The Backcountry News BCHA


This year, 2013, is the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Backcountry Horsemen of America.


To commemorate the


start-up of BCHA and the evolution of the organization over the past four decades a number activities have been planned.


To remind all BCHA


members of our 40 birthday, a specially designed bumper/ window sticker has been designed & made available. Members will be urged to proudly display this special logo.


In searching the archives


we have found a good number of articles which trace our history. Of special interest are interviews of


the founding


fathers. Some of these will be reprinted as they give good insight into what BCHA is


all about from the very beginning. The 2013 National Board


meeting will be held in Rapid City, South Dakota. The Black Hill BCH will host a bus trip from Rapid City to the Mount Rushmore Memorial to view the inspiring service and light show at the “faces” conducted by the National Park Service. This is a definite must see.


Each state will be asked to submit one [1] colored photo


Winter 2013


of an event, activity, meeting, work project, scene, something which depicts the spirit of BCHA and that particular state.


These will be published as a “photo” supplement or edition - tentatively in the Fall Edition 2013 of the newspaper.


Al Sammons 40th Chairman - BCHA Wyoming


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