National Trails Day
By
Bill Correll,
Trail Boss
The National Trails Day, June 3, work project was
completed with some cooperation from Mother Nature. Larry Taylor, Rod Parks and I arrived at the Indian Tom trailhead the Friday
evening of the 2nd. The Forest roads were a sea of mud and Larry had to change a
flat tire in the midst of it! The trailhead has some corrals so the
horses were comfortable. The spring is quite a ways down off the hill so
if you camp there, take some extra water for the convenience. In the
morning Mother Nature showed her better side and shut off the rain and baths us
with some sun filtered thru some clouds. Dave Favor and Pat and Mark
Bogar arrived. Four others were signed up but by 10:10 we hit the road to Wenatchee Guard Station.
This is about 2 1/2 to 3 miles and takes that early morning zip out of your
horse. The first part of trail 3137 is a little steep but soon traverses thru
draws and over ridges till you come on to Wenatchee Creek. Three or four years
ago the Forest Service had an excavator on this loop trail so the tread is
pretty good. Reaching the junction where the Indian Tom trail comes in we
were pleasantly surprised with fresh horse tracks and soon came onto the rest
of our party of Laurel and Bob Kuther, Bob Henricksen and Dan
Budvarson. We enjoyed a 2 o'clock lunch and then started up Indian Tom. Our other party had cut
this out as they came down so all we had to contend with was the rather
steep grade. All together the two crews cut out about 38 trees and rolled
2 dozen rocks off the trail. This trail follows the creek thru some big
beautiful pine and tamarack. The day was finished off with some cool ones
and a rehash of Rod's near accident. I'm not going to try to tell you
about it as Rod is much more able to ...Ask him!!
Kids Kamp
There have been several meetings to
get the Kids Kamp in order. This week
there were four very dedicated and ambitious BCH members that spent an entire
day working on the new location, the Smoothing Iron Ranch that is owned by
Washington Wildlife Department. Bob Dice, Fish and Wildlife, is being very
helpful also and we feel the facility is going to be pretty nice. The early bird workers have the pens set up,
fences repaired, the house cleaned up, the shop cleaned up and some weed eating
done. The Fish and Wildlife plan to mow
early the week of kids kamp and that should make it very nice for our
stay. Oh they have the water running
too. The dates are June 21-25 and at this time we have 21 youth signed up. We are riding considerably more than previous
years, but still doing learning projects while riding. There will be a Kids Kamp meeting at 6:00 on Tuesday just prior to the regular TRBCH
meeting. Contact Pat Bogar
Corral Creek Project
The
Corral Creek Project, June 17th and 18th, was picked to accommodate any
members whether they ride or not. Twin Rivers installed fencing at this
camp a few years ago. When you leave Grangeville you take the road to Mount Idaho and Elk City for about a mile. When you get to the out door
Theatre go straight ahead on Forest Service road 221. When you come to
Cold Springs Saddle turn left and stay on 221. 5 or 6 miles more you'll
come to another intersection with 309 (old Adams ranger station) turn left for about 3 miles and Corral Creek trail head
is on your right. This is a paved road clear to Adam's Ranger Station
turn off onto 309 Road and then it is gravel for the last 3 miles.
There may be rail fencing to repair and clean up around the camp area.
There is a Forest Service toilet available. Bring your own potable water
but the Corral Creek is handy for the stock. We will also be working on
the Mill Creek trail, tread work and brush trimming. I'll need to know
how many are going to attend as Twin Rivers will furnish the meat for
Saturday's dinner. Let's have a good turn out for our first Forest
Service job. I won't be able to attend the next two meetings so I'll have
some one send the sign up sheet around and you can call me also.
Bill Correll 243-4855
Mike Karlin
He
was bucked off his horse and injured seriously.
He needs all our support and prayers for a speedy recovery. You have to ask Mike about the buck off as he
is keeping it pretty close to his chest covered by the body cast. Get well, Mike!
TRBCH
Website
Under construction, but please check this out!
Let Becky know what you think!!! Becky's
email is bpaull@clearwire.net and
our website is www.twinriversbch.com
MEMORANDUM
To: AHC Recreation Organizations
From: American Horse Council
Re: Radanovich “Right-to-Ride” Bill Passes House
Date: May 17, 2006
Yesterday, the
House of Representatives passed Congressman George Radanovich’s “Right-to-Ride”
bill (H.R. 586). The bill is intended to protect the use and access of
pack and saddle stock animals on public lands, wilderness areas, national
monuments, and other areas that are administered by the National Park Service,
the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or
the Forest Service where there is a historical tradition of such use.
The legislation
would require that these federal agencies manage these lands to preserve and
facilitate the traditional and continued use and access of horses to these
areas.
During the debate
on the legislation on the House floor, Congressman Radanovich (R-CA) stated:
“Perhaps no other activity is more synonymous with the exploration
of our vast open lands than that of the use of pack and saddle stock. Who
could forget those images of President Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir on
horseback at what was to become the Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Parks?
While some claim that this bill singles out pack and saddle use and affords it
greater consideration than other forms of recreation or commercial use, I would
argue that pack and saddle use has played a far greater historic role on our
public lands, particularly in our western states, than simply recreation.
What may be perceived by some today as recreation was once a vital part of
everyday living throughout our Nation’s history.”
The industry must now turn its attention to the Senate bill (S.
781), which has been introduced by Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID).
Trail Ride
Here is a link to
the three day trail ride info., and registration form. All breeds are
welcome! I went to this last year (I had one of two Arabians), and
it was a blast. The facility is unbelievably great, the meals were
fabulous, and there is also an auction on Saturday evening. The
price includes all the meals at a full blown dining facility, beverages, four
trail rides, including a poker ride, lots of prizes, a horse race game, camping
for the weekend, etc. The scenery is spectacular, lots of wildlife.
This is also a pony club facility with lots of outdoor arenas, courses to play
in, etc.
The deadline is
June 15th to register!! Contact Gayle at
glwest@cableone.net or this website
http://www.wsqha.com/TrailRide/TrailRide.htm
Horse for Sale
Selling
a Rocky Mountain Gelding. "Opie" is a 6 year old, solid minded trail
horse, 16 hands (easy), has outgrown his papers, not spooky, easy to catch,
loads, trailers, haven't found a panic button on him yet. He is the sought after
classic Rocky color...dark chocolate with white mane and tail...big white
blaze. Can ride in a halter and lead. Crosses water without hesitation. This
was my primary mount...I am seeking a home with knowledgeable horse folks who
will use him and take good care. He can gait naturally and under saddle
but left on slack rein will trot. He's been ridden since he was 2. He is
completely sound, gentle and healthy. Bought and shipped him here from
Ohio. Asking $3500 OBO
Contact
Janet Hughes (208) 746-7187 or email janet@sledgear.com
WESTERN SADDLE for SALE
DAKOTA
WESTERN SADDLE: rough-out seat, smooth leather skirting (double
skirt), stirrup fenders and pommel are also smooth leather...latigo strings
all around. Stainless steel dee rings secure front & back
cinches. 16 inch seat, 3 inch horn has latigo leather wrap, extra large
stirrups: 4'' deep & 5" inside width. Recently cleaned,
oiled, and has had VERY LITTLE use...originally sold for $1200,
asking $700. Call 509-758-6036 ask for
Bob or email.Thanks Bob & Laurel Kuther lkuther@clarkston.com
River Access
for Tomorrow
This group is looking for volunteers to help clean up the
Clearwater River beaches July 16th and the Snake River beaches
August 26th. This is a yearly event and a meal is provided. Contact
Tom Fitzpatrick at 208-743-8434 if you are interested.
Boy Scout Pack in
We are looking at June 10-14. We will be packing in the gear on the 10th
and the boy scouts will be going in on the 11th. The project is packing in Scout Troop 264, 5
miles up Asotin Creek so they can pull spotted knapweed along the trail. More to follow next month. Rod Parks, Trail Boss
Just want to thank all
of you for the card, and best wishes after I cracked my ribs. I am doing
great! Healed a couple of weeks sooner than the doc expected.
Actually been riding with no problems. Wishing all
those who suffered injuries about the same time a swift recovery
also. Thanks from Deary, Pat Shelton
