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Washington State Equestrian Educational and Volunteer Trail Maintenance Organization

BCHW Mission Statement

We are networked with Back Country Horsemen of America Inc. (BCHA), in 31 other states. Come join us for good friendship, good information, volunteer opportunities, and the chance to make a difference!

BCHW Mission Statement

BCHW is affiliated with the Back Country Horsemen of America and therefore adopts the BCHA mission statement as follows:

THE MISSION OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE:
1. To perpetuate the commonsense use and enjoyment of horses in America’s back country and wilderness.

2. To work to ensure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use.
3. To assist the various government and private agencies in their maintenance and management of said resource.
4. To educate, encourage and solicit active participation in the wise use of the back country resource by horsemen and the general public commensurate with our heritage.
5. To foster and encourage the formation of new chapters in the state organization.

Washington State Equestrian Educational and Volunteer Trail Maintenance Organization

Welcome to the website for the Back Country Horsemen of Washington (BCHW).  We are a 501 (c) (3) organization with 31 chapters across the state dedicated to: keeping trails open for all users; educating horse users in Leave-No-Trace practices; and providing volunteer service to resource agencies.

BCHW is affiliated with the Back Country Horsemen of America and therefore adopts the BCHA mission statement.

 

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2025 Rendezvous

Rendezvous 2025

2024 Winery Ride and Costume Contest Photo Gallery!!

2024 23rd Annual Winery Ride

Latest Edition of the BCHW Trailhead News

Newest Trailhead Edition

BCHA Newsletters and Monthly News & Updates

BCHA

Work Party Reports

Work Party written Reports

The Turnpike Email Newsletter

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Turnpike Email Newsletter

Trails are Common Ground

Emergency Preparedness

BCHW Volunteer Positions Available at the State Level

New listings to come

BCHW Position Opportunities

BCHW Public Lands Chair 2020 Message

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