Photo courtesy of Misty Valdez.. Ann Dacy and Mijo, Oregon East Cascade Chapter

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New Corrals in time for hunting season!

During hunting season, Woody’s Corral Trailhead, gateway to the Gila Wilderness, is crowded with hunters, equine, and trailers, but only 4 corrals. 

Now there are 8 more corrals at the trailhead thanks to a joint effort between Gila Back Country Horsemen, the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, New Mexico Department of Wildlife, and Gila National Forest. And funded by New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Outdoor Recreation Division’s Trails+ Grant.

The new corrals are designed to improve access and enjoyment for horseback riders of all kinds. 

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The Fundraising Committee has been working hard to implement new programs. We are looking for members who have experience in Grant Writing and Fundraising.

If you are interested in discussing these possibilities further, please reach out to Latifia "Tif" Rodriguez at lrodri0202@gmail.com.

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Back Country Horsemen of America has been given an incredible opportunity to forever be part of the National Forest Museum. BCHA has been approached to donate $15,000 to the museum, and in return BCHA will have an interactive exhibit in this museum with an expected 50,000 visitors per year. This has enormous potential to show people who we are and what we do for decades to come, benefitting our members and organization nationwide. National membership, interactive exhibits, exposure – the benefits are amazing. Please help BCHA raise funds to accomplish this incredible goal and to get us on our way to losing the best kept secret title! Campaign ends December 31, 2025. READ MORE....

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April 12 -15, 2026

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MOBILE INCIDENT REPORTING FORMS

You might have seen the request to submit “incident report forms” for e-bike interactions and horse camps occupied by non stock users, to help provide record of the issue. Of course it is always great to talk to people directly if you can do so safely, however submitting a report can demonstrate a pattern of issues to help change rules or encourage enforcement.

Did you know that you can add these forms to the home screen of your smartphone? Instructions on the website here https://www.bcha.org/incidentreportingform/

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