Update The survey is now closed. It ran from Jan. 14th, 2019 to Feb. 15th, 2020. We had over 3,400 responded to our questions. We want to thank everyone who participated in our survey. Please feel free to use the report as you need. For questions please email survey@oregonequestriantrails.org. Both Oregon Equestrian Trails.org (OET) and Back Country Horsemen … Read More
In cooperation with the US Forest Service, Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA),Oregon Equestrian Trails (OET), Back Country Horsemen of Oregon (BCHO), and the Sisters Trail Alliance have created a new program to help educate all users of our public trails state wide. The new program is called “Share the Trail” and it is a educational program aimed at … Read More
At the February board meeting, the OET board of directors voted unanimously to pass a resolution opposing the transfer or sale of public lands. This action was taken because of concerns that recent Congressional actions could result in federal lands being transferred to the states. Several states, led by Utah, have endorsed plans to accept these lands and open … Read More
Even when it rains Northwest Chapter volunteers of Oregon Equestrian Trails get the job done. With all the rain this year, the Shelter at the Buxton Trail Head of the Banks–Vernonia State Trail in Oregon was having some drainage issues from our abundant rainfall this year. The shelter entrance was being over run by ground water. The solution … Read More
In the last two years the Equestrian community along with support from Oregon Equestrian Trails, Valley View Riders and Territorial Riders Back Country Horsemen has been working hard to keep the trails at Tryon Creek State Park open to equestrians. One of the challenges of the area is the horse trailer parking made difficult from competition from autos … Read More
In 1983, Mildred Kanipe passed away, and left her beloved ranch to the public as a Douglas County Park. Mildred’s gift included almost 1,100 acres of land consisting of pastures, creeks, rolling hills, orchards and forests. Mildred Kanipe Park offers historical adventure with structures include a turn-of-the-century schoolhouse, a farmhouse, and outbuildings. The campground is an Equestrian’s dream … Read More
The Northwest Chapter of Oregon Equestrian Trails partnered with the Territorial Riders Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of Oregon to put on a mini horse packing clinic and demonstration. This members only event (BCH or OET Members Only) was well attended, there were more than 50 in attendance. We learned about Leave No Trace, information on preparations for … Read More
Each year in the Spring the North West Chapter or Oregon Equestrian Trails spends two weekends in the Spring getting the Hares Canyon Horse Camp located inside LL Stub Stewart State Park ready for the coming camping season. This year for 2015 camping season was no exception, members picked up downed limbs, raked site pads, and spread gravel in all … Read More
We recently received information about Willow Prairie Horse Camp from Rogue Valley member Debbie Davenport: The Rogue River National Forest recently proposed turning over management of six campgrounds to Rogue Recreation, Inc. This is a locally based concessionaire who already operates eight campgrounds in the area. The Forest Service has received positive feedback from campers about Rogue Recreation’s attention … Read More