Who We Are and What We Do
Revised 9-27-09
Our Purpose
We fully support Backcountry Horsemen of Washington's dedication towards keeping trails open for all users; educating horse users in Leave-no-Trace minimum impact practices; and, providing volunteer service to public agencies.
About Us
Formed as a chapter in March 1991 with less than a dozen dedicated folks, we have grown to more than 100 active members.
We are a chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington and affiliated with the Back Country Horsemen of America. We are also now non-profit 501 (c)(3).
We have chapter rides, packing and minimum impact camping clinics, potlucks and informational meetings.
Come join us for good friendship, riding information, volunteer opportunities, and the chance to make a difference!
Our Mission
To work toward the perpetuation of the legal and moral claim by American people to use horses and mules for recreation on public lands.
To unite horsemen as a viable contracting group to work with governmental and public agencies to achieve the goals and objectives of the corporation as stated in its Articles of Incorporation.
To educate and inform horsemen and others interested in or affected by the policies and programs of the corporation about the impact of stock use on backcountry lands, especially the fragile areas.
a. to minimize or prevent irreparable damage to such areas;
b. to encourage responsible citizen involvement in governmental actions
affecting such public lands; and
c. to demonstrate that horsemen are citizens concerned about protecting the
environment as well as sustaining economic equilibrium for the community
and the county.
To oppose unjustified restrictions on, and closure to, stock use on public lands.