Please note that BCH Missoula is not a stable or horse-leasing organization. We welcome members from all experience levels but generally, we do not provide horses for clinics, trail rides, or pack trips (with limited exceptions).
Standing events
Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.. Membership meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. except December, February, June, July, and August. The Membership Round Up fundraiser is held the last Saturday in February. The annual Christmas party is held on a Saturday in December, to coincide with the state BCH board meeting.
2026
This is a tentative, draft schedule and is subject to change due to weather and other factors.. Confirmed events will be sent via email from when we have more information on trail maintenance projects.
- Saturday, Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m.: Annual membership round up at the Exploration Center in Missoula (1075 S. Ave. W). Join us for our annual fundraising event! Bid on auction items, renew your membership and catch up with old friends. All are welcome. It’s a potluck! Bring a main dish, side dish, salad or dessert. BYOB if desired. Silent auction items welcome – they do not need to be horse-related.
- Wednesday, March 18, 6:30 p.m.: Membership meeting. Mark Wright will speak on the Monture fencing project and Bchmt Rendezvous plans, 3201 Spurgin Rd in Missoula
- Saturday, March 14: Saddle Cleaning at FWP, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- March 27-29: BCH Montana Convention in Bozeman, hosted by the Gallatin Valley chapter. Click here to register.
- Tuesday, March 31: Mules on the Oval at UM, 12 to 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 15, 6:30 p.m.: Membership meeting, Gene Murell will speak about the Chief Joseph Ride. 3201 Spurgin Rd in Missoula
- Saturday, April 18: Horse Safety Clinic at Basham’s Arena
- Saturday, April 25: Defensive Horsemanship Clinic
- Saturday, May 2, 5 p.m.: Montucky Derby Fundraiser for Big Sky Horse Park, Heritage Hall. Click here to buy tickets.
- Saturday, May 16: Mission Mountain BCH Poker Ride in Plains. Registration required. Email to register.
- Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 p.m.: Membership meeting, Dr. Philip Ramsey will talk about the potential Sheep Creek mine in the Bitterroot. 3201 Spurgin Rd in Missoula.
- Sunday, May 17: Flower Ride at Dan Harper’s
- May 29-31: Blackfoot Clearwater Game Range ride
- Saturday, June 6: National Trail Days – Brush out Woods Gulch
- Saturday, June 13: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Ride
- June 18-21: BCH MT Rendezvous at Monture Creek
- Wednesday, Sept. 16: Annual Ice Cream Social and Trivia Night at Smoke’s
- Sept. 24-27: Equus International Film Festival and Conference
- October TBD: Member Suvanna Dueter is organizing a square dance at Free Cycles, more details to come!
- Wednesday, Oct. 21: Membership meeting, 3201 Spurgin Rd in Missoula.
- Wednesday, Nov. 18: Board elections/membership meeting. 3201 Spurgin Rd in Missoula
- Saturday, Dec. 12: Annual holiday party
Yet to be confirmed, but coming soon:
- an introductory pack trip
- Pannier packing workshop
- Work project in Boulder Creek
- Pack trip to Clearwater Crossing/Fish Creek
- BCHM night at the Western Montana rodeo
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