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TRAILs & WorkFun
9:00 AM (8:30 tack up). Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs
To start the year off, we are holding a member meeting and ride at the Garden of the Gods on April 6th at 9:00 AM (weather permitting). This will be a great chance to reconnect, enjoy the breathtaking views, and get to know one another better. After the ride, we can gather for lunch to chat and plan for the upcoming season. Bring your own lunch for after the ride! Please ensure you bring a horse that is safe with being in close proximity to dogs that will be on leashes and other hikers around.
9am, SAddleUp CO, Western Saddle & Tack Shop, 1003 Ash St., Gilcrest, CO 80623
Are you riding comfortably? A proper saddle fit is essential for both your comfort and your horse's performance. An ill-fitting saddle can cause pain, discomfort, and even long-term damage to both you and your horse.
Join us in Gilcrest with Danna and her staff at Saddle Up for a professional saddle fitting!!
Her fabulous staff will ensure that your saddle is perfectly suited to your body and your horse’s anatomy, ultimately enhancing your riding experience and helping to prevent any unnecessary strain. Please sign up by 13 April so we can send Danna our numbers so that her staff is prepared and ready for us!
We will have the session recorded and will post on our website for you to review later.
If you prefer not to bring your horse, feel free to come and spectate!
If you have any saddles that need repairs, feel free to bring them along as well!
This is a great opportunity to get expert advice and ensure you and your horse are set up for success for the upcoming season!!
Take the time to invest in a fitting – it’s a small step that makes a big difference in your ride!
May 3, Packing workshop $125 pp
9:30am Guffey, CO
May 3rd - Cost: $125 per person if paid in advance (Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, Square, cash or check) or $140 if paid on arrival. Packing Workshop in Guffey with Wild Horse Outreach and Advocacy. Please let us know if you are attending and are willing to share photos etc. Details:9.30am to 3pm. Cost: $125 per person if paid in advance (Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, Square, cash or check) or $140 if paid on arrival. Registration via email or phone works fine. Instruction covers gear needed for equines and humans in the backcountry, putting on a pack saddle, throwing the box hitch, navigation, stock containment, feeding equines and humans in the backcountry, and preparing equines and people for pack trips. Plenty of opportunities for questions and hands on practice. We ask that participants bring their lunch, plenty of water, chairs and weather appropriate clothing. No pets or guests/non- participating children.
jun 7, Packing workshop $125 pp
9:30am Guffey, CO
May 3rd - Cost: $125 per person if paid in advance (Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, Square, cash or check) or $140 if paid on arrival. Packing Workshop in Guffey with Wild Horse Outreach and Advocacy. Please let us know if you are attending and are willing to share photos etc. Details:9.30am to 3pm. Cost: $125 per person if paid in advance (Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, Square, cash or check) or $140 if paid on arrival. Registration via email or phone works fine. Instruction covers gear needed for equines and humans in the backcountry, putting on a pack saddle, throwing the box hitch, navigation, stock containment, feeding equines and humans in the backcountry, and preparing equines and people for pack trips. Plenty of opportunities for questions and hands on practice. We ask that participants bring their lunch, plenty of water, chairs and weather appropriate clothing. No pets or guests/non- participating children.
jul 12, 13 BRUNO GULCH CAMP & RIDE
:9:30am tack up / 10:30am Rides - Bruno Gulch Campground, Grant, CO. Free to RMBCH or $5 for first ride non-members
We will be working to clear branches and small downed trees for the first 1/3 of the trail from Bruno Gulch campground to the Iron Fens. This will make the actual trail to the Iron Fens so much safer and smoother on for the following days fun ride. Please bring helmets, eye glass protection, and work gloves. You will also need to bring plenty of water and a snack/lunch. We will be ready to ride at 11 am.
RSVP Required by July 5th. Iron Fens - ride on July 13 meet @TH by 930am, ready to ride at 1030am. Description: Bruno Gulch Camping & Fun Ride. Have you been itching to explore some of the horseback riding in Pike National Forest? Come spend the day riding in the shadows of thirteeners along Geneva Creek. Explore with seasoned riders an area that is one of the South Platte District's best kept secrets! This excursion is on a very high elevation trail, so please be certain you and your equine can handle the challenges that come with altitudes of 9,600-12,000ft. There will be water crossings, technical and/or very rocky sections, possible downed trees/obstacles, as well as ATVs/side-by-sides/Jeeps on different segments (parts of this trail are 4x4 two-track roads). We expect to see different wildlife, spectacular photo ops, and likely a fair amount of bikers and tourists. Please ensure you arrive on time for the trail ride, considering any potential travel delays, as the ride will start promptly at 11am.
We will ride 12 (5-6 hours). Bring your own drinks, lunch, and equine. We take breaks as needed for horse or rider, and will have lunch at the terminus of the trail. We cannot stress enough if you have health conditions that are made worse by high elevation, or your horse has only been ridden a couple days this year, please do not risk your health and safety for this particular ride. As far as camping is concerned, we welcome participants to experience camping the night before the ride if they have the essentials for their horses: food, water, and containment. There will not be a designated camp host, so plan accordingly to be self-contained as there are no facilities, hookups, or planned meals.
No Dogs or Stallions on RMBCH Rides
Directions: We will be camping near the Bruno Gulch Corrals, which are located about one mile up Bruno Gulch Road near Dillon (https://trails.colorado.gov/roads/bruno-gulch-7575). Coming from 285, head north on Gruanella Pass Road (Geneva Rd) about 6 miles, passing Whiteside and Burning Bear Campgrounds. Look for Bruno Gulch Road (FS 118.E) on the left. If you see Duck Creek Picnic area, you went just a little too far! Coordinates: 39.527584, -105.745926 (takes you to meadow just before corrals)
jul 19, Packing workshop $125 pp
9:30am Guffey, CO
Cost: $125 per person if paid in advance (Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, Square, cash or check) or $140 if paid on arrival. Packing Workshop in Guffey with Wild Horse Outreach and Advocacy. Please let us know if you are attending and are willing to share photos etc. Details:9.30am to 3pm. Cost: $125 per person if paid in advance (Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, Square, cash or check) or $140 if paid on arrival. Registration via email or phone works fine. Instruction covers gear needed for equines and humans in the backcountry, putting on a pack saddle, throwing the box hitch, navigation, stock containment, feeding equines and humans in the backcountry, and preparing equines and people for pack trips. Plenty of opportunities for questions and hands on practice. We ask that participants bring their lunch, plenty of water, chairs and weather appropriate clothing. No pets or guests/non- participating children.
AUG 15- 17 CO Back Country Horsemen Rendezvous
Lake George, CO
You may be able to come earlier and stay longer but you'll need to coordinate that when you make your reservation. Make your own reservations. The location is the M Lazy C Ranch near Lake George, Colorado. The website is https://mlazyc.com We (Colorado BCH) are getting a discount on the prices so when you call, identify yourself as a Colorado BCH member. The phone number to call is 303-775-3351 and the person you must speak with is Dianne.
You should pay when you make your reservation. The website will indicate that all sites are already reserved, and that is correct. They are reserved for us. The cabins are not available as there is another event taking place that weekend. I'd suggest you make your reservations ASAP! And here's why: First come, first served.
There are 10 RV sites with pens for 2 horses each and with full hookups at $55/day.
There are 3 RV sites with pens for 2 horses with electrical only at $55/day.
There are 9 primitive sites. (no hookups or pens) for 10/day.
There are paddocks available for $15/horse/day. There are covered pens available for $25/day and not-covered for $15/day. And there are other corrals available.
There is a bathhouse and arena available at no cost.
When you call, let Dianne know about how long your rig is if you're reserving an RV site as some are longer than others.
We can have a chuckwagon dinner provided for us for $50/person provided we have at least 20 people signed up.
We can have a breakfast provided for us at $20/person provided we have at least 20 people signed up.
Everyone plan for your own meals. And bring certified weed free hay if you plan to ride in the National Forest.
The ranch borders 350,000 acre Pike National Forest. There are numerous trails to ride right out of the ranch. They also have activities and fun things to do at the ranch. Make your reservation soon because I'm sure our spots will fill up quickly. As Chairman of the Colorado BCH Board of Directors, I am very excited about this rendezvous. I want to meet as many of you as I can and hear your thoughts, concerns and success stories. If we have any COBCH activities planned, they will be disseminated to you as we get them developed.
