Keeping equestrian trails open for future generations
Back Country Horsemen of Kansas (BCHKS) is part of a nation-wide organization that is committed to protecting the access of equestrians to public lands. We are devoted equestrians who love to ride and explore new trails. We assist with trail maintenance and improvement projects, keeping trails clear for all user groups. We welcome riders of all types, ages and interests!
Join us at the Overbrook Public Library, January 25, 11:30 am, for a celebration of the volunteer work being done on Kansas public trails!
Can't Find Your Way Back to the Trailhead?
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BCHKS Saddle Raffle!
Through a generous donation from Marc Lindsay, Hyperi Saddles, BCHKS has a 2nd saddle to give away!
See the saddle at the BCHKS Annual Meeting, January 25, in Overbrook and displayed again at the BCHKS booth at Equifest in the main lobby of the TPEC Arena, Salina, March 21-22. The drawing will be at 4pm, Saturday, March 22, at Equifest.
The winner of last year's saddle, John Grauberger, exclaimed that he's never won anything! Get some raffle tickets, and take a chance!
See the saddle at the BCHKS Annual Meeting, January 25, in Overbrook and displayed again at the BCHKS booth at Equifest in the main lobby of the TPEC Arena, Salina, March 21-22. The drawing will be at 4pm, Saturday, March 22, at Equifest.
The winner of last year's saddle, John Grauberger, exclaimed that he's never won anything! Get some raffle tickets, and take a chance!
Problems with Non-Equine Campers in Equestrian Campgrounds?
BCHA has developed a form for reporting incidents with non-equestrian campers in designated equestrian campgrounds. Be sure to share your concerns with the camp host, the public land manager, and BCHKS, so these concerns can be addressed at the local level. Horse Camp Incident Form
2021 Kansas State Parks Economic Contributions to Regional & State Economies
Interesting reading about the economic impact of Kansas State Park activities, including equestrian.
2021 Kansas Economic Impact Report
2021 Kansas Economic Impact Report
BCHKS Volunteer Hours Have Value
Kansas equestrians deserve a big pat on the back for another impressive year of volunteer work on public trails!! For 2024, we reported over 4,400 hours of volunteer work, which equates to a $357,000 in labor and supplies! We share this information with public land managers and other trail organizations, and they continue to be impressed by the dedication we equestrians have for taking care of trails we love to ride. Since BCHKS started keeping track of hours in 2014, we’ve reported 34,000 hours toward the maintenance and preservation of our public trails, with a value of over $2M! How would our trails look without these efforts?
Volunteer Hours Reporting Form
Volunteer Hours Reporting Form
