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!
Save the Date
Ride the Flint Hills with BCHKS on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Ride starts at Allegawaho Memorial Heritage Park near Council Grove. Watch Facebook for more details.
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.
Patty 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.
Patty 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!!
