OHC Opposes Expansion of e-bikes on trails
On behalf of Oregon equestrians, the Oregon Horse Council requests you stop current legislation and rethink all current plans to introduce motorized vehicles to non-motorized trails. Based on the 2017 …
June 2020 Issue of Oregon Equestrain Trails Riders’ Roundup
In this month’s issue: Wildflowers of the Southern W’m Vly., Pg. 1 President’s Report, Pg. 2 VP Marketing Report, Pg. 3 VP Field Services Report, Pg. 3 VP Public Lands …
Why Everyone Should be Able to Pony Their Horse
Be able to pony. Are you able to lead a another horse from yours, and is your animal able to be led by a another horse? You should be. Leading …
The Essential Knife
The Essential Knife – As published in the Northwest Horse Source – June 2020 issue I’m a big believer in every horseman having a sharp, easily accessible, knife on them …
How COVID-19 is Affecting the Trails Community
Recently American Trails conducted a survey of the trails community to find out how this pandemic has impacted trail projects, funding, volunteer work, and more. We also talked to trail …
Back Country Horsemen of Oregon response to the Public Comment to BLM Proposed E-Bike Regulations
As you probably know, the Secretary of the Interior is proposing to allow electric bikes, or E-bikes, on all non-motorized trails where mountain bikes are currently allowed. This change threatens …
Carbon Monoxide Detector – The most important item in every LQ horse trailer
Fabulous weather is here and camping, rodeos, and fairs are on the agenda. All of these activities come with their fair share of challenges. One hazard, that is often …
Forests delay implementation of Central Cascades Wilderness limited entry system
After much consideration, the Deschutes and Willamette National Forests will delay the implementation of the Central Cascades Wilderness limited entry permit system until May 2021. “Given many logistical constraints caused …
BLM seeks public comment on proposed e-bike regulations
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a 60-day public comment period on proposed electric bike, or e-bike, regulations, intended to make it easier for more Americans …
Trail Workers Keeping Trails Open
Keeping Trails Open – AN ODE TO TRAIL WORKERS As published in the March 2020 issue of Horsemen’s Corral Many guidebooks, most maps, and the entire www.TrailMeister website are devoted …