August - Back Country Horsemen of Montana

Nag News
Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen
Volume 40
August 2013
In this Issue
Mission Statement/Pres. Letter
East Fork Project update
Projects in 2013
Board and General minutes
Pictures
Programs and Classifieds
Library and Ads
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BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN MISSION STATEMENT
1. To perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America’s back
country and wilderness areas.
2. To work to ensure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use.
3. To assist the various government, state and private agencies in their maintenance and
management of said resource.
4. To educate, encourage and solicit active participation in the wise and sustaining use of
the back country resource by horsemen and the general public commensurate with our
heritage.
5. To foster and encourage the formation of new back country horsemen’s organizations.
6. To cooperate with other B.C.H.A. organizations.
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATE for 2013
Total members: 135
Individual: 35
Family: 48
DEADLINE FOR THE
SEPTEMBER NAG NEWS
IS
5 p.m., September 11, 2013
SUBMIT YOUR
ARTICLES AND ADS TO:
Welcome to our Newest Members:
DAVE AND REBECCA
JONES
Hello, Everybody!
Once again it’s time for the president’s letter to be sent to Trish. I find myself this time
with a renewed spirit from spending four nights in the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness.
In case you haven’t heard, we’ve completed all of the goals of our East Fork project.
This is one of the biggest projects, all in the wilderness, this chapter has performed in
recent history. Unfortunately, with all good things we have a little bad. Nancy spoke
with Mike; he was in and out of the hospital before I had a chance to see him. Sounds
like he’s doing quite well considering the extent of his injuries. We had another member with very similar injuries from a horse accident at home; she’s already up and
mowing lawn. It seems as though these Back Country Horsemen people are pretty
damn tough!
On a more positive note I truly believe this project has done wonders for increasing
the self-confidence and abilities of our members. Many of us, with the help of more
experienced members, are doing things we never dreamed of. With the help of a small
party after the main project finishing up Johnson Peak, we will have cleared over 16
miles of trail and I’m sure the final tree count will be well over 400 trees cut. The
crosscut saw the chapter purchased a few years ago is now broke in!
My hats off to my fellow BCH members and I am truly looking forward to doing
more projects like this.
P.S. We have the best camp cooks in all of Montana – thank you Becky, Sue, and
Kristina!
Your president,
Brad Pollman
Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen 2013 Board
President
Brad Pollman 546-6491
Vice President
Steve Greer 961-4429
Secretary
Bonnie Morgan 961-0012
Treasurer
Patti Peterson, 961-0188
Directors:
Cindy Beck 961-8375
Tim Peterson 961-0188
Fred Weisbecker, 375-9317
Bill Black
Jim Johnson, 273-0219
Frank Lipus 375-2593
Mark Degrazier
Marg Herndon. 961-5512
Georgianna Lipus, 375-2593
Alt. State Director
Chuck Miller 961-5453
National Director
Chuck Miller 961-5453
State Directors
Frank Lipus, 375-2593 & Brad Pollman 777-5259
Newsletter Editor: Trish Foster, 534 Ridge Rd., Stevensville, MT 59870, tmfoster@cybernet1.com., 777-4383.
Contact Trish to submit information on upcoming or completed activities, suggestions or contributions for this newsletter. Ads for horse
products are welcome. This service is free to members. Include your name, phone number, and details.
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East Fork Trail Projects
By Dan Brandborg, Bonnie Morgan, Karen Phillips, and Nancy Pollman
Tim Peterson accomplished a yeoman’s task in July. After months of planning, the BBCH successfully completed the East Fork project
that included three different trails and coordination of three separate camps. As I was leader of only one of these, this summary covers
mainly the Kurtz Flat trail camp. It has been suggested that Kurtz Flat be changed to be known as the Costanzo LZ, but more on that later.
After a good deal of food planning and preparation we arrived Friday morning, July 26, at the East Fork River trailhead with full panyards
and a loaded camper. Steve Greer, Becky and I had packed four horse loads of feed in the week before and designated the campsite so we
were ready to make it happen. Bill Goslin with the F.S., Steve, Becky, and I packed more horse feed, the kitchen and our personal gear
into camp which was located just below Kurtz Flat on the river. We had 10 stock in total, with 5 mules packing. We set up camp and fell
a number of hazardous looking dead lodgepole. Throughout the trip we heard trees falling in the distance even when the air was still. We
headed back to the trailhead that afternoon where we met Patty Martin, Bonnie Morgan, and Karen Philips for a fun social evening. Steve
cooked some huge steaks and we rolled into our campers with full bellies for a good night’s rest.
Saturday morning came with the ladies heading to the McCart/Johnson Peak trailhead to join Brad Pollman, Spurs Richardson, Cindy
Beck, and Jeff Rinta, who cleared this trail to the base of Johnson Peak. The rest of us were joined by Joe Rogish and Mike Costanzo who
packed in the final loads to the Kurtz Flat campsite. After reaching camp and a quick lunch we headed up Buck Creek and cleared roughly 2.5 miles of trail before heading down for a well deserved meal. Our camp was comfortable, well shaded; the bugs must have all been
over the ridge in the Big Hole as they were never a problem. We lucked out with the weather as well with cloud cover and cooler than
expected temperatures. Base camp was located at 5,500 feet and climbing another thousand to three thousand feet each day, we experienced decent working temperatures.
Sunday morning came easy as Becky had the coffee flowing soon after first light and the crew was ready to roll. We set 9:00 as a camp
departure time, yet we were ready to hit the saddles a half hour before this.
We were mounting our animals and about to line up on the trail when the accident happened. Mike brought two horses to camp, packing
one and riding the other. This morning he rode the horse he had packed the day before. We can’t say for sure why, possibly a sore from
the pack saddle the day before, but Mike’s horse was up on his back legs more so than on all four. We thought he had worked through
this and Becky handed him his blown off hat. Yet the horse was not done and went up and over on top of Mike. Becky saw all four legs
in the air as he rolled off Mike. The full weight of the horse came down on him with the saddle pushing into his abdomen and chest. No
one had left camp yet as we were leaving in a group, so we called to tie up.
Mike was down, lying between two lodgepole. He was conscious and aware. Bill Goslin immediately made a call into Hamilton F.S.
dispatch alerting them for possible assistance. We were on full adrenalin as we gathered around Mike and figured out the next critical
steps. With all the good firemen, and healthcare professionals in the BBCH, we had no one of this experience with us this morning. Our
collective trainings over the years helped as we checked Mike’s pulse, color and watched for signs of shock. Mike was incredibly lucid
and aware. So much so, that it was difficult to tell just how much trauma Mike had encountered. We mentioned the idea of a helicopter
ride and he responded with “I think I can ride out”. We realized after good collaborative discussions amongst ourselves and with Mike
that we needed a medical evaluation before we wanted this guy to move. We also realized the only way to do this in a timely manner was
via Life Flight. Mike was also trying to figure out what was working and what was not. This and Mike’s statement, “I feel a kind of
grinding as I move my hips”, finalized the decision for us to call in the helicopter.
Joe, being a veteran chopper instructor pilot, scoped out two possible sites to land the helicopter. We had noted one area earlier when we
were planning the trip, half thinking we would never need it, half a reality check from our safety training to be aware of locations for just
this sort of occurrence. We selected a meadow on the far side of the river roughly a third of a mile distant.
The Life Flight chopper was in the air soon after Bill made the call. Bill also employed the Spot satellite device to transmit our location.
Joe, Bill and I took a pack mule up to the landing zone, cleared out several trees and utilized Cindy Beck’s hunter orange pack pad to
mark the landing spot for the pilot. After landing we put the litter on the mule, forded the river and brought the two EMTs and pilot back
to the camp and Mike.
Mike continued to be lucid and answer questions and showed just how tough a guy he is, as the medics pushed, probed and wrapped a
brace around his pelvic area. Throughout the entire event he grimaced only once when this was tightened--one tough cookie, this guy!
The medics gave Mike a good dose of painkiller for the move. We got him on the litter and took turns handling one of the six spots on it
to carry him up the trail and across the river.
Another helper showed up about this time, Jody, an EMT from the West Fork Painted Rocks fire district. He heard the radio traffic on his
scanner, made it to the trailhead and hoofed it up the trail at record pace. Bonnie, Karen and Patty arrived while the medics were on the
scene and helped carry the litter.
The helicopter took off and we returned to camp. It had been three and half hours from occurrence to chopper lift off. Brad, Cindy, and
Spurs showed up shortly after that and joined the group as we all sat in a circle and debriefed. We reviewed our actions and talked about
being safe in the backcountry. With hindsight as our guide we all agreed that we should have called in the chopper as soon as the accident occurred. We could always call them off and I learned there is no cost involved if the helicopter comes in yet does not haul anyone
back. So my lesson learned is if there is any question, in a remote spot such as this, call for support, and the earlier the better.
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After the good debriefing and a sandwich, we checked the interest of the group to proceed with the trail work. All were in favor of hitting
the trail once again. The team (Dan, Karen, Patty, Bonnie, Joe, Spurs, Brad, Steve, and Cindy) headed up Buck creek to clear another 2
miles of trail. Karen, Bonnie, and Patty turned around about 2:30 to head back down the trail, clearing step-over logs still in the path.
They rode out to the trailhead and trailered home.
Monday brought another nice mild day. Joe and I headed up Buck Creek, cleared the last several miles and made it to the Continental
Divide trail junction. Brad, Cindy, Steve and Spurs made the seven-mile climb to Hidden Lake where the F.S. had stopped clearing and
cut out another two miles on trail #313 to reach the Continental Divide above 8,000 feet. Spurs commented that he about kissed the sign,
as his personal journey to make it to the mother ridge of our country has been a long one, and by golly he made it happen. The trail included some incredibly steep rock outcroppings and a set of switchbacks where one had to be diligent to not roll one log off the trail without dropping it on the next switchback.
Rita Atencio and Nancy Pollman hiked into camp Monday and walked Mike’s horses and gear back to the trailhead and then drove
Mike’s rig back to his place.
Tim added this information about the East Fork Cabin crew and its work:
Tim and Patti Peterson and Kristina Tracer arrived at the cabin around noon on the 27th. They all quickly went about getting the cook
trailer setup. Then Patti and Tim went to the supply building and gathered materials for building the propane tank cover, repairing the
corral and making the barn safe. Around 2 pm Patti and Tim cleared out the barn while Kristina prepared the dinner for the Johnson Peak
crew. After clearing out the barn Tim climbed to the loft of the barn, cleared it out and blocked the hole along one side of the barn. Then
the Johnson Peak crew arrived and Kristina fixed them dinner.
The morning of the 28th, Sunday, after a wonderful breakfast prepared by Kristina, the Johnson Peak crew headed up the East Fork Trail
to join the Buck Creek Trail crew. Jeff Rinta and Tim started clearing the corner of the corral out so it could be repaired. At the same
time Rita and her sister Denise went around the corral and nailed in any loose rails. Simultaneously Nancy, Lee Robinson, Rita, Denise
and Patti began building the cover for the propane tank. Since Kristina had left, Patti multitasked preparing lunch and making sure Tim
didn't over exert himself. At noon, just in time for Jeff to go get his grandson, 90 percent of corral was repaired and by 3:30 the propane
tank was finished and in place with one coat of stain.
Back to Dan’s followup:
Tuesday morning saw us breaking camp and loading all our gear on the packhorses and mules. We had used eleven bales of hay so our
loads were comparatively easy. After the trail crew came out, Brad, Dan, Karen, Bonnie, and Spurs finished the corral, removed the barn
ladder and blocked off the doors to the barn. Patty Martin and Nancy Pollman put a second coat of stain on the propane cover. Now, all
of the cabin projects were completed. Sue Pearson rounded out the project with a full Dutch oven dinner Tuesday evening before the last
rig headed home.
All in all, we had a great trip, cut some 400 trees between all the groups and cleared about 15 miles of trail. Mike is doing incredibly well
and is already up and about on crutches and talking about work. We had some learning moments, heightened our awareness concerning
safety with horses, and have a few more stories and lessons to share with campfires of the future.
2013 Proposed Project List
Location
Date
Maintenance Needed
Project Leader
Notes
Coyote Coulee # 127
1-May
Trail Maintenance
Frank Lipus 8 miles cleared
Larry Creek
TBD
Trail Maintenance
Brad Pollman 12 miles - after logging
is completed
East Fork/Buck Creek 1-Jun
Trail Maintenance
Brad Pollman 1 mile & 12 trees
Porcupine Saddle Trail # 196 21-Jun
Trail Maintenance
Tim Peterson 1 mile
Medicine Point #181
TBD
Equipment Pack-in
Chuck Miller 3.4 miles
East Fork Guard Station
27 - 31 July Grounds maintenance
Tim Peterson Clean facilities & repair
fencing
East Fork Trail Loop
27 - 31 July Trail Maintenance
Tim Peterson 31 miles, 3 day trip
McCart - Johnson Trail loop 27 - 31 July Trail Maintenance
Tim Peterson 26 miles, 3 day trip
St Mary's Lookout
10 or 24 Aug Equipment Pack-in
Dan Brandborg
6.5 miles
AS OF JUNE 12, 2013
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DRAFT BITTER ROOT BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN DRAFT
BOARD MEETING
August 1, 2013
Vice President Steve Greer called the August Board meeting to
order at 7:12 pm at the Daly Leach Chapel in Hamilton, Montana.
Present were officers: Vice President Steve Greer, Secretary Bonnie Morgan, Treasurer Patti Peterson. Board Members Mark
DeGrazier, Marg Herndon, Bill Black, Georgianna Lipus, Fred
Weisbecker, Tim Peterson, Frank Lipus. BCHMT State Director
Frank Lipus, National Director and Alternate State Director
Chuck Miller; Absent: Brad Pollman, Cindy Beck, Jim Johnson;
Guest: Karen Philips
Vice President Steve Greer led the Pledge of Allegiance. There
was a discussion about Mike Costanzo’s accident on the East
Fork project. The SPOT device was activated. We don’t know the
history of the horse ridden by Mike.
Minutes (Bonnie Morgan) A motion was made by Frank Lipus and seconded by Tim Peterson to accept the minutes of
the July 2013 Board meeting as printed in the newsletter.
All voted aye.
Treasurer’s Report (Patti Peterson) A motion was made by
Frank Lipus and seconded by Bill Black to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented. All voted aye.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Issues (Fred Weisbecker) As we trim trails, remember that the
Forest Service is working hard to put in defensible spaces behind
people’s homes. A previous burn is only good as a buffer for
about 20 years.
The Forest Service rejected the Off-road Motorized Users’ appeal
on the 3-Mile area.
Forest Service Supervisor Julie King signed a document to limit
frivolous appeals to proposed burns. Julie King has also implemented an order to actively fight the Gold Pan fire.
Projects (Chuck Miller, Steve Greer and Tim Peterson) Tim
reported that crews cleared trail to Johnson Peak and from the
East Fork Trailhead to the Continental Divide on both the Buck
Creek trail and past Star Falls and up trail 313 to the Divide, over
400 trees total. Steve appreciated Bill Goslin’s instruction on cutting trees.
Another crew made several improvements to the rental cabin,
including repair to the corral, cleaning the barn, building a new
cover for the propane tank, clearing brush from the corral, removing a ladder to the barn loft, and installing boards to block
entry by horses to the inside of the barn.
Crazy Creek: The campground has been cleaned.
Medicine Point: done.
State Director (Brad Pollman/Chuck Miller) No new issues
surfaced at this point. Mark Himmel and Charlie O’Leary (past
chairman) were given a Brass Lantern Award.
Dave Crawford had health issues but in Ronan, but is back to
work now.
Smoke Elser keeps track of BCH accidents He may have a form
for us to fill out regarding the accident.
National Director (Chuck Miller) BCHA is still looking for an
executive director; so far no prospects. A job description is being
formulated. It requires travel, lots of fundraising, and grant writing.
Outreach (Karen Philips) Karen will be sending photos to Todd
McKay. Becky Brandborg, Bonnie Morgan, Tim and Patti Peterson, and Steve Greer also took photos. They will make a CD of
their photos to give to Karen Philips and Nancy Pollman.
Membership (Nancy Pollman) Dave and Rebecca Jones were at
the July meeting. Tim Peterson made a motion, seconded by
Fred Weisbecker, to accept their application for membership. All voted aye.
Programs Tim Peterson- A representative from the Bitterroot
Conservation District will give a demonstration of the watershed
at the August meeting. Tim Peterson will be bringing the camp
trailer to the meeting.
September: Tentatively, a power point presentation of the East
Fork project
Sunshine (Cindy Beck) Steve Greer made a motion to send a
$50 gift certificate from Bob Ward to Jody Crawford, the
EMT who showed up to help the East Fork accident. The motion was seconded by Mark DeGrazier and all voted aye.
Some of our members (Ray Peterson and Bobbi Johnson) have
health issues and Cindy will be sending cards.
Fair: We have 2/3 slots filled, need 50 more volunteer slots
filled for taking tickets. Volunteer or have a friend call.
NEW BUSINESS
Sept board meeting is after fair, so we will be on schedule. Call
Brad if you will not be there.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Tim Peterson and seconded by Frank Lipus to adjourn the meeting at 7:57
pm.
All voted aye.
Bonnie Morgan, Secretary BBCH
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DRAFT BITTER ROOT BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN DRAFT
GENERAL MEETING
July 18, 2013
The July general meeting of the Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen was called to order by president Brad Pollman at 7:15 pm
without a quorum present. The meeting was held at the Bass
Creek trailhead. Approximately 32 members and many guests
were present.
Brad led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Guests: New members David and Rebecca Jones and their grandson Jordan, Ken Bransby, the members of the Bittergrass Band.
Gene Buroker is back with Sue’s son, Derek and his son, daughter
and their spouses.
Compliments to musicians
Sue Pearson and her Bittergrass Band presented the program.
There were many compliments, even from nearby campers in
the Bass Creek Campground.
Since there was no quorum, the minutes and treasurer’s report
were not approved.
CORRESPONDENCE and ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brad received a thank you from the Stevensville Main Street Association for their use of BBCH’s tents and tables during Western
Heritage Days.
Jeanne Burruss donated a Back Country Horsemen of America
40th Anniversary membership directory to the club.
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Bobbi Holst is having a garage sale Saturday, 8-5. They were endurance riders and have horse equipment and lots of tools.
Rebecca Cameron has a neighbor with a Priefert round pen for
sale.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Issues (Fred Weisbecker) Fred has been working on getting the
Bear Creek road graded. A few years ago, a judge ruled that the
road is a public right of way. Fred met a grader who wanted to
grade it and did it for a few hundred dollars, privately done. Hikers use the Bear Creek trailhead extensively but it is also a good
riding area. The next thing Fred will be working on is to get the
county to maintain the road. They are afraid that if they grade it,
they will assume full liability. Fred is working on getting the
county to give the road to the FS.
There were some letters commenting on the process, not in favor
of BBCH donating money toward the project. Since the road was
graded with private funding ahead of the meeting, a vote on a
request for funds did not happen.
Projects (Chuck Miller, Steve Greer and Tim Peterson) Karen
Philips brought maps of the area we will be working on for the
East Fork Project. The Buck Creek group will meet at 10 am on
July 27 to set up camp. The Johnson McCart people will meet at 9
am at the trailhead. Sue Pearson will have a Dutch oven dinner
on the 30th at the cabin. The club will provide feed for the horses
and people. This Sunday Dan Brandborg will start packing in hay
to the Buck Creek Project campsite. They will leave at 9 am from
the East Fork Trailhead.
Work at the East Fork cabin will be corral repair, building a
pump cover, making the barn safer, and generally cleaning up
the area. The cook kitchen will be set up.
Mark DeGrazier, Brad Pollman, and Patty Martin rode in to find a
spot for camping for the Buck Creek Project.
Patty Martin , Patty and Tim Peterson, and Mark DeGrazier
cleared the Porcupine Saddle trail. They recommended that
you ride up, as taking a trailer up the road is challenging. You
can ride there from Crazy Creek campground. The water trough
at Crazy Creek is in great condition.
Dan Brandborg is looking for help packing supplies up to St.
Mary’s August 10 and 24. They are doing restoration work.
The Larry Creek logging company is doing a great job and
seems to be moving along quickly. We will put the word out
when it is open again.
State Director (Brad Pollman/Chuck Miller) A number of people went to the Gold Creek Poker ride. They had 168 riders.
Brad is the state director. They had a president’s meeting there.
About 6-8 chapters were represented. They will not have a formal group, but shared lots of conversation about insurance, getting group training, etc.
Outreach (Karen Philips) Karen called Todd McKay and will be
talking to him about the club’s trail project so he can post a news
release on the Forest Service’s website.
Fair: Nancy Pollman has about 150 shifts to fill. There is training. The BBCH began this process 37 years ago. We doubled the
income of the fair when we started this. This is our main fundraiser. Anyone selling tickets gets a free pass to the fair.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Joe Rogish and seconded by
Laura DeGrazier to adjourn the meeting at 7:50
pm. All
voted aye.
Bonnie Morgan, Secretary BBCH
MORE EAST FORK PROJECT SHOTS
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PACK AND PONY TRAINING/JUNE 3, 2013
Karen gets instructions on packing up from Jack
EAST FORK PROJECTS/JULY 19-22, 2013
KAREN HARD AT WORK
Practice moving with the pack with sleeping bags
inside
PATTI ON JUAN, HEADED TO WORK
Jack leads Karen and her pack horse up the trail. Fun!
BONNIE ON SONJA TAKING A BREAK
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2013 PROGRAMS SCHEDULE
OF THE
BITTERROOT BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN
MONTH
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
as of Feb 28, 2013
DATE SPEAKER
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Fair Planning
Sue Pearson and all
15
Bob Nelson, BCD Supervisor
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Pantry Partners & Elections
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Membership Raffle
TOPIC
Fair Committee
Play Music
Bitterroot Conservation District Watershed Presentation
Sue Pearson & Nomination Committee
If you have recommendations/ideas about program presenters, contact Tim Peterson, 961 0188.
MEMBER CLASSIFIEDS
FABTRON LEATHER AND CORDURA SADDLE
$200.00
GREAT CONDITION
LIGHTWEIGHT BUT DURABLE
15” SEAT
TRISH FOSTER
7774383
tmfoster@cybernet1.com
Great news! The chapter now has a local company
who can embroider the Bitter Root BCH logo.. Previously our file was in Billings. This is the logo you see
on the back of the BCH jackets. Perhaps you have a
jacket, vest, or ??? you'd like embroidered! Feel free
to contact Margi Leininger at Stitch Graphics at
239.0544 or stitchgraphicsmt@gmail.com to discuss
options.
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Please submit your business cards to Trish Foster via email (tmfoster@cybernet1.com), in person or regular mail & submit your payment of $5.00 per month or $60 per year to Patti Peterson, Treasurer.
BBCH LIBRARY
COMMITTEE
CHAIRS AND MEMBERS
CONTACT
Audit & Budget
Earl Philips, Nancy Pollman. Bill Black
546-6492
Donations & Awards
Rita Atencio
961-4816
Education
Fred Weisbecker
375 9371
Election & Nominations Nancy Pollman
546-6492
Equipment & Inventory Jack Emory
961-1363
Fair
Georgianna Lipus
375 2593
Fundraisers
volunteer needed
Historian
Laura McManus, Barb Garten
642-3018
Issues
Fred Weisbecker, Earl Philips, Bill Black 375-9371
Librarian
Patti Peterson
961-0188
Memberships
Nancy Pollman, Mary Vickrey, Brian Vickrey 546-6492
Newsletter
Trish Foster
777-4383
Outreach
Karen Philips, Colleen Long, Patty Martin 961-0101
Packing Clinic
Chuck Miller, Fred Weisbecker
961-5453
Scholarship
Jack Emory
Parliamentarian
volunteer needed
Programs
Tim Peterson
961-0188
Projects
Chuck Miller, Steve Greer, Tim Peterson
961-0188
Social
volunteer needed
Sunshine
Cindy Beck
961-8375
Trail Rides
Joe Tenzer, Trish Foster and Karen Phillips
821 1040
Training
Jack Emory
961-1363
BOOKS
Backcountry Horseman (1973/1979 Ken Ausk)
Bear Pepper Spray
Becoming a Big Game & Backcountry Guide
Bull Riding
Grand Prix Team Competition
Ground Working the Horse and Mule
Horsemanship (novice to advanced)
Inchcape International Dressage Championship
Packers Field Manual, by Bob Hoverson
Packing with horses and mules
The Hunters Code
Through my Lens
When the Water Smokes, by Bob Simpson
Wilderness is Where you Find it, Bob Simpson
VIDEOS
An Axe to Grind
Basic Trail Projects
Bear Encounters Series
Constructing Trail Switchbacks
Horseman Magazine Volume 1, Issue 1
Horseman Magazine Volume 1, Issue 2
Horseman Magazine Volume 1, Issue 4
Surface Water Control Techniques
Trails in Wet Areas
Clicker Magic
The complete Mule Vol. 1 & 2
Trick and Fancy Ropin
CDs/DVDs
2004 Forest Service Trails Report
2007 BBCH Year in Review
Building Mountain Bike Trails
Chainsaw/Crosscut Training Course
Defensive Horse Safety
Fire Shelters, Comparing old and new
Partnership in Action
Wilderness & Backcountry Site Restoration
Guide
Wilderness Rangers: Keeping it Wild.
MISSOURI
FOXTROTTERS
FOR SALE
KRISTINA
TRACER
642 6464
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Bitter Root
Back Country Horsemen
Visit our website:
bchmt.org/bitterroot
Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen
P.O. Box 1083
Hamilton, MT 59840
NEXT MEETING
August 15
Location: Coyote Coulee Trailhead
Potluck at 6:30 Meeting 7:00
PROGRAM: Bob Nelson, Bitterroot
Conservation District Watershed Project
Beverages not provided at Summer meetings
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