BCHC, Inc.
Home | State | Local Units | Membership | News / Events | Publications | Contact | Links

  BCHC Rendezvous, March 23-25, 2007

Crossing Over

   Stanislaus County Fairgrounds — Turlock, California

Balfrey
Detail: Crossing Over, Dennis Jensen

Join us for BCHC Rendezvous, our annual equine extravaganza for horse and mule folks of all persuasions.

In order to plan our event for the enjoyment of all we ask that you register early. The three-day package deal is a real cost saver. Besides, everything is *first-come, first-served, so early registration folks really do get the worms!

When you arrive at the gate to the fairgrounds you will receive your registration packet that includes your badges, meal tickets, and camping space sticker.

*Late Registrations: It will be possible to register at the gate, but we cannot guarantee availability of evening meal tickets.

Download and Print the Forms.

Rendezvous Registration Form: MS Word  PDF

Combined Contest Entry Form: MS Word  PDF

Event Descriptions

  • 10th Annual Dutch Oven Cook-Off: MS Word  PDF
  • Western Art Show/Entry Form: MS Word  PDF
  • Packing 101 & Training Classes: MS Word  PDF
  • All other events ... MS Word  PDF
    1. Adult 1-Person Scramble (18 and over)
    2. Youth Trail (17 and under)
    3. Adult One-Person Trail CLASS
    4. Gentle Use Camp Set-up
    5. Adult Speed Hitches – Professional (18 and over)
    6. Adult Speed Hitches - Amateur (18 and over)
    7. Youth Speed Hitches (17 and under)
    8. Eagle Eye Horseshoeing – Novice
    9. Eagle Eye Horseshoeing – Pro
    10. Emergency Trail Shoeing
    11. Youth "Steer" Roping (12 and under)
    12. Load Balancing
    13. Trail Trial

Event Schedules:

Public Lands – 2007

BLM Adoption will be part of Rendezvous once again this year. BCHC will be co-sponsoring the BLM adoption -plus we will be auctioning off a gentled mustang on Saturday night.

Some trails users believe there is no better trail horse than the well-trained mustang.


Public Lands Training ProgramDetails: MS Word  PDF

  • Come for Education!
  • Come for Mentoring!
  • Come for tools to help you do your jobs!

    BCHC provides this free Training Seminar, especially designed to build your understanding of the Public Lands process so you will feel more comfortable about becoming involved.

    The Seminar will begin Thursday, March 22, at 9:00 a.m., in Building E-7, the "Cafeteria" (wooden porch in front). All Unit Presidents and Public Lands Liaisons are STRONGLY URGED to attend. All BCHC members are welcome!

    Take the mystery out of Public Lands involvement, a process so vital to BCHC. Become a Public Lands Master!!


  • BCHC Education – 2007

    Rendezvous 2007 Core Classes: Education can be FUN! ... MS Word  PDF

    Rendezvous 2007 Core Class Descriptions ... MS Word   PDF


    Guest Trainers for 2007

    Jerry Tindell has been a regular at most of the past Rendezvous. He has trained several of us into a safer rider and a better horseman.

    Come see Jerry work with his stock and learn something new. Jerry will be working on how to pony pack stock while keeping your safety paramount.

    Matt Sheridan is a fifth generation horseman who for the past 22 years has successfully trained and shown horses in a variety of breeds and events.

    Matt will be training YOUR horse this year. He will select two or three lucky people to train at Rendezvous for all three days.


    Directions to Stanislaus Fairgrounds in Turlock, California

    Traveling North on Hwy 99, take the West Main Street exit and turn right onto West Main. At the 2nd stop light, turn left onto Soderquist.

    Traveling South on Hwy 99, take the Fulkerth Rd. exit and turn left onto Fulkerth. Go about 3/4 of a mile then turn right onto Soderquist

    Turlock Accommodations – Special Rendezvous Rates – just mention BCHC Rendezvous.

    Orchard Inn 5025 N Golden State Blvd. – (209) 667-2827
    Holiday Express 3001 Hotel Dr. – (209) 664-9999

    For more information, contact

    Copyright ©2001, 2007, Backcountry Horsemen of California
    Page Admin