In 2016, Back Country Horsemen of America volunteers spent 341,502 hours working to maintain trails on public lands. That equates to a value of $13.4 million dollars in trail work donated to local and federal land managing agencies. Since 1995, BCHA members contributed a value equal to $139.86 million in volunteer hours.
We invest in active participation by young leaders in the wise and sustainable use of wilderness and back country resources. We coordinate with conservation corps and youth groups, United States Forest Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management to ensure tomorrow’s leaders have outdoor and wilderness experiences. As youth groups work with us and our partners, they learn about themselves and about stewardship of our most treasured resources. BCHA, its youth partners, and other volunteers leverage funds many times over in delivering projects to clear and maintain trails.
Are you a hiker, biker, or horseback rider who gets out and enjoys trails? We do much of the work that goes unseen to clear and preserve the safety and continued enjoyment of your outdoor experience. Yup, much of our work does involve “horsepower” as well as human power. The majority of our pack trips with horses and mules assist trail crews get food, camping gear, and trail maintenance equipment into areas where four-wheeled vehicles cannot go. We help two-footed trail workers get more done by packing in what they need.
When you make a donation to BCHA your donations are Tax Deductible. Your donations all go toward ensuring equestrians can always ride on you favorite public trail. Watch our latest video to find out who we are and what we do. We are a 501(c)(3) serving 194 local and state chapters across the country. Please help the Back Country Horsemen of America keep trails open for you by becoming a member or donating to our cause.