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!
Mark Your 2023 Calendars with Upcoming Events!
Jan 21 - New Chisholm Trail BCHKS Chapter Meeting, Pizza Ranch, Hutchinson, 11 am.
Feb 11 - BCHKS Annual Meeting, Pizza Ranch, Emporia, 11-1. Watch for Event signup on Facebook.
March 16-19 - Equifest of Kansas, Salina, with 3 1/2 days of clinicians, workshops, demos, ranch rodeos, shopping, and more! Watch for the new website, equifestofks.com.
April 1 - Annual Rockhaven Park Benefit Ride, Clinton Lake. Information will be posted on Friends of Rockhaven Park on Facebook.
May 5-7 - BCHKS Fill the Campground, Milford State Park. Call State Park office for camping reservations, 785-238-3014. Watch for details at BCHKS-Fill the Campgrounds on Facebook.
June 3 - Annual Randolph State Park Benefit Ride, Tuttle Creek. Watch for details, Tuttle Creek Chapter of BCHKS on Facebook.
Sept 2 - Perry Annual Fundraiser Trail Ride & Auction, Perry State Park. For more info, Let's Ride -- Perry Lake on Facebook.
Oct 7 - Moonlight Ride with Chili/Pie Supper, Perry State Park. For more info, Let's Ride -- Perry Lake on Facebook.
Oct 13-15 - Annual Benefit Trail Ride Weekend, Eisenhower State Park at Melvern Lake. Stay tuned for details. Make camping reservation by calling park office directly, 785-528-4102.
Lots more to come!
Feb 11 - BCHKS Annual Meeting, Pizza Ranch, Emporia, 11-1. Watch for Event signup on Facebook.
March 16-19 - Equifest of Kansas, Salina, with 3 1/2 days of clinicians, workshops, demos, ranch rodeos, shopping, and more! Watch for the new website, equifestofks.com.
April 1 - Annual Rockhaven Park Benefit Ride, Clinton Lake. Information will be posted on Friends of Rockhaven Park on Facebook.
May 5-7 - BCHKS Fill the Campground, Milford State Park. Call State Park office for camping reservations, 785-238-3014. Watch for details at BCHKS-Fill the Campgrounds on Facebook.
June 3 - Annual Randolph State Park Benefit Ride, Tuttle Creek. Watch for details, Tuttle Creek Chapter of BCHKS on Facebook.
Sept 2 - Perry Annual Fundraiser Trail Ride & Auction, Perry State Park. For more info, Let's Ride -- Perry Lake on Facebook.
Oct 7 - Moonlight Ride with Chili/Pie Supper, Perry State Park. For more info, Let's Ride -- Perry Lake on Facebook.
Oct 13-15 - Annual Benefit Trail Ride Weekend, Eisenhower State Park at Melvern Lake. Stay tuned for details. Make camping reservation by calling park office directly, 785-528-4102.
Lots more to come!
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The Kansas Horse Council’s premier equine event, EquiFest of Kansas, has added a day to its’ schedule for 2023. Located at Tony’s Pizza Event Center in Salina, EquiFest will begin on Thursday, March 16 and end at noon on Sunday, March 19. Full info is available on the EquiFest website.
This opportunity to showcase BCHKS with a booth in the main entry area next to headliner, Chris Cox, offers valuable exposure and potential for significant growth in our membership.
Vendor hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 9 to noon on Sunday with free admission on Sunday. BCHKS booth volunteers can sign up for two hour shifts any or all days. If you volunteer through the EquiFest website for other duties, please note that our booth is separate from the volunteer options listed there.
Volunteer coordinator, Pattie Stalder, can be contacted via email at [email protected].
This opportunity to showcase BCHKS with a booth in the main entry area next to headliner, Chris Cox, offers valuable exposure and potential for significant growth in our membership.
Vendor hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 9 to noon on Sunday with free admission on Sunday. BCHKS booth volunteers can sign up for two hour shifts any or all days. If you volunteer through the EquiFest website for other duties, please note that our booth is separate from the volunteer options listed there.
Volunteer coordinator, Pattie Stalder, can be contacted via email at [email protected].
Congratulations to the BCHKS Grant Recipients
At our June 5, 2022 board meeting, we announced our first annual BCH Kansas grants since the inception of the program this year.
Pattie Stalder of the Tuttle Creek Chapter received a grant for $348 to purchase trail guides and brochures for the trails at Randolph State Park.
Diana Skinner of the Sunflower Chapter was awarded $133 to help cover the cost of new tires for her ATV used for trail maintenance at numerous trails in eastern Kansas and for search and rescue at South Shore Trails at Clinton Lake.
Grant applications are accepted May 1 - 31 each year. Visit Grants for more information.
Pattie Stalder of the Tuttle Creek Chapter received a grant for $348 to purchase trail guides and brochures for the trails at Randolph State Park.
Diana Skinner of the Sunflower Chapter was awarded $133 to help cover the cost of new tires for her ATV used for trail maintenance at numerous trails in eastern Kansas and for search and rescue at South Shore Trails at Clinton Lake.
Grant applications are accepted May 1 - 31 each year. Visit Grants for more information.
We Know Our Worth!
Kansas equestrians deserve a big pat on the back for another impressive year of volunteer work on public trails!! For 2021, we reported over 3,700 hours of work, which equates to a $250,000 in labor and supplies! We share this information with our 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 we started reporting hours in 2014, we’ve reported over 23,000 hours toward the maintenance and preservation of our public trails with a value of $1,250,943!!
Volunteer Hours Reporting Form
Volunteer Hours Reporting Form
