Back Country Horsemen of Montana

September 2025 Board Meeting
2025-09-20 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Deer Lodge, 230 Main Street, Deer Lodge, Montana, 59722

December 2025 Board Meeting
2025-12-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Missoula, 1075 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
The December 13 state board meeting is coming up soon, and we will be meeting in person in Missoula at the Exploration Center & Rocky Mountain Gardens Building at the Missoula County Fairgrounds, 1075 South Avenue West, at 10:00 a.m. When you enter the Fairgrounds from South Avenue, the building will be on your immediate left (or east).
The Missoula chapter is hosting the December 13 meeting, and all are invited to attend their chapter’s annual holiday party later that evening at 6:30pm in the same location. This will be a potluck/BYOB event.

2026 Montana State Convention
2026-03-27 08:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00 | Best Western Plus GranTree Inn, 1325 N 7th Avenue, Bozeman, MT, 59715, United States
Please head over to the convention link hosted by the Gallatin Valley Chapter.
2026 BCHMT Convention

May State Board Meeting
2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Deer Lodge, 230 Main Street, Deer Lodge, Montana, 59722

2026 BCHMT Rendezvous
2026-06-18 08:00 - 2026-06-21 17:00 | Monture, Monture Guard Station Cabin, Ovando, MT, 59854, United States
Back Country Horsemen Rendezvous 2026
Wade Murphy Clinic
More Information
2026 BCHMT Rendezvous at Monture – June 18-21

Rendezvous Schedule
Coffee will be available every morning.
If you bring stock, weed free hay is required.
Please use bio security for your stock i.e. water troughs.
The Monture Guard Station complex will be available on Wednesday, June 17th and some people will arrive then.
Wade Murphy’s horsemanship clinic is scheduled for Friday June 19 at 1-4pm
Fun rides at your leisure.
Saturday night Community Dinner
Supper/Potluck at 6:00pm ($15 per meal)
Pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw and paper products/utensils provided.
Bring your favorite dessert to share after dinner.
Please mail the names and meal payment to:
BCH of Missoula
P.O. Box 2121
Missoula, Mt 59806
Mail No later than June 5 to ensure enough food
Monture Guard Station Pasture Fencing Project
The objective for the Fencing Project is to support the Forest Service Packing Program by assisting Seeley Lake Ranger District in fencing a new proposed pasture.
History: The area was evaluated and a report done in 2020 by Rachel Fiegley, former Seeley Lake Ranger.
The project of clearing the acreage was started in 2024 by Keith Guschausky, a Forest Service Packer and former BCH member. Keith used a Skid steer with a timber grabber to start the process of making burn piles. At that time materials for the fencing project were purchased by Seeley Lake Ranger district and stockpiled until the project could be started. Since then the Forest Service has had major layoffs with seasonal employees. The project was looked at as a three-year project to fence, remove slash and treat weeds and non-native grasses.
Note: Keith Guswchausky passed away April 28, 2025, of cancer.
Back Country Horseman proposed Volunteer work project would involve putting up barbless fence wire and “T” posts. The Forest Service is going to put in ”H” braces at corners and specified distances along the fence line.
Tools that volunteers could bring if they have them (but not required) are fencing pliers, “T” post pounders, tape measure, wire puller and any other tools you may have that would be helpful.
Personal protection clothing recommended such as boots, long sleeve shirts, and work gloves along with eye and ear protection.
Note: This fencing project is completely voluntary.

September State Board Meeting
2026-09-19 10:00 - 15:00 | MT
