The trail challenge is now history. I would like to thank all those chapter members that helped set up the course and judge the events, especially our coordinator of the event, Darrell Beard.
The map page took a hit from Google. Google started charging a lot for what had been free mapping. Resurrection of the maps is already underway and it is even better than ever.
In 2015 we had 42 members and now we only have 23 members. There is really no reason why membership should not be 80. The mission of the chapter is both noble and practical "Keeping the back country open to horses." As a chapter we do this by raising money for lobbying in Washington and service projects that improve trail riding on local public land.
Public land comprises 62% of Idaho, only exceeded a little bit by Utah 65%, and by Alaska 85%. However, Idaho has the greatest percent of its land in national forests 38%, and it contains 4.8 million acres of wilderness, 3rd largest in the U.S. All but a few of us ride on anything but public land.
We need more members. We need to do another service project this year. We need to go on a few more fun rides. Lets do some planning this coming meeting. Summer is a busy time but its the prime time to go riding. Fall is also an excellent time for horseback riding. Lets go out and do a few extra rides in order to look over the condition of our trails.
The map page took a hit from Google. Google started charging a lot for what had been free mapping. Resurrection of the maps is already underway and it is even better than ever.
In 2015 we had 42 members and now we only have 23 members. There is really no reason why membership should not be 80. The mission of the chapter is both noble and practical "Keeping the back country open to horses." As a chapter we do this by raising money for lobbying in Washington and service projects that improve trail riding on local public land.
Public land comprises 62% of Idaho, only exceeded a little bit by Utah 65%, and by Alaska 85%. However, Idaho has the greatest percent of its land in national forests 38%, and it contains 4.8 million acres of wilderness, 3rd largest in the U.S. All but a few of us ride on anything but public land.
We need more members. We need to do another service project this year. We need to go on a few more fun rides. Lets do some planning this coming meeting. Summer is a busy time but its the prime time to go riding. Fall is also an excellent time for horseback riding. Lets go out and do a few extra rides in order to look over the condition of our trails.
PRBCH has public rides on the first and third Saturdays of the Month
our Meetings are on the second Thursday of the Month
These rides are open to the public. Guests must sign the liability release form.
Ride leaders would appreciate a call or email if you are going to participate. On some out of town trips, vehicles will meet at a rendezvous location specified on the ride schedule. In this way, every one will then follow each other to the correct trail-head. If you think that you are going to be more than 5 minutes late be sure to call the ride leader's cell phone. Another advantage of this brief meeting is so that some members may load their horse into another member's trailer.
Most rides are at least 8 miles long, and later in the summer, a few rides will be longer than 15 miles. If the group is large it is common to break up into smaller groups. All riders should try to remember who else is riding, in that way, at the end of the day, we can determine if anyone is missing. No one should ride alone, but if they do, then others should know about it. A lunch break is taken at noon. It would be a good idea to bring a rain jacket in your saddle bags. We will clear trail obstacles so bring a small saw or pruners.
As a courtesy to other riders, and as a safety concern, smoking and alcohol consumption during a ride is highly discouraged. Firearms may be carried by some members, but not discharged except in cases of emergency. Our liability policy policy does not allow dogs on rides. Please notify other riders if your horse kicks or has any other dangerous habits. The club's liability insurance only covers non-riders i.e. the mountain biker that your horse stepped on.
Ride leaders would appreciate a call or email if you are going to participate. On some out of town trips, vehicles will meet at a rendezvous location specified on the ride schedule. In this way, every one will then follow each other to the correct trail-head. If you think that you are going to be more than 5 minutes late be sure to call the ride leader's cell phone. Another advantage of this brief meeting is so that some members may load their horse into another member's trailer.
Most rides are at least 8 miles long, and later in the summer, a few rides will be longer than 15 miles. If the group is large it is common to break up into smaller groups. All riders should try to remember who else is riding, in that way, at the end of the day, we can determine if anyone is missing. No one should ride alone, but if they do, then others should know about it. A lunch break is taken at noon. It would be a good idea to bring a rain jacket in your saddle bags. We will clear trail obstacles so bring a small saw or pruners.
As a courtesy to other riders, and as a safety concern, smoking and alcohol consumption during a ride is highly discouraged. Firearms may be carried by some members, but not discharged except in cases of emergency. Our liability policy policy does not allow dogs on rides. Please notify other riders if your horse kicks or has any other dangerous habits. The club's liability insurance only covers non-riders i.e. the mountain biker that your horse stepped on.