If you have ideas for activities or rides please contact: projects@sbbchidaho.org

SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, January 07, 2010-La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID; CONTACT: Marybeth Conger president@sbbchidaho.org 208 365-9864 Sherriff Chuck Rolland will be our guest speaker to talk to us as individuals about a need in the community and I am planning some hopefully fun recognition for the outgoing officers. SBBCH Arena Night Ride - Thursday 21, 2010 - Old Lamb Ranch Indoor Arena- 18:30 to 21:00 CONTACT: Rob Adams projects@sbbchidaho.org 208 384-3780 Directions Special chapter rate of $5 per rider (two horse max per rider). We will bring some cones for those who want to challenge themselves and their stock. SBBCH Leadership Team Meeting - Saturday 30, 2010 - Location Bill & Marybeth Conger Home - 10:00 to 15:00 (pot luck lunch) CONTACT: Marybeth Conger president@sbbchidaho.org 208 365-9864 SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, February 04, 2010-La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID; CONTACT: Marybeth Conger  president@sbbchidaho.org 208 365-9864 SBBCH Arena Night Ride - Thursday 18, 2010 - Old Lamb Ranch Indoor Arena- 18:30 to 21:00 CONTACT: Ellen Knapp projects@sbbcchidaho.org 208 365-0737 Directions Special chapter rate of $5 per rider (two horse max per rider). We will bring some cones for those who want to challenge themselves and their stock. Broom Polo - This is a very popular game for getting kids to be a lot more comfortable on their horse and is a lot of fun. I will be bringing some brooms, balls and cones. There are a number of games that can be played building the skills to play a game. This should a be a lot more fun then just riding around the arena which I liken to skating around in circles at a roller rink as a kid. "Come play or Watch", it should be fun either way! More Info SBBCH Fun Ride - Saturday 20, 2010 - Celebration Park, Snake River Birds of Prey - 10:00 to 16:00 CONTACT: Robbin Schindele webmaster@sbbcchidaho.org 208 365-2373 Directions This is a great ride between the cliffs and the river. Safe ground even if it has snow on it, which is rare. Good parking and bathroom facilities open year round. Click here to sign up for this event. SBBCH Monthly Meeting- Thursday, March 04, 2010-La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID; CONTACT: Marybeth Conger president@sbbchidaho.org 208 365-9864 SBBCH Sportsmen Show Booth - Thr-Sun 4, 5, 6, 7, 2010 - Expo Idaho (fair grounds) CONTACT: Marybeth Conger president@sbbchidaho.org 208 365-9864 Show Hours: Thursday 5-10pm, Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 11am to 10pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm. http://www.idahosportsmanshow.com/ Members of Squaw Butte will be manning a BCHI information booth. Contact Marybeth Conger or Shannon Schantz 208-365-6781 to volunteer to work a booth shift. SBBCH Arena Night Ride - Thursday 18, 2010 - Old Lamb Ranch Indoor Arena- 18:30 to 21:00 CONTACT: Rob Adams projects@sbbchidaho.org 208 384-3780 Directions Special chapter rate of $5 per rider (two horse max per rider). We will bring some cones for those who want to challenge themselves and their stock. Broom Polo - This is a very popular game for getting kids to be a lot more comfortable on their horse and is a lot of fun. I will be bringing some brooms, balls and cones. There are a number of games that can be played building the skills to play a game. This should a be a lot more fun then just riding around the arena which I liken to skating around in circles at a roller rink as a kid. "Come play or Watch", it should be fun either way! More Info SBBCH Fun Ride - Saturday 20, 2010 - Emmett Horse Park (east of cycle park) - 10:30 to 15:00 CONTACT: Rob Adams projects@sbbchidaho.org 208 384-3780 Directions This is a great ride close to home. Click here to sign up for this event. SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, April 01, 2010-La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID; CONTACT: Marybeth Conger president@sbbchidaho.org 208 365-9864 SBBCH Fun & BBQ Ride - Saturday 03, 2010 - Little Butte (Ellen & Charles - 10:00 to 15:00 CONTACT: Ellen Knapp projects@sbbcchidaho.org 208 365-0737 Directions This is a great ride close to home. Pot Luck lunch starting at 14:00 for riders and non-riders. Come for the ride, come for the lunch, come for both! Click here to sign up for this event. Wilderness First Responder First Aid Class- Saturday April 10, 2010- Emmett Ranger District Offices, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM. CONTACT: Nancy Harper projects@sbbcchidaho.org 202 329-9895   This all day class http://www.ashinstitute.org/wilderness.htm is well presented and covers what to do when 911 is not an option and life flight could be hours away.  (Pre-Registration is required for this event) Click here to sign up for this event.  SBBCH Arena Night Ride - Thursday 15, 2010 - Old Lamb Ranch Indoor Arena- 18:30 to 21:00 CONTACT: Lorraine Chick  projects@sbbchidaho.org 208 793-9477 Directions Special chapter rate of $5 per rider (two horse max per rider).  We will be joined by  Julia (Parrelli instructor) to lead us in come ground work games and drills. SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, May 06, 2010-La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID; CONTACT: Marybeth Conger president@sbbchidaho.org 208 365-9864 SBBCH Fun - Saturday May 08, 2010 - 4 Mile Wild Horse Area (North of Emmett) - 10:00 to 15:00 CONTACT: Rob Adams projects@sbbcchidaho.org 208 384-3780 Directions This is a great ride close to home. Click here to sign up for this event. SBBCH HWY 52 Spring Cleanup - Wednesday May 12, 2010 (18:00 to 19:30) Wild Rose Park, Emmett , ID; CONTACT: Charles Lox president@sbbchidaho.org 208 398-7279 - We pick up the junk along a the road - bring good walking shoes and gloves. NSFS Sawyer Certification Class- Saturday May 15, 2010- 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM, Emmett Ranger District Offices, Emmett, ID CONTACT: Nancy Harper projects@sbbcchidaho.org 202 329-9895 Click here to sign up for this event. ATTENDEES NOTE: Clalss is 1/2 day classroom, 1/2 day cutting in the Boise NF. Attendees should bring/wear - current CPR card, 8" leather boots, gloves, long sleeve shirt, safety glasses , lunch @ water for the day  (Pre-Registration is required for this event) SBBCH Backcountry Skills Day - Talk to the Experts - Saturday May 22, 2010 - Circle G River Ranch - 8:00 to 16:00 CONTACT: Rob Adams projects@sbbchidaho.org 208 384-3780 Directions: Saturday will be Presentation day, with a number of demonstrations and expert speakers. We have had some great presentations in the past, and this year we hope to do even better. Click here to sign up for this event. SBBCH Backcountry Skills Day - Defensive Horsemanship - Sunday May 23, 2010 - Circle G River Ranch - 8:00 to 16:00 CONTACT: Phil Ryan projects@sbbchidaho.org 208 398-8993 Directions: Attendees are encouraged to bring their horses but they are not required to attend this course.  Come be challenged and leave a safer and more confident horseman (Pre-Registration is required for this event). Click here to sign up for this event. SBBCH Backcountry Skills Day - Beginning  & Advances Stock Packing - Sunday May 23, 2010 - Circle G River Ranch - 8:00 to 16:00 CONTACT: Rob Adams  projects@sbbchidaho.org 208 584-3780 Directions:  Attendees are encouraged to bring their horses, pack stock and equipment, but they are not required to attend this course.  This clinic is designed for both the novice and expirenced packer. Come be challenged and leave a safer and more confident horseman (Pre-Registration is required for this event). Click here to sign up for this event. SBBCH Yard Sale - Saturday, May 29, 2010 Key Bank parking lot, Emmett, ID CONTACT: Marybeth Conger president@sbbchidaho.org 208 365-9864 SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, June 03, 2010-La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID; CONTACT: Marybeth Conger president@sbbchidaho.org 208 365-9864 SBBCH Trails Project- Saturday/Sunday June 5-6, 2010, Peace Creek Trailhead, Boise National Forest- Project leader: Rob Adams projects@sbbchidaho.org 208 384-3780. This is our National Trails Day event with the Boise Ranger District. Details of this project will be posted in the chapter blog. Directions Click here to sign up for this event. Payette Forest Signing Project- Saturday/Sunday, June 19/20- Two locations in the Council & Hitt Mountain areas;  Project leaders: Rob Adams projects@sbbchidaho.org 208 384-3780 & Tony Buthman  208 549-2054 Click here to sign up for this event.  Details of this project will be posted in the chapter blog.  (Rob's Team)Council Mountain  Pictures     Cabin Creek Trail Head Directions    (Tony's Team) Hitt Mountain  Pictures    Hitt Mountain Trail Head Directions   SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, July 08, 2010-La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID; CONTACT: Marybeth Conger president@sbbchidaho.org 208 365-9864  SBBCH Horse Camping Weekend- Saturday/SundayMonday July 3-4-5, 2010- North Fork of the Boise , Deer Park area, East of Idaho City Directions Project leaders: Rob Adams projects@sbbchidaho.org 208 384-3780 Details of this project will be posted in the chapter blog Click here to sign up for this event SBBCH Trails Project- Saturday/Sunday, July 17/18, 2010- Arling Tral near Tamarack resort, Cascade ID Directions TBD Project leaders: Rob Adams projects@sbbchidaho.org 208 384-3780 & Tony Buthman  208 549-2054 Click here to sign up for this event. SBBCH Trails Project- Saturday/Sunday July31- August 1, 2010  West Mountain –  Wilson Corrals trail head, Saturday/Sunday, July 31/ Aug 1, 2010-  Project Leader- Rob Adams, projects@sbbchidaho.org 208.584.3780,  Directions to Wilson Corral   The Emmet Rangers got permission and the materials to fix the first half mile of trail that has two bog area that can cause problems for some horses and riders.  This is a shovel project that Squaw Butte has been lobbying for a long time, So we need a really good turnout,  Sunday will be a trail ride, This is a very nice trail with some great views.   Click here to sign up for this event. SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, August 05, 2010-La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID; CONTACT: Marybeth Conger president@sbbchidaho.org 208 365-9864 SBBCH Trails Project- Saturday/Sunday August 14/15, 2010 Kennelly Creek - East of Donnely - Saturday/Sunday, Aug 14/15, 2010- Project leaders: ?? projects@sbbchidaho.org  208 xxx-xxxx  This it a new location for our chapter recommended by Phil Ryan.  There are a number of trails in the area with ride to Needles and Blackmare summits. Directions to Kennelly Creek TH  Click here to sign up for this event. SBBCH Trails Project- Saturday/Sunday August 28/29, 2010 Warm Spring Guard Station- Lowman Saturday/Sunday, July 28/29, 2010-  Project leaders: Rob Adams  projects@sbbchidaho.org 208 384-3780  The project to referbish the Guard Station and ground and a new trail are a team effort with other BCHI chapter and the Lowman Ranger District.   There is a newly designated non-motorized trail across the highway from the Guard Station that is mostly a old logging road which the Lowman Rangers just got cleared through NEPA to begin work on. This new trail will be the project we will be working on. Directions to WarmSprings Guard Station   Click here to sign up for this event. SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, September 02, 2010-La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID; CONTACT: Marybeth Conger  president@sbbchidaho.org 208 365-9864  SBBCH Trails Project-Yellow Jacket TH - Saturday/Sunday, September 11/12, 2010- Located south of Warm Lake, Cascade ID  Project leaders: Rob Adams projects@sbbchidaho.org 208 384-3780 This project is a team effort Cascade Ranger District.Pictures    Directions to Yellow Jacket TH   Click here to sign up for this event. SBBCH Trails Project-Sawtooth Wilderness - Grandjean camping weekend - Saturday/Sunday, September 25/26, 2010-Project Leader- Rob Adams projects@sbbchidaho.org 208-584-3780 Directions to Grandjean TH  Click here to sign up for this event.   Pictures SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, October 07, 2010-La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID; CONTACT: Marybeth Conger president@sbbchidaho.org 208 365-9864 SBBCH Fun Ride - Sunday 10/10/2010 - Triangle Peak Lookout, Near Smiths Ferry, Ride Leader- Rob Adams, projects@sbbchidaho.org or  208.584.3780, Directions to TH   This is a very senic day ride east of Sage Hen that passes through large timber and mountain meadows.  We will be having lunch at the old fire lookout. Click here to sign up for this event. xx Pictures  xx SBBCH - EVENT - Packers’ Play Day, Circle G River Ranch, Emmett, Saturday 10/16/2010 -10:00 to 15:00 Project Leader- Rob Adams, projects@sbbchidaho.org 208.584.3780, Directions to Circle G River Ranch SBBCH - EVENT- Saturday 10/30/2010, 10:00 AM, Highway Clean-up, Wild Rose Park, Hwy 52 Emmett, Project leader- Charles Lox, 208.398.7279 SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, November 04, 2010-La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID; CONTACT: Marybeth Conger  president@sbbchidaho.org 208 365-9864 SBBCH - Fun Ride -Saturday 11/06/2010,  - Diamond Basin, Owhyee Area, Ride Leader- Ellen Knapp, projects@sbbchidaho.org   208.365.0737   SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, December 02, 2010-La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID; CONTACT: Marybeth Conger  president@sbbchidaho.org 208 365-9864

 

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