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Thompson Lake

Post Office Box 3232, Bozeman, MT 59772-3232

Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM in the Belgrade Alliance Church at Cameron and Hoffman.

The purpose of this organization shall be (1) to perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in Montana's roadless back country and (2) to assist the various government agencies in their maintenance and management of said resource and (3) to educate, encourage, and solicit active participation by various members of the general public in the wise and sustaining use of horses and people, commensurate with our heritage and the back country's resource.

Take a look at our recent trail projects.

Defensive Horse Safety Clinic April 5th 2008

Poker Ride July 12, 2008

Steak Ride at Spanish Creek trail head. Dinner at 3:00 PM August 23th, 2008

Christmas Party December 6th 2008 Broken Hart Ranch 73800 Gallatin Road. Social at 6:00PM, Dinner at 7:00PM, Dancing at 7:30PM. Entertainment will be provided by the Old Country Players. RSVP to me by December 1st 2008.

This is a BYOB and your own appetizer and dessert. Dress warm with layers although the barn is heated. It is a very informal affair and is lots of fun. All children, your friends and relatives (same price) are invited. We have again invited the Appaloosa Club and the Gallatin Saddle and Harness Club to join us.

The meal consists of:

Table carved roast beef and ham, roasted potato and white and wild rice, a veggie, garden salad, bread, and coffee. Water and soft drinks will also be available.

To apply for a membership, download this application form in PDF format and send it in to the address listed on the form.

Our new member letter can be downloaded here.

Take a look at our Trail Etiquette Video produced by Black Gold Video's Todd Buhmiller.

Get travel requirements for Horses in PDF format.

Look at our Gallatin Valley Back Country Horsemen CONSTITUTION May 2003 Revision in PDF format.

Guidelines for club expenditures.