Front Range Back Country Horsemen

06/01/2026

Check out Rusty Spurs list, you might have something to consign.
Remember.. **what no longer serves one person may be exactly what another needs**

06/01/2026

YAY... another downed tree at Indian Creek was cleared today by two of our Trail Bosses, Jerry and Chris Amrhein!

A big thank-you to our member, Debra Niles, for reporting the tree after her ride. It's members like Debra, along with dedicated volunteers like Jerry and Chris, who help keep our trails safe, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone.

This is a great example of what makes our club special—members looking out for one another and working together to care for the trails we all love. Thank you, team!

05/31/2026

REMINDER…. THIS EVENT IS NEXT SATURDAY…PLEASE SIGN UP!

Have you visited our Silver Spur Members Saddle Up Saddle Shop yet? Here’s your chance to WIN a professional saddle fitting! 🤠🐴
FRBCH is sponsoring a Saddle Fitting Clinic on Saturday, June 6, from 10am–4pm in Gilcrest, CO, featuring Danna Golden of Up Western Saddle & Tack Shop.
🎉 TWO lucky FRBCH members will win a FREE saddle fitting (a $100 value)!
Participants will enjoy:
✔️ Hands-on saddle fitting experience
✔️ Learning opportunities with a professional saddle fitter
✔️ Chances to win gift certificates and more!
To enter the drawing, you must be an FRBCH member. Not a member yet?
You can join our chapter by visiting https://www.frbch.org/
Winners will be contacted by the FRBCH Board with details about bringing your horse and saddle to the clinic. Don’t miss this fun and educational event! Sign up today! 🤎 https://www.frbch.org/

05/29/2026

HOW AND WHY DO HORSES GET ULCERS?

Equine gastric ulcers can affect any horse of any age. Up to 90% of racehorses and 60% of show horses, as well as non-performance horses and even foals are affected by equine gastric ulcers. Gastric ulcers result from the erosion of the stomach lining due to a prolonged exposure to the normal acid present in the stomach.

Unlike ulcers in humans, bacteria do not appear to cause equine gastric ulcers. Instead, this condition is often a man-made disease. Stall confinement alone can lead to the development of ulcers. A horse’s feeding schedule and high-grain diets can also contribute to the development of ulcers.

Stress, both environmental and physical, can increase the likelihood of ulcers, as can hauling, training, and mixing groups of horses. Strenuous exercise can decrease the emptying of the stomach as well as the blood flow, thus further contributing to the problem.

The treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers is directed at removing these predisposing factors, therefore decreasing acid production within the horse’s stomach. Prevention of ulcers is the key in helping your horse, as neutralizing the production of stomach acid is nature’s best antacid.

Please note that the only way to definitively diagnose ulcers is through a gastroscopy. An equine veterinarian should always be consulted in any case of suspected gastric ulcers to determine the best course of action and treatment for the individual horse.

05/28/2026

ATTN: FRBCH MEMBERS….. another trail clearing opportunity!

🌲 HSWA / Stanley Creek Trail Clearing Project 🌲
📍 Huerfano State Wildlife Area (BLM Land)
🗓 June 12–14
👷 Trail Boss: Jerry Amrhein
📞 303-921-8138

✅ IMPORTANT — PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE FRBCH WEBSITE✅
Please use the Calendar Sign-Up on the FRBCH website so we can properly plan food, equipment, and camp logistics. If you sign up and later cannot attend, please contact Jerry ASAP so he knows who to expect before heading up the trail.
We are looking for 6–8 volunteers for an overnight pack-in trail clearing project on the Stanley Creek / Cascade Trail area.

🏕 CAMP DETAILS
Volunteers will need to bring their own:
• Tent
• Sleeping bag
• Flashlight/headlamp
• Camp chair
• Personal riding/camping gear
Jerry will haul group equipment, food, and water to camp via truck.

📍 MEET-UP INFO
Please meet at the HSWA campground at NOON on Friday, June 12, to load equipment and supplies into Jerry’s truck for transport to the upper stock tank.

Riders will then ride in to camp and set up for the night.
🍽 Meals Provided
• Friday dinner
• Saturday breakfast
• Saturday lunch

🪚 TRAIL WORK
On Saturday, we will clear fallen trees along the Cascade Trail from the end of the BLM land to Cascade Park. Jerry plans to pre-ride the trail to assess conditions. Depending on how much work is needed, we may spend part of Sunday finishing the project.

🐴 PACK HORSE HELP NEEDED
It would be especially helpful to have anyone with a pack horse or an extra horse capable of carrying gear. FRBCH can provide a pack saddle and panniers if needed, or feel free to bring your own packing equipment. Please indicate on the sign-up if you can assist with packing support.

Thank you for helping with this project and supporting our trails!

05/21/2026

Look at the amazing makeover of the picnic tables at Huerfano State Wildlife Area!

A total of 14 tables were refurbished through the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. Thank you to everyone who donated their time and effort to help improve this beautiful outdoor space for all visitors to enjoy. Your work truly makes a difference!

A special thank you to our member, Jerry Amrheim, for coordinating our efforts and helping make this project a success.

05/17/2026

🌲 Clearing Photo Dump — Indian Creek Equestrian Camp Area 🌲

Another successful trail clearing project completed at the Indian Creek Equestrian Camp area! Our Chapter cleared the inner trails and Trail #800, with the exception of the NW corner #800, which we did not work that far up this time.

In total, the crew removed approximately 20 fallen trees from the trail system, cleared large amounts of debris, and trimmed back overgrowth to allow safer and easier travel throughout the area.

Indian Creek continues to be a favorite project area for our Chapter. We’ve been involved with maintaining and caring for these trails since the very beginning — more than 30 years ago — and we’re proud to help keep them open and enjoyable for everyone.

Thank you to all of the volunteers who came out and put in the hard work! 🌲🪚🐴
A special thank you to our member, Debra Niles, for capturing these great photos and documenting another successful project.

Visit us at https://www.frbch.org/ for membership information and upcoming projects.

05/16/2026

05/16/2026

Today is Colorado Public Lands Day! 🌲

Today we celebrate the over 22 Million acres of public land in Colorado. With 98.6% of The Colorado Trail located on public lands, our work relies deeply on the partnerships and protections of our public lands. We celebrate all the agencies, non-profits, communities and groups that make our public lands so special.

If you would like to help us protect the public lands that The Colorado Trail is located on, consider donating today.