Back Country Horsemen of Oregon

Back Country Horsemen of Oregon www.bcho.org, The Back Country Horsemen of Oregon, BCHO is a group of local men and women dedicated to the preservation of our right to public Lands.

As a State organization we are well connected to our National Organization, the Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA). The Back Country Horsemen of Oregon (BCHO) made up of elected Officers and the Boards of Directors with representatives from each Chapter in Oregon. Each BCHO chapter member is also a member of The Back Country Horsemen of Oregon, and receives the BCHO Newsletter, The Highline.

Our Chapter dues include the BCHO dues and dues sent on to BCHA. Each Chapter in Oregon provides one representative that sits on the BCHO Board of Directors. Our larger state level voice means we have more strength in what we say and more power to achieve our principals when speaking to Federal organizations, State organizations, and State Legislators about Equestrian related issues. The Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA) is a Board of Directors made up of two National Directors from each state BCH organization. This Board is the highest level of our organization. They work to promote our purposes at the national level with the Federal Agencies (Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and the Park Service), the US Senate and the House of Representatives. They also network with other national organizations that have an interest in the backcountry in order to bring more public focus on issues determined to be in the best interest of the Back Country Horsemen. The list of other organizations that BCHA has partnered with, affiliated with, or joined is a very long and reputable list. They are in part: the American Horse Council, the American Hiking Society, the Wilderness Society, the Coalition of Recreational Trails, American Trails, the Continental Divide Trail Alliance, the National Recreation Trail Training Partnership, and several others.

Emerald Chapter of Back Country Horsemen working to help good friends to put on the Waldo 100K
08/04/2025

Emerald Chapter of Back Country Horsemen working to help good friends to put on the Waldo 100K

Takes many folks and stock to put on the Waldo 100K
08/04/2025

Takes many folks and stock to put on the Waldo 100K

Huge thanks to Arden & Bert for their crosscut saw display & demos!!🪵
06/01/2025

Huge thanks to Arden & Bert for their crosscut saw display & demos!!🪵

Wanted to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to join us at B*HO’s Annual Rendezvous in Sisters, OR this week...
06/01/2025

Wanted to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to join us at B*HO’s Annual Rendezvous in Sisters, OR this weekend! Let us know what your biggestest takeaway was from the event in the comments😁🌲 ⬇️
📸: Taylor Jane-Black Tatum

🐴🌲 Join us (THIS WEEKEND) for B*HO’s ✨FREE✨Annual Wilderness Skills Rendezvous! 🌲🐴Calling all outdoor enthusiasts, horse...
05/27/2025

🐴🌲 Join us (THIS WEEKEND) for B*HO’s ✨FREE✨Annual Wilderness Skills Rendezvous! 🌲🐴
Calling all outdoor enthusiasts, horse lovers, and adventure seekers! The Backcountry Horsemen of Oregon are excited to invite you to the annual Wilderness Skills Rendezvous — a weekend packed with hands-on workshops, expert-led sessions, and a chance to connect with fellow backcountry riders.
🗓 Date: May 30th, 31st, & June 1st
📍 Location: Sisters Cow Camp in Sisters, OR
🎯 Focus: Wilderness skills, trail riding, horsemanship, and Leave No Trace principles.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to backcountry riding, there’s something for everyone — from packing techniques to equine first aid to wilderness navigation. It’s all about preserving our beautiful backcountry for generations to come while building the skills we need to thrive in the wild.
🐎 Highlights:
• Learn from experienced instructors
• Build skills for backcountry trail riding
• Network with fellow equestrians
• Hands-on workshops & demos
• Fun and informative discussions on conservation and wilderness ethics
• Amazing views and camaraderie
Get ready to ride, learn, and grow with us! 🙌
👉 RSVP now and save your spot!

05/24/2025

Rendzvous Update

Wilderness Skill Rendezvous 2025 Presentations/Activity schedule
5/30/25 Friday
08-11am Check in Camp Set up/SIGN IN
11-11:45 ORIENTATION
12pm-2pm Afternoon Presentations
2pm-5pm Trail riding Escorts available if needed
5pm-7pm Potluck Dinner-Dutch Oven as able
7pm-Dark Musician Beth Wood
Dark: Hoofin’ It, Packing with B*HO videos
5/31/24 Saturday
0700-0800 SIGN IN/ORIENTATION
0800-10:30 Presentations with addition of Working to unite for Safer Disasters
10:30am-12PM Brunch(on your Own)
12PM-2pm Presentations
2PM-5PM Trail Riding, Escorts available if needed
5pm-7pm Potluck Dinner Dutch oven as able
7pm-8pm Cowboy Poetry, Tom Swearingen

6/1/25 Sunday
9:00am-12 noon Presentations with the Addition of ‘Explore Ultralight Horse Packing Overnight in the backcountry with just your Saddle Horse’ with Terraka Mishler
Afternoon Riding. Let us know if you need escorts.

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Lots of productive fun
05/23/2025

Lots of productive fun

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Veneta, OR
97487

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 8pm
Sunday 7am - 8pm

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+15413373138

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