Our Sponsors' donations help our chapter hold education 

and trail maintenance events. Thank them for their support.

BCHI Trail & Project Safety

Rides and project are open to active BCHI members.

A number of Public events are planned each year, Invite a friend.

Member and stock safety takes priority in everything the chapter does.

First aid kits and emergency contact devices will be carried on all projects & rides.

Carry a personal medical info form in your saddle bags.

Carry any special medications in your saddle bags.

Dogs are welcome in camp, but not on work projects & trail rides.

Stock must be under control at all times.

If your horse or mules kicks, ribbon on their tail.

A pre-event safety meeting will be held.

Members must have Sawyer training to use power saws on chapter projects.

Required safety gear will be worn when running saws.

No alcoholic beverage until after the work is done.

January 2025                                               Squaw Butte Event Registration System
(NO Meeting in January due to Holiday)
SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, Jan 2, 2025 - 7pm (Public Meeting)

La Costa Restaurant, Emmet, ID  -  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
Contact: president@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054
SBBCH Leadership Team Meeting - Sunday January 12, 2025 -Time 11:30 to 16:30
Location -  Bart Baer's home, 8171 Bill Burns Road, Emmett ID 83617   MAP
We will be setting a chapter budget and doing basic planning of education and events
for the upcoming year.  Potluck Lunch 12:00- bring something to share.
CONTACT:  president@sbbchidaho.org  208-571-1054
? Treasure Valley Community College Stock Packing education Jan 25 - 26 (Emmett Fairgrounds)
Dan Waugh will be acting as a guest instructor augmenting the classroom training on stock
packing with two days of hands on training using the chapters blue mules (packing dummies)
February 2025                                           Squaw Butte Event Registration System 
SBBCH Monthly Meeting -Thursday, Feb 6, 2025 - 7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID  -  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
Guest Speaker - USFS Catharine Beverly-Bishop, Recreation Management Specialist, BNF
CONTACT: President@sbbchidaho.org   208-571-1054
Fun Ride - Sunday February 16, 2025 10:00 - 16:00 (Public Event)
Celebration Park, Snake River Birds of Prey
 

CONTACT: Ranee Herrera  projects@sbbchidaho.org  503-887-7918
March 2025                                                Squaw Butte Event Registration System
Idaho Sportsmen Show - Back Country Horsemen of Idaho Booth (Public Outreach Event)
Thursday-Sunday February 27 to March 2, 2025 - Expo Idaho (fair grounds)


Details of the event (Click Here)
Members of the Boise, Squaw Butte, and Treasure Valley BCHI chapters and ITA
will be manning an information booth .  BCHI Handout
Contact:  Rob Adams 208-781-0548  Education@sbbchidaho.org
SBBCH Monthly Meeting- Thursday, Mar 6, 2025 - 7pm  (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID  -  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
Guest Speaker: David Hayes DMV (Ask a Vet)
CONTACT:  president@sbbchidaho.org  208-571-1054
BCHI State Board Meeting, Friday, Mar 14, 2025 (BCHI Meeting)

Link to Details of the Board Meeting & Convention

Contact: Cheryl Bice or Dan Waugh,  State.board@sbbchidaho.org 208-407-2912
BCHI State Convention Saturday March 15, 2025  (BCHI Meeting)

Link to Details of the BCHI State Convention
Registration form for Convention
Contact: Cheryl Bice or Dan Waugh,  state.board@sbbchidaho.org  208-407-2912

Honoring the Horse & Human Connection
Contact: Dan Waugh   360-791-1591  projects@sbbchidaho.org
April 2025                                         Squaw Butte Registration System
SBBCH Monthly Meeting - Thursday April 3, 2025 - 7pm  (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID Social Hours 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
Contact: president@sbbchidaho.org  208-571-1054

Idaho Horse Expo - April 4-5-6, 2025 - BCHI Booth (Public Outreach)
Details: Idaho Horse Expo

Attend the various clinics and demonstrations and support BCHI by spending
 a couple of hours helping to staff the BCHI information Booth.
Contact: Bart Baer  Projects@sbbchidaho.org to sign up for a date and time.

Wilderness First Aid & CPR Refresher - Saturday April 12, 2025 (Educational Event)

Details about the Workshop (Click Here)  On-Line Course Information
First time attendees are encouraged to do the On-Line Course
before this workshop.  
Limited class size, so sign up to reserve your spot! 
Contact: Rob Adams 208-781-0548  education@sbbchidaho.org
              Cheryl Bice  208-407-2912
Public Ride & Stock Packing Clinic - Saturday April 19, 2025 10:00-16:00
Trail Ride with Pack Stock -
saddle fitting, load balancing, safe stock leading
Location: Succor Creek Owyhee Canyon Lands



Project Directions & Information, The group meets at the Homedale
highschool at 09:30 and convoys to the trail head together.
If you have stock and packing equipment bring it.  If you have a potential
pack stock but don't have the equipment, contact Dan or Rob
about borrowing some for this event. (Limit 2 pack stock being lead)
A potluck picnic will be held after the ride.
Contact:  Lisa Baer   Projects@sbbchidaho.org   208-571-1054
                  Dan Waugh   360-791-1591 & Rob Adams 208-781-0548

?(Educational Event -  IDPR State Park Rangers)
Sawyer Safety Workshop - Class Room -  April 25, 2024 08:00-17:00
Sawyer Field Day - April 26, 2024 09:00-17:00 (Eagle Island State Park)


Details about the Workshop ( Click Here)
IDPR Contact: Julia Hershberger <Julia.Hershberger@idpr.idaho.gov> 208-939-0696
Contact: Rob Adams education@sbbchidaho.org  208-781-0548
May 2025                                            Squaw Butte Event Registration System
SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 7 pm (Public Meeting)
Highway 52 Clean-up & Potluck picnic with Grilled  hamburgers & bratwurst
Highway Clean-up starts at 17:00 and takes around an hour
Wear Good walking shoes and bring gloves - Safety vest will be provided.  
Picnic should start serving at 18:30

Location:Wild Rose Park, HWY 52,  Emmett, ID   Meeting 7-8

CONTACT: President@sbbchidaho.org  208-571-1054
(Educational Event - Trail Volunteer Groups)
Sawyer Safety Workshop - Classroom "Developing Thinking Sawyers"
DTS modules for Chainsaw & Crosscut will be covered
Saturday May 3, 2025 08:00-16:00 



Details about the DTS Sawyer Workshop (Click here)
Contact: Rob Adams education@sbbchidaho.org  208-781-0548
Jeff Halligan will be leading the crosscut sessions of the workshop.
(Educational Event - Trail Volunteer Groups)
Sawyer Safety Workshop - DTS Field Day
Sunday May 4, 2025 09:00-16:00
Chainsaw & Crosscut
Location: Pine Flats Campground & Hot Springs, Lowman, ID  

Details of the Sawyer Field Day
Contact: Rob Adams  Education@sbbchidaho.org  208-781-0548

?Sawyer Safety Workshop - Crosscut Saws  May 8-10, 2025
WMHCTA - Enterprise Oregon
Contact:  Mike Hanson  541-398-8225  admin@wmhcta.org
(Public Event - Education - Clinic)
Saturday May 10, 2025 09:00 - 15:00

Location: Emmett Sand Arena - Fair Grounds
Idaho Brand Inspectors will be available for yearly & perment brand card
inspections at a discounted price. Appointments are required
 More Information

A trail riding obstacle course will available in the arena to be ridden after the inspection.

Email education@sbbchidaho.org or call 208-781-0548 for appointment time.

USFS & Volunteer Sawyer Instructors (Educational Event)
DTS Sawyer Safety Workshop  Stanley Idaho
Friday/Saturday/Sunday May 16-17-18, 2025, 08:30-16:00


DETAILS:
Friday: Advanced Field Day for crosscut & chainsaw recertifications - See requirements.
Saturday:  Classroom , Stanley Community Center
(crosscut & chainsaw)

Sunday:  Field Day crosscut, axe & chainsaw.
Pictures from past Clinic   /  Blog Post & Video
Contacts: Rob Adams 208-781-0548  education@sbbchidaho.org (BCHI)
June 2025                                                   Squaw Butte Event Registration System
SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, June 5, 2025 - 7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org   208-571-1054
(National Trails Weekend)
Trails Project- Friday-Saturday-Sunday June 6, 7 & 8 2025
BLM Trail Project - Perjue Canyon - Little Jack Wilderness

Project Directions & Information:
Perjue Canyon Little Jack Wilderness
Contact:  Lisa Baer   Projects@sbbchidaho.org   208-571-1054
                  Dan Waugh   360-791-1591 & Lisa Baer  208-571-1054

Trail Project - Saturday June 22, 2025 (Trails Work Event)
Location: 
 Project Leader:  Lisa Baer  208-571-1054  projects@sbbchidaho.org


July 2025                                                       Squaw Butte Event Registration System
(No monthly meeting Holiday Weekend)
SBBCH Monthly Meeting
-Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT:  president@sbbchidaho.org   530-615-1328 
On Pack Support Projects, we need NON-Packers to assist,
so if you  would like to Help or  Learn about Packing Stock,
Please contact Dan Waugh or Rob Adams for more information.
Pack Support
Contacts:  Greg Travelstead (PUG)  greg@pulaskiusers.org  208-721-7665
 Dan Waugh (BCHI) 360-791-1591  Projects@sbbchidaho.org
Pack Support
Contacts: Melanie Vinning (ITA) melanie@idahotrailsassociation.org
Dan Waugh (BCHI) 360-791-1591  Projects@sbbchidaho.org
Rob Adams - Leading Pack-In
Pack Support 
Contacts: Melanie Vinning (ITA) melanie@idahotrailsassociation.org
Dan Waugh (BCHI) 360-791-1591  Projects@sbbchidaho.org
Rob Adams - Leading Pack-Out
Pack Support
Contacts:  Greg Travelstead (PUG)  greg@pulaskiusers.org  208-721-7665
 Dan Waugh (BCHI) 360-791-1591  Projects@sbbchidaho.org
Trail  Project 
Project Leader:  Lisa Baer  208-571-1054  Projects@sbbchidaho.org
August 2025                                            Squaw Butte Event Registration System
SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, Aug 7, 2025 -  7pm  ( Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT:  president@sbbchidaho.org    208-230-9456
Trail  Project 
Project Leader: Rob Adams 208-781-0548   projects@sbbchidaho.org

Pack Support
Contacts:  Melanie Vinning (ITA) <melanie@idahotrailsassociation.org>
Dan Waugh (BCHI) (360) 791-1591  projects@sbbchidaho.org
Rob Adams (BCHI) 208-781-0548 will be leading this PACK-IN
Trail Project 
Contact: Lisa Baer 208-571-1054  projects@sbbchidaho.org
Trail Project  
Contact: Lisa Baer  208-571-1054  Projects@sbbchidaho.org

September 2025                                        Squaw Butte Event Registration System

SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, September 4, 2024  (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT:  president@sbbchidaho.org    530-615-1326
SBBCH Public Event - Highway 52 Road Clean-up
Wednesday September 10, 2024 17:00 - 18:30  (5-6:30 pm)
Wild Rose Park, Highway 52, Emmett Idaho (park by the dam)
Road cleanup typically takes around 90 minutes to complete.
Wear good walking shoes and bring gloves, Safety vests and bags will be provided.
Project Leader:  Bart Baer (9160 230-2991

Trail Project -
Contact Lisa Griffith  208-571-1054   Projects@sbbchidaho.org



Fun Ride
Contact: Rob Adams 208-781-0548 Projects@sbbchidaho.org

October 2025                                            Squaw Butte Event Registration System
SBBCH Monthly Meeting - Thursday, October 02, 2025 - 7 pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT:  president@sbbchidaho.org    530-615-1326

Educational Event - Trail Volunteer Groups
Sawyer Workshop - Classroom - Saturday October 11, 2025
Details about the Sawyer Workshop (Click Here)



Sawyer Workshop - Field Day - Sunday October 12, 2025

Details about the Sawyer Field Day (Click Here)
Contact: Rob Adams Education@sbbchidaho.org  208-781-0548

November 2025                                        Squaw Butte Event Registration System
SBBCH Monthly Meeting - Thursday, Nov 06, 2025 - 7pm  (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30 
CONTACT:  president@sbbchidaho.org     530-615-1226
No Events currently scheduled in November!

December 2025                                          Squaw Butte Event Registration System
End of Season Potluck & Party - Saturday Dec 06, 2025 16:00 - 19:00 (4pm-7pm)
Location: Roystone Hot Springs, located at milepost 44 on Hwy 52.  

We are halfway between Emmett and Horseshoe Bend,
Roystone Hot Springs, 7882 N. Hwy 52, Sweet, ID 83670
This Potluck is for members and guest and will be in the Spring House Event center.
Contact: president@sbbchidaho.org  530-615-1326  RSV  party@sbbchidaho.org

SBBCH Monthly Meeting
- Thursday, Dec 04, 2025 - 7pm  (Public Meeting)
 La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID  Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT:   president@sbbchidaho.org    530-615-1326

End of another great year!



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