New year, new ventures on horseback

Trout Creek Back Country Horsemen held their first meeting of 2019 and are looking forward to new adventures for the months to come.

Requests were made for the Horsemen to release a calendar of rides for the upcoming year, and they have responded. President Larry "Doc" Milham has publicly announced all rides, weather dependent to ensure safety, will be on Saturdays and begin on April 27. Following that, rides will occur on May 18, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28 and October 19.

"Current plans are to spend the preceding weekends clearing the trail that we will ride on for that month," Milham stated.

Trout Creek Back Country Horsemen are asking everyone involved in their efforts to keep track of their services and rides in the backcountry so he may report them to the state. "If you do ride any trail, please record the mileage from your home to the trail head and return the hours you spend from the time you leave until you get home," Milham requested.

"We also need to know the number of animals, not counting dogs, but all the horses or mules, including our monthly rides. If you are clearing trail, please record the same information; hours, mileage and any stock you use along with the name of the trail and send them to me," said Milham, who would like the information emailed to him at [email protected].

Anyone who is willing to join the Horsemen qualify for free First Aid, CPR, chainsaw, and crosscut saw certifications. The U.S. Forest Service will provide this certification according to Milham, who asks anyone interested in joining the group to contact him as soon as possible so he may schedule a time during the weekday for the certification classes.

Milham can be contacted at 827-2595 and the Horsemen email is [email protected]. More information on the club can be found on the "Trout Creek Back Country Horsemen" Facebook page.