Caballeros del Sol Events

Due to insurance requirements, BCHC members must present their membership cards to participate in unit rides and to handle stock at clinics. If you are not yet a member, you are welcome to join BCHC right there at any BCHC event.

Upcoming Events from Caballeros del Sol:

Tenderfoot Rides
2nd Saturday of every month, Meet at 10, ride at 11, lunch at noon.
Various nearby trailheads. Call Linda Eskin, 619 441-7675 for details.

These easy, supportive rides are perfect for folks who are new to trail riding, or who have young or green mounts. Also for those who just aren't up for the longer, more challenging rides. Tenderfoot rides are one hour long, at a walk, and are held at easy-to-reach local trails with plenty of parking away from busy roads - Sweetwater Summit, Border Field State Park, South Lane Park in Crest, etc.

Each ride includes a brief talk on some aspect of backcountry horsemanship - safety on the trail, backcountry manners, camping with horses, trailering tips, etc. After the ride we will enjoy our brown-bag lunches and share stories and helpful information. Anyone who wants to ride again after lunch is free to do so. These are a great way to get involved and have fun. We also need experienced people on steady mounts to be a "good influence" on the greenies, so all of you old-timers are welcome too!

If there is enough interest, future "Tenderfoot" events might include packing or camping trips.

Backcountry 101 - Backcountry Horsemanship and Packing
Coming in the Spring of 2003
Granny Martin Museum (off Japatul Road, just south of I-8)

Previous "Backcountry 101" clinics have been a great success, and this one will be even bigger and better - more hands-on learning, more workshops, more demonstrations.

Best of all, it's FREE. In an effort to introduce as many people as possible to backcountry skills and ethics we are inviting everyone to participate in Backcountry 101 at no charge. So bring the family, and invite all your barn buddies. Watch for the dates here - we hope to see you there!

Don't forget to join us at our meetings, too.

Other BCHC Events

• Be sure to come to the annual BCHC state-wide gathering - Rendezvous - held every March. Everyone is welcome at Rendezvous, members and non-members alike. Bring all your friends for a full weekend of backcountry learning and fun!
  
  

Other Events of Interest

If you have an event you'd like to see listed here, please send the info to Linda Eskin.

Past Events

2000, November 4th - Backcountry 101 Clinic at Granville "Granny" Martin Museum, Descanso. This was a great introduction to backcountry horsemanship and packing, with plenty to interest the long-time wilderness rider as well.

2000, August - Meeting Photos