Announcements

• Our next BCHCO Board of Directors Meeting is January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM virtually – contact us for login information.  

Mission

• Perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America’s back country and Wilderness areas.

• Work to ensure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use.

• Assist the various government and private agencies in their maintenance and management of said resources.

• Educate, encourage and solicit active participation in the wise and sustaining use of the back county resource by horsemen and the general public commensurate with our heritage.

• Foster and encourage the formation of new Back Country Horsemen Chapters within Colorado.

Photos from Recent Chapter Events

Colorado Chapters

• Mountain Trekkers
• Northern Colorado
• Front Range
• Rocky Mountain
• Heart of the Rockies
• San Juan
• Four Corners
• Mesa Verde
• Grand Mesa

Calendar of Events

Click on the image above to see our Calendar of Events.

Our Partners

Click on the image above to see our many partner organizations and links to useful sites.

Light On The Land

BCHCO uses Light On The Land (LOTL) principles, trademarked by Back Country Horsemen of America, to ensure our equestrian access stays intact and we remain light on the land. Please see links on our LOTL page for our one-page flyer and printable trifold brochure.

Contact Us!

BCH of Colorado
Jay McDonald, Chairman
Ljaymcdonald@gmail.com