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.
2025
Wednesday, March 19, 6:30 p.m.: (Fish, Wildlife and Parks Office, 3201 Spurgin Road in Missoula) Membership meeting with guest speaker Rock Creek Veterinary.
Tuesday, April 1, 12 to 1 p.m.: Annual Mules on the Oval event, featuring the Nine Mile Pack String, at the University of Montana
Saturday, April 5: Pannier packing clinic at Dan Harpers (3000 Marshall Canyon Road, Missoula), 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact: Dan Harper, 406-544-7296
Wednesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.: (Fish, Wildlife and Parks Office, 3201 Spurgin Road in Missoula) Membership meeting with guest speaker Natalie Sullivan, Missoula County Extension Agent and equine nutritionist
**CANCELLED** Saturday, April 26: Gary Salisbury training clinic, Basham’s (4443 Gardner Ln, Florence), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gary will walk through how to hobble train a horse.
Saturday, May 10: Defensive Horse Safety Certification course at Dan’s (3000 Marshall Canyon Road), 9:30 a.m. to 3 pm, Bring a lunch and camp chair. RSVP requested. Contact: Dan, 406-544-7296
Saturday, May 17: BCHMT board meeting, 10 a.m. at the Elks Club (230 Main St) in Deer Lodge
Sunday, May 18: Mission Mountain chapter ride and potluck in Dayton. Tickets required, call Marie, 406-676-0231 for more info.
Wednesday, May 21, 6:30 p.m.: **Last membership meeting before the summer break!**
Join us for our next membership meeting on Wednesday, May 21. The guest speaker is board member Radley Watkins, director of the Missoula Conservation District. Radley is a board member and has extensive experience in land conservation and management. He will speak about “light on the land” principles.
Sunday, June 1: Flower trail ride at Dan Harper’s. RSVP required due to limited trailer parking. 10 a.m., return about 3 p.m. Contact: Dan, 406-544-7296
Saturday, June 7: National Trails Day/Blue Mountain trail work. Details to come, pending USFS situation.
Friday, June 27-Sunday, June 29: BCHMT Rendezvous at Beck Ranch, Gold Creek. BBQ dinner on June 28. Details to come.
Friday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 14: Camp and ride, Clearwater Game Range. Details to come.
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m.: Ice cream social and trivia night at Smoke’s (3800 Rattlesnake Dr, Missoula)
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