Gallatin Valley Back Country Horsemen

38th Annual Poker Ride July 11th, 2026

For more information:

For more information, please visit the Poker Ride web page.

Contact Committee Chair: Lauire Connely or (406) 579-2859 text preferred or call.

Proceeds Support Trail Work

The proceeds from the event help the Gallatin Valley Back Country Horsemen to maintain regional trails. Gallatin Valley Back Country Horsemen have maintained the Spanish Creek trails since 1985.

Back Country Horsemen Mission

GVBCH is an affiliate chapter of both the Back Country Horsemen of Montana and the Back Country Horsemen of America. This is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to:
Perpetuate enjoyable, common-sense use of horses in the backcountry.
Assist government agencies in their maintenance and management of resources, ensure that the Public Land Resource remains open to recreational stock use.
Educate, encourage, and solicit active public participation in the wise and sustaining use of horses in accordance with our heritage and the backcountry resources.

Important Ride Restrictions

Everyone and their horse are welcome when they check in and sign a release. Sorry we cannot permit DOGS or STALLIONS to participate.  All minor children must have a signed parental release to participate. All participants are subject to Montana’s Equine Liability law. If you have adult beverages, we ask that you drink responsibly.

We hope to see you all on the trail and good luck!

Gallatin Valley Back Country Horsemen, Post Office Box 3232, Bozeman, Montana 59772