About Us

The Sequoia Unit is a Central California unit of the Backcountry Horsemen of California (BCHC). The Sequoia Unit has a general meeting every month at Rockford School in Porterville, CA, on the second Monday of the month at 7p.m.  Porterville is located in Tulare County, next to the foothills of the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Sequoia National Monument and numerous other national parks and forests are at our back door.

Our monthly meetings routinely include a special speaker or program for the enjoyment and education of those in attendance.

Our membership of about 200 includes backcountry packers, trail riders, families, etc.

The BCHC Sequoia Unit President for  2008 is Mike Deatherage. The 2007 Sequoia Unit President was Bob Oates.

What Do We Do?

The Sequoia Unit yearly calendar is planned with the gentle use and enjoyment of the backcountry as a primary goal, and fun family days for local events.

See the Sequoia Unit events calendar in our Newsletter, and see some photos on our Scrapbook page.

Below are a few examples of Sequoia Unit events:

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• Sequoia Unit regularly plans backcountry pack trips as well as various day ride events. (For insurance reasons, membership is required to participate.)

• Every April we support a food booth at the local Sierra-Springville Pro Rodeo.

• The annual statewide Backcountry Horsemen of California Rendezvous is in March, and the Sequoia Unit participates with other units from around the state. The BCHC Rendezvous attracts members, vendors and plain folk from all over the United States. Programs include horse and mule training, animal care, beginning packing classes, Gentle Use and Leave No Trace classes, Dutch oven cooking, a western art show, and various contests related to packing and riding for adults and youth.

• When accessible, the Sequoia Unit aids the US Forest Service by donating many hundreds of hours every year. Projects include clearing trails, repairing fences, and maintaining the Trout Meadow Ranger Station by aiding and offering services to other pack users.

History

Learn about the background of BCHC and the Sequoia Unit on the History page. Also visit the memorial page for Charlie Morgan.

Newsletter

Learn more about us in the Sequoia Unit's monthly newsletter! The newsletter also includes the Sequoia Unit's event calendar.

How Do I Join?

Join the Backcountry Horsemen of California, Sequoia Unit! You do not need to be a backcountry packer to join and participate. Print the form, fill it out per the instructions, and mail it. (The form is in PDF format HERE.)