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.

The 2020 Mid Valley Youth Horse Camp is scheduled for June 26-28 (Fri - Sat).
The deadline for sending in applications is April 24, 2020.
Read the flyer (PDF, 352 KB).
Print an application (PDF, 91 KB).

March 27 - 29 May 29, 30, 31 (Fri - Sun), 2020: Statewide Rendezvous
Red Bluff, California
(Rescheduled due to Covid-19).

Tuesday, April 14, 2020: Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting
(Cancelled due to Covid 19)
6:30 pm, Perko's, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank
Contact: Doug Dollarhide, (209) 605-2403

April 17 - 19, 2020 (Fri - Sun) Spring Ride and Campout
(Cancelled due to Covid 19)
Rumsey Ranch
Reservation form in the March newsletter, p. 5 (PDF)
Contact: Carl Perry (209) 321-5410 or
David Rumsey (209) 532-268

Saturday, May 2, 2020: Pre-Bishop Pack Team Competition
Diamond Bar Arena, 6055 Central Ave, Ceres
Contact: Julia Heller, (209) 585-9026

Tuesday, May 12, 2020: Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting
6:30 pm, Perko's, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank
Contact: Doug Dollarhide, (209) 605-2403

Saturday, May 16, 2020: Dutch Oven Event
Dennise Davis' Place
Contact: Vicki Whisler, (209) 480-0566