Back Country Horsemen of North Dakota

04/30/2026

🐎♠️ Mark your calendar for the Ride of the Year! ♠️🐎

The Back Country Horsemen of North Dakota Annual Poker Ride is coming in September 2026—and you won’t want to miss it!

Get ready for a day of great trails, good company, and a whole lot of fun. Whether you’re in it for the ride, the cards, or just to enjoy the outdoors, this event has something for everyone.

🎟️ We’ll also be raffling off some really incredible items this year—seriously, you’re going to want a chance at these really great prizes.

Bring your friends, your family, and your sense of adventure. It’s always a great time, and this year is shaping up to be one of the best yet.

📣 More details coming soon—stay tuned!

04/13/2026

Check your Messages for a Zoom invite.

We are having a meeting TONIGHT at 6 pm mountain time.

If you would like an invite and didn't get one let us know!

04/10/2026

Lets ride, work and make a difference together!

Little Missouri State Park Work Day.
May 27th - June 1st
To claim a reserved spot RSVP to Cyndi Ritcher ph: 701-870-1026
We will be clearing trails, giving back to the land and keeping our trails open for generations to come!

NEW THIS YEAR...Receive $200 per horse trailer for bringing horses to this event!

Come for the adventure, stay for the camaraderie and do't be afraid of a little hard work along the way. There is something special about earning your miles on the trail.

SADDLE UP FOR A LITTLE GRIT, ALOT OF LAUGHS AND A WHOLE LOT OF PURPOSE!!

SEE YOU ON THE TRAIL!

03/08/2026

🐴Poker Ride🐴
planning meeting March 9 6 PM MT Check your email for Zoom link!

12/28/2025

🐎 Back Country Horsemen of North Dakota 🐎
Annual Meeting & Winter Party

✨ Why this meeting matters:

We will be electing officers for the coming year

Your voice, ideas, and experience help shape the future of BCHND

Our strength comes from active members who care about the land, the trails, and each other

🎉 Come for the fellowship.
🌲 Stay for the mission.
🤝 Be part of what keeps BCHND moving forward.

Date: January 10th
Time: 3PM
Location: Little Missouri Dining and Saloon

Please come, bring a friend if you can, and help us continue the legacy of stewardship and horsemanship we’re so proud of.

Many hands make light work—and strong trails.

11/27/2025

Hello! Happy Thanksgiving! Just a reminder if you dont keep up with your email, we will be having a virtual meeting on Sunday evening. We need you! 👀Looking for some officers.

09/16/2025

09/14/2025

Follow up meeting for the poker ride at the store at the bar x sunday morning sept. 14 at 9 am

09/11/2025

It all starts Tomorrow!!

The Riding
The Food
The Fun
The Prizes

Do a last minute check to make sure you are ready for the most beautiful ride of the year and possibly the most fun you have had all summer.

Bring friends!

Lets Ride!!

09/10/2025

🚨 FINAL CALL - POKER RIDE THIS WEEKEND! 🚨

The big day is almost here! Last-minute reminders for our Poker Ride in Medora:

⏰ SCHEDULE REMINDERS:

Registration starts at 3pm-5:30
Ride Times Friday 5:30pm, Saturday 10am and 2pm
Silent Auction Bidding starts Saturday at 12:00pm
Poker will be played Saturday 6:00pm
Pot Luck Saturday 7:00 ish after Poker.

🎒 WHAT TO BRING:
✅ Your horse (obviously!) proper tack and safety gear
✅ Weather appropriate clothing ( rain is forcasted but not likely)
✅ Sunscreen, hat, water bottle...necessaties
✅ Camera for those Badlands views
✅ Cha Ching for auction bidding, 50/50 raffle and New Merchandise.( We have commemorative hats and shirts this year!!
✅ Your poker face! 😎
🎁 Bring you Auction Items!
👋 STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS!
Can you spare a few hours? We especially need:

2 more trail guides
Help at the General Store with check-ins
Help setting up and cleaning up

Weather looks great, the trails are ready, and we're expecting our biggest turnout yet!

This isn't just a fun day - it's about preserving our access to the beautiful backcountry we all love.

Can't wait to see everyone in the saddle this weekend!