Squaw Butte Chapter
Emmett, Idaho

Est: 1992
A Non-Profit Service Organization

What Is Back Country Horsemen?       

As Back Country Horsemen (BCH), we are dedicated to preserving and perpetuating recreational stock use, commensurate with our heritage, on virtually all public lands. BCH of America is a national, non-profit organization, formed in 1973, with affiliates in 25 states, 174 chapters and a membership of over 13,300 in 2010.

Who Are Back Country Horsemen Of Idaho?

Back Country Horsemen of Idaho (BCHI) is a non-profit organization with 14 chapters spread throughout our beautiful state.

We are dedicated to perpetuating the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America's back country and wilderness. We work to insure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use and assist the various government and private agencies in their maintenance and management of those resources.

We invite you to become actively involved in preserving your heritage of back country stock use, by joining one of the existing BCHI chapters. 

To participate on a BCHI event or activity you must join a chapter!

Squaw Butte Chapter of BCHI  1992 - 2014 (Our 22th Year)

The Squaw Butte Chapter meets in Emmett Idaho, at the La Costa Restaurant on the first Thursday of each month. The business meeting starts at 7 PM, but members and guests usually arrive early to enjoy the excellent food and lively conversation.

The purpose of the Squaw Butte Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of Idaho is to perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America’s back country and wilderness; to work to insure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use; to assist the various government and private agencies in their maintenance and management of said resource; to educate, encourage, and solicit active participation in the wise use of the back country resource by horsemen and the general public commensurate with our heritage; and to foster and encourage the growth of BCHA.  

Our members activities include:


This years calendar will be equally exciting with many fun opportunities and great experiences.  Come check us out. We look forward to seeing you at a future meeting or event.

Contact info@sbbchidaho.org for details on our events.

Some of Idaho Back Country Horsemen's Trail Partners