Trail Classification Comments

I received this info from BCHW -

DEADLINE APPROACHING!
This letter is based on BCHA's response to the latest U.S. Forest Service ruling regarding the trail classification issue. This issue is extremely important to the BCH mission and keeping access to stock on FS lands; please help by doing this.

The comment deadline is this coming Monday,12/15/08. The letter is in MSWord so you can personalize it or use it as is. PLEASE STAY POSITIVE & RESPECTFUL! You could also email or print out some extras for friends and other stock users to comment.

If using email send them to: Jstephens02@ fs.fed.us
If using snail mail the address is in the header of the letter.

Questions? Read everything at the BCHA website: www.backcountryhorse.com

Download the Letter

Saving Horse Riding Trails

Just saw this on TheHorse.com.

When the U.S. Forest Service began to make changes to the trail classification system that had been in place for nearly 100 years, Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA) took notice. When they realized the huge impact it would have on horse users, they made every attempt to resolve the problem. Despite their efforts, they found in 2005 that litigation was their only choice.

Under the U.S. Forest Service's proposed plan, as much as 50% of the Wilderness trail system may not have ultimately accommodated pack and saddle stock. Because of BCHA's persistence, this trail use that has been an integral part of the history of the United States will still be available.

Read the full article here.