Gallatin Valley Back Country Horsemen

GVBCH General Meeting
2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | First Security Bank, 2046 Cattail St, Bozeman, MT, 59718, United States

Saturday Trail Crew
2026-05-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-04 09:00 - 17:00 | MT

Wednesday Trail Crew
2026-05-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-15 09:00 - 17:00 | MT

First Aid/CPR Training for Sawyers
2026-06-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Bozeman Ranger District, 3710 Fallon St # C, Bozeman, MT, 59718, United States

Wednesday Trail Crew
2026-06-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Cedar Creek Trailhead, 45VW+C2 Gardiner, Montana
Meet at Cedar Creek Trailhead at 8AM ready to ride by 9AM.

BLM Bear Trap Spray Day
2026-06-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Trapper Springs Group Pavilion, JC4J+QR Manhattan, Montana, Manhattan, Montana
Contact Kristen Ulery if you plan to attend 406-490-9044 kulery@blm.gov

National Trails Day
2026-06-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Sage Creek Corrals, 3RC3+52 Big Sky, Montana
The Sage Creek Corall’s are South on the access road from the trailhead.

Mule Days
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-15 | Hamilton, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States

Endurance Ride
2026-06-14 - 2026-06-15 | MT

BCHMT Rendezvous
2026-06-18 09:00 - 2026-06-21 16:00 | MT

GVBCH Board Meeting
2026-06-18 18:00 - 18:30 | Janice & Ron Ranch, 1655 Harper Puckett Rd, Bozeman, MT, 59718, United States

GVBCH Ice Cream Social
2026-06-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Janice & Ron Ranch, 1655 Harper Puckett Rd, Bozeman, MT, 59718, United States
The General Meeting will follow the Ice Cream Social at 7:00PM

Pony Poker Ride
2026-06-20 08:30 - 17:00 | Sitz Angus Ranch, 37 Sitz Rd, Harrison, MT, 59735, United States

BLM Wild Montana Wilderness Walk
2026-06-20 08:30 - 17:00 | Bear Trap Recreation Trailhead, HCH3+2W Ennis, Montana, Ennis, Montana

FS Pack-In to Hellroaring North Fork Junction
2026-06-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Hell Roaring Creek Trailhead, Fs 121, Gallatin Gateway, MT, United States

FS Pack-Out from Hellroaring North Fork Junction
2026-06-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Hell Roaring Creek Trailhead, Fs 121, Gallatin Gateway, MT, United States

Big Sky Draft Horse Show
2026-06-26 10:00 - 2026-06-28 17:00 | Little Jo E-70 Park, Little Joe E-70 Park, Deer Lodge, MT, 59722, United States

Poker Ride Setup
2026-07-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Bridger Bowl Ski Area, 15795 Bridger Canyon Rd, Bozeman, MT, 59715, United States

Poker Ride
2026-07-11 08:00 - 16:00 | Bridger Bowl Ski Area, 15795 Bridger Canyon Rd, Bozeman, MT, 59715, United States
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 lcconnelly@yahoo.com 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
