Nag News
Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen
Volume 37
July 9, 2010
In this Issue
Issue 7
BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN MISSION STATEMENT
BCH Mission Statement ....................... 1
Medicine Point Project ......................... 1
2010 Board/Member News .................. 1
Committee/ Board 2010. ...................... 1
June General meeting minutes.............. 2
I was lost now I’m found ...................... 3
I’m Camping ........................................ 3
Blodgett Bridge Work .......................... 4
Calendar of Events ............................... 4
The Round Pen part 2 ........................... 5
2010 Committee ................................... 5
2010 member only Business Cards ...... 6
Fun Stall Activities ............................... 6
Dutch Oven Glory Days Photo ............. 7
Library/ For Sale/Want/Coffee ............. 7
July Program:Cowboy Poetry .............. 8
Member News
If you have any members news
please contact newsletter editor,
Krystin Standish at the email or
phone number listed below.
The purpose of this organization shall be:
1. To perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America's backcountry and
wilderness.
2. To work to insure that public lands remain open to common sense recreational stock use.
3. To assist the various government and private agencies in their maintenance and management
of said resources.
4. To educate, encourage and solicit active participation by various members of the general
public in the wise and sustaining use of horses commensurate with our heritage and the
backcountry resource.
5. To cooperate with other BCHA organizations.
MEDICINE POINT PROJECT
On Friday, June 25th, eight BBCH members came together at 6400’ elevation at the
trailhead leading to the Medicine Point Lookout. Six riders (Chuck & Diana Miller,
Patty Martin, Steve Greer, and
Brad & Nancy Pollman), two
hikers (Mike McChesney and
Forrest Curly), and one pack
mule headed out just after 10
am, hoping to clear the 3.5
mile trail to the lookout.
After sawing through a
number of downfall, rolling
others out of the way, and
clearing MANY water bars,
the troupe had to call it quits
about a half mile from the
lookout due to snow making
THIS CLOSE TO THE LOOKOUT
the trail and/or alternate routes
impassable. Rumblings of nearby thunderstorms also helped us finalize the decision.
We did get a bit damp, but the worst of the storm waited until everyone was on the
road home. With all the leftover stalks of bear grass along the route, I expect this trail
to be a beautiful ride later in the season. One more trip will be made to pack in
propane bottles to the lookout, which can be rented.
Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen 2010 Board
President
Bill Black, 363-6834
Vice President
Fred Weisbecker, 375-9317
Secretary
Nancy Pollman, 777-5259
Treasurer
Marg Herndon, 961-5512
Directors:
Jack Emory, 961-1363
Lee Scharff, 370-0849
Patti Peterson, 961-0188
Mike Costanzo, 375-1340
Lisa Emory, 961-1363
Bobbi Johnson, 273-0219
Frank Lipus, 375-2593
Brad Pollman, 777-5259
Cindy Beck, 961-8375
Alt. State Director
Joe Tenzer, 821-1040
National Director
Chuck Miller 961-5453
State Directors
Chuck Miller, 961-5453 & Brad Pollman 777-5259
Newsletter Editor: Krystin Standish/ 637 Porter Hill-Stevensville, MT 59870 / Phone(406) 207-8719 / E-mail: [email protected]
Contact Krystin to submit information on upcoming or completed activities, suggestions or contributions for this newsletter. Ads for
horse products are welcome. This service is free to members. Include your name, phone number, and details.
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BBCH June 17th, 2010 General Meeting Minutes (draft)
The general meeting was called to order at 7:15 pm by President Bill Black, with a
quorum present. The meeting was held at the Rock Creek Horse Camp at Lake
Como. There were 33 in attendance.
Guests. Our guest this evening was John Banks, a friend of Rebecca Cameron.
Program. Member Mike Costanzo provided an introduction of the GPS unit. He will
continue with this topic at a BBCH clinic this Saturday at the fairgrounds.
Minutes. Chuck Miller moved and Lee Scharff seconded a motion to approve
the May general meeting minutes as printed in the newsletter; all voted aye.
Treasurer’s Report. Presented by Bill Black in Marg Herndon’s absence. Patti
Peterson moved and Earl Philips seconded a motion to approve the
Treasurer’s report as presented; all voted aye.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Mail has been distributed as needed.
Dale Peterson passed away earlier this week. He was a member many years ago.
We’ll send a sympathy card to his wife, Ruth.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Issues. Presented by Earl Philips.
Rock Creek Horse Camp. We need to recognize some of the things the USFS
has done for us with Rock Creek horse camp. (1) They have reserved three sites for
stock use. The signage for these sites have been more strongly worded so other
campers realize the sites are reserved until 6 pm daily and if they use it, they will
need to vacate the space if a stock camper arrives. Do remember, though, that if
they stayed the previous night, they have until 2 pm to vacate. If they are just getting
in that day to set up camp, and it is before 6 pm, then they should vacate right away.
A reminder: if we don’t use these sites, we will lose them, so please camp here. (2)
The USFS also reserved this site for us this evening for our meeting, without
charging any day use fees to us. (3) Earl has found precedents for stock-use only
campgrounds, so this will assist us as we work with the USFS towards a new camp.
Rich Raines is engineer for the USFS. He has looked at the road to the camp area
we like and he feels there isn’t much that’s needed to bring it up to par.
Projects. Presented by Chuck Miller. Coyote Coulee is done. Larry Creek is also
done; there were about 6 Boy Scouts that helped with this project. The Medicine
Point project was scheduled for tomorrow, but as of yesterday it was snowed out, so
this will be postponed until June 25th. It’s close to Crazy Creek Horse Camp so you
can camp if you want, but there won’t be an organized camp. The project to replace
the bridge railing at Blodgett is scheduled for June 23; volunteers are needed to
help pack and walk the mules in. In July there will be a CDT project. It will start at
the parking lot from the ski hut and continue to Gibbons Pass. Others will clean from
that end. We will come in from the Pass side and need to clean about 6 miles. More
information will be forthcoming re: camping, etc.
Chuck spoke with Nick Hazelbaker today. Nick reminded him that on the Bitterroot
National Forest Service website you can see the trail maintenance schedule (http://
www.fs.fed.us/r1/bitterroot/). Look under Trails. You can see what’s happening on
various trails and if they are closed for maintenance.
Education. Presented by Fred Weisbecker. Fred was asked to give a Bear Aware
class to the Off-Road Association. It was very well received. Fred stayed for the rest
of their meeting. Their president explained the Rock Creek camp rules for our
reserved sites, as he encountered that experience during one of his recent
campouts. Brad noted that they’d also asked about a presentation from us so they
could learn better how to interact with horses on the trail. Lee Scharff reminded us
that all the different groups in the valley work together: off-road, horsemen, cyclists,
etc. We need to work together and take the opportunity to instruct them on behavior
when they meet horses on the trail.
State/National Directors. Presented by Chuck Miller.
The State is doing well. He’d received an email concerning a LNT Front-country
Stock Master Educator Course. This is a distinct change in what has happened in
the past and is one way our organization is being pulled away from the backcountry,
which is the primary purpose of the BCH.
Training. Presented by Jack Emory. There were about 15 people at the final clinic.
He has Defensive Horsemanship cards for those that completed the hours. Jack
offers our members more in-depth information than the USFS requires. This was
discussed at the June Board meeting more. If you don’t have a card and think you
should, see Jack. Jack presented a one-day class for the BR-Selway Fntdn
members; they are now ready to work the trails. Jack thanked everyone for
participating in the clinics this year.
Calf Creek. Presented by Lee Scharff. The letter was sent to FWP asking them to
cover the cost of the port-a-potty, though Lee doesn’t feel confident this will happen.
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Fair. Presented by Lee Scharff. Lee will be starting to fill
the fair schedule this next month. If you have a slot or
location you like to cover, make it easy and come to him
before he has to call you. If you’d like to donate to the
raffle, the funds raised will be used to improve the
fairgrounds.
Outreach. Presented by Earl Philips.
Earl made a presentation to the Chamber of
Commerce’s leadership program this week. They said
they missed the Dutch Oven lunch that we usually
provide.
Everything is still progressing for the camp out for
the military families, though it may be canceled if more
families don’t sign up. We plan to cook and give
presentations.
Program. Presented by Lisa Emory. She is hoping to get
a cowboy poet for next month’s meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Larry Creek. The parking lot is being expanded. We had
been working to find some grants to do this, but the USFS
found some money to do the work. They are a bit behind
due to the weather. The engineer would like to meet with
us to brainstorm on some things before they leave. He’d
like to discuss the manure boxes and signage. One horse
camp site has been added to the Larry Creek
campground at the far end nearing the hitching rails.
NEW BUSINESS
BBCH Shirts & Jackets. The t-shirt and sweatshirt order
is in. If you haven’t picked up your items yet, see Nancy.
There have been inquiries about BBCH jackets. Nancy
has been able to locate these. Earl brought his jacket as
an example. They are embroidered with the packing and
wording on the back, and your name on the front. The
price is $61 for standard sizes (S-XL), plus a small
shipping fee. Larger sizes are available for a bit more.
Photos and information are available. If we can get an
order of 4 jackets together, an order will be placed.
Library. Patti Peterson has the library with her. Lots of
variety available; see Patti to check something out.
Liability Insurance. Bill Black has spoken with the
insurance company and clarified some questions. We do
not need to use a Use Day if we have horses in an arena
and the spectators are outside the arena.
OTHER BUSINESS
Upcoming BCH Fundraisers/Rides. The Missoula BCH
Father’s Day steak ride is coming up (6/20/10). The
Upper Clark Fork BCH ride is coming up in July 10. It’s
held on a private ranch up Gold Creek, about 60 miles
east of Missoula; camping is available. Details for these
and other rides are on our website (www.bchmt.org/
bitterroot).
To Share. There are horse magazines on the table; help
yourself.
Coffee/Water. Lee Scharff volunteered to bring water to
next month’s meeting. There will be no coffee provided at
the summer meetings.
Next Meeting. Next month’s meeting will be at Larry
Creek in the horse trailer parking lot.
For Sale. Bill Black has a nice 17 year old Foxtrotter
mare for sale.
Adjournment. There being no other business, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm.
Nancy Pollman, Secretary BBCH
I WAS LOST BUT NOW I’M FOUND!
I would like to thank Mike & Judy Costanzo for putting on a great GPS clinic June 19th. The introduction he gave at the June
meeting was a good precursor, as there were many basics he provided that helped put it all together. For example, while only three
satellites are needed to find your location, a fourth satellite will allow you to find your altitude. Everyone arrived at the clinic with a
GPS unit – either their own or one they had borrowed. I don’t think any two were alike and we had the full range of experience
levels. It only (!!) took us an hour to get the settings where they should be and to all get on the same page. Mike had three latitude/
longitude settings on the fairgrounds that we
practiced on, first inputting the coordinates
into the GPS, and then trying to figure out
what the GPS was telling us to do to get
there.
We briefly discussed geocaching and that’s
where it got REALLY interesting to me. I’d
previously used my GPS to track trip lengths
and altitude, but that was about it. The next
day, Father’s Day, we figured we should
enjoy the day. We looked on the internet at
the www.geocaching.com website for local
caches, chose a handful of them, and started
on our way with 6 people, 2 vehicles, walkietalkies to communicate between the vehicles,
and 1 GPS unit. And, oh yeah, a picnic
lunch.
Our first geocache was right here in
Stevensville to get us started. It involved
some clue solving and turned out to be a
microcache, which means it’s a VERY small
cache that you’re looking for. Not the best
choice for the first-time geocacher. Well, we
Mike & Judy Costanzo teaching a GPS Class that went very well
figured out the clues (some geocaches are
more straight-forward and give the cache’s
coordinates), looked at the hint, and were ready to give up. While driving away, we realized we were getting closer to the
coordinates! Hey, this was finally starting to come together. Well, we found the location – couldn’t find the microcache – but were
hooked. We ended up hitting 5 geocaches that day, finding all the others. They took us from Stevensville to Skalkaho. How cool!
That night my son was on his laptop looking for geocaches he and his friends could hike to, and I was on my laptop looking for
caches on trails we could ride to on horseback. I have a lot to learn about geocaching yet, but I can tell it’ll be addicting. There are
even night caches, following things that glow.
To pull all this together, geocaching really taught us the most about using a GPS, from customizing the settings, to figuring out how
to set a location you want to go to, then to figuring out how to read what was being shown. What a neat way to integrate technology
into our favorite pastime. This is one activity that doesn’t have to take time away from riding; it just adds another fun dimension to
it. Thanks, Mike and Judy!
GO CAMPING!
Sites 6, 7 and 9 have been reserved for stock use at Rock Creek Horse Camp. The signs at these sites have
been revised to better inform users they are using a stock-reserved site and risk being asked to vacate the site
if a stock user arrives before 6 pm. It notes that this is on a DAILY basis.
We encourage all stock users to take full advantage of these sites. If we don’t use the campground, we will
lose the reserved status. You are, of course, welcome to use any open site at the camp, but only these sites give
you permission to ask non-stock users to vacate them.
Please be respectful when working with other campers if they are in a reserved site. If they stayed the night
before, it is their site until check-out time, which is 2 pm. If they are just getting in that day and it is before 6
pm, they should work with you to vacate the site.
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BLODGETT BRIDGE WORK PROJECT By Brad Pollman
We finally finished a project that was started two years ago. The new hand rails on the Blodgett bridge are now on and
should last the life of the bridge, as they are made from treated lumber. Some of the boards were over 10’ long and it
took three of Chuck Miller’s best mules to get them the three miles to the bridge.
There were some questions in the beginning whether to use treated lumber or just keep replacing them with lodgepole
pine from the area. A Forest Service engineer needed to take a look at the bridge. In the meantime, the top rails were bad
enough we went ahead in 2008 and replaced them with local trees that Bill Goslin cut.
Late last season we received the okay to use treated lumber and the next challenge was to get the lumber to the bridge.
Neither Chuck nor anyone else I spoke with had ever packed anything over 8’ in length. The lumber was purchased and
pre-cut to lengths measured on that first trip in. I secured the lumber into three loads that were very heavy at first. After
two months of slow drying, there were only two boards that warped badly enough they needed replaced. Once the
lumber dried out it was much lighter and we gave it a try at the packing clinic this spring. It went well enough to give it a
go.
Each mule had to be led in individually. For safety purposes and because the 10’ board lengths would hit the mule ahead,
the mules were walked in, not led from horseback, with another person walking behind each mule to watch its load. With
the help of many club members, new and old, we got it done!
A final assessment of the bridge led to yet one more project: the open ends of the bridge railings will be covered to
prevent them from possibly catching a pack when riding by. My goal is to complete this task yet this year. Many thanks
to all 16 individuals who helped with this project.
Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen
Calendar of Events
Date
Day
Event
July 15
cancelled
July 15
July 24
July 24
Aug 05
Thur.
Thur.
Thur.
Sat.
Sat.
Thur.
BBCH Monthly Meeting, Larry Creek Trailhead, 6:30p.m. potluck, 7:00p.m. meeting.
BBCH Board Meeting, Daly Leach Chapel, 7:00p.m.
BBCH Monthly Meeting, Larry Creek Trailhead, 6:30p.m. potluck, 7:00p.m. meeting.
Lake Como Triathalon.
Continental Divide Trail Project. Earl Philips 406-961-0101.
BBCH Board Meeting, Daly Leach Chapel, 7:00p.m.
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THE ROUND PEN~PART II by Tanya Drayton
Before we ever enter the round pen, the horse and I have already started our conversation. I once asked Harry Whitney during one of
his demonstrations if he was trying to get us to “consciously” work our horses. He looked at me, considering his answer for a
moment, and then said, and I paraphrase here, “I would rather you work your horse unconsciously.” He didn’t mean passed out or
asleep or any other euphemism for the antonym to consciousness. He meant he wished for us to be so habitulized in doing the right
thing and so habitualized in plugging into our horses that it became an unconscious behavior for us, like breathing. Horses are
extremely good at making assumptions of what humans want and then trying to provide it. Humans are pretty darn good at assuming
the horse gave them what they wanted. Quite regularly, neither assume correctly.
Very rarely are people consciously or unconsciously working their animal. That being said they do work the animal habitually, but
the habits are habits formed from assumptions on both sides that are never really questioned. Many times I see people doing the same
thing over and over, despite the fact that it isn’t working for them. They believe if they try it often enough, eventually it will, and so
they perpetuate their problems ad nauseum.
The first thing I do when I enter the round pen is remind myself that I already know the answer to the (any) question I am about to
ask the horse. Maybe it is a question the horse knows the answer to also, simply because we have done that work before. Maybe the
horse doesn’t know. Maybe the horse learns differently, at a slower or faster pace than the previous horse learned. Since they are all
individuals, just like us, the onus is on me to make sure that I set the horse up for success. Since I already know the answer to the
question I am going to ask, then I should make sure I frame the question to the horse in such a manner that he can get the answer
right. Here is a sticking point for some because they just don’t understand why the horse “doesn’t get it” and seriously, the horse is
thinking the same thing about the person!
Many people assume that the horse can guess the right answer out of thin air, and given long enough, maybe he can. But there will
probably be huge amounts of frustration for both the horse and handler. So to eliminate the frustration and to expedite the lesson I try
to make sure I set all my questions up for the horse so that he doesn’t have to guess, rather the answer (hopefully) is obvious to him.
When he answers my question incorrectly anyway then I must rephrase the question for him, not punish him. If he answers correctly
then I must make sure there is no doubt in his mind that he got it right. Harry calls it “making the right thing easy and the wrong
thing difficult.” To set the horse up for success I must also pay attention to his thoughts. I tend to think of myself as a narcissist when
I am working a horse. I want the bulk of the horse’s attention on me or at the least ready to react to me when I ask for something.
Since he’s a horse and therefore a prey animal he has the right to look around at his surroundings and keep an eye on things.
However, when I am ready to do something, I would like to see him be able to let what ever random thought he has been
contemplating go and concentrate on our conversation.
In the round pen, technically (physically) the horse can’t leave (one hopes…). He can leave mentally though and I want to give him
the opportunity to do so. Why? So that I can make mentally leaving me difficult and help him choose to “hook-up” or mentally stay
with me instead. It’s at that point when the most effective and rewarding work can be accomplished. In my humble opinion, fifteen
minutes of work when things are “solid” is worth more than two hours of work when things are not “solid”.
Copyright 2010 Tanya Drayton, Equi-Praise
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BBCH Membership only Business Directory 2010
Please submit your business cards to Krystin Standish via email, in person or regular mail & submit your payment of
$5.00 per month or $60 per year to Marg Herndon, treasurer.
Professional Hoof Care
Therapeutic & Corrective
Hoof Trimming
Certified EAP Equine Specialist
Horse Training
Horsemanship & Riding Lessons
[email protected]
www.havenshorses.com
406-363-3346
Debora Lay
Dump Out Your Water game.
3) Artistic Wood Carving You can become a wood carver.
Use your teeth to chisle the wood of your stall into a beautiful
piece of art! At first, you can start with simple shapes -- such as
the half-moon bite shape-- and as you become more advanced
you can try different forms (big curve shape or multiple bite
shapes). Your human will really appreciate this.
Some humans will actually remove your artwork from the stall,
and put up fresh, new, unchewed boards-- encouraging you to
develop your artistic abilities with a fresh, new canvas!
FUN STALL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR HORSE
4) Grain Spilling Game Try to dump out all of your grain
from your grain bucket/container, by turning it over with your
nose. It is a fun game. You can even continue to flip the
container to be sure that all the grain is dumped on the ground.
Then, using your delicate muzzle to guide you, try to pick up
all the grain, sorting throught the bedding and poop. Amusing,
and it makes your grain last longer. Your human will
appreciate it too-- he/she may even bring you a new bucket of
grain, or challenge you to become better by using more
difficult containers!
1) Poop in the water game This will test your coordination
and spatial abilities. Horses all over the world practice this,
every day. You must try to poop in your water container (note:
drink water first, so you won't go thirsty!). If your water
container is too high to poop in, you can attempt to poop on the
stall's door, or on the wall. This also gives your human
something to do-- when they see what you've done, they will
marvel at your special abilities, then happily provide you with
fresh water.
2) Pee in the water game A real challenge for geldings and
stallions! Attempt to pee in your water container. This is a very
challenging game. If your water container is up against a wall,
you may try to drag it into the middle of your stall. If your
human is dull and fails to realize that you've peed in your
water, simply dump it out and they will refill it. This in inself
can actually be a game, called the
5) Hay Dunking In this game, you'll try to grab a bite of hay,
carry it to your water container, and dump it in. Dropping hay
in your water is fun for both you and your human! Although it's
just hay, they will probably come in your stall and remove it
from your water (then you can dump more in). This gives
humans something to do.
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BBCH LIBRARY 2010
BOOKS
Backcountry Horseman
(1973/1979 Ken Ausk)
Bear Pepper Spray
Becoming a Big Game
& Backcountry Guide
Bull Riding
Grand Prix Team
Competition
Ground Working the
Horse and Mule
Horsemanship (novice
to advanced)
Inchcape International
Dressage Championship
Packers Field Manual,
by Bob Hoverson
Packing with horses and
mules
The Hunters Code
Through my Lens
When the Water
Smokes, by Bob
Simpson
Wilderness is Where
you Find it, Bob
Simpson
VIDEOS
CDs/DVDs
An Axe to Grind
Basic Trail Projects
Bear Encounters Series
Constructing Trail
Switchbacks
Horseman Magazine
Volume 1, Issue 1
Horseman Magazine
Volume 1, Issue 2
Horseman Magazine
Volume 1, Issue 4
Surface Water Control
Techniques
Trails in Wet Areas
Clicker Magic
The complete Mule Vol.
1&2
Trick and Fancy Roping
2004 Forest Service
Trails Report
2007 BBCH Year in
Review
Building Mountain Bike
Trails
Chainsaw/Crosscut
Training Course
Defensive Horse Safety
Fire Shelters,
Comparing old and new
Partnership in Action
Wilderness &
Backcountry Site
Restoration Guide
Wilderness Rangers:
Keeping it Wild.
FOR SALE/WANT ADS
Tucker saddle for sale. Old West
model. 16-1/2" seat. Wide bars. Double
skirting - skirt length 24-1/2". Cantle
height 5". 3" tread leather lace bell
bottom stirrups. Includes matching
Montreal breast collar and back cinch.
Brand new condition. $1100. Colleen 821-0031 or email:
[email protected]
For Sale: 3 year old Jack mule. Halters, loads, one of a kind.
Beautiful chocolate brown with large white splotches.
$3500.00 OBO. 360-1165 or 961-8375 Cindy
Nice 17 year old Foxtrotter mare. Doesn't look like I'll be riding
anymore and she's too good to be a pasture pet. Call Bill Black at
363-6834.
21 yr old Gelding. Excellent trail horse. $200. Ron
Raffensberger 777-0363.
JULY COFFEE: NONE
JULY WATER: Lee Scharff
Jack & Lisa Emory, Georgianna & Frank Lipus, Marg Herndon, Sue Pearson &
Karen Philips make their Dutch Oven specialties for the Glory Days
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Bitter Root
Back Country Horsemen
JULY PROGRAM
Next Meeting—JULY 15, 2010
Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen host their
second summer meeting on Thursday, July 15, at
the Larry Creek Trailhead parking area. Potluck
dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the general
meeting starts at 7:00. The group welcomes special
guest performer and Wyoming cowboy poet Shad
Pease. Shad has performed throughout the western
states, set the stage for Michael Martin Murphy,
shared the stage with such notables as Chris
Ledoux and Waddie Mitchell, and recorded three
albums. Guests are welcome to attend, and for
more information please call Karen at 961-0101 or
check the website at www.bchmt.org/bitterroot.
Larry Creek Horse Area
(VISIT OUR WEBSITE @ www.bchmt.org)
Program: Cowboy Poet Shad Pease
6:30 pm Potluck
7:00 pm Business Meeting
Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen
P.O. Box 1083
Hamilton, MT 59840
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