Trails Appreciation Day 2026
The State Capitol building was bustling with trails enthusiasts on March 5, as BCHKS and the Kansas Horse Council joined 30 other trail organizations from across Kansas for 2026 Trails Appreciation Day. It was an opportunity to celebrate trails in Kansas and share with lawmakers the benefits of trails to citizens and communities where trails are located. BCHKS/KHC Trails Advocates distributed informational packets to offices of all 168 senators and representatives!
2026 Rides & Other Events -
Wednesday Weekly Trail Rides, Perry State Park, sponsored by Crossroad Cowboy Church. Park at west side of Wild Horse Campground, and meet at round pen at 1pm for a 2-hour ride. Follow Let's Ride--Perry Lake for changes or cancellations.
Saddle Ridge BCHKS at Hillsdale State Park will host two-hour rides the 1st Thursday and the 3rd Saturday of every month through November. Saturday rides will meet at Saddle Ridge Campground, 1pm. More info at Saddle Ridge Back Country Horsemen of Kansas on FB.
May 1-3 Big Hill Lake Memorial Ride, Sponsored by Big Hill BCHKS. Cherryvale Horse Camp. Flyer
May 16-17 Kanopolis State Park Spring Benefit Ride. Flyer
June 20-21 Horse Camping & Trail Confidence Clinic. Sponsored by Sunflower BCHKS, Blackhawk Horse Camp, Pomona Lake. Flyer
Sept 5 - Perry State Park Benefit Ride & Auction. Flyer
Oct 16-18 - Eisenhower State Park Benefit Trail Ride Weekend, Melvern Lake. Flyer
Wednesday Weekly Trail Rides, Perry State Park, sponsored by Crossroad Cowboy Church. Park at west side of Wild Horse Campground, and meet at round pen at 1pm for a 2-hour ride. Follow Let's Ride--Perry Lake for changes or cancellations.
Saddle Ridge BCHKS at Hillsdale State Park will host two-hour rides the 1st Thursday and the 3rd Saturday of every month through November. Saturday rides will meet at Saddle Ridge Campground, 1pm. More info at Saddle Ridge Back Country Horsemen of Kansas on FB.
May 1-3 Big Hill Lake Memorial Ride, Sponsored by Big Hill BCHKS. Cherryvale Horse Camp. Flyer
May 16-17 Kanopolis State Park Spring Benefit Ride. Flyer
June 20-21 Horse Camping & Trail Confidence Clinic. Sponsored by Sunflower BCHKS, Blackhawk Horse Camp, Pomona Lake. Flyer
Sept 5 - Perry State Park Benefit Ride & Auction. Flyer
Oct 16-18 - Eisenhower State Park Benefit Trail Ride Weekend, Melvern Lake. Flyer
