Back Country Horsemen of the Croatan

Back Country Horsemen of the Croatan The Purpose of this Organization shall be:
To perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America’s back country and wilderness

The Purpose of this Organization shall be:
1. To perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America’s back country and wilderness.
2. To work to insure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use.
3. To assist the various government and private agencies in their maintenance and management of said resource.
4. To educate, encourage and solicit active participation in the

wise use of the back country resource by horsemen and the general public commensurate with our heritage.
5. To foster and encourage the formation of new state Back Country Horsemen's organizations. Education Volunteer Work
It was the original assumption that Back Country Horsemen would be a different type of organization, not the usual special interest one, normally operating as a protest group. It was felt that a service organization, doing work in the back country, would lend credibility to the group when it became involved in criticisms of agency management. It was also recognized that some of the complaints against back country horse use were justified. Consequently, it was determined that an educational program should be a fundamental principle of the group. So, service and education joined a determination to protect our heritage of back country stock use as composites of the "purpose" printed above. Our name was chosen because it signified an interest in much more than just wilderness. Back Country Horsemen are interested in perpetuating recreational stock use on virtually all public lands. We try to limit our interests to the stated purpose. Many worthwhile organizations already exist to provide action programs in other fields, so anyone interested in those has adequate opportunities to become active.

06/14/2026
A frequently asked question:Are the trails marked at Pine Cliff? Yes, very well.
05/14/2026

A frequently asked question:
Are the trails marked at Pine Cliff? Yes, very well.

Come on out Saturday May 16th! You don't need a horse! Trails are great for hikers too!
05/14/2026

Come on out Saturday May 16th! You don't need a horse! Trails are great for hikers too!

Back Country Horsemen of the Croatan is run by volunteers. With the date changing to this Saturday from the previous dat...
05/12/2026

Back Country Horsemen of the Croatan is run by volunteers. With the date changing to this Saturday from the previous date, we are trying to get a more accurate count on how many lunches will be served. Please help us out. Thanks everyone!!!

At Pine Cliff in Havelock.Please check previous posts for more details.
05/11/2026

At Pine Cliff in Havelock.
Please check previous posts for more details.

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Equestrian Parking Area, 1500 Ferry Road
Cove City, NC
28523

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