Alice Kampen Alice and Jeff Sierra High

rst taste of the backcountry. We want to show our agency partners that we can be depended on to help with the ac- the with help to on depended be can we that partners agency our show to want We backcountry. the of taste rst ﬁ their getting team pack

Lake-Mendo Carol S. and Bill Biggs Bill and S. Carol Lake-Mendo

and provided extensive resupply logistic support to American Conservation Experience work crews in Sequoia National Park and an and Park National Sequoia in crews work Experience Conservation American to support logistic resupply extensive provided and FFA FFA

Larry and Pat Mumford Pat and Larry

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The Work Project Committee has been equally committed to putting our goals into action. They have helped organized bear box pla box bear organized helped have They action. into goals our putting to committed equally been has Committee Project Work The cement,

Mylon Filkins, DVM and Pat and DVM Filkins, Mylon

Boyce ‘Buzz’ R. and Joann F. Caffee F. Joann and R. ‘Buzz’ Boyce

Ulla Park Ulla ly. The Sequoia National Forest is redoing their Forest Plan, and that process is being followed and commented on as well. as on commented and followed being is process that and Plan, Forest their redoing is Forest National Sequoia The ly. Robert L. Anderson L. Robert

Sutter Buttes Corky Layne Corky Buttes Sutter our local resources. SEKI has recently published their Wilderness Stewardship Plan, and implementation ofthat plan is being wat being is plan ofthat implementation and Plan, Stewardship Wilderness their published recently has SEKI resources. local our ched close- ched Kern Sierra Brad Allen of Rosedale Farrier Supply Farrier Rosedale of Allen Brad Sierra Kern

Sierra Freepackers Joyce and John Granger John and Joyce Freepackers Sierra Nancy Hamill Nancy use stock in the backcountry. They have been passionate and staunch advocates of representing our cause to the public agencies that manage manage that agencies public the to cause our representing of advocates staunch and passionate been have They backcountry. the in stock use

oe R. Wilburn R. oe J

Ruth Gerson Ruth cials and numerous hours of their own time researching issues, with one intention, preserving our historic right to to right historic our preserving intention, one with issues, researching time own their of hours numerous and cials ﬁ of Forest or Park with ings

Lori Henderson Lori

Carl and Frances Dobler Frances and Carl Our Public Lands Committee, headed by Dick Cochran, has been an invaluable asset to our unit. They have spent numerous hours in meet- in hours numerous spent have They unit. our to asset invaluable an been has Cochran, Dick by headed Committee, Lands Public Our

Lyle and Lauren Charter Lauren and Lyle Richard and Dena Cochran Dena and Richard

Angelides Laura and Dean Trinity Shasta

High Sierra David and Juli Beale-Van Juli and David Sierra High

Parades.

Jamie Wilson, DVM Wilson, Jamie

James B. and Judy L. Waggoner L. Judy and B. James

of the tools and techniques we use in the backcountry. We were rewarded for our efforts by winning awards in the Woodlake and M and Woodlake the in awards winning by efforts our for rewarded were We backcountry. the in use we techniques and tools the of ule Days Days ule

Sequoia Steve Ladrigan Steve Sequoia Troy and Susie Patton Susie and Troy

We spread the message of gentle use and leave no trace principles while showcasing working pack strings that allowed the public to see some some see to public the allowed that strings pack working showcasing while principles trace no leave and use gentle of message the spread We

Patrick and Karen Warnshuis Karen and Patrick Michelle Layne (Tom’s Place Resort) Place (Tom’s Layne Michelle

by participating in the Woodlake, Porterville, and Bishop Mule Days Mule Bishop and Porterville, Woodlake, the in participating by awareness public and outreach emphasized unit our year This Parades. Parades.

Stephen and Jill Naylon Jill and Stephen ui .Hrs Harms L. Susie

Larry Nishma Knapp-Yosemite Trls Pk Sta Pk Trls Knapp-Yosemite Nishma Larry Eastern Sierra Bill Carter Bill Sierra Eastern

Fred and Suzanne Gleason Suzanne and Fred will be. Bill See also sponsored a tack swap to give members the opportunity to get rid of any surplus gear they may have accumulated. have may they gear surplus any of rid get to opportunity the members give to swap tack a sponsored also See Bill be. will Heidi Furer Heidi

San Joaquin Sierra Kenneth and Diane Dalby Diane and Kenneth Sierra Joaquin San Board Member Dena Flores successfully organized a Play day. Many enjoyed this and there are always members asking when the next the when asking members always are there and this enjoyed Many day. Play a organized successfully Flores Dena Member Board one one Antelope Valley Stephen and Mary Ann Colf Ann Mary and Stephen Valley Antelope

Ron and Korky Robertson Robertson Korky and Ron

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Peter and Diana Kriger Diana and Peter

Team, the discussion of Saddle Fitting or an up and coming Work Project there is always something to come away with. away come to something always is there Project Work coming and up an or Fitting Saddle of discussion the Team,

San Gorgonio Pass Susanne Holenstein Susanne Pass Gorgonio San

ian, a local Pack local a ian,

Bart and Vonnie Switzer Vonnie and Bart

successful way to get new members. With each ride there is usually a speaker invited or a topic to discuss. Whether it being a local veterinar- local a being it Whether discuss. to topic a or invited speaker a usually is there ride each With members. new get to way successful travel expenses for those who testify at state and federal hearings. federal and state at testify who those for expenses travel

San Diego Walt J. and Suzie Kirkwood Suzie and J. Walt Diego San

Bill See and crew, and everyone looks forward to going to a new destination destination new a to going to forward looks everyone and crew, and See Bill lled with good times, food and education. This has also been a a been also has This education. and food times, good with lled ﬁ financing special studies and reports, and reducing out-of-pocket out-of-pocket reducing and reports, and studies special financing

Redwood Maris Hawkins Maris Redwood

backcountry access on public lands and our search of where and when to have our Trail Rides. With each season there is a ride planned by by planned ride a is there season each With Rides. Trail our have to when and where of search our and lands public on access backcountry

are not limited to hiring consultants to perform in-depth reviews, reviews, in-depth perform to consultants hiring to limited not are North Bay Sarah and David Schoen David and Sarah Bay North

Hi! 2015 has been a busy year for our unit. We have undertaken many projects to help preserve and promote backcountry use. We s We use. backcountry promote and preserve help to projects many undertaken have We unit. our for year busy a been has 2015 Hi! tarted out out tarted Benefactor Funds are used in a variety of ways to support BCHC’s BCHC’s support to ways of variety a in used are Funds Benefactor Al Jagow Al

Donna Jones Furlow Jones Donna

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MOTHER LODE UNIT ANNUAL UNIT REPORT SANTA ANA RIVER UNIT ANNUAL REPORT MLU Meetings: Beginning this year, MLU Board meetings were held on the 4th Monday of even numbered months, and General meetings were held on the 4th Monday of odd numbered months. October 2014 to October 2015 to locate reported problem area on trail - could not locate problem May 7 State Directors Meeting: Four MLU members attended the State Directors Meeting in February, and four members will attend the October November 9, 2014 First meeting of SARU with Barbara of the BLM to prepare for ex- meeting as well. First Aid/CPR Certifi cation, Backcountry Emergency preparedness, hibit at LA County Fair in September. We had 6 members in atten- Frank Pedraza, Instructor dance. BCHA National Board Meeting: The NBM was held in Sacramento in April 2015. The MLU assisted Mid-Valley in supporting the event. Participants include:Matthew Hanks, Al Hawkins,Denise Hawkins June 7 Seventeen (17) MLU members volunteered throughout the event, including serving at the Welcome Reception at the Railroad Museum on Ron McCoy, Bill Moser, Rebekah Wan, Sue Watkins First Aid/CPR Certifi cation, Backcountry Emergency preparedness Wednesday evening, cooking and serving at the Dutch Oven Event and Pack Scramble on Thursday evening. Five (5) members from the Davis November 26, 2014 Frank Pedraza, Instructor Pack Team attended the evening at the Stovall Ranch; two of them participated in the Pack Scramble demonstration put on for the National Big Meadow/Drop fences for winter w/ Kern River Valley Unit Participants:Peter Stocks, Dianne Stocks, Edward Murphy, Roland December 6 Schmitz, Thad Chadakauskas, Kern Olobri RECOGNITION: SARU Unit Christmas Party June 25 •Jon Erickson, Wilderness Program Manager, Volunteer and District Trails Coordinator for the Pacifi c Ranger District presented members of December 22 LA County Fair planning meeting with BLM coordinator, Barbara the MLU with USDA Lunch bags in appreciation for our volunteer support in the El Dorado National Forest. Jon also gave the Unit two (2) Present Christmas gifts from SARU members to children of dis- Croonquist. 7 members attending McLeods. tressed family through the Fair County June 27 •Jerry Heitzler was awarded the Presidents Top Hand Award for his Hard work and dedication in 2014. January 17, 2015 Bonelli Park Day Ride and Training •Double Diamond Award: Lucy Badenhoop submitted the Caples Creek Project to BCHA for the Double Diamond Award. BCHC Offi cer training in Jurupa with other Southern California Trail Boss and instructor, Frank Pedraza - 6 riders and participants •Mike Kohlbaker was awarded the Wilderness Rider of the Year buckle for 2014 Units, organized by Stacy Kuhns. July 1-6 Those attending from SARU: Big Meadow/Annual Campout/Fence maintenance/Trail recon and BUDGET: CarolChodakauskas, Treasurer, Jim Meyer, VP, Bill Moser, Pres. clearing - 14 campers and riders~what a great time!!!!! The MLU is setting aside a percentage of income from fundraisers to build the following funds: Gail Vanvelzer, State Director, Rebekah Wan, Riding committee July 23 - LA County Fair planning meeting/ 6 members attending •10% to the “Legal Fund”. Sue Watkins August 20 LA County Fair setup •5% to the “State Grant Fund”. January 30-February 1 August 22 LA County Fair setup - 4 participants •5% to the “ Education Fund”. Horse Expo Pomona- SARU hosted Expo with San Gorganio Pass, August 25 Build and paint props for fair - 3 participants •5% % to the “ Youth Support Fund”. Redshank Riders and San Diego Units working together. Displays in- August 30 LA County Fair setup cluded Gentle Use principles and Dutch Oven cooking. Instructional August 31 EDUCATION/TRAINING: and educational presentations were made by Pete Krieger, Michael Hidden Valley/Walk area of proposed work project for SARU with •MLU put on a Pack Clinic in April which included information brought back from the Rocky Mountain Regional Specialty String Lewis, Sue Watkins and others. Pack instruction and high-line tech- Ranger Bill Moser & Pete Krieger training and the Forest Service Wilderness Academy. niques were also demonstrated. September 4 -6 •MLU members attended the PCTA Trail Skill College in July. February 7 Los Vaquedos campout and ride in Big Bear - 16 participants and rid- •Forest Service Wilderness Academy: MLU members attended the Wilderness Ranger Academy in June in the Shasta Trinity. Equine First Aid clinic presented by Dr Paul Wan at Perris. ers/ Great weekend!!!! •A number of MLU members were certifi ed/re-certifi ed in First Aid and CPR. There were 18 participants of the clinic. Instruction was followed by September 4 -27 •BCH Member Lucy Badenhoop completed the BCHC Wilderness Rider Program in September. ride around Perris Lake. LA County Fair February 27-28 BCHC exhibit and info center PUBLIC LANDS: State meeting in Santa Nella attended by: Bill Moser, President October 2-3 •MLU and the USDA Eldorado National forest Pacifi c Ranger District signed an Updated Volunteer Services Agreement. Gail Vanvelzer, State director BCHC State meeting in Santa Nella/SARU attendees: •MLU and the USDA Eldorado National forest Amador Ranger District signed an Updated Volunteer Services Agreement. March 13-15 Bill Moser, president •MLU is working with El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and County Parks Dept. Regional Trails council (3 counties). Rendezvous at Angel Camp attended by:Paul and Gail Vanvelzer Paul Vanvelzer •The Unit has adopted a section of the 28-mile, multi-use El Dorado Trail and have a fall clean-up day scheduled. SARU donated a saw for the auction Gail Vanvelzer, State Director and membership •MLU is supporting the El Dorado County acquisition of the El Dorado Ranch for development of a multi-use venue. April 17-19 October 9-10 •RAC Funds Meeting: MLU members sat on the RAC Fund committee supporting local projects for MLU. Norco Horseweek SARU BCHC Info booth at George Ingall's Event Hidden Valley Nature Center Campout and work project •MLU member, attended the Tahoe Rim Trail meeting in Reno. Center all weekend SARU had a group ride in the parade proudly Jim Meyer, coordinator •The Unit has been monitoring the SMUD Renewal Process to ensure the Brockless Bridge is included in the project. displaying our SARU BCHC banner in front of our party •MLU donated $250 to the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County for a Wildlife Crossing On Highway 17. April 26 •MLU Members regularly attend the Trail Advocates Of El Dorado County (TAOEDC) meetings. Cronin Ranch Meeting. Day ride at Vasquez Rocks, Aqua Dulce, Frank Pedraza, trail boss •MLU sent a letter of support to Randy Rasmussen to give to Representatives Lummis and Walz on behalf of the MLU. May 3 •MLU sent a letter of support to Tony Benedetti, President of the Western State Trail Foundation, in support of the restoration of Paul and Gail Vanvelzer do trail recon on Angeles Crest Trail trying Hodgson Cabin. continued on Page 11 Page10 Page27

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Stephen Horst, President Kern River Valley Unit Valley River Kern President Horst, Stephen was a band and free food for everyone in attendance. in everyone for food free and band a was

Respectfully submitted; Respectfully and San Luis Obispo set up booths to display their information. There There information. their display to booths up set Obispo Luis San and

res at their campsite. their at res ﬁ camp have to able being for the Garcia Portrero Trail- Different organizations in Santa Barbara Barbara Santa in organizations Different Trail- Portrero Garcia the for

[email protected] 27150 Shadel Rd. SPC 119, Sun City, CA 92586 CA City, Sun 119, SPC Rd. Shadel 27150 res and the inability of of inability the and res ﬁ of threat and res ﬁ the of because country On May 2nd, Richard Waller organized a celebration at Biddle Park Park Biddle at celebration a organized Waller Richard 2nd, May On

of the drought. Many people are not taking advantage of the high high the of advantage taking not are people Many drought. the of

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erington, NV 89447 NV erington, Y

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can Canyon - this was a members only activity and approximately 50 50 approximately and activity only members a was this - Canyon can

Send submissions to [email protected] to submissions Send State Rt. 208, Rt. State 1280

April 19, 2014 19, April

BLM Keysville area as a fund raiser and also incorporated the use use the incorporated also and raiser fund a as area Keysville BLM

BCHC Membership BCHC [email protected]

BCHC Membership BCHC

Our unit also hosted a "Trail Trials" event in May of 2015 in the the in 2015 of May in event Trials" "Trail a hosted also unit Our and purchasing items for the Live Auction. Live the for items purchasing and Editor please contact the BCHC Secretary: Secretary: BCHC the contact please Editor

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erington, NV 89447 NV erington, Y of the the of is: (661) 803-5075 (661) Several members attended this event and helped with the State Booth Booth State the with helped and event this attended members Several

get out and repair the aforementioned trails. aforementioned the repair and out get The Rendezvous was held in Angels Camp this year on March 13-15. 13-15. March on year this Camp Angels in held was Rendezvous The

State Rt. 208, Rt. State 1280

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to lack of use. Anticipating a good rainfall this year, we hope to to hope we year, this rainfall good a Anticipating use. of lack to

BCHC Membership BCHC MAIL YOUR BCHC MEMBERSHIPS TO: TO: MEMBERSHIPS BCHC YOUR MAIL

The deadline for submissions for the the for submissions for deadline The August 17, 2015 17, August

MAIL YOUR BCHC MEMBERSHIPS TO: TO: MEMBERSHIPS BCHC YOUR MAIL

trail head. Due to the drought, we have not been able nor has it it has nor able been not have we drought, the to Due head. trail Indians above Hunter Liggett - approximately 30 members attended attended members 30 approximately - Liggett Hunter above Indians

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We are also responsible for trail maintenance at the Mill Creek Creek Mill the at maintenance trail for responsible also are We On March 6th, Richard Waller again organized a Members Ride to to Ride Members a organized again Waller Richard 6th, March On

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season closes. closes. season Nella on February 25th. February on Nella

in the last week in June and the last week in October after deer deer after October in week last the and June in week last the in Our delegates were present at the State meeting in February at Santa Santa at February in meeting State the at present were delegates Our

Backcountry News Backcountry of the the of is: California Mission Riders again soon. again Riders Mission California

wire fence at Cannel Meadow in the southern sierras. This happens happens This sierras. southern the in Meadow Cannel at fence wire

a small part of it all and look forward to riding with the the with riding to forward look and all it of part small a

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year we are responsible for putting up and taking down the barb barb the down taking and up putting for responsible are we year ciding with the CCCMBA and SLOPOST. and CCCMBA the with ciding great folks feel welcome. I feel honored to have been been have to honored feel I welcome. feel folks great

FALL 2015 EDITION 2015 FALL

Patty Heyden, Julie Murphy, Cheryl Wegner, Joe Solazzo, Solazzo, Joe Wegner, Cheryl Murphy, Julie Heyden, Patty

The deadline for submissions for the the for submissions for deadline The

Thanks to BCHC-SD members Terry and Marty Jorgensen, Jorgensen, Marty and Terry members BCHC-SD to Thanks

involved and we look forward to seeing the documentary. documentary. the seeing to forward look we and involved KERN RIVER VALLEY UNIT ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL UNIT VALLEY RIVER KERN tion. They explain the use of sat radio and the importance of a JHA. a of importance the and radio sat of use the explain They tion.

riding organizations. A great time was had by everyone everyone by had was time great A organizations. riding

so work parties will be under the umbrella of workman's compensa- workman's of umbrella the under be will parties work so

another potluck/party attended by members of several local local several of members by attended potluck/party another

ts of volunteering for the Forest Service Service Forest the for volunteering of ts ﬁ bene the volunteers educate

at the Pillsbury riding facility in Lakeside and we hosted hosted we and Lakeside in facility riding Pillsbury the at

on October 3rd October on at the Los Prietos Station on January 24th and 25th. This training is to to is training This 25th. and 24th January on Station Prietos Los the at next night the unit was able to arrange for the riders to stay stay to riders the for arrange to able was unit the night next

Terry and Marty Jorgensen’s Blue Moon Ranch one night night one Ranch Moon Blue Jorgensen’s Marty and Terry

riders and their support crew stayed at BCHC-SD members members BCHC-SD at stayed crew support their and riders

September 26th. September on January 10th. January on

property to highline the stock during all the festivities. The The festivities. the all during stock the highline to property

Our unit also participated in the Harvest Festival in Arroyo Grande on on Grande Arroyo in Festival Harvest the in participated also unit Our Richard Waller organized a ride at Chimneas Ranch for members only only members for Ranch Chimneas at ride a organized Waller Richard

Diego Mission to establish an appropriate location on the the on location appropriate an establish to Mission Diego

The unit also worked with Monsignor Duncanson of the San San the of Duncanson Monsignor with worked also unit The

our members. our Maria Elks Lodge on December 6th. That was the end of 2014. of end the was That 6th. December on Lodge Elks Maria

with them. them. with

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Spanish Trail Trek. This was quite an accomplishment for several of of several for accomplishment an quite was This Trek. Trail Spanish The unit had a holiday dinner for the board members at the Santa Santa the at members board the for dinner holiday a had unit The

ride, and had the honor of riding into the San Diego Mission Mission Diego San the into riding of honor the had and ride,

experienced or novice, want to teach or learn, please contact our Education Education our contact please learn, or teach to want novice, or experienced [email protected]

unit become more confident backcountry horsemen. Whether you are are you Whether horsemen. backcountry confident more become unit

Members of the BCHC-San Diego Unit helped the riders riders the helped Unit Diego BCHC-San the of Members (831) 402-7482 (831) On November 19th we held our elections. our held we 19th November On

for, animals and the backcountry. Take some time to help members of our our of members help to time some Take backcountry. the and animals for,

developed communities and required riding on city streets. streets. city on riding required and communities developed

event.

be mentors. As a mentor, you can share your knowledge of, and passion passion and of, knowledge your share can you mentor, a As mentors. be Lisa Deas Lisa

remote and rugged areas, while other portions were in in were portions other while areas, rugged and remote

Committee.

sive cookout - there were approximately 180 Dutch ovens - quite the the quite - ovens Dutch 180 approximately were there - cookout sive both adult and children and pumpkin carving contests. carving pumpkin and children and adult both

We are also looking for experienced folks within our group to sign up to to up sign to group our within folks experienced for looking also are We

or camping with them. Some of the route was through through was route the of Some them. with camping or

Submissions to: Submissions

t the Nacitone Museum in Lockwood. This was a very impres- very a was This Lockwood. in Museum Nacitone the t ﬁ bene breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings. We have costume prizes for for prizes costume have We mornings. Sunday and Saturday breakfast . . . the list goes on. goes list the . . . experienced or novice, want to teach or learn, please contact our Education Education our contact please learn, or teach to want novice, or experienced state and a lucky few were able to spend a few days riding riding days few a spend to able were few lucky a and state

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Also in May, our unit participated in a huge Dutch oven cookout to to cookout oven Dutch huge a in participated unit our May, in Also and Saturday nights, furnish food Friday and Saturday nights, and and nights, Saturday and Friday food furnish nights, Saturday and Safety Safety with route planning and logistics as they traveled down the the down traveled they as logistics and planning route with

unit become more confident backcountry horsemen. Whether you are are you Whether horsemen. backcountry confident more become unit

for, animals and the backcountry. Take some time to help members of our our of members help to time some Take backcountry. the and animals for,

from the Los Angeles area and work in the film industry. industry. film the in work and area Angeles Los the from trailer a with Driving Backcountry News Backcountry nitely their highlight!!! their nitely ﬁ de was That children. the show pout at Live Oak Campground. We had approximately 120 people at- people 120 approximately had We Campground. Oak Live at pout is: of the the of

and a documentary is in the works. Most of the crew are are crew the of Most works. the in is documentary a and

be mentors. As a mentor, you can share your knowledge of, and passion passion and of, knowledge your share can you mentor, a As mentors. be

A film and support crew followed them the entire route route entire the them followed crew support and film A

animals your of enjoyment your Increasing

members. There were safety demonstrations held for the children to to children the for held demonstrations safety were There members. SPRING 2016 EDITION 2016 SPRING

We are also looking for experienced folks within our group to sign up to to up sign to group our within folks experienced for looking also are We

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at Lopez Lake the weekend of June 26-27th. This was open to non- to open was This 26-27th. June of weekend the Lake Lopez at Several members participated. participated. members Several

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BCHC trailer a with Driving find somebody who knows what you are looking for. Skills that a mentor mentor a that Skills for. looking are you what knows who somebody find

call Penny Wells at 468-2715. She will either personally take care of you, or or you, of care take personally either will She 468-2715. at Wells Penny call trailer a in Loading

horseman (or woman) to gain the skills and confidence you desire, please please desire, you confidence and skills the gain to woman) (or horseman

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Mentor Program that will benefit the Top of the State Unit. State the of Top the benefit will that Program Mentor

animal your Knowing

want all members to know that the Education Committee has initiated a a initiated has Committee Education the that know to members all want

you) for works (what tack and fit Saddle want to 'hold things up or lack the confidence to enjoy what we do. We We do. we what enjoy to confidence the lack or up things 'hold to want

members don't participate in group functions primarily because they don't don't they because primarily functions group in participate don't members

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riding in the backcountry, or just simply new to northern California and and California northern to new simply just or backcountry, the in riding

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Many folks that sign up as members are new to horses and mules, new to to new mules, and horses to new are members as up sign that folks Many

find somebody who knows what you are looking for. Skills that a mentor mentor a that Skills for. looking are you what knows who somebody find

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call Penny Wells at 468-2715. She will either personally take care of you, or or you, of care take personally either will She 468-2715. at Wells Penny call

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2015 was a very productive and also a devastating year for Lake County Lake-Mendo BCHC Unit.

of the Unit. State the of Top the benefit will that Program Mentor

To start off we installed a much needed Water Tank and Trough at the Boggs Mt. Horse camp and made repairs to the rock ﬁ re ring and table. a initiated has Committee Education the that know to members all want

BACKCOUNTRY HORSEMEN OF CALIFORNIA2015 SPRING-SUMMER ~ News Backcountry The Unfortunately we do not know the condition of this tank or trough given the recent Valley ﬁ re in Cobb Mt. and Middletown. We can only hope We do. we what enjoy to confidence the lack or up things 'hold to want

it survived. This area has been closed indeﬁ nitely and there is no time frame for re-opening. We have lost one of the best riding areas in this (from the BCHC Bylaws don't )they because primarily functions group in participate don't members

County due to this ﬁ re. The Cowboy Camp, Judge Davis, and Cache Creek areas have also been damaged by ﬁ res but are open. They are in need

of erosion and ﬁ re related work. new many that learned have we time of course the Over Oregon. southern

 To improve and promote the use, care and development and ofCalifornia Californianorthern to new backcountrysimply just or trails,backcountry, the in riding We have furthered our alliance with BLM and Mendocino National Forest with continued trail clearing and work in the Cache Creek at the Red- campsites, streams and meadows; to advocate good to trailnew manners.mules, and horses to new are members as up sign that folks Many bud Tail, Yolla Bolley Wilderness, Snow Mt. Wilderness and Knoxville Fish & Wildlife recreation areas. The redbud trail was totally blocked

and a work day cutting down trees opened this trail to hikers including the 'Secretary of the Interior, Congressmen Mike Thompson, Barbara  To promote the conservation and utilization of our backcountry resources in concert with

Boxer’s Aids, and Tuleuyome Members. Over 15 miles of blocked trails from down trees were also cleared in the Snow Mt. Wilderness. At the livestock transportation. Opportunities Mentoring Continuing Our Summit Springs trail head the blocked water line to the horse trough was also repaired. The members have continued efforts to replace signs in Program Mentor Unit State the of Top the Green Springs area of the Yolla Bolleys installing 4 signs on one pack trip. A list has been supplied to the Forestry Dept. for signs needing  To keep the backcountry trails and forage areas open to horsemen on all public lands. replacement in the Snow Mt. Wilderness. The signs are being made and installing them will be one of our upcoming work projects.  To keep current information before theNews Corporation membershipUnit and its local Units With all the ﬁ res in Lake County, the ROCKY FIRE, JERUSALEM FIRE, AND THE VALLEY FIRE we have offered our assistance in the regarding new legislation or management plans related to government regulations of the areas affected including Cowboy Camp, Judge Davis Trail Head, Cache Creek, and Knoxville Wildlife Area. Erosion control, trail clearing, and backcountry. culvert replacements will be needed and BLM sees this as a three year project. Substantial help will also be needed in the Boggs Forest with trail clearing and proposed replanting of the forest. This will also be a very long term project. Friends of Boggs recently had bike bells made with  To support or oppose new proposals, plans and restrictions as related to the interest

their name and Lake-Mendo Unit, to pass out. This project is also on hold. We understand this area is planning clear cutting and logging to clean of horsemen and those persons interested in recreational2015 stock use and enjoyingSPRING-SUMMER ~ News the Backcountry The up the fi re damage. We may need repairs to the outhouse and water system recently installed. backcountry. Finally the Lake-Mendo Unit is very proud to have had 3 members form our Unit selected to attend the 2015 Wilderness Rider Program, Chris  To promote the interest of people who, due to health or physical factors, need transportation Vallerga, Paul Villanueva, and myself. For such a small Unit we feel very fortunate to have such a large interest in this program and are striving to promote the 7 LNT principles and interact with the public. other than by foot on backcountry trails.  To promote public awareness and interest in the historical aspect of horsemen and stock in Our ongoing and future activities include involvement with the Tuleyome Group in forming the Berryessa Snow Mt. Trials Initiative which our Pres. & Public Lands VP Paul Villanueva has been selected to be on the core group heading this initiative. We have been requested by US the backcountry and to help educate backcountry users on ways to use the trail and forage Forestry to be involved with the planned introduction event with US. Forestry and BLM in partnership with BCHC to commemorate the new in a manner that conserves the backcountry resources. Berryessa Snow Mt. Monument. We have been asked to participate in this event and supply Stock to pack in dignitaries for an overnight pack trip into the Snow Mt. Wilderness from Summit Springs and speak on our involvement in the monument area at the dedication ceremonies.  To assist in keeping the public informed of the vital need for a clean backcountry.  To promote a working relationship with and keep the work and interests of the Corporation before our local, state and federal offi cials.  To assist in the formation and continuation of local Units to carry out these purposes TOP OF THE STATE UNIT ANNUAL REPORT With the help of RAC (Resource Advisory Committee) dollars received from the counties of Shasta, Trinity, and Siskiyou, the Top of the State GET INVOLVED, DO YOUR PART Unit was able to log out 180 miles of the Pacifi c Crest Trail along with 50 miles of feeder trails that lead to the Pacifi c Crest Trail. The Top of the State packers also supported the Lyons Pride Pacifi c Crest Trail Association Crew and PCTA’s ACE (American Conservation Experience) crew, who worked on fi re damage from the 2014 fi res in the Klamath National Forest. Doug Kaufner, President, Top of the State Unit DON'T FORGET: The BCHC ExecuƟ ve CommiƩ ee will no longer send out membership renewal veri caƟ on “green slips” via regular mail. Instead, each unit president and membership chair will get a personal email from the BCHC Membership Chair (Chip Herzig) with each units' data AND it will be put on the web page in the password protected secƟ on.

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trip into the Snow Mt. Wilderness from Summit Springs and speak on our involvement in the monument area at the dedication ceremonies. dedication the at area monument the in involvement our on speak and Springs Summit from Wilderness Mt. Snow the into trip To assist in keeping the public informed of the vital need for a clean backcountry. clean a for need vital the of informed public the keeping in assist To

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Berryessa Snow Mt. Monument. We have been asked to participate in this event and supply Stock to pack in dignitaries for an overnight pack pack overnight an for dignitaries in pack to Stock supply and event this in participate to asked been have We Monument. Mt. Snow Berryessa Backcountry News Backcountry

is: the of in a manner that conserves the backcountry resources. backcountry the conserves that manner a in

season closes. closes. season Nella on February 25th. February on Nella Forestry to be involved with the planned introduction event with US. Forestry and BLM in partnership with BCHC to commemorate the new new the commemorate to BCHC with partnership in BLM and Forestry US. with event introduction planned the with involved be to Forestry

Backcountry News Backcountry our Pres. & Public Lands VP Paul Villanueva has been selected to be on the core group heading this initiative. We have been requested by US US by requested been have We initiative. this heading group core the on be to selected been has Villanueva Paul VP Lands Public & Pres. our the backcountry and to help educate backcountry users on ways to use the trail and forage forage and trail the use to ways on users backcountry educate help to and backcountry the of the the of is: California Mission Riders again soon. again Riders Mission California

wire fence at Cannel Meadow in the southern sierras. This happens happens This sierras. southern the in Meadow Cannel at fence wire Our ongoing and future activities include involvement with the Tuleyome Group in forming the Berryessa Snow Mt. Trials Initiative which which Initiative Trials Mt. Snow Berryessa the forming in Group Tuleyome the with involvement include activities future and ongoing Our

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To promote public awareness and interest in the historical aspect of horsemen and stock in in stock and horsemen of aspect historical the in interest and awareness public promote To

 year we are responsible for putting up and taking down the barb barb the down taking and up putting for responsible are we year ciding with the CCCMBA and SLOPOST. and CCCMBA the with ciding great folks feel welcome. I feel honored to have been been have to honored feel I welcome. feel folks great

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and everyone else who went out of their way to make these these make to way their of out went who else everyone and eld. We have about thirty three members. Each Each members. three thirty about have We eld. ﬁ Bakers of east just cleaning the trails at Montano de Oro - this is an annual event coin- event annual an is this - Oro de Montano at trails the cleaning to promote the 7 LNT principles and interact with the public. the with interact and principles LNT 7 the promote to other than by foot on backcountry trails. backcountry on foot by than other

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The deadline for submissions for the the for submissions for deadline The The Kern River Valley unit is a small unit in the Kern River valley valley River Kern the in unit small a is unit Valley River Kern The Several members participated in a non-BCHC event on February 1st, 1st, February on event non-BCHC a in participated members Several Vallerga, Paul Villanueva, and myself. For such a small Unit we feel very fortunate to have such a large interest in this program and are striving striving are and program this in interest large a such have to fortunate very feel we Unit small a such For myself. and Villanueva, Paul Vallerga, The deadline for submissions for the the for submissions for deadline The

Thanks to BCHC-SD members Terry and Marty Jorgensen, Jorgensen, Marty and Terry members BCHC-SD to Thanks To promote the interest of people who, due to health or physical factors, need transportation transportation need factors, physical or health to due who, people of interest the promote To 

Finally the Lake-Mendo Unit is very proud to have had 3 members form our Unit selected to attend the 2015 Wilderness Rider Program, Chris Chris Program, Rider Wilderness 2015 the attend to selected Unit our form members 3 had have to proud very is Unit Lake-Mendo the Finally

involved and we look forward to seeing the documentary. documentary. the seeing to forward look we and involved

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riding organizations. A great time was had by everyone everyone by had was time great A organizations. riding

so work parties will be under the umbrella of workman's compensa- workman's of umbrella the under be will parties work so

re damage. We may need repairs to the outhouse and water system recently installed. recently system water and outhouse the to repairs need may We damage. re ﬁ the up

another potluck/party attended by members of several local local several of members by attended potluck/party another

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ts of volunteering for the Forest Service Service Forest the for volunteering of ts ﬁ bene the volunteers educate

their name and Lake-Mendo Unit, to pass out. This project is also on hold. We understand this area is planning clear cutting and logging to clean clean to logging and cutting clear planning is area this understand We hold. on also is project This out. pass to Unit, Lake-Mendo and name their

at the Pillsbury riding facility in Lakeside and we hosted hosted we and Lakeside in facility riding Pillsbury the at

on October 3rd October on at the Los Prietos Station on January 24th and 25th. This training is to to is training This 25th. and 24th January on Station Prietos Los the at clearing and proposed replanting of the forest. This will also be a very long term project. Friends of Boggs recently had bike bells made with with made bells bike had recently Boggs of Friends project. term long very a be also will This forest. the of replanting proposed and clearing To support or oppose new proposals, plans and restrictions as related to the interest interest the to related as restrictions and plans proposals, new oppose or support To next night the unit was able to arrange for the riders to stay stay to riders the for arrange to able was unit the night next 

and were treated to a potluck and party by the unit. The The unit. the by party and potluck a to treated were and Again, our delegates attended the State meeting held in Santa Nella Nella Santa in held meeting State the attended delegates our Again, Several members participated in the USFS Training held every year year every held Training USFS the in participated members Several culvert replacements will be needed and BLM sees this as a three year project. Substantial help will also be needed in the Boggs Forest with trail trail with Forest Boggs the in needed be also will help Substantial project. year three a as this sees BLM and needed be will replacements culvert

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Terry and Marty Jorgensen’s Blue Moon Ranch one night night one Ranch Moon Blue Jorgensen’s Marty and Terry areas affected including Cowboy Camp, Judge Davis Trail Head, Cache Creek, and Knoxville Wildlife Area. Erosion control, trail clearing, and and clearing, trail control, Erosion Area. Wildlife Knoxville and Creek, Cache Head, Trail Davis Judge Camp, Cowboy including affected areas

riders and their support crew stayed at BCHC-SD members members BCHC-SD at stayed crew support their and riders

September 26th. September on January 10th. January on res in Lake County, the ROCKY FIRE, JERUSALEM FIRE, AND THE VALLEY FIRE we have offered our assistance in the the in assistance our offered have we FIRE VALLEY THE AND FIRE, JERUSALEM FIRE, ROCKY the County, Lake in res ﬁ the all With regarding new legislation or management plans related to government regulations of the the of regulations government to related plans management or legislation new regarding

property to highline the stock during all the festivities. The The festivities. the all during stock the highline to property

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our members. our Maria Elks Lodge on December 6th. That was the end of 2014. of end the was That 6th. December on Lodge Elks Maria

the Green Springs area of the Yolla Bolleys installing 4 signs on one pack trip. A list has been supplied to the Forestry Dept. for signs needing needing signs for Dept. Forestry the to supplied been has list A trip. pack one on signs 4 installing Bolleys Yolla the of area Springs Green the To keep the backcountry trails and forage areas open to horsemen on all public lands. public all on horsemen to open areas forage and trails backcountry the keep To

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Summit Springs trail head the blocked water line to the horse trough was also repaired. The members have continued efforts to replace signs in in signs replace to efforts continued have members The repaired. also was trough horse the to line water blocked the head trail Springs Summit

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nished his journey on the Old Old the on journey his nished ﬁ Waller Richard September, - August In with route planning, led the group the last three days of the the of days three last the group the led planning, route with ss. At the the At ss. Wilderne Mt. Snow the in cleared also were trees down from trails blocked of miles 15 Over Members. Tuleuyome and Aids, Boxer’s

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On November 19th we held our elections. our held we 19th November On and a work day cutting down trees opened this trail to hikers including the 'Secretary of the Interior, Congressmen Mike Thompson, Barbara Barbara Thompson, Mike Congressmen Interior, the of 'Secretary the including hikers to trail this opened trees down cutting day work a and To promote the conservation and utilization of our backcountry resources in concert with with concert in resources backcountry our of utilization and conservation the promote To

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bud Tail, Yolla Bolley Wilderness, Snow Mt. Wilderness and Knoxville Fish & Wildlife recreation areas. The redbud trail was totally blocked blocked totally was trail redbud The areas. recreation Wildlife & Fish Knoxville and Wilderness Mt. Snow Wilderness, Bolley Yolla Tail, bud

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APRIL 15, 2016 15, APRIL Also in May, our unit participated in a huge Dutch oven cookout to to cookout oven Dutch huge a in participated unit our May, in Also and Saturday nights, furnish food Friday and Saturday nights, and and nights, Saturday and Friday food furnish nights, Saturday and re related work. related re ﬁ and erosion of Safety Safety with route planning and logistics as they traveled down the the down traveled they as logistics and planning route with

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BackingMembers upCounty a of trailer several due different to this ﬁ BCHCre. The units Cowboy assisted Camp, the riders Judge Davis, and Cache Creek areas have also been damaged by ﬁ res but are open. They are in need tend this event. It is always a fun event as we have music, both Friday unit become more confident backcountry horsemen. Whether you are new many that learned have we time of course the Over Oregon. southern

Safety with routeAPRILof planningerosion and and ﬁ logistics15,re related 2016 as work.they traveled down the and Saturday nights, furnish food Friday and Saturday nights, and Also in May, our unit participated in a huge Dutch oven cookout to experienced. . state. orthe novice, listand goes a wantlucky on.Submissions to few teach were or ablelearn, toto: please spend contact a few days our Educationriding breakfast Saturday To and improve Sunday mornings. and promoteWe have costume the prizesuse, for care bene andﬁ t the development Nacitone Museumand of inCalifornia Lockwood.Californianorthern to This new wasbackcountry a simply very just impres-or trails,backcountry, the in riding

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Membersand of athe (831)work BCHC-San day 402-7482 cutting Diego down Unit trees helped opened the thisriders trail to hikers including the 'Secretary of the Interior, Congressmen Mike Thompson, Barbara On November 19thTo we promote held our elections. the conservation and utilization of our backcountry resources in concert with unit become more confident backcountry horsemen. Whether you are Opportunities Mentoring Continuing Our

with routeBoxer’s planning, Aids, led and the Tuleuyome group the last Members. three days Over of the 15 miles of blocked trails from down trees were also cleared in the Snow Mt. Wilderness. At the In August - September, Richard Waller ﬁ nished his journey on the Old experiencedride, or novice, and [email protected] want the to honor teach of or riding learn, pleaseinto the contact San Diego our Education Mission livestock transportation. Summit Springs trail head the blocked water line to the horse trough was also repaired. The members have continued efforts to replace signs in The unit had a holiday dinner for the board members at the Santa Spanish Trail Trek. This was quite an accomplishmentProgram Mentor forUnit severalState of the of Top

Committee. with them. the Green Springs area of the Yolla Bolleys installing 4 signs on one pack trip. A list has been supplied to the Forestry Dept. for signs needing Maria Elks Lodge To on Decemberkeep the 6th. backcountry That was the end oftrails 2014. and forageour members. areas open to horsemen on all public lands. The unit also worked with Monsignor Duncanson of the San replacement in the Snow Mt. Wilderness. The signs are being made and installing them will be one of our upcoming work projects.  News Unit Diego Mission to establish an appropriate location on the Richard Waller organizedTo keep a ride current at Chimneas information Ranch for members before only Our the unit Corporation also participated in membershipthe Harvest Festival and in Arroyo its Grandelocal on Units property to highline the stock during all the festivities. The riders andWith their all support the fi res crew in Lakestayed County, at BCHC-SD the ROCKY members FIRE, JERUSALEM FIRE, AND THE VALLEY FIRE we have offered our assistance in the on January 10th. regarding new legislation or managementSeptember plans 26th. related to government regulations of the Terry andareas Marty affected Jorgensen’s including Blue Cowboy Moon Ranch Camp, one Judge night Davis Trail Head, Cache Creek, and Knoxville Wildlife Area. Erosion control, trail clearing, and backcountry. and wereculvert treated replacements to a potluck willand beparty needed by the and unit. BLM The sees this as a three year project. Substantial help will also be needed in the Boggs Forest with trail Several members participated in the USFS Training held every year Again, our delegates attended the State meeting held in Santa Nella next nightclearing the unit and was proposed able to arrange replanting for theof theriders forest. to stay This will also be a very long term project. Friends of Boggs recently had bike bells made with at the Los Prietos To Station support on January or 24th oppose and 25th. Thisnew training proposals, is to on Octoberplans 3rd and restrictions as related to the interest at the Pillsbury riding facility in Lakeside and we hosted their name and Lake-Mendo Unit, to pass out. This project is also on hold. We understand this area is planning clear cutting and logging to clean educate volunteers the benefi ts of volunteering for the Forest Service another potluck/party attended by members of several local 2015 SPRING-SUMMER ~ News Backcountry The so work parties willof be horsemen under the umbrella and of thoseworkman's persons compensa- interested in recreational stock use and enjoying the riding organizations.up the fi re damage. A great We time may was need had repairs by everyone to the outhouse and water system recently installed. involved and we look forward to seeing the documentary. tion. They explainbackcountry. the use of sat radio and the importance of a JHA. KERN RIVER VALLEY UNIT ANNUAL REPORT Thanks toFinally BCHC-SD the Lake-Mendo members Terry Unit and is veryMarty proud Jorgensen, to have had 3 members form our Unit selected to attend the 2015 Wilderness Rider Program, Chris  To promote the interest of people who, due to health or physical factors, need transportation Patty Heyden,Vallerga, Julie Paul Murphy, Villanueva, Cheryl and Wegner, myself. Joe For Solazzo, such a small Unit we feelThe veryThe deadline fortunate deadline to have for such submissions for a large submissions interest in forthis programthe for and the are striving Several members participated in a non-BCHC event on February 1st, The Kern River Valley unit is a small unit in the Kern River valley and everyoneto promote else who the went7 LNT out principles of their way and to interact make these with the public. FALL 2015 EDITION cleaning the trailsother at Montano than de byOro -foot this is on an annualbackcountry event coin- trails.just east of Bakersfi eld. We have about thirty three members. Each great folks feel welcome. I feel honored to have been ciding with the CCCMBA and SLOPOST. year we are responsible for putting up and taking down the barb a small part of it all and look forward to riding with the FALL 2015 EDITION  To promote public awareness and interest in the historical aspect of horsemen and stock in Our ongoing and future activities include involvement with the Tuleyome Group in forming the Berryessa Snow Mt. Trials Initiative which wire fence at Cannel Meadow in the southern sierras. This happens California Mission Riders again soon. of the is: our Pres. & Public Lands VP Paul Villanueva has been selected to be on the coreBackcountry group heading this initiative. News We have been requested by US Our delegates werethe present backcountry at the State meeting and into February help educate at Santa backcountryin the last week users in June onand waysthe last weekto use in October the trail after deerand forage Forestry to be involved with the planned introduction event with US. Forestryof theand BLM Backcountry in partnership with BCHC Newsto commemorate is: the new Nella on Februaryin 25th. a manner that conserves the backcountryseason resources.closes. MAIL YOURBerryessa BCHC Snow MEMBERSHIPS Mt. Monument. We haveTO: been asked to participate in this eventAugust and supply Stock 17, to pack 2015 in dignitaries for an overnight pack trip into the Snow Mt. Wilderness from Summit Springs and speakIf you on our are involvement interested in the in monument being the area BCHCat the dedication News ceremonies. On March 6th, RichardTo assist Waller againin keeping organized athe Members public Ride informed to We of are the also vitalresponsible need for fortrail maintenancea clean backcountry. at the Mill Creek Indians above HunterTo promoteLiggett - approximately a working 30 members relationship attended with trailand head. keep Due the to the work drought, and we interestshave not been of able the nor Corporation has it MAILMAIL YOURBCHC YOUR BCHC Membership BCHC MEMBERSHIPS MEMBERSHIPS TO: TO: EditorThe deadline please Augustcontact for submissions the BCHC 17, for 2015Secretary: the this event. been necessary to accomplish any maintenance at Mill creek due before our local, state and federal offi cials.to lack of use. Anticipating a good rainfall this year, we hope to 1280 State Rt. 208, IfSPRING/SUMMER you are interestedKaye Bruns inEDITION being the BCHC News The Rendezvous Towas heldassist in Angels in the Camp formation this year on Marchand continuation13-15. get out of and local repair theUnits aforementioned to carry trails. out these purposes Yerington, NV 89447 TOP OF THE STATEof UNITEditor the Backcountry ANNUAL please(661) REPORT contact 803-5075 News the BCHC is: Secretary: Several members attended this event and helped with the State Booth BCHCBCHC Membership Membership [email protected] and purchasing items for the Live Auction. Our unit also hosted a "Trail Trials" event in May of 2015 in the 1280With the Statehelp of RAC Rt. (Resource 208, Advisory Committee) dollars received from theApril counties 19, of Shasta,Kaye 2014 Trinity, Bruns and Siskiyou, the Top of the State GET INVOLVED,BLM KeysvilleDO YOUR area as a fund PART raiser and also incorporated the use 1280Unit Statewas able Rt.to log 208, out 180 miles of the Pacifi c Crest Trail alongSend with submissions 50 miles of feeder to [email protected] trails that lead to the Pacifi c Crest Trail. On April 10-12, the unit organized its annual Spring ride at Ameri- of the One Spade Packers group to assist us in this event. Page22 Yerington,The Top of the State NV packers 89447 also supported the Lyons Pride Pacifi c Crest Trail Association Crew and PCTA’s ACE (American Conservation can Canyon - this was a members only activity and approximately 50 or mail to: Rhonda(661) Strickland 803-5075 members signed up for this event. We have not had many things going on this year mostly because Yerington,Experience) crew,NV who89447 worked on fi re damage from the 2014 fi res in the KlamathRestless National Forest.Designs Doug Kaufner, President, Top of the State Unit DON'T FORGET: The BCHC ExecuƟ ve CommiƩ ee will noof longer the drought. send outMany membership people are not renewal taking advantageveri caƟ onof the“green high slips” via On May 2nd, Richard Waller organized a celebration at Biddle Park country because of the fi res and threat of fi res and the inability of 27150 Shadel Rd. [email protected] 119, Sun City, CA 92586 regular mail. Instead, each unit president and membership chair will get a personal email from the BCHC Membership Chair for the Garcia Portrero Trail- Different organizations in Santa Barbara being able to have camp fi res at their campsite. and San Luis(Chip Obispo Herzig) set up with booths each to display units' datatheir information.AND it will beThere put on theRespectfully web page submitted; in the password protected secƟ on. was a band and free food for everyone in attendance. Stephen Horst, President Kern River Valley Unit Page22 Page25

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If there is no unit in your area and you are interested in starting one, one, starting in interested are you and area your in unit no is there If

Another smaller work party returned to Red’s Meadow to do some work there. work some do to Meadow Red’s to returned party work smaller Another

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Dennis M. & Loretta Serpa Loretta & M. Dennis

They worked in the Red’s Meadow area near Mammoth clearing trail with the PCTA. the with trail clearing Mammoth near area Meadow Red’s the in worked They Mid Valley Teri Arrington Teri Valley Mid

Dan and Toni Peterson Toni and Dan

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The Eastern Sierra Unit had three work parties this year so far. so year this parties work three had Unit Sierra Eastern The

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John V. Marshall V. John

Bob and Sandra Magee Sandra and Bob

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David and Kristine Kraft Kristine and David

Carol Jo Hargreaves and Larry Schneider Larry and Hargreaves Jo Carol Larry and Jody Young Jody and Larry

Dennise A. Davis A. Dennise Sequoia Jim and Pat Holly Pat and Jim Sequoia

Gary A. and Michelle L. Cain L. Michelle and A. Gary Redshank Riders Ken and Allison Renck Allison and Ken Riders Redshank

Glenn and Karen Teixeira Karen and Glenn mbers and what what and mbers me our of proud am I year. the out round to up coming Festival Fall and day, play ride, another have still We preservation. its Mid Valley Lloyd and Susan Erlandson Susan and Lloyd Valley Mid

Kathleen L. Redden L. Kathleen to commitment our and Education Backcountry emphasized also has event Roping Lions Woodlake the at booth informational an Manning Karl and Trish Pendegraft Trish and Karl

James McGarry James Marty Morehart Marty

Janice and Phillip Kissel Phillip and Janice

Dennis and Cathlyn A. Keller A. Cathlyn and Dennis tual work of maintaining our precious resource. precious our maintaining of work tual

Los Padres William Chaides and Nancy Kimmell Nancy and Chaides William Padres Los

High Sierra Jeff and Alice Kampen Alice and Jeff Sierra High

Lake-Mendo Carol S. and Bill Biggs Bill and S. Carol Lake-Mendo

FFA FFA an and Park National Sequoia in crews work Experience Conservation American to support logistic resupply extensive provided and

Larry and Pat Mumford Pat and Larry

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cement, pla box bear organized helped have They action. into goals our putting to committed equally been has Committee Project Work The

Mylon Filkins, DVM and Pat and DVM Filkins, Mylon

Boyce ‘Buzz’ R. and Joann F. Caffee F. Joann and R. ‘Buzz’ Boyce

Sutter Buttes Corky Layne Corky Buttes Sutter ched close- ched wat being is plan ofthat implementation and Plan, Stewardship Wilderness their published recently has SEKI resources. local our Kern Sierra Brad Allen of Rosedale Farrier Supply Farrier Rosedale of Allen Brad Sierra Kern

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Lori Henderson Lori

Lyle and Lauren Charter Lauren and Lyle Richard and Dena Cochran Dena and Richard

Angelides Laura and Dean Trinity Shasta

High Sierra David and Juli Beale-Van Juli and David Sierra High

Parades.

Jamie Wilson, DVM Wilson, Jamie

James B. and Judy L. Waggoner L. Judy and B. James

ule Days Days ule M and Woodlake the in awards winning by efforts our for rewarded were We backcountry. the in use we techniques and tools the of

Sequoia Steve Ladrigan Steve Sequoia Troy and Susie Patton Susie and Troy

Patrick and Karen Warnshuis Karen and Patrick Michelle Layne (Tom’s Place Resort) Place (Tom’s Layne Michelle

Parades. Parades. Days Mule Bishop and Porterville, Woodlake, the in participating by awareness public and outreach emphasized unit our year This

Stephen and Jill Naylon Jill and Stephen ui .Hrs Harms L. Susie

Larry Nishma Knapp-Yosemite Trls Pk Sta Pk Trls Knapp-Yosemite Nishma Larry Eastern Sierra Bill Carter Bill Sierra Eastern

San Joaquin Sierra Kenneth and Diane Dalby Diane and Kenneth Sierra Joaquin San one one next the when asking members always are there and this enjoyed Many day. Play a organized successfully Flores Dena Member Board Antelope Valley Stephen and Mary Ann Colf Ann Mary and Stephen Valley Antelope

Ron and Korky Robertson Robertson Korky and Ron

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Peter and Diana Kriger Diana and Peter

San Gorgonio Pass Susanne Holenstein Susanne Pass Gorgonio San

ian, a local Pack local a ian,

Bart and Vonnie Switzer Vonnie and Bart

San Diego Walt J. and Suzie Kirkwood Suzie and J. Walt Diego San

lled with good times, food and education. This has also been a a been also has This education. and food times, good with lled ﬁ destination new a to going to forward looks everyone and crew, and See Bill financing special studies and reports, and reducing out-of-pocket out-of-pocket reducing and reports, and studies special financing

Redwood Maris Hawkins Maris Redwood

are not limited to hiring consultants to perform in-depth reviews, reviews, in-depth perform to consultants hiring to limited not are North Bay Sarah and David Schoen David and Sarah Bay North

tarted out out tarted s We use. backcountry promote and preserve help to projects many undertaken have We unit. our for year busy a been has 2015 Hi! Benefactor Funds are used in a variety of ways to support BCHC’s BCHC’s support to ways of variety a in used are Funds Benefactor Al Jagow Al

Donna Jones Furlow Jones Donna

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• September - Cleared trails at Coyote meadows-hosted a trail challenge at Gateway Park-attended the Newman parade Newman the Park-attended Gateway at challenge trail a meadows-hosted Coyote at trails Cleared - September • boards. The metal was donated by Design Air of Eureka, CA. Eureka, of Air Design by donated was metal The boards. The Unit also held its annual fund raiser at the Elks Club with a catered dinner, live entertainment, silent auctions, and calendar sales. calendar and auctions, silent entertainment, live dinner, catered a with Club Elks the at raiser fund annual its held also Unit The

If there is no unit in your area and you are interested in starting one, one, starting in interested are you and area your in unit no is there If ashing" on the boards of the corrals so that the equines could not chew up the the up chew not could equines the that so corrals the of boards the on ashing" ﬂ " metal for 600' installed members of crew a camp in Back

meeting at Kennedy Meadows in Sonora in Meadows Kennedy at meeting oximately 246 more riding miles, clearing the trails as needed. as trails the clearing miles, riding more 246 oximately appr rode members other several 10-12, July of weekend the On Another smaller work party returned to Red’s Meadow to do some work there. work some do to Meadow Red’s to returned party work smaller Another

California and cleared trees and opened up 10 miles of trails. of miles 10 up opened and trees cleared and California They took a large party into Black Rock and split into two groups to clear trail in the Inyo Forest. This was a four day trip. day four a was This Forest. Inyo the in trail clear to groups two into split and Rock Black into party large a took They

Dutch oven desserts for Tuolumne Farm Bureau-won 1st place in Salinas parade Salinas in place 1st Bureau-won Farm Tuolumne for desserts oven Dutch om southern southern om fr Fieling Beth with trails the on out went Dollar Steve ovens. Dutch using prepared was food the of lot A hours. 60 in putting

Dennis M. & Loretta Serpa Loretta & M. Dennis ed cook - Meadow Cow to party work clearing trail pack-in a Had - Fork Clarks at competition oven Dutch and Ride a Hosted - July • event, whole the for meals cooked Wild Dick and White Jim by assisted nd a Dollar Joyce by headed crew cooking a weekend whole the For They worked in the Red’s Meadow area near Mammoth clearing trail with the PCTA. the with trail clearing Mammoth near area Meadow Red’s the in worked They Mid Valley Teri Arrington Teri Valley Mid

Dan and Toni Peterson Toni and Dan be watered. be could equines the that so creek the of out logs clearing hours six in put also members Three system. water the on working hours

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Commanche Adventure days Adventure Commanche in 168 168 in put crew female all mostly member, seven A system. water the on working time spent and early up went members few A California.

The Eastern Sierra Unit had three work parties this year so far. so year this parties work three had Unit Sierra Eastern The

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John V. Marshall V. John

a booth at at booth a displayed - camp Horse Valley Pine at clearing trail annual Camp Youth annual our Fork-Hosted Clarks at trails Cleared - June • y, y, Count Siskiyou Wilderness, Mountain Marble the for Head Trail haw Stans the to went members Unit Redwood several 2015 5-12, July

Bob and Sandra Magee Sandra and Bob

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David and Kristine Kraft Kristine and David

annual Spring Campout Spring annual STANSHAW/TEN BEAR WORK PARTY - REDWOOD UNIT REDWOOD - PARTY WORK BEAR STANSHAW/TEN

Carol Jo Hargreaves and Larry Schneider Larry and Hargreaves Jo Carol

Larry and Jody Young Jody and Larry

ed our our ed Host - beginners for class packing a intern-taught forest 2015 our days-meet work TRRP Parade-supported Sonora attended - May •

Dennise A. Davis A. Dennise Sequoia Jim and Pat Holly Pat and Jim Sequoia

Gary A. and Michelle L. Cain L. Michelle and A. Gary

Redshank Riders Ken and Allison Renck Allison and Ken Riders Redshank

and provided the mule scramble entertainment scramble mule the provided and

Mother Lode Timothy and Michaela Durbin Michaela and Timothy Lode Mother

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meeting meeting annual BCHA the for food course main the all cooked oven dutch Valley class-Mid trainer the train the taught member a - April •

Glenn and Karen Teixeira Karen and Glenn mbers and what what and mbers me our of proud am I year. the out round to up coming Festival Fall and day, play ride, another have still We preservation. its

Mid Valley Lloyd and Susan Erlandson Susan and Lloyd Valley Mid

President and Public Lands liaison, Lands Public and President

Joe Kaminski, Joe

James McGarry James • March - Hosted a Mt Diablo ride - co hosted the Annual BCHC Rendezvous BCHC Annual the hosted co - ride Diablo Mt a Hosted - March • Marty Morehart Marty

Respectfully,

Janice and Phillip Kissel Phillip and Janice

Dennis and Cathlyn A. Keller A. Cathlyn and Dennis tual work of maintaining our precious resource. precious our maintaining of work tual

Los Padres William Chaides and Nancy Kimmell Nancy and Chaides William Padres Los

in Ripon in parade Blossom Almond the at mules pack and horses with unit our day-exhibited skills ride-trail Valentines a held - February •

High Sierra Jeff and Alice Kampen Alice and Jeff Sierra High

Lake-Mendo Carol S. and Bill Biggs Bill and S. Carol Lake-Mendo

will have a poker ride in September. We also had a very successful poker ride in March. in ride poker successful very a had also We September. in ride poker a have will

FFA FFA an and Park National Sequoia in crews work Experience Conservation American to support logistic resupply extensive provided and

Larry and Pat Mumford Pat and Larry

PATRONS ut a trail trial and and trial trail a ut o heart your shoot clinic, desensitization parade, rodeo Clovis the in participated Tamarack, at ride a had have we addition In

• Set up and participated at the BCHA booth @ the NFR in Las Vegas Las in NFR the @ booth BCHA the at participated and up Set •

cement, pla box bear organized helped have They action. into goals our putting to committed equally been has Committee Project Work The

Mylon Filkins, DVM and Pat and DVM Filkins, Mylon

Boyce ‘Buzz’ R. and Joann F. Caffee F. Joann and R. ‘Buzz’ Boyce

helping us to keep the course. the keep to us helping

Members

Ulla Park Ulla

ly. The Sequoia National Forest is redoing their Forest Plan, and that process is being followed and commented on as well. as on commented and followed being is process that and Plan, Forest their redoing is Forest National Sequoia The ly. Robert L. Anderson L. Robert

rumental in in rumental inst were they as crew her and Mickey to thanks many say to have We setbacks. required get to order in pruned trees and cleared

• December 2014 - organized and totally commanded the All equestrian Columbia Christmas parade - Held annual Christmas dinner - dinner Christmas annual Held - parade Christmas Columbia equestrian All the commanded totally and organized - 2014 December •

. Debris was was Debris . original the to back trail rerouted of 575' approximately routed also We trees. 175-1" 90-2" 40-3" 25-4" 5-6" 4-12" 1-14" 5-16"

-22" 3-18" 3-18" -22" 1 2-24" 2-30" 1-36" out cutting for responsible was group volunteer The wilderness. in were we as hand by cut were trees All 1.

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• October 2014 - Hosted a playday and potluck @ Diamond Bar Arena Bar Diamond @ potluck and playday a Hosted - 2014 October • Ruth Gerson Ruth

cials and numerous hours of their own time researching issues, with one intention, preserving our historic right to to right historic our preserving intention, one with issues, researching time own their of hours numerous and cials ﬁ of Forest or Park with ings

ly 27- August August 27- ly Ju on employees service forest four with along Lake Spanish to dow mea wet from trail the clearing in part took volunteers Eight Lori Henderson Lori

Carl and Frances Dobler Frances and Carl

Our Public Lands Committee, headed by Dick Cochran, has been an invaluable asset to our unit. They have spent numerous hours in meet- in hours numerous spent have They unit. our to asset invaluable an been has Cochran, Dick by headed Committee, Lands Public Our

Lyle and Lauren Charter Lauren and Lyle 4x4 post to give more strength for the snow load. snow the for strength more give to post 4x4 MID VALLEY YEAR END REPORT END YEAR VALLEY MID Richard and Dena Cochran Dena and Richard

Angelides Laura and Dean Trinity Shasta outhouse with with outhouse the on overhang the reinforced we there While camp. in placed nd a together bolted then were Boxes route. the complete to train High Sierra David and Juli Beale-Van Juli and David Sierra High

Parades.

Jamie Wilson, DVM Wilson, Jamie

James B. and Judy L. Waggoner L. Judy and B. James rder for the mule mule the for rder o in cleared were snags numerous and 4-5" 1-10" 1-16" 1-24" task. this accomplish to order in cleared be to had Trail job. this

ule Days Days ule M and Woodlake the in awards winning by efforts our for rewarded were We backcountry. the in use we techniques and tools the of

Sequoia Steve Ladrigan Steve Sequoia

Troy and Susie Patton Susie and Troy the mules for for mules the prepare to training special in spent were hours forty Approximately mule. by boxes the haul to built was rigging Special camp.

Patrick and Karen Warnshuis Karen and Patrick

Michelle Layne (Tom’s Place Resort) Place (Tom’s Layne Michelle

rst day by four wheel drive. Mules were then used to complete the trip to Chamberlain Chamberlain to trip the complete to used then were Mules drive. wheel four by day rst ﬁ the camp Voyager to delivered were boxes Four camp.

Parades. Parades. Days Mule Bishop and Porterville, Woodlake, the in participating by awareness public and outreach emphasized unit our year This

Stephen and Jill Naylon Jill and Stephen anner.. B BCHC new the to similar Banner Unit new a Purchased MLU •

ui .Hrs Harms L. Susie

at Chamberlain Chamberlain at boxes bear 4 install to was trip this of purpose main The participants. 11 with 10-13 July from place took party work next The

Larry Nishma Knapp-Yosemite Trls Pk Sta Pk Trls Knapp-Yosemite Nishma Larry year in a row)MLU family member, Bryan Kaiser was awarded the individual “World Champion Packer”. Champion “World individual the awarded was Kaiser Bryan member, family row)MLU a in year Eastern Sierra Bill Carter Bill Sierra Eastern

(third Days Mule Bishop at year this again Championship World the took members, MLU 3 includes which team, Pack Creek Rock The • Heidi Furer Heidi

rebuilding the corral fences at the Forest service facility. We also cleared all the rotting wood from around the facility. the around from wood rotting the all cleared also We facility. service Forest the at fences corral the rebuilding

San Joaquin Sierra Kenneth and Diane Dalby Diane and Kenneth Sierra Joaquin San

one one next the when asking members always are there and this enjoyed Many day. Play a organized successfully Flores Dena Member Board

Antelope Valley Stephen and Mary Ann Colf Ann Mary and Stephen Valley Antelope e item that brought in over $200.00. over in brought that item e ﬂ raf a donated MLU Rendezvous •

e corrals and and corrals e th from trees dead clearing spent was day One pruning. of hours h wit along trees 17-1" 8-2" 2-6", 4-4", 1-16" 1-18", 3-20", ing

Ron and Korky Robertson Robertson Korky and Ron

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clear- trail of miles 46 approximately covered We participants. 14 with 19-26 June from area lake Edison at place took party work rst ﬁ Our

Peter and Diana Kriger Diana and Peter

• Janet Peterson spoke about the Park Watch Report app for cell phones; its uses, and how to download it. download to how and uses, its phones; cell for app Report Watch Park the about spoke Peterson Janet •

San Gorgonio Pass Susanne Holenstein Susanne Pass Gorgonio San

ian, a local Pack local a ian,

dor, the vision for the corridor, and the section of trail adopted by MLU by adopted trail of section the and corridor, the for vision the dor,

Bart and Vonnie Switzer Vonnie and Bart All work was completed with no injuries or accidents. or injuries no with completed was work All

San Diego Walt J. and Suzie Kirkwood Suzie and J. Walt Diego San

Speakers at Meetings: at Speakers

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Vice also resulted Monday of odd numbered months. •Current membershipOctober 2014 is 117 to as October of August 2015 2015. to locate reported problem area on trail - could not locate problem in the loss of President Mandy Picozzi worked to establish good relations with a TRAIL PROJECTS: May 7 Resource Manager at the park and had negotiated plans months in ad- our partner- State Directors Meeting: Four MLU members attended the State Directors Meeting in February, and four members will attend the October •In January, MLUNovember members 9, 2014 met with Justine Kooyman, PCTA; Jacob Quinn, USFS-LakeFirst Tahoemeeting Basin; of SARU Morgan with Fessler, Barbara Tahoe of the Rim BLM Trail to prepare for ex- vance. ship with Red meeting as well. Association; Firstand JonAid/CPR Erickson, Certi UFSF-Desolationfi cation, Backcountry Wilderness Emergency for their preparedness, annual Project hibitPlanning at LA Meeting. County Fair in September. We had 6 members in atten- Shank Riders •In January, MLUFrank membersPedraza, Instructoralso met with the USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unitdance. to discuss plans to re-build the corrals in Meiss Lake Skinner is nice park south east of Temecula. There was an old and Santa Ana BCHA National Board Meeting: The NBM was held in Sacramento in April 2015. The MLU assisted Mid-Valley in supporting the event. Meadow. Participants include:Matthew Hanks, Al Hawkins,Denise Hawkins June 7 ranch on the site many years ago with hay farming and pig raising River Units. We Seventeen (17) MLU members volunteered throughout the event, including serving at the Welcome Reception at the Railroad Museum on •In June, MLURon performed McCoy, Bill trail Moser, clearing Rebekah work out Wan, of theSue Tells Watkins Creek Horse Camp. First Aid/CPR Certifi cation, Backcountry Emergency preparedness operations. Grassy rolling hills surround the lake and the largest events couldn’t get a Wednesday evening, cooking and serving at the Dutch Oven Event and Pack Scramble on Thursday evening. Five (5) members from the Davis •In August, TevisNovember Emergency 26, 2014 Vet Support: An MLU member manned the Tevis Vet StopFrank at Pedraza,Hodgson Instructor Cabin to assist in packing the nowadays are a big balloon festival and summer concerts. The park has reschedule date Pack Team attended the evening at the Stovall Ranch; two of them participated in the Pack Scramble demonstration put on for the National Veterinarian Bigor Tevis Meadow/Drop Riders (Disquali fencesfi fored) winterout. w/ Kern River Valley Unit Participants:Peter Stocks, Dianne Stocks, Edward Murphy, Roland that would jive set aside a nice equestrian staging area with hitch rails, water, tables, •An MLU memberDecember created 6 Trail Junction Signs for the Wrights Lake Recreation and Schmitz,the archeologist Thad Chadakauskas, has approved allKern but Olobri a couple of the and porta-potties. Several trails are maintained for hikers and equestrian with the other RECOGNITION: locations. WeSARU will put Unit together Christmas a work Party crew spring 2016 to pack the signs in for placementJune 25 using GPS coordinates. traffi c only. Mountain bikes are not currently allowed on the park trails. unit’s schedules. So the SGP pulled together and got it done ourselves! •Jon Erickson, Wilderness Program Manager, Volunteer and District Trails Coordinator for the Pacifi c Ranger District presented members of •MLU membersDecember provided 22 pack support in the Tahoe Forest for the PCTA -2 days - 3 membersLA County with Fair 6 animals.planning meeting with BLM coordinator, Barbara The longest trail in the park travels along a canyon of cottonwood trees Mandy requested bids and purchased threaded galvanized pipe, and the MLU with USDA Lunch bags in appreciation for our volunteer support in the El Dorado National Forest. Jon also gave the Unit two (2) •In August, MLUPresent members Christmas packed gifts tools from into SARU Armstrong members Pass to childrenfor the Tahoe of dis- Rim TrailCroonquist. Association. 7 members attending and rises up on a grassy ridge dotted with Pepper Trees and nice views later Pete welded on horse and mule shoes for tie rings. McLeods. •MLU Memberstressed provided family pack through support the Fair in the County Mokelumne Wilderness – 2 days – 3 membersJune 27 with 5 pack animals on the pack in and 3 of a remote section of the park. A picnic table, water trough, and porta- •Jerry Heitzler was awarded the Presidents Top Hand Award for his Hard work and dedication in 2014. members withJanuary 5 pack animals17, 2015 on the pack out. Bonelli Park Day Ride and Training potty are at this termination point of this trail. Mandy felt that for the The park allowed us to drive a couple of trucks on the narrow access •Double Diamond Award: Lucy Badenhoop submitted the Caples Creek Project to BCHA for the Double Diamond Award. •MLU MembersBCHC provided Offi cer pack training support in Jurupa in the withDesolation other Southern Wilderness California – 2 days – 3 membersTrail Boss with and 7 pack instructor, animals Frank on the Pedraza pack in - 6and riders 4 and participants area to be a better lunch stop, that what was really needed was a place road that is usually closed to park vehicles. There were some steep •Mike Kohlbaker was awarded the Wilderness Rider of the Year buckle for 2014 members withUnits, 7 pack organized animals by on Stacy the out. Kuhns. July 1-6 spots, deep ruts and sandy clay, side hills. It was pretty clear why they to tie a horse or mule; a few hitch rails were in order! •Caples CreekThose Trailhead: attending MLU from working SARU: with Cathy Bounds of the El Dorado Forest BigService Meadow/Annual has installed Campout/Fence6 hitching posts, maintenance/Trail picnic tables, recon and wanted to cancel the fi rst date after the rain storm. San Gorgonio Pass BUDGET: a fi re ring, barbeque,CarolChodakauskas, and bulletin Treasurer,boards at the Jim equestrian Meyer, VP, trail Bill head; Moser, and Pres. reestablishedclearing trails which - 14 campers had over and grown riders~what in past ye a ars.great time!!!!! Mandy contacted Christine Moen, Natural Resource Manager for had the largest turnout of the year for this event. Six members worked The MLU is setting aside a percentage of income from fundraisers to build the following funds: Gail Vanvelzer, State Director, Rebekah Wan, Riding committee July 23 - LA County Fair planning meeting/ 6 members attending Riverside County Parks and set up a face to face meeting on site and for 3-4 hours. We dug post holes and mixed concrete by hand, and •10% to the “Legal Fund”. TRAININGSue RIDES: Watkins GRANTS August/ DONATIONS 20 LA County Fair setup invited President Pete Kriger along as well. Christine was very agree- avoided getting stung by bees that had made a nest in a nearby Pepper •5% to the “State Grant Fund”. •December WeekJanuary Day 30-FebruaryRide: Salmon 1 Falls •The Unit donatedAugust $1,000.0022 LA County to the Fair Caples setup Creek - 4 participants Equestrian able to the plan. Christine said she enjoyed working with equestrians as Tree. After all the work was done, we met for some fi ne Mexican food •5% to the “ Education Fund”. •December DayHorse Ride: Expo Sly Pomona- Park SARU hosted Expo with San Gorganio TrailheadPass, Project.August 25 Build and paint props for fair - 3 participants she felt they were a good fi t with the park’s mission to preserve natural in nearby Temecula. Thanks to Mandy, Pete, Rebekah Wan, BJ Heath, •5% % to the “ Youth Support Fund”. •January WeekRedshank Day Ride: Riders Hidden and FallsSan Diego Units working together. Displays•BCHA in- gaveAugust MLU 30 $1,000 LA County for the Fair Caples setup Creek Equestrian Trail- Lance and Dianne Stephens. open space and multi-species reserve around the lake. “Horse people •January Campout/Ride:cluded Gentle Camp Use principles Far West and Dutch Oven cooking. Instructiheadonal project August 31 just GET IT!”, while going on to say that she rallies against the use of EDUCATION/TRAINING: •February Weekand Dayeducational Ride: Granite presentations Bay were made by Pete Krieger, Michael Hidden Valley/Walk area of proposed work project for SARU with mountain bikes on the trails in the park. •MLU put on a Pack Clinic in April which included information brought back from the Rocky Mountain Regional Specialty String •February Campout/Ride:Lewis, Sue Watkins Comanche and others. Lake Pack instruction and high-lineOUTREACH tech- Ranger Bill Moser & Pete Krieger training and the Forest Service Wilderness Academy. •March Weekniques Day Ride: were Willalso demonstrated.be on 3/18/15 at Empire Mine. •Rendezvous:September MLU Co-lead 4 -6 on 2015 & 2016 Rendezvous. MLU The fi rst attempt at this project was preceded by a signifi cant rainstorm. •MLU members attended the PCTA Trail Skill College in July. •March Campout/Ride:February 7 No campout/ride due to Rendezvous had over 30Los members Vaquedos volunteer campout to andwork ride part, in orBig all, Bear of the - 16 wee participantsk- and rid- The rainstorm forced closure of the access road and cancelation of the •Forest Service Wilderness Academy: MLU members attended the Wilderness Ranger Academy in June in the Shasta Trinity. •April Week EquineDay Ride: First Cronin Aid clinic Ranch. presented by Dr Paul Wan at Perris. end in 2015.ers/ Great weekend!!!! •A number of MLU members were certifi ed/re-certifi ed in First Aid and CPR. •April Campout/Ride:There were Dru 18 participantsBarner. of the clinic. Instruction was followed•BCHA by Newsletter:September Routinely 4 -27 submit MLU articles for •BCH Member Lucy Badenhoop completed the BCHC Wilderness Rider Program in September. •May Week Dayride Ride:around Fleming Perris Lake. Meadows. publicationLA in theCounty BCHA Fair newsletter •May Campout/Ride:February North27-28 Bay Spring Ride or Sayles Canyon. •Two MLUBCHC Wilderness exhibit Riders and info presented center LNT and Working PUBLIC LANDS: •June Campout/Ride:State meeting Campout in Santa at Dru Nella Barner. attended by: Bill Moser, Presidentaround StockOctober discussions 2-3 during Amador Volunteer Training. •MLU and the USDA Eldorado National forest Pacifi c Ranger District signed an Updated Volunteer Services Agreement. •July Campout/Ride:Gail Vanvelzer, Mountain State Meadows director FUN Ride. •Mule Day’s:BCHC MLU State supported meeting the in UCDSanta CollegiateNella/SARU Pack attendees: •MLU and the USDA Eldorado National forest Amador Ranger District signed an Updated Volunteer Services Agreement. •August DayMarch Ride: Thunder13-15 Mountain Team at thisBill year’s Moser, Mule president Days by providing $400 for expenses. •MLU is working with El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and County Parks Dept. Regional Trails council (3 counties). •August Campout/Ride:Rendezvous Jackat Angel Brook Camp Horse attended Camp by:Paul and Gail VanvelzerBCHC-MLUPaul banner Vanvelzer hung in the UCD Barn at Mule Days and the •The Unit has adopted a section of the 28-mile, multi-use El Dorado Trail and have a fall clean-up day scheduled. •September DaySARU Ride: donated Sayles a sawCanyon. for the auction team carriedGail it in Vanvelzer, the parade. State Director and membership •MLU is supporting the El Dorado County acquisition of the El Dorado Ranch for development of a multi-use venue. •September Campout/Ride:April 17-19 Caples Creek. •Mule Day’s:October invited 9-10 all the vendors to participate in 2016 •RAC Funds Meeting: MLU members sat on the RAC Fund committee supporting local projects for MLU. •October Ride:Norco Pt ReyesHorseweek National SARU Seashore. BCHC Info booth at George Ingall'sRendezvous Event Hidden Valley Nature Center Campout and work project •MLU member, attended the Tahoe Rim Trail meeting in Reno. Center all weekend SARU had a group ride in the parade proudly•Members Jimof the Meyer, Unit setcoordinator up a Gentle Use Camp display •The Unit has been monitoring the SMUD Renewal Process to ensure the Brockless Bridge is included in the project. FUNDRAISERS:displaying our SARU BCHC banner in front of our party at the 2015 Horse Expo to showcase BCH. This year members •MLU donated $250 to the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County for a Wildlife Crossing On Highway 17. •Third annualApril FUN 26 RIDE - netting over $1100.00 and gaining from the Shasta Trinity, Sutter Buttes and Mid Valley Units also •MLU Members regularly attend the Trail Advocates Of El Dorado County (TAOEDC) meetings. Cronin Ranch Meeting. several new members.Day ride at Vasquez Rocks, Aqua Dulce, Frank Pedraza, trail volunteeredboss their time. •MLU sent a letter of support to Randy Rasmussen to give to Representatives Lummis and Walz on behalf of the MLU. •Jack BrooksMay Ride 3 - netting over $600.00 and gaining a couple •MLU sent a letter of support to Tony Benedetti, President of the Western State Trail Foundation, in support of the restoration of new members.Paul and Gail Vanvelzer do trail recon on Angeles Crest Trail trying •BCHC Lucky Calendars. Hodgson Cabin. continued on Page 12 continued on Page 11 Page26 Page10 Page11 Page27

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Ml a’:ivtdaltevnost atcpt n21 2016 in participate to vendors the all invited Day’s: •Mule •September Campout/Ride: Caples Creek. Caples Campout/Ride: •September

team carried it in the parade. the in it carried team •September Day Ride: Sayles Canyon. Sayles Ride: Day •September

BCHC-MLU banner hung in the UCD Barn at Mule Days and the the and Days Mule at Barn UCD the in hung banner BCHC-MLU •August Campout/Ride: Jack Brook Horse Camp Horse Brook Jack Campout/Ride: •August

Team at this year’s Mule Days by providing $400 for expenses. expenses. for $400 providing by Days Mule year’s this at Team •August Day Ride: Thunder Mountain Thunder Ride: Day •August

Ml a’: L upre h C olgaePc Pack Collegiate UCD the supported MLU Day’s: •Mule •July Campout/Ride: Mountain Meadows FUN Ride. FUN Meadows Mountain Campout/Ride: •July

around Stock discussions during Amador Volunteer Training. Volunteer Amador during discussions Stock around •June Campout/Ride: Campout at Dru Barner. Dru at Campout Campout/Ride: •June

•Two MLU Wilderness Riders presented LNT and Working Working and LNT presented Riders Wilderness MLU •Two •May Campout/Ride: North Bay Spring Ride or Sayles Canyon. Sayles or Ride Spring Bay North Campout/Ride: •May

publication in the BCHA newsletter newsletter BCHA the in publication •May Week Day Ride: Fleming Meadows. Fleming Ride: Day Week •May

BH esetr Ruieysbi L rilsfr for articles MLU submit Routinely Newsletter: •BCHA •April Campout/Ride: Dru Barner. Dru Campout/Ride: •April

end in 2015. in end •April Week Day Ride: Cronin Ranch. Cronin Ride: Day Week •April

on of the the of on cancelati and road access the of closure forced rainstorm The

k- wee the of all, or part, work to volunteer members 30 over had •March Campout/Ride: No campout/ride due to Rendezvous to due campout/ride No Campout/Ride: •March

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•Rendezvous: MLU Co-lead on 2015 & 2016 Rendezvous. MLU MLU Rendezvous. 2016 & 2015 on Co-lead MLU •Rendezvous: •March Week Day Ride: Will be on 3/18/15 at Empire Mine. Empire at 3/18/15 on be Will Ride: Day Week •March

OUTREACH •February Campout/Ride: Comanche Lake Comanche Campout/Ride: •February

mountain bikes on the trails in the park. the in trails the on bikes mountain

•February Week Day Ride: Granite Bay Bay Granite Ride: Day Week •February

just GET IT!”, while going on to say that she rallies against the use of of use the against rallies she that say to on going while IT!”, GET just

head project head •January Campout/Ride: Camp Far West Far Camp Campout/Ride: •January

ople ople pe “Horse lake. the around reserve multi-species and space open Lance and Dianne Stephens. Dianne and Lance

•BCHA gave MLU $1,000 for the Caples Creek Equestrian Trail- Equestrian Creek Caples the for $1,000 MLU gave •BCHA •January Week Day Ride: Hidden Falls Hidden Ride: Day Week •January

t with the park’s mission to preserve natural natural preserve to mission park’s the with t ﬁ good a were they felt she in nearby Temecula. Thanks to Mandy, Pete, Rebekah Wan, BJ Heath, Heath, BJ Wan, Rebekah Pete, Mandy, to Thanks Temecula. nearby in

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trians as as trians eques with working enjoyed she said Christine plan. the to able ne Mexican food food Mexican ne ﬁ some for met we done, was work the all After Tree.

•The Unit donated $1,000.00 to the Caples Creek Equestrian Equestrian Creek Caples the to $1,000.00 donated Unit •The •December Week Day Ride: Salmon Falls Salmon Ride: Day Week •December

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Mandy contacted Christine Moen, Natural Resource Manager for for Manager Resource Natural Moen, Christine contacted Mandy had the largest turnout of the year for this event. Six members worked worked members Six event. this for year the of turnout largest the had

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als tables, picnic posts, hitching 6 installed has Service Forest Dorado El the of Bounds Cathy with working MLU Trailhead: Creek •Caples

to tie a horse or mule; a few hitch rails were in order! in were rails hitch few a mule; or horse a tie to spots, deep ruts and sandy clay, side hills. It was pretty clear why they they why clear pretty was It hills. side clay, sandy and ruts deep spots,

members with 7 pack animals on the out. the on animals pack 7 with members

a place place a was needed really was what that stop, lunch better a be to area road that is usually closed to park vehicles. There were some steep steep some were There vehicles. park to closed usually is that road

•MLU Members provided pack support in the Desolation Wilderness – 2 days – 3 members with 7 pack animals on the pack in and 4 4 and in pack the on animals pack 7 with members 3 – days 2 – Wilderness Desolation the in support pack provided Members •MLU

hat for the the for hat t felt Mandy trail. this of point termination this at are potty ccess ccess a narrow the on trucks of couple a drive to us allowed park The

members with 5 pack animals on the pack out. pack the on animals pack 5 with members

of a remote section of the park. A picnic table, water trough, and porta- and trough, water table, picnic A park. the of section remote a of

•MLU Members provided pack support in the Mokelumne Wilderness – 2 days – 3 members with 5 pack animals on the pack in and 3 3 and in pack the on animals pack 5 with members 3 – days 2 – Wilderness Mokelumne the in support pack provided Members •MLU

and rises up on a grassy ridge dotted with Pepper Trees and nice views views nice and Trees Pepper with dotted ridge grassy a on up rises and later Pete welded on horse and mule shoes for tie rings. tie for shoes mule and horse on welded Pete later

•In August, MLU members packed tools into Armstrong Pass for the Tahoe Rim Trail Association. Trail Rim Tahoe the for Pass Armstrong into tools packed members MLU August, •In

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locations. We will put together a work crew spring 2016 to pack the signs in for placement using GPS coordinates. GPS using placement for in signs the pack to 2016 spring crew work a together put will We locations.

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operations. Grassy rolling hills surround the lake and the largest events events largest the and lake the surround hills rolling Grassy operations.

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Mother Lode continued from Page 11 SAN JOAQUIN SIERRA ANNUAL REPORT • Three MLU Wilderness Riders presented various LNT programs during Horse Expo. • Members attended local equestrian club meetings to present BCHC principles and encourage membership in the MLU. Prior to all work parties JHA' S were read and explained to all volunteers. • MLU members assisted with evacuation of animals from fi re areas and put together an Emergency Fire Call list of members who are willing to Prior to the start of work each day tailgate safety meetings were conducted with emphasis given to near misses and recent problems with assist. BCHA at the NFR: MLU members will volunteer at the BCHA booth at the NFR in Las Vegas in December. spring trees. Speakers at Meetings: • Jim Harville, Director of Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad, INC, spoke abouth the history of the railroad in the El Dorado Rail Corri- All work was completed with no injuries or accidents. dor, the vision for the corridor, and the section of trail adopted by MLU • Janet Peterson spoke about the Park Watch Report app for cell phones; its uses, and how to download it. Our fi rst work party took place at Edison lake area from June 19-26 with 14 participants. We covered approximately 46 miles of trail clear- MISCELLANEOUS: ing 3-20", 1-18", 1-16" 4-4", 2-6", 8-2" 17-1" trees along with hours of pruning. One day was spent clearing dead trees from the corrals and • Rendezvous MLU donated a raffl e item that brought in over $200.00. rebuilding the corral fences at the Forest service facility. We also cleared all the rotting wood from around the facility. • The Rock Creek Pack team, which includes 3 MLU members, took the World Championship again this year at Bishop Mule Days (third year in a row)MLU family member, Bryan Kaiser was awarded the individual “World Champion Packer”. The next work party took place from July 10-13 with 11 participants. The main purpose of this trip was to install 4 bear boxes at Chamberlain • MLU Purchased a new Unit Banner similar to the new BCHC Banner.. camp. Four boxes were delivered to Voyager camp the fi rst day by four wheel drive. Mules were then used to complete the trip to Chamberlain camp. Special rigging was built to haul the boxes by mule. Approximately forty hours were spent in special training to prepare the mules for this job. Trail had to be cleared in order to accomplish this task. 1-24" 1-16" 1-10" 4-5" and numerous snags were cleared in order for the mule train to complete the route. Boxes were then bolted together and placed in camp. While there we reinforced the overhang on the outhouse with MID VALLEY YEAR END REPORT 4x4 post to give more strength for the snow load. Eight volunteers took part in clearing the trail from wet meadow to Spanish Lake along with four forest service employees on July 27- August • October 2014 - Hosted a playday and potluck @ Diamond Bar Arena 1. All trees were cut by hand as we were in wilderness. The volunteer group was responsible for cutting out 1-36" 2-30" 2-24" 1-22" 3-18" 5-16" 1-14" 4-12" 5-6" 25-4" 40-3" 90-2" 175-1" trees. We also routed approximately 575' of rerouted trail back to the original. Debris was • December 2014 - organized and totally commanded the All equestrian Columbia Christmas parade - Held annual Christmas dinner - cleared and trees pruned in order to get required setbacks. We have to say many thanks to Mickey and her crew as they were instrumental in Members helping us to keep the course.

• Set up and participated at the BCHA booth @ the NFR in Las Vegas In addition we have had a ride at Tamarack, participated in the Clovis rodeo parade, desensitization clinic, shoot your heart out a trail trial and will have a poker ride in September. We also had a very successful poker ride in March. • February - held a Valentines ride-trail skills day-exhibited our unit with horses and pack mules at the Almond Blossom parade in Ripon Respectfully, • March - Hosted a Mt Diablo ride - co hosted the Annual BCHC Rendezvous Joe Kaminski, President and Public Lands liaison, • April - a member taught the train the trainer class-Mid Valley dutch oven cooked all the main course food for the BCHA annual meeting BCHC SJSU and provided the mule scramble entertainment

• May - attended Sonora Parade-supported TRRP work days-meet our 2015 forest intern-taught a packing class for beginners - Hosted our annual Spring Campout STANSHAW/TEN BEAR WORK PARTY - REDWOOD UNIT

• June - Cleared trails at Clarks Fork-Hosted our annual Youth Camp annual trail clearing at Pine Valley Horse camp - displayed a booth at July 5-12, 2015 several Redwood Unit members went to the Stanshaw Trail Head for the Marble Mountain Wilderness, Siskiyou County, Commanche Adventure days California. A few members went up early and spent time working on the water system. A seven member, mostly all female crew put in 168 hours working on the water system. Three members also put in six hours clearing logs out of the creek so that the equines could be watered. • July - Hosted a Ride and Dutch oven competition at Clarks Fork - Had a pack-in trail clearing work party to Cow Meadow - cooked For the whole weekend a cooking crew headed by Joyce Dollar and assisted by Jim White and Dick Wild cooked meals for the whole event, Dutch oven desserts for Tuolumne Farm Bureau-won 1st place in Salinas parade putting in 60 hours. A lot of the food was prepared using Dutch ovens. Steve Dollar went out on the trails with Beth Fieling from southern California and cleared trees and opened up 10 miles of trails. • August - Packed in to Buck Lake the winners of the BCHA fund raiser auction-Hosted a Pine Valley ride - Entertained a general meeting at Kennedy Meadows in Sonora On the weekend of July 10-12, several other members rode approximately 246 more riding miles, clearing the trails as needed. Back in camp a crew of members installed 600' for metal "ﬂ ashing" on the boards of the corrals so that the equines could not chew up the • September - Cleared trails at Coyote meadows-hosted a trail challenge at Gateway Park-attended the Newman parade boards. The metal was donated by Design Air of Eureka, CA.

We calculated at least 192 hours of skilled labor in these projects. A very successful event.

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