Back Country Horsemen of Utah - Southwest Chapter

06/10/2026

Looks like a great project in an area our members love to ride! Please RSVP on the original post from Duck Creek Village Legacy Project.

05/19/2026

Check out the May Newsletter and be sure to mark your calendars for National Trails Day on June 6th where we will be working on the Duncan Springs Trail. You will find more information in the newsletter and on our website.

05/06/2026

Join us this Saturday in Enterprise at the Duvall Ranch for a potluck lunch after a nice trail ride and private obstacle course.
For more details and directions please RSVP on our website.
Plan your travel time to be in the saddle by 10:00 am

Come enjoy a private trail ride & potluck at the Duvall Ranch in Enterprise Utah. The Duvalls have created a fun obstacle course and 6 mile ride in the hills behind the ranch. We will ride through an old burn area and enjoys views of the valley. Bring a dish to share for a barbecue after the ride!

04/28/2026

Pine Valley update.

04/23/2026

Last month’s meeting was a blast. Grab a friend and come join us on May 6th at the St George Black Bear Diner. Click on the link for more information and to RSVP

Join the Southwest Utah B*H for a night of good company, great conversation, and even better pie! Come at 5:30 to socialize and order food. Meeting starts at 6:00

04/09/2026

**April Chapter Ride has been relocated**

Saturday looks to be steady 20-30mph winds in Cedar City. With no cover, that is a long way to drive for a ride that has no cover.

Let's go to White Reef Trailhead in Harrisburg. The weather promises to be better. Bring lunch and we'll stop in the beautiful box canyon for lunch before finishing the loop. For directions, google White Reef Trailhead (it says Hurricane, but that's it). You go under I-15 and turn right to the parking lot. Please consolidate trailers if possible.

Join us for our April 11th B*HU Southwest Chapter Ride located in the beautiful Red Cliffs Desert Reserve and enjoy scenic vistas, petroglyphs and dinosaur tracks!

04/09/2026

We had a great turnout tonight at our first Member Meeting at the Black Bear Diner. Dr. Ron Johnson, DVM shared some of his vast knowledge and experience as an equine veterinarian. Doc Johnson shared great tips and advice to help us give greater care to our equine partners. From pesky flies and allergy season, to worming and vaccine routines, and must-have’s for every saddle bag, we all learned something new!
Some of the education was hands on as Doc Johnson passed around some of his post-mortem hoof models and incredible enterolith intestinal stones and helpful advice to avoid these painful situations in our horses.

It’s was a fun night of camaraderie, equine education and great food! If you were unable to attend, come join us next month, May 6th at the St George Black Bear Diner! Everyone is welcome!

03/17/2026

🤠 Gather around, Southwest Chapter!
Join us for a night of good company, great conversation, and even better pie 🥧
We’ll share updates from the board, talk upcoming rides & service projects, and just enjoy being around folks who love the backcountry as much as you do.
🎟 Bonus: We’re doing a drawing for branded merch!
👢 Bring a friend—whether they’re curious about B*HU or just in it for the pie and stories around the table.
📍 Black Bear Diner – 1245 S Main, St. George
🕠 RSVP 4/8/26 & Come early at 5:30 if you’re eating
🕕 Meeting kicks off at 6:00

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Join the Southwest Utah B*H for a night of good company, great conversation, and even better pie! Come early at 5:30 if you’re eating. Meeting kicks off at 6:00 pm

03/10/2026

RSVP now for the March 14th, Chapter Ride at T-Bone Loop.

6.5 miles, 2 hrs. Bring a camp chair & lunch to eat in the parking lot after the ride.

03/08/2026

So grateful for everyone that gave up some of their Saturday for a work project at the Red Mountain Trailhead. Local Back Country Horsemen and 4H members combined and made short work of the massive tumbleweeds that were taking over the trailhead parking. The BLM provided the dumpster and Lin Hokana “crushed it” with his tractor.
The work was completed within an hour and it felt good to give some service back to this beautiful trail so many people love and enjoy!