(501-c-3)

BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN OF WASHINGTON STATE

AND

OKANOGAN VALLEY CHAPTER

MISSION AND OBJECTIVE

1. Working toward perpetuation of the legal and moral claim of the rights by the American Citizens to use horses and mules on public lands for recreation.
2. Work towards uniting local horsemen as a viable contracting group with local government and public agencies to achieve the goals and objectives of BCH.

3. Work towards education and informing horsemen of the impact of horse use on backcountry lands, IE:

  • a. Fragile areas
  • b. Minimize or prevent irreperable damage
  • c. Encourage responsible citizen involvement in governmental actions effecting such lands
  • d. Demonstrate that horsemen are citizens concerned about protecting the environment and sustaining equalibrium for the community and backcountry.