Do you love horseback riding, wide-open trails, and giving back to the land? Join the Back Country Horsemen of Boise, where passion for the outdoors meets purpose.
We’re a group of riders, packers, and outdoor enthusiasts dedicated to:
- Keeping public trails open and accessible for everyone
- Preserving Idaho’s backcountry through responsible riding and stewardship
- Volunteering for trail maintenance and wilderness projects
- Sharing skills in packing, horse care, and backcountry safety
- Building a community with like-minded horse lovers
Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just getting started, there’s a saddle with your name on it. Ride with us, work with us, and help protect the trails we all cherish.
📍 Based in Meridian, Idaho – serving the Treasure Valley and beyond
🌄 Monthly meetings, trail rides, training clinics, and volunteer events
🧭 Open to all – individuals, families, and youth welcome
🌄Ride with a purpose. Ride with the Back Country Horsemen of Boise.
📅 Come to a meeting or event – your first ride is just the beginning!
The Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA) and its chapters are non-profit organizations that aims to preserve the historic use of horses and mules for recreation and work on public lands. The organization has over 13,000 members across the United States and Canada, organized into local chapters (BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN – Boise).
BCH chapters are made up of volunteers who are passionate about preserving access to public lands for equestrians and other recreational users. Each chapter works to maintain trails, campsites, and other facilities on public lands, as well as advocating for responsible land use policies.
Chapters may also organize events, such as trail rides, clinics, and educational workshops, to promote responsible horse use and land stewardship. Additionally, chapters may engage in fundraising efforts to support their local projects and initiatives.
Joining a BCHA chapter is a great way to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about preserving equestrian access to public lands, while also contributing to important conservation efforts.
Boise’s BCH
BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN – Boise (BBCH) is a local Chapter of Back Country Horsemen of Idaho and Back Country Horsemen of America. We have members from Ada and surrounding counties and coordinate with the Squaw Butte and Treasure Valley chapters.
To learn more, see our About and What We Do pages. We also offer some good maps to our favorite trails and other related activities we think you would be interested in. We are not only about volunteer work, but also having a good time with our horses and mules.
Our meetings are held at 7 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Idaho Pizza in Meridian.
Membership is open to anyone that enjoys riding public lands and wants to preserve access to those lands for recreational stock use. We are a family, just come for a visit
As Part of the Back Country Horsemen of America, view what we are about. BCHA Overview
