Back Country Horsemen of Southeast Ocala Forest

07/21/2026

Ron Smith Michelle S McWilliams Leah Greenleaf and I cleared lots of blockages on the horse trails today. The windy days cause havoc on the pine trees.

05/25/2026

Placed a mounting block at Hart Ranch Rd trailhead at Lake Norris Conservation Area. One more perk for horseback riders.

05/19/2026

Ok folks. May was our last organized work day for the summer. However remember to send me your hours if you go out and do any clearing. With hurricane season upon us we may have some blockages. And let me know if you find large downed trees and we will get our sawyers out on it.

05/05/2026

Thanks to Jerome Harrington Ron Smith Dave Stark Jackie Richie Michelle S McWilliams Leah Greenleaf for all the work done on the trails today. Good job all.

03/31/2026

Ron Smith and I accepting a certificate
Of appreciation from the Ocala Forest for the work BCHSOF does on the trails. This was at their volunteer appreciation lunch today. It was good to see Lorena, Meghan and district ranger Carrie Sekerak.

03/16/2026

Today we set up two mounting blocks at Sunny Hill west. Many thanks to Georlyn Huntley Cates for her suggestion and for Ron Smith for building them and Jerome Harrington for his assistance in getting them out there. And of course many thanks to Alex Auton and SJRWMD for making this beautiful property available for public recreation.

03/02/2026

Today, 19 of us took to the woods to clear horse trails. Good job everyone.

02/04/2026

Great day yesterday as 19 of us braved the cold to clear trails. Thanks to all who came out to help. Lunch afterwards at Haystax was uplifting.

01/31/2026

Hey folks, come to the Black Bear Festival in Umatilla tomorrow starting at 10 AM. Visit the Back Country Horsemen of Southeast Ocala Forest booth. Bring a friend, sign up as a member. See you there!

01/26/2026