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2020 Calendar Information:

Please RSVP to all rides

 

 

2020 Events

  Rides postponed TBD
  Mule Days postponed until 2021
  BCHC Rendezvous postponed until 2021
 

2019 Events

January 16, 2019
Wednesday
AV Unit Meeting, LVIA Community Building
8367 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Leona Valley, California 93551
Potluck at 6:30, meeting at 7 p.m. (Every third Wednesday of odd-numbered months.)
January 19, 2019
Saturday
Meet between 9 and 10
Ride out at 10

Unit Ride: Griffith Park - BCHC Members Only

Map Link:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.5546875,-118.1322335/34.1529535,-118.3103966/@34.2540178,-118.5855289,10z/am=t/data=!4m2!4m1!3e0?hl=en

This is a great desensitization ride. Frequently seen on the trail are joggers, walkers, bicycles, strollers & dogs. Frequently seen near the trail are picnics, music, golf & vehicle traffic.
Parking is across the street from the Martinez Arena
Directions: From the Antelope Valley-
• South on 14 to I-5
• South on I -5 for about 10 miles to the 170 to Holly wood
• South on 170 about 5 miles to the 134 to Pasadena
• East on 134 about 4 miles to Forest Lawn Dr. (exit 4). You will see a sign that says “Griffith Park, Travel Town, next exit”
• Right on Forest Lawn Dr. to the first street
• Left on Zoo Dr. Less than ¼ mile to parking lot on right

There is a Mexican restaurant right on the trail with hitch rails. The one dining room has windows so we can keep an eye on our stock.

Optional lunch afterward at Viva Cantina, margaritas available there!
900 Riverside Drive, Burbank, 91506.

February 17, 2019
Saturday
Meet between 9 and 10
Ride out at 10

RIDE POSTPONED

Unit Ride: Deer Creek Chili Ride - BCHC Members Only

Juniper Hills
Trail boss; Kelly Carle

March TBD

Anza Campout

Trail boss: Kelly Carle

March 20, 2019
Wednesday

AV Unit Meeting, LVIA Community Building
8367 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Leona Valley, California 93551
Potluck at 6:30, meeting at 7 p.m. (Every third Wednesday of odd-numbered months.)

Speaker: Jane McNamara's talk about "pet trusts"

April 21, 2019
Sunday
Meet between 9 and 10
Ride out at 10

AV Unit Ride: Poppy Ride (Open to Non-Members!)

Poppy Ride, Fairmont Butte

About 5 hours, near Lancaster. RSVP Marcy HorsingRound@att.net for location and/or last minute changes. Free to BCHC members, $10 for non-members.

May 9-12, 2019 Western States Horse Expo
Murietta Equestrian Center
May 12, 2019
Sunday
Meet between 9 and 10
Ride out at 10

Texas Rock Ride

Canyon Country

RSVP Marcy HorsingRound@att.net for location and/or last minute changes.

May 15, 2019
Wednesday
AV Unit Meeting, LVIA Community Building
8367 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Leona Valley, California 93551
Potluck at 6:30, meeting at 7 p.m. (Every third Wednesday of odd-numbered months.)
June TBD

Bandido Horse Camp Campout

Trail boss: Kelly Carle

July 4
Thursday
Time TBD

Fourth of July Ride and Potluck BBQ - Members Only
Juniper Hills
Trail Boss: Kelly Carle
RSVP Kelly Carle 944-1621 for directions or last minute changes.

August TBD

Novice Pack Trip - 9th Annual (New members welcome!)
Trail Boss: Paul Frisbey
This is the trip you want if you’ve always wanted to pack, but are just not ready to go camping on your own. We will reserve the Forest Service Cabin and Cow Camp.

If anyone would like to join us, you will be welcome IF--
You have your own riding and packing animals (Will check for extras - unknown at this time)
You have your own vehicle and trailer.
You attend the orientation meetings (dates TBA).
Or get an exemption, call Paul for details.

September TBD

Alabama Hills Campout

Lone Pine

Trail boss: Marcy

September 18, 2019
Wednesday
AV Unit Meeting, LVIA Community Building
8367 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Leona Valley, California 93551
Potluck at 6:30, meeting at 7 p.m. (Every third Wednesday of odd-numbered months.)
October 20, 2019
Sunday

Lazy T Ride

Ride out of Lazy T - Leona Valley

Trail boss: Marcy

November TBD

Lopez Lake Campout

San Luis Obispo County

Trail boss: Kelly

November 8-10, 2019

2019 Horse Expo at Fairplex in Pomona
https://horseexpoevents.com/

November 20, 2019
Wednesday
AV Unit Meeting, LVIA Community Building
8367 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Leona Valley, California 93551
Potluck at 6:30, meeting at 7 p.m. (Every third Wednesday of odd-numbered months.)
December 4, 2019
Wednesday
AV Unit Christmas Party, LVIA Community Building
8367 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Leona Valley, California 93551
Dinner at 5pm followed by Party

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