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Our next general meeting is Wednesday, June 3, 6:00 pm at the Coyote's Coffee Den in Penrose.
Agenda includes:
Vote to approve Patty as our secretary
Vote on adopting Macey Lake
Presentation by Destiny Chapman, District Mgr of USFS, discussing how the USFS relies on volunteers, a list of trails that need work, and liability issues concerning equine
Presentation by Leslie Miller on COTREX
Upcoming events and rides
and a drawing for $25 Big R Gift Card
RSVP to rides at rmbch.info@gmail.com
Thursday, July 9th & Friday, July 10th - Macey Lakes and Rainbow Trail Exploration Ride - Lead Michelle Swenson
Thursday, July 9th & Friday, July 10th - Macey Lakes and Rainbow Trail Exploration Ride - Lead Michelle Swenson
We will go explore what we see, take pictures, and mark the spot. After we are back at camp we will input our findings into the RMBCH website. The terrain is rocky, so horses need shoes and booties.
The campsite has no water for humans or horses, so bring plenty of water. There is the ability to high tie the horses.
More information coming soon.
Saturday, July 11 & Sunday July 12th - Macey Lakes Work Ride - Lead Michelle Swenson & Co-Lead Ashely Hill
Saturday, July 11 & Sunday July 12th - Macey Lakes Work Ride - Lead Michelle Swenson & Co-Lead Ashely Hill
Saturday morning at 8:30 am, we will have breakfast burritos, fruit, and orange juice to share with everyone. Bring your own coffee or tea. At breakfast, we will have a safety talk. The ride will begin at 10:00
More information coming soon.
Please RSVP by Monday, July 6th.
Michelle at rmbch.michelle@gmail.com, 719-216-2066 or
Ashley at ashleysally_hill@yahoo.com
Saturday, June 6th Wilson Creek / Deer Haven Trail Work
Saturday, June 6th Wilson Creek / Deer Haven Trail Work
RMBCH’s contribution on National Trails Day includes working on the Wilson Creek / Deer Haven Trail. We will meet at the trailhead at 9:00 a.m. with safety briefing at 9:30 a.m., then we ride!
Becky Schiola and Mary Mowery are hosting this work ride. RSVP to Becky at (719) 429-2481 to get clear directions and what to expect. Make sure to let her know if you have a current sawyer certification.
There is room for camping in a large open field at the trailhead. Water is iffy on the trail so bring water for yourself and your horse. I'm going in on Friday 6/5 late afternoon to set up my trailer and intend on staying over til Sunday. If anyone wants to "fun ride" on Sunday we can.
DIRECTIONS:
From Canon City take US 50 west past the rafting places to SH9 north (right) Go 8 miles to the top of the hill and turn
Right on CR11 towards Cripple Creek. Go 5.2 miles. You'll be going down a hill, cross a cattle guard and turn right. There's a sign that says Deer Haven. Go 3.5 miles on the dirt road. The trailhead is on your right.
Coordinates: 38.69063 N105.43237 W.
I'd like to start the ride at 9 am. This should be fun.
Please text me if you're coming so we'll wait for you.
RSVP: Becky 719-429-2481
Members only due to insurance requirements. Join now and ride/work with us!
Saturday, May 23rd - Grape Creek work ride – Trail Lead Michelle
Canon City, CO 10:00 am Safety Briefing, 10:30 AM Ride Start.
RSVP to rmbch.michelle@gmail.com or text to (719) 216-2066 by Friday, May 22nd at 8:00 pm. This is an intro to a work ride. It will be using light loppers. Note: We will provide tools for you to carry, and you will need a backpack, saddlebag, or we can show you how to strap it to the saddle. If you prefer your own tools, please bring them along; just make sure they are easily identifiable as your own, not the chapter's. The leaders will not be carrying extras. RMBCH will provide snacks. Bring your own lunch and water to keep hydrated.
There will be many water crossings. Please read all below
10:30 am Ride start time. Please arrive at least half an hour early to tack up and pack tools! Ecology Park Trailhead, right outside Canon City (available on Google Maps). There is ample rig parking in a circular gravel lot.
The water can be at varying depths. Each crossing is different, and there will be at least 30. Your horse must be ok with water crossings, mud, and technical water entries. You will likely get wet. Please bring an extra set of clothes, and something underneath that you don't mind stripping down to and getting wet if you have to be in the water to clear an entry point, lead a horse, etc.
It will be Hot - you are welcome to swim! There are plenty of places to sit in the river.
Terrain, some rocks. Mainly gravel-road-type consistency and sand. Lots of mud at river crossings, and there are large rocks in the river. There are cholla cacti, so I always bring tweezers to pull any small spines out of the horse's legs at the end.
This is a work ride where we will be performing trail trimming to make the trail safer and accessible for everyone at the water crossings. There will be frequent ups and downs of your horse, and we will be tying your equine to trees while they wait. Please bring a lead line or cross ties to tie horses up with. We will ride to an area that needs work, then typically work on that area for an hour or more to clear it. There are two fresh trees down. Please bring your garden shears, Garden loppers, and anything you can carry on a horse that trims small branches/willows. We have extra loppers as well, but you would need to carry them on your equine. We can show you how. Backpack or saddlebag recommended. The leaders will not be carrying extra tools.
RMBCH will provide snacks and ice water at the parking lot. Bring your lunch and LOTS to drink on the trail. It will be hot. Sunscreen, gloves. No Dogs or Stallions on RMBCH Rides
Canceled - May 15-17- Weekend Work Ride - Bank/Shelf Rd - Lead Helena
Canceled - May 15-17- Weekend Work Ride - Bank/Shelf Rd - Lead Helena
The Bank/Shelf Road is north of Canyon City in the Red Canyon area. The equestrian camping is dry camping…no amenities. Water for horses/people will need to be brought. There are a few corrals for horses, part of the work ride is to clean up the weeds so that all the corrals can be used. Depending on how many people sign up, there may have to be other containment options, such as electric corrals, highline between trailers as there are no trees or tying horses to trailers. The area is extremely rocky so shoes/boots would be required. There is one downed tree on one of the trails that needs to be removed and another trail that needs to be trimmed up for easier/safer riding. If people want to sign up and not ride, they could help with corral clean up, and the trails should be able to be done in two days. The rides are approximately 13-15 miles…there is water for the horses in a few stock tanks and a small stream.
RSVP to helena.lalib@gmail.com
Volunteer Opportunity, Ride your horse, or walk at the Equestrian Skills Course 10th Annual Poker Ride April 25th, 2026
Friends of the Equestrian Skills Course is hosting their 10th annual poker run fundraiser on April 25th. To sign up for horseback riding or on foot, please visit https://www.equestrianskillscourse.org.
If you would like to volunteer for RMBCH, the poker table card station is 8 am - noon, and the RMBCH table is 10 am - 2 pm. You may participate in the event and still volunteer. Contact rmbch.michelle@gmail to RSVP or with any questions.
Seep Springs Fun Ride April 16th - Lead - Becky
FUN RIDE! I'll lead a ride at Seep Springs in Canon City on April 16 Boots in the sirups at 9:00 am. It's about a 7-mile loop. The terrain is rocky, so please have shoes on those that need them. If you want to look it up it's BLM trail 5830 and we'll take 5830 E also.
Directions: west of Canon City on Hwy 50 turn right on CR69. This is the next road west of Skyline Drive. Go 6.2 miles on CR69, a, it's BLM trail 5830,and you'll see a parking lot on the right. 69 is a gravel road, slow going.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU'RE COMING. Text Becky at 719-429-2481. Bring lots of water and lunch. See ya there. Becky.
No dogs or stallions on RMBCH rides
Saturday, April 11th – Bear Creek Equestrian Skills Course – Cabin Fever Ride – Trail Lead Michelle
Colorado Springs, CO 10:00 AM Safety Briefing, and 10:30 AM Ride Start. RSVP to rmbch.michelle@gmail or text to (719) 216-2066 by Friday, April 10th at 8:00 pm.
If you would like to show up at 9:30 am, Friends of the Equestrian Skills Course will be having a second Saturday-of-the-month cleanup and could use the help.
This will be an excellent opportunity to train your horse for mountain terrain, obstacle course, and bridge crossings, and to enjoy an easy, relaxing ride with your horse and friends. On the trail is a great training opportunity for your horse. There is plenty of room to do circles or ride three across. The obstacles range from green, blue, and black to double black diamond, great for all levels of riding. The trail is easy and wide enough to ride side by side. The trail is a perfect opportunity for horses new to trail riding. We will start with the riding-the-trail portion first.
If this is your first ride, the cost is $5, and you can apply it toward membership if you join within a week.
Directions: WARNING DO NOT use GPS for the Bear Creek Equestrian Skills Course. Please enter the Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado. From the event center, take the traffic circle down towards a smaller event center and turn right at the white fence. I will get the signs with arrows posted before anyone arrives.
Michelle will provide snacks and ice water at the parking lot.
No dogs or Stallions on RMBCH rides.
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