Backcountry Horsemen of California

Mid Valley Unit

Backcountry Horsemen of California is a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving backcountry wilderness, protecting stock users' historic use of the wilderness and educating the public about gentle, "Leave No Trace" wilderness use. We are a 501(c)3 organization, which means donations to BCHC Mid Valley are tax-deductible. The Mid Valley Unit is based in Modesto. See our Links page for our neighbors and the state web site.

Here's what we'll be doing in the next few months. See our Activities page for pictures of recent activities.

Saturday, March 9, 2019: St. Patrick's Day Ride
Red Hills. Wear green!
Donuts and coffee from 9:30 - 10 am
Ride at 10 am. Lunch at 12:30 pm. Bring a small can of chili beans. MVU will provide hot dogs.
We ride rain or shine.

Tuesday, March 12, 2019: Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting
6:30 pm, Perko's, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank
Contact: Jim Westmoreland, (209) 815-3125 or jimwestmorelandsem@gmail.com

Saturday, March 23, 2019: Poker Ride
Complete details in the flyer
Contact: Stephanie Stott, (209) 402-4417 or

March 29 - 31, 2019: BCHC State Rendezvous
Norco, California (Riverside County)
Read about it on the State Web site.

Saturday, April 13, 2019: Oakdale Rodeo Parade.
Parade starts at 9 am. You must be a member to ride
Contact: John Marshall at (209) 968-3826

Saturday, April 13, 2019: Easter Ride at Del Valle Regional Park.
Day Use Fee of $10.
More information in the March newsletter. Contact: Bob Cooper at (510) 816-7879 or Jerrie Ann Thomas at (209) 985-4502

Tuesday, April 9, 2019: Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting
6:30 pm, Perko's, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank
Contact: Jim Westmoreland, (209) 815-3125 or jimwestmorelandsem@gmail.com

April 26, 27 and 28 (Fri - Sun), 2019: Mother Lode Spring Ride and Camp out
Mother Lode Ranch, Sonora
Dutch Oven cooking, pinata massaacre, ice cream social and more.
Reservation form in the March newsletter (PDF, 6.5 MB)

Tuesday, May 14, 2019: Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting
6:30 pm, Perko's, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank
Contact: Jim Westmoreland, (209) 815-3125 or jimwestmorelandsem@gmail.com