MEETINGS, EVENTS AND TRAIL DAYS

 

 UPCOMING EVENTS

2024

 

 

 Check back for more events as they are planned!

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PAST EVENTS

 

 

 

 

October 12, 2024, 6:00PM- Benefit for Virginia Highlands Horse Trail@ Mikes Gap Reroute Project!! Location- Iron Mountain Horse Camp.

Pot Luck Dinner (Bring a dish to share) 

 Silent Auction (bring items to Iron Mt Horse Camp any time before the event)

Music, friendship and fun!!! All for a great cause!! Y'all come!!!

for more info contact imhcvirginia@gmail.com or info@bchvh.org

Camping available at iron Mountain Horse Camp or Triple C 

 

September 14, 2024- BCHVH General Meeting 6:00pm. Pot Luck Dinner followed by meeting. Location- Triple C 4104 Cripple Creek Rd Cripple Creek, VA. 

 

August 23-25, 2024- Distance Horse National Championships @ Iron Mt. Jubilee Endurance Ride & Ride & Tie- Fundraiser- Volunteers needed for many positions.. For more info email minglewood@surry.net or go to the ride website- www.ironmountainjubilee.com

 

July 4-7, 2024- 4th of July at Triple C- Camping Trail Riding, Pot Luck Suppers, Fireworks, BCHVH Meeting- Friday 4/5/2024. 5:00PM

 

June 1, 2024- National Trails Day- BCH of Virginia Statewide Camporee- Weekend camping, trail riding, chili cook-off.  Oriskany, VA. Contact Marge Lewter for more information- margelewter@gmail.com

 

May 17-19, 2024- Spring Camp-out , Meeting Tail Riding, Obstacle Course Challenge Fundraiser, Saturday Night Dinner. More info to come. info@bchvh.org

 

April 8-16, 2024- Legacy Trail Grant Project- Near Speedwell, VA.

Sign up to volunteer-  https://form.jotform.com/211802824833150

 

April 4,5,6, 2024- Great American Trail Horse Sale- BCH of Virginia educational booth. Chairperson- Kerry Beard 540-599-1711. Call to sign up to help man booth. Volunteers needed from all chapters.

 

March 16, 2024-  5:00PM BCHVH General Meeting- Pot Luck Dinner followed by meeting. Location- Jeff and Kelly Nelson- 1691 Dry Road, Speedwell, VA. For more info email- info@bchvh.org

 

Winter/Spring 2024  - Stay tuned for spontaneous Weekday Warrior Working Rides to be announced according to current weather situations. Ride out and clean storm damage on needed trails.January 20, 2024-  5:00PM Annual Planning Meeting- Come help plan our schedule for the year. Location- Jeff and Kelly Nelson- 1691 Dry Road, Speedwell, VA. For more info email- info@bchvh.org

 

 December 3- BCHVH Christmas Party and Meeting- Location 237 Patch Drive, Ivanhoe, VA - Meeting at 4:30 followed by Pot Luck Dinner and Secret Santa Gift Exchange. For more information contact Curtis Stilwell at curtisfire@aol.com  phone- 276-621-4347 (home)  276-274-3106 (cell)

 

October 13-14-15, 2023- Trail Project Phase One Completion Celebration- camping, dinner, music, trail riding. See poster on front page. For more information email- info@bchvh.org

 

September 11-20, 2023- VHHT/Jones Creek Trail Project- To volunteer please click this link- https://form.jotform.com/231703172433851 

 

August 25-26, 2023- Iron Mountain Jubilee Endurance Ride- Benefit for BCHVH Trail Fund. Volunteers needed. email minglewood@surry.net for details and to volunteer

 

July 17- 26, 2023-  VHHT/Jones Creek Trail Project- 

 

July 15, 2023 6PM- Gala Fundraiser for the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail/ Jones Creek Project. Hosted by Iron Mountain Horse Camp. Pot Luck Supper (bring a dish to share), Silent Auction (donation items requested), Music by the Mystery Hillbillies. Location- Iron Mountain Horse Camp. 276-237-2600 imhcvirginia@gmail.com

 

July 8th, 2023- Horse and Hound Wine Festival-  This is a benefit for Virginia Chapters who volunteer to park cars. Donate some hours and enjoy the festival! Contact Marge Lewter for more information - margelewter@gmail.com

 

June 17, 2023- 6:00pm- BCHVH Meeting @ Triple C. Meeting followed by Pot Luck Dinner. 4104 Cripple Creek Road, Cripple Creek, VA

 

April 14-19, 2023- BCHA National Board meeting and 50 Anniversary Celebration-  Kalispell, Montana. for more information go to www.bcha.org

 

March 4, 2023- BCHVH Meeting- 6PM Pot Luck Supper followed by meeting

4104 Cripple Creek Road Fries, VA

 

Spring - Stay tuned for spontaneous Weekday Warrior Working Rides to be announced according to current weather situations. Ride out and clean storm damage on needed trails.  

 

January 10, 2023 7PM- BCHVH January Meeting - This will be a Zoom meeting. Email minglewood@surry.net for a link if you are not on our mailing list.

  

 October 21-23, 2022- BCHVH Fall Camp Out and Meeting- Location-Triple C in Cripple Creek. Camping and riding all weekend. Saturday night Pot Luck Dinner at 6:30 followed by meeting and presentation of Regional Foresters Honors Award by Barry Garten (Area Ranger). For more information email minglewood@surry.net

September 20 (Tuesday) Weekday Warrior Working Ride-    Location Change- Meet at Triple C  4104 Cripple Creek Road Cripple Creek, VA.  Ride out at 10:30 

 

August 26-27, 2022- Iron Mountain Jubilee Endurance Ride and Ride & Tie- This is a fundraiser for BCHVH Trail Fund. Volunteers needed. Contact Nancy Sluys for more information or to volunteer- minglewood@surry.net

 

July 12-14-  Trail Project. Repairing trail tread on the East Fork Trail in the Hussy Mountain area. Volunteers needed. Contact Nancy at minglewood@surry.net 

 

 July 9, 2022- Horse and Hound Wine Festival, Bedford, VA- This is a benefit for Virginia Chapters who volunteer to park cars. Donate some hours and enjoy the festival! Contact Marge Lewter for more information - margelewter@gmail.com

 

 July 2-3 - 4th of July at Triple C -  -  Gathering, come ride, eat and visit for the 4th of July weekend. Meeting on Friday night. Fireworks courtesy of the next door neighbor on Saturday night.  Camping and Trail Riding. For more information contact minglewood@surry.net

July 1, 2022 7PM- BCHVH Meeting with special guest Don Kelly, the new Dispersed Recreation Manager (Trails & Wilderness) will speak. Pot luck dinner at 7 followed by meeting. Camping and trail riding all weekend.

June 18-19, 2022- Garrie Bates Memorial Virginia Highlands Competitive Trail Ride- Sanctioned by NATRC- Volunteers needed. This is a benefit ride for BCHVH Trail Fund. For more information about the ride go to this link-  Virginia Highlands Competitive Trail Ride   To volunteer contact Nancy Sluys

May 13-15, 2022- BCHVH Spring Camp Out and Meeting at Triple C  in Cripple Creek. Friday- Arrive, Trail Ride, Pot Luck Dinner. Saturday we will have a benefit Poker Ride, Dinner & Music. Sunday- , Trail Riding.  4104 Cripple Creek Road, Cripple Creek, VA. 

April 29, 30 May 1st, 2022- Virginia BCH Chapters Camporee at Oriskany. Trail Riding, Chili Cook-off, Camping along the river. News Road, Oriskany, VA. Contact Lewis Hopkins- 540-567-2242March-22-25- Trail Project- Collins Cove Horse Camp Ewing Mountain Trail Mud Hole Repair Project- March 22- 25- Volunteers needed and welcome!! Contact Nancy Sluys- minglewood@surry.net

 

March 26, 2022- Saturday-  BCHVH Meeting. Pot Luck Dinner at 6:00PM followed by meeting. 478 Big Brush Creek Road, Fries, VA If the weather is good we will do a ride earlier in the day. For more info email- minglewood@surry.net

January 11, 2022-  BCHVH Meeting on Zoom

 

December 4, 2021- 4:00PM BCHVH annual Christmas Party!- Meeting (this will also be the annual election of officers) followed by pot luck dinner and merriment including Secret Santa gift exchange. Location- the home of Curtis & Renee Stilwell in the Collins Cove Community- 237 Patch Drive, Ivanhoe, VA .  For Gate Code Please email- curtisfire@aol.com.

 

 October 31- November 7, 2021-  Final Leg of the Trail Rehab Project

 

October 2, 2021- Trail Rehab Fundraiser at Iron Mountain Horse Camp- 6:30 Pot Luck Dinner, Silent Auction, Live Music

 

September 28-October 1, 2021-  Trail Rehab Project on the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail- Volunteers needed!! Email - info@bchvh.org if you are interested in volunteering!

 

  September 18th, 2021- BCHVH Meeting- 6:30 Pot Luck Dinner followed by meeting. Location- Triple C, 4104 cripple Creek Road, Cripple Creek, VA

August 2, 2021 -9:00AM-  Trail Rehab Project Work Day at Virginia Highlands Horse Trail trailhead on CC Camp Road near Cripple Creek. Contact Nancy to volunteer- minglewood@surry.net

 

 July 10-20,2021- Mount Rogers East End Trail Rehab Project Begins-  Contact Nancy at info@bchvh.org or call 336-325-8886 if you are interested in helping on the Trail Crew!! Stay tuned for other work time frames.

 

 

 

July 10, 2021- Horse & Hound Festival-  This is a fundraiser for participating Virginia BCH Chapters who help park cars. Volunteers needed. Contact Marge Lewter from BCH Eastern Divide for more information. margelewter@gmail.com

 

 

 June 19-20, 2021- Garrie Bates Memorial Virginia Highlands Competitive Trail Ride. Location- Triple C. Fundraiser, volunteers needed.

 

 June 4, 5, 6, 2021- National Trails Day Camp Out, Trail Ride and Meet Up-

Celebrate National Trails Day with us!!! Short and long rides planned for your level. Clean up the trail along the way. Location- Pleasant Valley Acres in Sugar Grove, VA. Ride the high country! For more information contact Dawn- trailrider172@gmail.com 

 

May 22, 2021- BCHVH Spring Camp Out and Meeting at Triple C in Cripple Creek. Camping, Trail Riding, Work Project, Pot Luck Dinner. THIS WILL ALSO BE A FUNDRAISER FOR OUR 2021 TRAIL PROJECT. Suggested donation $35.00 for the weekend 1$15.00 for Saturday Night only. Used Tack Sale. For more information email info@bchvh.org.

 

May 6th Thursday- Weekday Warrior Working Ride -  Meet at Day parking lot on Brush Creek Road (Kiosk) at 10AMApril 12, 2021 10:30am-  Weekday Warrior Working Ride- Valley Divide Trail. Park at Raccoon Branch (this is a very small parking lot so buddy up with someone to maximize space). For more information contact Nancy- minglewood@surry.net or Dawn-  trailrider172@gmail.com

 

 Wednesday March 10, 2021-  Weekday Warrior Working Ride-  Hussy Mountain Loop. Ride out at 10:30am- Meet on CC Camp Road at one of the pull offs near hwy 21. For more information contact Nancy at minglewood@surry.net

 

 March 20, 2021- BCHVH Meeting- Location - Triple C

 

October 2-4 BCHVH Fall Campout & Trail Ride, Fundraiser and Membership Drive - Location - Triple C in Cripple Creek. Camping available (donations for camping will be donated to the BCHVH Trail Fund). Saturday-Benefit Poker Ride, Pot Luck Dinner, Campfire and music. Sunday- Fun Obstacle Course Competition. Please practice social distancing.

 

August 22- BCHVH Meeting-  Location- Triple C 4104 Cripple Creek Road, Cripple Creek, VA. Meeting at 6:00 with pot luck dinner to follow. Camping available. Contact Nancy if you have questions. minglewood@surry.net

 

July 4th Weekend- 4th of July at Triple C-  come ride and camp. Pot luck dinner on Saturday.

 

June 20, 2020- BCHVH Campout and Meeting at Triple C and Trail Project- Camp and ride out of Triple C (Where social distancing is easy!) BCHVH Meeting at 6PM followed by Pot Luck Dinner for those who are interested. Saturday we will be clearing Hugo's Meadow and installing the interpretive sign. Will need some chain saw folks and swampers and other positions. 

June 6, 2020- National Trails Day -  Trail Project - Virginia Highlands Horse Trail drainage Project-  Contact Nancy if you are interested in helping out- email- minglewood@surry.net

 

March 10, 2020 10:00am- Weekday Warrior Working Trail Ride- Location-  We will ride and clear the Hussy Mountain Loop. Meet at 10AM on CC Camp Road and park along the road near the Dry Run Gap trail head or in a nearby pull-off and ride the Hussy Mt Loop (11 miles) clearing what we can and documenting trail problems along the way. Bring water, gloves, hand tools, chain saw if you are certified and have a way to safely pack it, lunch. Announcement will be sent prior to ride. Get in touch if you want to host a Weekday Warrior ride! Email- info@bchvh.org 

 

January 11, 2020- BCHVH Planning Meeting - Pot Luck Dinner at 6:00PM followed by meeting-  Come and help us plan the year's events! Location- Nancy & Bill's house in Fries (Trailside) 478 Big Brush Creek Road Fries, VA.

Weather permitting we will also have a working ride earlier in the day or Sunday...stay tuned.

Location- Trailside (home of Nancy & Bill Sluys) 478 Big Brush Creek Road, Fries, VA. From Rt 94 1 mile south of Brush Creek Road (if coming from the north) or 4 miles north of Fries (if coming from the south) Go west onto Big Brush Creek Road (801). Go about 1/2 mile and just past "End State Maintenance" sign driveway is on the right. Contact Nancy for more information at 336-325-8886  or email- minglewood@surry.net

 

 December 7, 2019  BCHVH Christmas Party & Meeting- Our hosts will be Renee and Curtis Stillwell in the Collins Cove Community- 

October 11-13- 2019,  BCHVH Fall Campout and Trail Ride -  All neighboring BCH Chapters welcome as well as newcomers!! Pot luck meals, meeting on Saturday at 6pm, other activities to be announced. Location- Triple C

 

 Directions to Triple C-
  address- 4104 Cripple Creek Road, Cripple Creek, VA

 

 From I-77 take Exit 24 (Poplar Camp Road) and go West on 69 towards Austinville (4 miles). At stop sign in Austinville take a Left onto Austinville Road (69) to stop sign at 94 (4 miles). Cross 94 onto Huddle Road (619).


 

September 28, 2019 - Public Lands Day-  BCHVH will host an informational booth at the Mt Rogers Public Lands Day Celebration. Volunteers will be needed. Location- Green Cove on the Virginia Creeper Trail. More info TBAAugust 23-24, 2019 Iron Mountain Jubilee Endurance Ride - Triple C- Proceeds donated to benefit BCHVH Trail Fund. Volunteers needed. Contact Nancy Sluys if you are interested in helping out. minglewood@surry.net 

 

August 3-4, 2019  Raccoon Branch Packing Project- Packing debris out of the Raccoon Branch Wilderness for the Forest Service. Camping at Dawn & Greg Good's place in Sugar Grove. We will gather at the Mt Rogers Work Camp at 8:00am on Sunday.

 

July 13, 2019- Horse and Hound Wine Festival- Bedford, VA-    We help the Eastern Divide chapter by providing volunteers for parking. This is a fundraiser for both chapters.

 

July 13, 2019- BCHVH Trail Work Day- Project and location TBA

 

July 1-7, 2019 4th of July at Triple C- come camp and ride.. Enjoy the next door neighbor's fireworks display on July 6. BCHVH Meeting followed by Pot Luck Dinner!

 

June 22-23, 2019- Garrie Bates Memorial Virginia Highlands Competitive Trail Ride- to be held at Triple C. Volunteers are needed. Proceeds are donated to the BCHVH Trail Fund. Contact Nancy Sluys at minglewood@surry.net if you are interested.

 

June 14-16, 2019 Summer Trail Ride and Camp Out in the High Country-   Location - Pleasant Valley Acres, 3002 Pleasant Valley Road, Sugar Grove, VA. Camping available. Riding options include the Rowland Falls, Jerry's Creek loop, Raccoon Branch/ Valley Divide Trail, high country trails. This will be a working ride and we will clear  deadfall along the way. Pot luck dinner after the ride. BCHVH Meeting on Saturday at 7PM after the pot luck dinner at 6PM. For more information call Dawn Theisen at 276-783-3030

May 11, 2019 6PM- BCHVH Spring Meeting Pot Luck Dinner, Dinner at 6pm followed by meeting. We will be hosting the Carolina Mule Association (who will be camping at Triple C) at our pot luck dinner and thanking them for their generous donation. Location- Triple C in Cripple Creek. Camping available but electric sites might be limited depending on how many CMA members attend. 

 

MARCH 9  RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY MARCH 16, 2019- BCHVH Planning Meeting 6:00PM- Pot Luck Dinner (bring a dish to share) followed by meeting-  Trail Issues and Concerns, Event and work day Planning. 

Weather permitting we will also have a working ride earlier in the day or Sunday...stay tuned.

Location- Trailside (home of Nancy & Bill Sluys) 478 Big Brush Creek Road, Fries, VA. From Rt 94 1 mile south of Brush Creek Road (if coming from the north) or 4 miles north of Fries (if coming from the south) Go west onto Big Brush Creek Road (801). Go about 1/2 mile and just past "End State Maintenance" sign driveway is on the right. Contact Nancy for more information at 336-325-8886 or 276-744-0277 or email- minglewood@surry.net

Newcomers welcome!!

 

  January 19, 2019- BCHVH January Meeting 6:00PM- Pot Luck Dinner (bring a dish to share) followed my meeting- Elections, Trail Issues and Concerns, Event Planning. 

 

Location- Trailside (home of Nancy & Bill Sluys) 478 Big Brush Creek Road, Fries, VA. From Rt 94 1 mile south of Brush Creek Road (if coming from the north) or 4 miles north of Fries (if coming from the south) Go west onto Big Brush Creek Road (801). Go about 1/2 mile and just past "End State Maintenance" sign driveway is on the right. Contact Nancy for more information at 336-325-8886 or 276-744-0277 or email- minglewood@surry.net

 Newcomers welcome!!

 

 December 8, 2018- BCHVH Christmas Party & Meeting- at the home of Renee and Curtis Stillwell in the Collins Cove Community.

 

 November 3, 2018- BCHVH Trail Work Day- 

 

October 13, 2018 6PM- BCHVH Fall Meeting Pot Luck Dinner, Campout and Trail Ride and Trail Project at Triple C in Cripple Creek.

 September 22, 2018 - Public Lands Day Celebration at Mount Rogers Headquarters- We will be setting up an informational booth and will need some volunteers.

 

August 24-25, 2018 - Iron Mountain Jubilee Endurance Ride and Ride & Tie - Location- Ivanhoe Horse Show Grounds. BCHVH will hold a benefit tack sale to raise funds for the Trail Fund. Volunteers needed for tack sale and road crossings! Profits will be donated to the BCHVH Trail Fund. More Info- http://www.ironmountainjubilee.com

 

July 14, 2018- Horse & Hound Festival- We will be providing some volunteers. This is also a fundraiser for BCHVH

 

July 7, 2018, 6PM- Summer Meeting and Camp Out- Location- Triple C in Cripple Creek. Meeting will feature discussion on changes in the Forest Service at the Mount Rogers NRA. The meeting will start at 6PM followed by a pot luck supper so bring a dish to share. Camping is available all weekend.

 

 

June 29- July 1st, 2018- Mountain Mule Rescue Benefit at Triple C. Trail Riding, Music, Workshops, Benefit Auction, Gourmet Dinner. We will be setting up an informational booth as well as our used tack sale (donations accepted) and will need some volunteers. More information will be available soon.

 

 June 16-17, 2018 - Garrie Bates Memorial Virginia Highlands Competitive Trail Ride - Location - Triple C in Cripple Creek. Profits will be donated to the BCHVH Trail Fund. Volunteers needed. More info - http://www.ironmountainjubilee.com/virginia-highlands-competitive-trail-ride/

 

June 2, 2018- National Trails Day Working Ride and Camp Out-  Location - Pleasant Valley Acres, 3002 Pleasant Valley Road, Sugar Grove, VA. Camping available. We will ride the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail in the Raccoon Branch Wilderness and clear debris.  Pot luck dinner after the ride.  For more information call Dawn Theisen at 276-783-3030 

 

 May 18-20, 2018- Spring Trail Ride, Campout and Meeting-   Location - Pleasant Valley Acres, 3002 Pleasant Valley Road, Sugar Grove, VA. Camping available. We will ride the Rowland Falls, Jerry's Creek loop and clear winter deadfall along the way. Pot luck dinner after the ride. BCHVH Meeting on Saturday at 7PM after the pot luck dinner at 6PM. For more information call Dawn Theisen at 276-783-3030

 

 

******DATE CHANGED TO FRIDAY, APRIL 6th at 10:00AM        April 7, 2018- Trail Work Project- TBA- 9:30AM,  Bourne's Branch Trail storm damage clean up. This project will be on horseback. Parking location depends on how many folks want to participate so please contact me at minglewood@surry.net or 336-325-8886 if you are interested in helping out. 

 

March 10, 2018, 9:00am - Trail Work Project. We will be repairing the creek crossing on the Yellow Branch Trail where it crosses at the church on Brush Creek Road. We will need 5-6 people on the trail crew. If we get more folks we will split up and do another project nearby. Please contact Nancy Sluys if you are interested in helping out. email- minglewood@surry.net or 336-351-4753

 

 

January 13, 2018 - BCHVH January Meeting - 5:30 pm with a pot luck dinner to follow, please bring a dish to share. This will be our annual election. 

DIRECTIONS - 478 Big Brush Creek Road, fries, VA. One mile south of Brush Creek Road on hwy 94 turn west onto Big Brush Creek Road (801). Go about a 1/2 a mile and just past the "End State Maintenance" sign the house will be on the right.

Phone number- 276-744-0277

 

 December 9, 2017 - BCHVH Christmas Party!!! Come join us for some fun and merriment and to celebrate our accomplishments for 2017!! Bring a dish to share, Exact time TBA. Location - The home of Martha & Maury Teitelbaum near Troutdale, VA. 

Directions- 

From Independence:

 Rt 58 towards Mouth of Wilson/Marion.  where 58  goes to the Grayson Highland State Park you keep straight  on Rt. 16 towards Troutdale.  go approx.  4.5 miles you will see the Fox Creek General Store on right ( Brick building)  you make the next left onto Nightingale lane.  pass barn and pond on right and take next drive up hill to house.

 From Sugar Grove:

 Take Rt 16 towards Troutdale, as you come into Troutdale, there is a closed Jerrys Kitchen on the corner.  3.8 miles from there take a right onto Nightingale Lane, pass barn and pond,  take next drive up hill to house

 

Martha Teitelbaum

540 Nightingale Lane

Troutdale VA 24378

276-579-4818

 

October 7-8, 2017 -BCHVH Fall Trail Ride and Trail Maintenance Workshop

Location- Triple C in Cripple Creek. Camping available (limited number of hook ups on a first come first serve basis, otherwise primitive). Short and long rides leaving at 10am on Saturday. 5:00PM- Trail Maintenance and Introduction to Sustainable Trails Workshop. Saturday- 6:30PM- Pot Luck Supper (Bring a dish to share) followed by Music Around the Fire. Sunday 9:00AM Trail Project nearby followed by more riding!!  

 Directions to Triple C-


August 25-26, 2017 - Iron Mountain Jubilee Endurance Ride and Ride & Tie - Located at the Ivanhoe Horse Show Grounds  Volunteers needed!

 Proceeds from the ride will be donated to benefit the BCHVH Trail Fund to be used on the trails in the Mt Rogers NRA.

 For more information about the ride go to:

 http://www.ironmountainjubilee.com

 

 June 30-July 5th-2017   4th of July at Triple C!  A gathering of Trail Riders, Musicians and other good folks. The BCHVH will have a break away meeting at 5:30pm on Saturday, June 1st. Come camp and ride for the weekend or the whole week!! The neighbor has a great fireworks display on Saturday some come and enjoy!!

 

Location- Triple C in Cripple Creek, VA.

 

April 8th 2017, 10AM - Trail Work Ride-  We will meet at the first available pull off on the right on CC Camp Road just east of hwy 21 near Speedwell. Be ready to ride out at 10AM. We will ride the Hussy Mountain Loop and possibly the Perkins Knob Trail and do general trail maintenance. Please email Nancy Sluys at minglewood@surry.net if you plan on attending so we can plan. 

  

 April 8th, 2017 6:00PM- BCHVH Meeting - Location - Leading Ridge Ranch (Ann Crawford's new place) in Camp. Let's welcome Ann to her new home!!

  

  MAY 13, 2017 - SPRING TRAIL RIDE - Location - Pleasant Valley Acres, 3002 Pleasant Valley Road, Sugar Grove, VA. Camping available. We will ride the Rowland Falls, Jerry's Creek loop and clear winter deadfall along the way. Pot luck dinner after the ride. For more information call Dawn Theisen at 276-783-3030 

 

 

 Proceeds from the ride will be donated to benefit the BCHVH Trail Fund to be used on the trails in the Mt Rogers NRA. For more information about the ride go to 

 

http://www.ironmountainjubilee.com/virginia-highlands-competitive-trail-ride/ 

 

March 11, 2017 9:30AM: Trail Work Day on the Bourne's branch Trail-We will meet at Hungry Horse East Horse Camp (2255 Brush Creek Road, Ivanhoe) at 9:30. Please park in the gravel lots, NOT ON THE GRASS. 

 

We will proceed on horseback to the Yellow Branch and Bourne’s Branch Trails.  We will be clearing trail of winter debris and clearing a section where some big trees came down. There are likely to be more folks than can work safely in one place so we will scout other areas along the way (ahead of time) that can be worked on. Things to bring - Hand saws, loppers, nippers or whatever your favorite tool of destruction is. Bring work gloves, water and snack or lunch. If your horse is a tree chewer then bring an extra rope to cross tie them. if you are not up to physical work you can be a horse holder. If you are chainsaw certified, let me know if you can make it.  If you don’t ride and want to help we will find something to do near the trail head. We plan on being out for around 4 hours or so. Please contact me if you plan on coming so we can plan accordingly.

 

Please contact Nancy Sluys at minglewood@surry.net if you are planning on attending. 

 

 

 

 March 11th, 2017 6:00PM- BCHVH Meeting -    ***CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER ****

Location - Leading Ridge Ranch (Ann Crawford's new place) in Camp. Let's welcome Ann to her new home!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 11, 2017- General Meeting- Location- Trailside (Nancy & Bill's place) 478 Big Brush Creek Road, Fries, VA.

 

  Saturday December 10th, 2016 - 5:30PM Annual BCHVH Christmas Party. Please plan to attend and help us celebrate a productive year on the trails of the Mt. Rogers NRA!! Short meeting to start at 5:30pm (this will include our elections) with potluck and merriment to follow. Bring a dish to share and an instrument if you play one! The location will be Trailside (Bill and Nancy's house) 478 Big Brush creek Road, Fries, VA.

 

SATURDAY October 15, 2016- BCHVH Meeting- Meeting at 6PM with pot luck dinner to follow. Bring a dish to share. Full Moon Ride in the Rangeland!!     Location- Triple C. Camping available all weekend. Come ride with us! 

 Directions to Triple C-


SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 - 10AM - 2PM - Public Lands Celebration at the MT Rogers Headquarters in Sugar Grove. The BCHVH will be doing a presentation of "Sharing the Trails With Horses". If you would like to participate please contact Diane Cherry or Nancy Sluys. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17- BCHVH Meeting- Meeting at 6PM with pot luck dinner to follow. Bring a dish to share. Topics- Report on the National Equestrian Trails Conference, Project updates, project planning and more. Location- Triple C. Camping available all weekend. Come ride with us! 

 Directions to Triple C-


 AUGUST 26-27, 2016-  IRON MOUNTAIN JUBILEE ENDURANCE RIDE and Ride & Tie- 

Sanctioned by the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC). 30 and 50 mile endurance ride and 15 and 30 mile Ride and Tie held each day. The camp for the ride will be at the Ivanhoe Horse Show Grounds in Ivanhoe. 

 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! 

 Proceeds of the ride will be donated to the BCHVH Trail Fund (to benefit the trails in the Mt Rogers NRA) and the Garrie Bates Memorial Fund (to benefit junior riders). If you would like to volunteer to help at the ride please contact Nancy Sluys at minglewood@surry.net or 336-351-4753. We will need road spotters, pulse takers, help with food and hospitality, point riders. For more information about the ride go to http://www.ironmountainjubilee.com  or contact Nancy at minglewood@surry.net or 336-351-4753

 

JULY 2ND - BCHVH MEETING- COME CAMP AND RIDE AT TRIPLE C 4TH OF  JULY WEEKEND

 

JUNE 18-19,2016- GARRIE BATES MEMORIAL VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDE- Sanctioned by the North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC). A competitive trail ride is not a race but a test over a marked trail with a specific time window. Horsemanship is judged as well as the condition of the horse. The camp for this ride will be at Camp Cripple Creek (Triple C) in Cripple Creek. For more information about the ride go to www.natrc5.org. Proceeds of the ride will be donated to the BCHVH Trail Fund (to benefit the trails in the Mt Rogers NRA) and the Garrie Bates Memorial Fund (to benefit junior riders). If you would like to volunteer to help at the ride please contact Nancy Sluys at minglewood@surry.net or 336-351-4753. We will need road spotters, pulse takers, help with food, safety and point riders. 

 

JUNE 4, 2016 - NATIONAL TRAILS DAY MEET UP AND  RIDE.  Celebrating Mt. Rogers' 50th anniversary. Ride the Virginia Highlands Horse trail. 

LOCATION - PLEASANT VALLEY ACRES, 3002 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD, SUGAR GROVE. For more information call Dawn Theisen at 276-783-3030

 

May 28-June 4, 2016 - Mount Rogers NRA 50th Anniversary Celebration- Look for events happening all over the NRA. On May 28th the BCHVH will have an informational booth at the Mount Rogers Headquarters on hwy 16 near Sugar Grove. Volunteers are welcome to help man the booth. Contact Diane Cherry for more information about the booth

For more information go to www.mountrogersfifty.org

 

May 21, 2016- BCHVH Meeting, Camp and Ride at Triple C. LOCATION CHANGED DUE TO BAD WEATHER. NEW LOCATION- TRAILSIDE (NANCY & BILL'S PLACE) Come camp and ride for the weekend or just come for the day. We will be camping from Friday to Sunday and riding each day. Meeting at 6PM on Saturday followed by pot luck dinner. Grill available.

DIRECTIONS - One mile south of Brush Creek Road on hwy 94 turn west onto Big Brush Creek Road (801). Go about a 1/2 a mile and just past the "End State Maintenance" sign the house will be on the right.

Phone number- 276-744-0277 

 

 

May 12, 2016 - Thursday 9:30AM - WORK DAY ON THE VALLEY DIVIDE TRAIL. WE WILL MEET AT 9:30 AT the trailhead on hwy 16 and the entrance to Hurricane Campground just south of Sugar Grove. Contact Nancy at minglewood@surry.net if you are interested in helping. We will need some certified sawyers and other folks to help with swamping and hand clearing. We will be joined by members of IMBA . There will be approximately a mile hike into the site. This work day is without horses. 

 

 

 April 29-31, 2016-  Partnering with BCH Eastern Divide at White Cedars Horse Camp- free camping for all volunteers! Horses not required. Come join us for a clean-up and BCHED meeting around the campfire! Riders needed to scout trails, Hand saws for small brush, pick up trash around the camp and road. See Back Country Horsemen Eastern Divide Facebook page for more information or email Marge at margelewter@gmail.comSaturday April 16- Meeting -  Location- Triple C in Cripple Creek. Camp and ride (weather permitting)

 

 

SATURDAY APRIL 9, 2016 - WORK DAY ON THE VALLEY DIVIDE TRAIL. WE WILL MEET AT 9:00 AT the Forest Service Work Center, 655 Flat Ridge Road, Sugar Grove. Contact Nancy at minglewood@surry.net if you are interested in helping. We will need some certified sawyers and other folks to help with swamping and hand clearing. We will be joined by members of IMBA . There will be approximately a mile hike into the site. This work day is without horses. 

 

 

Due to the forecast of bad weather on Friday the Work Day will be MONDAY MARCH 7 

Friday, March 4, 2016 - Work Day on the Valley Divide Trail. Bad weather alternative date will be March 7. Meet at the trail head at the entrance to Hurricane Campground on hwy16 at 9:30. Contact Nancy at minglewood@surry.net if you are interested in helping.  

 

 January 16, 2016- Saturday- General Meeting 5:30- Wytheville Community Collene, Wytheville, VA. We will meet in Carroll Hall, room 220.  After the meeting some folks will be going out to dinner and welcome others to join them. For meeting agenda and directions <a class=" link" href="http://bchvh.org/data/documents/BCHVH-1-16-Meeting-Agen