Thank you for your support of Back Country Horsemen of Central Arizona! We are delighted to have you as part of this worthwhile organization. Your contribution allows us to have a voice in Washington, which is instrumental in keeping our trails open to equestrians. We are a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization and all but $5 of your membership is fee is tax-deductible contribution. The $5 will go towards our legal fund and is not tax-deductible.
As a member you will receive emails with upcoming local events and news and a quarterly, national newsletter from Back Country Horsemen of America, of which you are also a member. We are 16,000 members strong across the United States and there are 32 states that have at least one BCHA chapter. Yahoo! Let’s increase that number to 20,000 so we can hold onto our trails as there is strength in numbers. In addition, we maintain a close relationship with the Prescott National Forest Service and are often the ‘eyes and ears’ of the back country and wilderness. Our close relationship is invaluable to both parties.
We have several social and/or educational events throughout the year as well as trail rides, and community service and our annual Fundraiser Weekend at Bumble Bee Ranch in November. On our web-site you will find our Calendar of Events. Click on the event and you will find all the details and a button to register. Our local chapter, Back Country of Central Arizona has enthusiastic, awesome members and we hope you will get to know one another!
On our web-site you will find a link to the National BCHA web-site with lots of great information, a gallery of photos and an events tab with calendar and up-to-date information on social events, trail work and trail rides.
Thank you again for your membership and support. We hope to see you soon.
Ela Matten, Secretary