For BCHA, 2021 was a great year of promoting, protecting and advocating for the equestrian community of Boulder County. We are galloping into 2022 with new energy and enthusiasm, but let’s do a half-halt and recap what we have accomplished:
- BCHA grew our Board of Directors and retained important committee leadership! Want to collaborate with a great group of board and committee members? Please reach out to Clare Tone to see how you can help us accomplish more in 2022.
- BCHA re-upped our educational offerings by pivoting to monthly guest presentations via Zoom. We are fortunate to have so many knowledgeable folks who are so generous in sharing what they know with our horse community. Have something to offer our community in 2022? Reach out to Brittany Steffensen
- BCHA worked with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) to make available the H.O.O.F. Livestock Operation Find Form. Filling out and submitting your information allows the BCSO to maintain a central livestock database, and enables them to quickly contact you during an emergency. Find out more, fill out the H.O.O.F Form today!
- BCHA awarded two Youth Scholarships in June. Spread the word. We are accepting rolling applications through April 2022. Find out more.
- Your BCHA Board of Directors attended a retreat in July at Broken Arrow Ranch to clarify goals and cement relationships.
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Horses and cyclists learning about each other BCHA expertise was sought out numerous times throughout the year for insights on equestrian trail access from community partners. These included the City and County of Boulder. We are grateful for our long legacy of leadership in this area. We are looking forward to growing the Trails Committee in 2022. Interested? Please contact Randy Winter.
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Enjoying a ride from the Beech Shelter in Boulder BCHA offered in-person, trailhead educational presentations about sharing trails safely with horses for the youth mountain-biking community.
- In October, our horse community came together, in real-time, for the BCHA Annual Trail Ride & Picnic at the Beech Shelter.
- Community members came together at the BCHA 50th Anniversary & Annual Gathering in September to celebrate our 50-year legacy of education, recreation and collaboration in Boulder County.
- Riders were back on-board, after COVID canceled the 2020 show, at the 2021 Annual BCHA Fun Show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in October. We’re looking forward to more fun in 2022.
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Checking out the silent auction BCHA members participated in the Fairgrounds Master Planning process and will continue to engage in 2022.
- Throughout the year, horse folks were connected, informed and entertained through our website, monthly e-newsletters, and blog posts.
Our website is heading for a major upgrade in 2022 and we could use your help! Please contact Linda or Clare if you are tech-savvy!
All of us at BCHA wish all of you in our community a bright new year!