Our Sponsors' donations help our chapter hold education 

and trail maintenance events. Thank them for their support.

BCHI Trail & Project Safety

Rides and project are open to active BCHI members.

A number of Public events are planned each year, Invite a friend.

Member and stock safety takes priority in everything the chapter does.

First aid kits and emergency contact devices will be carried on all projects & rides.

Carry a personal medical info form in your saddle bags.

Carry any special medications in your saddle bags.

Dogs are welcome in camp, but not on work projects & trail rides.

Stock must be under control at all times.

If your horse or mules kicks, ribbon on their tail.

A pre-event safety meeting will be held.

Members must have Sawyer training to use power saws on chapter projects.

Required safety gear will be worn when running saws.

No alcoholic beverage until after the work is done.

January 2024                                               Squaw Butte Event Registration System
SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, Jan 4, 2024 - 7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmet, ID  -  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
Contact: president@sbbchidaho.org  530-615-1326
SBBCH Leadership Team Meeting - Saturday January 13, 2024 -Time 11:30 to 16:30
Location -  Bart Baer's home, 8171 Bill Burns Road, Emmett ID 83617   MAP
We will be setting a chapter budget and doing basic planning of education and events
for the upcoming year.  Potluck Lunch - bring something to share.
CONTACT:  president@sbbchidaho.org  530-615-1326
? Treasure Valley Community College Stock Packing education Jan 25 - 26 (Emmett Fairgrounds)
Dan Waugh will be acting as a guest instructor augmenting the classroom training on stock
packing with two days of hands on training using the chapters blue mules (packing dummies)
February 2024                                           Squaw Butte Event Registration System 
SBBCH Monthly Meeting -Thursday, Feb 1, 2024 - 7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID  -  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
Guest Speaker - David Hayes DMV  (ASK-A-VET)
CONTACT: President@sbbchidaho.org  530-615-1326
(Rescheduled) Fun Ride - Sunday February 25, 2024 10:00 - 16:00 (Public Event)
Celebration Park, Snake River Birds of Prey
 

CONTACT: Rob Adams  projects@sbbchidaho.org  208-781-0548
March 2024                                                Squaw Butte Event Registration System
Idaho Sportsmen Show - Back Country Horsemen of Idaho Booth (Public Outreach Event)
Thursday-Sunday February 29 to March 3, 2024 - Expo Idaho (fair grounds)


Details of the event (Click Here)
Members of the Boise, Squaw Butte, and Treasure Valley BCHI chapters and ITA
will be manning an information booth .  BCHI Handout
Contact:  Bart Baer (VP) president@sbbchidaho.org  916-230-2991
SBBCH Monthly Meeting- Thursday, Mar 7, 2024 - 7pm  (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID  -  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT:  president@sbbchidaho.org  530-615-1326

Honoring the Horse & Human Connection
Contact: Dan Waugh   360-791-1591  projects@sbbchidaho.org
BCHI State Board Meeting, Friday, Mar 15, 2024 (BCHI Meeting)

Link to Details of the Board Meeting & Convention

Contact: Phil Ryan or Dan Waugh,  State.board@sbbchidaho.org 360-791-1591
BCHI State Convention Saturday March 16, 2024 (BCHI Meeting)

Link to Details of the BCHI State Convention

Contact: Phil Ryan or Dan Waugh,  state.board@sbbchidaho.org  360-791-1591
April 2024                                         Squaw Butte Registration System
SBBCH Monthly Meeting - Thursday April 4, 2024 - 7pm  (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID Social Hours 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
Contact: president@sbbchidaho.org  530-615-1326
Cancelled second time due to weather!
Fun Ride - Saturday April 6, 2024 10:00 - 16:00
(Public Event)
Date Changed due to weather from March 23, 2024

Details: Succor Creek Natural Area  OR  Succor Creek Power Line Loop
Meet at the Homedale High School at 09:30 and drive to the trail head together.
Contact: Lisa Griffith 208-571-1054 Projects@sbbchidaho.org
Idaho Horse Expo - April 5-7, 2025 - BCHI Booth (Public Outreach)
Details: 2024 Idaho Horse Expo

Attend the various clinics and demonstrations and support BCHI by spending
 a couple of hours helping to staff the BCHI information Booth.
Contact: Bart Baer  Projects@sbbchidaho.org to sign up for a date and time.

Wilderness First Aid & CPR Refresher - Saturday April 13, 2024 (Educational Event)

Details about the Workshop (Click Here)  On-Line Course Information
First time attendees are encouraged to do the On-Line Course
before this workshop.  
Limited class size, so sign up to reserve your spot! 
Contact: Rob Adams 208-781-0548  education@sbbchidaho.org

(Educational Event -  IDPR State Park Rangers)
Sawyer Safety Workshop - Class Room -  April 25, 2024 08:00-17:00
Sawyer Field Day - April 26, 2024 09:00-17:00 (Eagle Island State Park)


Details about the Workshop ( Click Here)
IDPR Contact: Julia Hershberger <Julia.Hershberger@idpr.idaho.gov> 208-939-0696
Contact: Rob Adams education@sbbchidaho.org  208-781-0548
Fun Ride & Potluck- Sunday April 28, 2024 (Public Event)

Details about Johnson Creek Road Ride
Ride: 10:00 -13:00, in the saddle by 10:30 Johnson Creek TH, Montour Idaho
Potluck: 14:00-16:30 Rob & Linda Adams, 10150 Wild Horse Circle, Horseshoe Bend, ID
Meal will ready at 15:00 (Grill & Oven available)  Parking for stock trailers.
Come for the potluck even if you don't ride.
Contact: Rob Adams   Projects@sbbchidaho.org   208-781-0548
May 2024                                            Squaw Butte Event Registration System
SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 7 pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
Emmett, Idaho  Social Hour 6:30-7  Meeting 7-8
CONTACT: President@sbbchidaho.org  530-615-1326
(Educational Event - Trail Volunteer Groups)
Sawyer Safety Workshop - Classroom "Thinking Sawyers"
Saturday May 4, 2024 08:00-16:00 



Details about the Sawyer Workshop (Click here)
Contact: Rob Adams education@sbbchidaho.org  208-781-0548
(Educational Event)
Sawyer Safety Workshop - Field Day
Sunday May 5, 2024 09:00-16:00

Location: Pine Flats Campground & Hot Springs, Lowman, ID  

Details of the Sawyer Field Day
Contact: Rob Adams  Education@sbbchidaho.org  208-781-0548

Sawyer Safety Workshop - Crosscut Saws  May 9-11, 2024
WMHCTA - Enterprise Oregon
Contact:  Mike Hanson  541-398-8225  admin@wmhcta.org
SBBCH Event - Wednesday May 15, 2024 at 18:30  (Public Outreach Event)
Wild Rose Park, Highway 52, Emmett, ID
Spring Highway 52 Clean-Up Typically takes about 90 minutes to complete.
Wear Good walking shoes and bring gloves - Safety vest will be provided.
Project Leader - Bart Baer  (916) 230-2991
Chapter Yard Sale - Saturday May 18, 2024 08:00 - 16:00 (Public Event)
Location: Key Bank Parking Lot, Main Street, Emmett, ID
Sale starts at 08:00 and ends at 16:00 or we are sold out.
Setup starts at 07:00, Coffee and donuts for the members setting up!
Start collecting your stuff!

CONTACT: Heather 530-615-1326 & Bart 916-230-2991

USFS & Volunteer Sawyer Instructors (Educational Event)
Sawyer Safety Workshop  Stanley Idaho
Friday/Saturday/Sunday May 17-18-19, 2024, 08:30-16:00


DETAILS: Saturday chainsaw Classroom at ranger Station,

Sunday:  Field Day crosscut & chainsaw.
Friday 17: Optional Field Day for crosscut & chainsaw recertifications..
Contacts: Rob Adams 208-781-0548  education@sbbchidaho.org (BCHI)
June 2024                                                   Squaw Butte Event Registration System
SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org   530-615-1326
Trails Project- Saturday June 1, 2024, National Trails Day) (Trails Work Event)
Location: Sage Hen Reservoir Trail #527

Project Leader:  Lisa Baer  208-571-1054 Projects@sbbchidaho.org

Trail Project - Saturday June 22, 2024 (Trails Work Event)
Location: Joe's Creek Trail #137

 Project Leader:  Lisa Baer  208-571-1054  projects@sbbchidaho.org


July 2024                                                       Squaw Butte Event Registration System
SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, July 4, 2024 - 7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT:  president@sbbchidaho.org   530-615-1328 
Pack Support PUG - Wednesday July 10, 2024
Queen River Trail Head, Atlanta Idaho
Pack-In July 10th &  Pack-Out  20th


Contacts:  Greg Travelstead (PUG)  greg@pulaskiusers.org  208-721-7665
 Dan Waugh (BCHI) 360-791-1591  Projects@sbbchidaho.org
Pack Support ITA - Sunday July 7, 2024
Six Lake Basin - Seven Devils Wilderness
Pack-In 7th & Pack-Out 14th

Contacts: Melanie Vinning (ITA) melanie@idahotrailsassociation.org
Dan Waugh (BCHI) 360-791-1591  Projects@sbbchidaho.org
Rob Adams - Leading Pack-In,  Melanie Vinning is doing Pack-Out 
Trail  Project - July 20, 2024 Saturday & Sunday
(Horse Camping & Trail Work)

Gabe's Peak Trail, Rammage Meadows TH

Project Leader:  Lisa Baer  208-571-1054  Projects@sbbchidaho.org
August 2023                                            Squaw Butte Event Registration System
SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, Aug 1, 2024 -  7pm  ( Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT:  president@sbbchidaho.org    208-230-9456
Trail  Project - Saturday & Sunday August 3-4, 2024
(Trail Project & Horse Camping)
Wilson Corral Trail, Rammage Meadows Trail Head
 
Project Leader: Rob Adams 208-781-0548   projects@sbbchidaho.org

Pack Support ITA - Sunday August 11, 2024 
Farley Lake out of the Tin Cup Trail Head
Pack-In & Pack-Out Aug 11 (Sunday) & 17 (Saturday)

Contacts:  Melanie Vinning (ITA) <melanie@idahotrailsassociation.org>
Dan Waugh (BCHI) (360) 791-1591  projects@sbbchidaho.org

Trail Project - Saturday & Sunday August 17-18, 2024
 ( Trail Project & Horse Camping) #1
Location:
 Squaw Creek TH, TR-131 North
West Central Mountains, North of Ola, ID

Contact: Lisa Baer 208-571-1054  projects@sbbchidaho.org
Trail Project - Saturday & Sunday August 30-31, 2024
(Trail Project & Horse Camping) #2

Location: Squaw Creek TH, TR-131N & TR-134

Contact: Lisa Baer  208-571-1054  Projects@sbbchidaho.org

September 2024                                        Squaw Butte Event Registration System
SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, September 5, 2024  (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT:  president@sbbchidaho.org    530-615-1326
SBBCH Event - Tuesday September 10, 2024 at 18:00  (Public Outreach Event)
Wild Rose Park, Highway 52, Emmett, ID  (park by the Dam)
Fall Highway 52 Clean-Up Typically takes about 90 minutes to complete.
Wear Good walking shoes and bring gloves - Safety vest will be provided.
Project Leader - Bart Baer  (916) 230-2991
Fun Ride - Saturday September 14, 2024     (Trail Project)
Skein Lake Trail - Cascade Idaho


10:00 - 15:00 In the Saddle by 10:30  
Contact:  Lisa Baer 208-571-1054  projects@sbbchidaho.org
Trail Project - Saturday & Sunday, September 21-22, 2024
(Trail Project & Horse Camping)

Location: Kennally Creek, Paddy Flat Road, Donnally Idaho


Contact Lisa Griffith  208-571-1054   Projects@sbbchidaho.org

?BCHI Fall - State Board Meeting - September 28, 2024


October 2024                                            Squaw Butte Event Registration System

SBBCH Monthly Meeting
- Thursday, October 03, 2024 - 7 pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT:  president@sbbchidaho.org    530-615-1326

Public Fun Ride Sunday October 13, 2024  - 10:00 - 16:00- (Public Event)
 TBD
November 2024                                        Squaw Butte Event Registration System

SBBCH Monthly Meeting
- Thursday, Nov 07, 2024 - 7pm  (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30 
CONTACT:  president@sbbchidaho.org     530-615-1226
No Events currently scheduled in November!

December 2024                                          Squaw Butte Event Registration System
End of Season Potluck & Party - Saturday Dec 07, 2024 16:00 - 20:00 (4pm-8pm)
Location: Roystone Hot Springs, located at milepost 44 on Hwy 52.  

We are halfway between Emmett and Horseshoe Bend,
Roystone Hot Springs, 7882 N. Hwy 52, Sweet, ID 83670
This Potluck is for members and guest and will be in the Spring House Event center.
Contact: president@sbbchidaho.org  530-615-1326  RSV  party@sbbchidaho.org

SBBCH Monthly Meeting
- Thursday, Dec 05, 2024 - 7pm  (Public Meeting)
 La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT:   president@sbbchidaho.org    530-615-1326

End of another great year!



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