Back Country Horsemen of Kansas (BCHKS) is part of a nation-wide organization that is committed to protecting the access of equestrians to public lands. We are devoted equestrians who love to ride and explore new trails. We assist with trail maintenance and improvement projects, keeping trails clear for all user groups. We welcome riders of all types, ages and interests!
BCHKS Celebrating 10 Years! |
Join the 10-Year Celebration at Eisenhower State Park, Melvern Lake, April 19-21. Food, Fun, Friends, and Trail Riding! Buy raffle tickets now for the Red Canyon Saddle. The winner's name will be drawn Saturday, April 20.
BCHKS has so much to proud of over the past 10 years, and plans are being made to continue the momentum. Book your campsite in the West Point Campground by calling the State Park Office directly, 785-528-4102. |
Problems With Non-Equine Campers in Equestrian Campgrounds?
BCHA has developed a form for reporting incidents with non-equestrian campers in designated equestrian campgrounds. Be sure to share your concerns with the camp host, the public land manager, and BCHKS, so these concerns can be addressed at the local level. Share your form and pictures with stephaniehuss1@gmail.com. Horse Camp Incident Form
2021 Kansas State Parks Economic Contributions to Regional & State Economies
Interesting reading about the economic impact of Kansas State Park activities, including equestrian.
2021 Kansas Economic Impact Report
2021 Kansas Economic Impact Report
Mark Your 2024 Calendars with Upcoming Events!
March 14-17 - Equifest of Kansas, Salina. Be sure to stop by the BCHKS booth! Or, sign up for a volunteer shift.
April 19-21 - BCHKS 10-Year Jamboree, Eisenhower State Park at Melvern Lake. Come join the fun and celebration! Call park office to reserve a campsite, 785-528-4102.
May 3-4 - BCHKS Fill-the-Campground, Eagle Ridge Campground, Milford State Park, Milford Lake. Call park office to book campsite, 785-238-3014.
April 27-28 - Annual Spring Benefit Ride, Kanopolis State Park. Call park office to book campsite, 785-546-2565. Call Tracy for info, 620-680-0935.
August 31 - Annual Benefit Ride & Auction, Wild Horse Equestrian Campground, Perry State Park, Perry Lake. Call park office to book campsite, 785-246-3449. Follow Let's Ride--Perry Lake on FB for details.
October 11-13 - Annual Benefit Ride & Auction, Eisenhower State Park, Melvern Lake. Call park office to book campsite, 785-528-4102. Watch for ride flyer on FB at Back Country Horsemen of America Kansas Chapter.
October 19 - Annual Moonlight Ride & Chili/Pie Supper, Perry State Park. Follow Let's Ride--Perry Lake for details.
April 19-21 - BCHKS 10-Year Jamboree, Eisenhower State Park at Melvern Lake. Come join the fun and celebration! Call park office to reserve a campsite, 785-528-4102.
May 3-4 - BCHKS Fill-the-Campground, Eagle Ridge Campground, Milford State Park, Milford Lake. Call park office to book campsite, 785-238-3014.
April 27-28 - Annual Spring Benefit Ride, Kanopolis State Park. Call park office to book campsite, 785-546-2565. Call Tracy for info, 620-680-0935.
August 31 - Annual Benefit Ride & Auction, Wild Horse Equestrian Campground, Perry State Park, Perry Lake. Call park office to book campsite, 785-246-3449. Follow Let's Ride--Perry Lake on FB for details.
October 11-13 - Annual Benefit Ride & Auction, Eisenhower State Park, Melvern Lake. Call park office to book campsite, 785-528-4102. Watch for ride flyer on FB at Back Country Horsemen of America Kansas Chapter.
October 19 - Annual Moonlight Ride & Chili/Pie Supper, Perry State Park. Follow Let's Ride--Perry Lake for details.
We Know Our Worth!
Kansas equestrians deserve a big pat on the back for another impressive year of volunteer work on public trails!! For 2023, we reported over 3,000 hours of volunteer work, which equates to a $195,655 in labor and supplies! We share this information with public land managers and other trail organizations, and they continue to be impressed by the dedication we equestrians have for taking care of trails we love to ride. Since we started reporting hours in 2014, we’ve reported over 29,000 hours toward the maintenance and preservation of our public trails. That's a value of $1.9M!!
Volunteer Hours Reporting Form
Volunteer Hours Reporting Form