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.

It's that time again! Our annual Youth Horse Camp will be June 22 - 24 (Fri - Sun) at Kerrick Corrals near Aspen Meadows Pack Station, just off of Crabtree Road, in the beautiful Stanislaus National Forest. We will introduce 12 to 14 young people (ages 9 - 14) to using horses and mules in the back country. We will provide the horses.
Applications are due April 30, 2018.
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(This item is out of order on purpose.)

Spring Campout and Ride
RESHEDULED
April 6 - 8, 2018 (Fri - Sun)
April 20 - 22, 2018 (Fri - Sun)
Mother Lode Ranch, 15995 Wards Ferry Road, Sonora
Complete details, (but the old dates), plus a reservation form, so we know how much food to buy for the breakfast on Saturday, in the March Newsletter (PDF, 12 MB), page 8.

Tuesday, April 10, 2018: Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting
6:30 PM, Perko's, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank

Saturday, April 14, 2018: Oakdale Parade
Contact: Jody Rumsey, jodyrumsey@yahoo.com

April 13 - 15, 2018 (Fri - Sat): BCHC Rendezvous
Paso Robles Event Center, Paso Robles
This is our state-wide meeting.
Details in the February Newsletter (PDF, 9 MB)
Contact: Lloyd Erlandson, lloyd.erlandson0@gmail.com

Tuesday, May 8, 2018: Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting
6:30 PM, Perko's, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank

Saturday, May 12, 2018: Mother Lode Roundup Parade
Contact: Jody Rumsey, jodyrumsey@yahoo.com

May 12 - 14, 2018 (Sat - Mon): Saw Training
Contact: Dave Moser, (209) 668-8511 davemoser53@hotmail.com