The South Cariboo Chapter of Back Country Horsemen of BC invites you to come to Rendezvous 2012...

Revisit with old friends, make some new friends, tell tall tales around the campfire,

and explore some of the most spectacular wilderness in beautiful British Columbia!

UPDATED FEBRUARY 15, 2012

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE! CLICK HERE

Event Dates: The ‘official’ event runs Friday, June 1 – Sunday, June 3, 2012, however, they will be ready to receive guests on Thursday May 31.

Location: 100 Mile House Rodeo Grounds

-    Things to do at 110 Mile House Website
-    Learn more about 100 Mile House

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 250.395.6492

ITINERARY

ALL WEEKEND LONG: Riding, riding and more riding! (See below)

FRIDAY NIGHT: BCHBC Annual General Meeting

SATURDAY NIGHT: Dinner, Live & Silent Auctions with Entertainment

SUNDAY MORNING: Rendezvous officially wraps-up  with a pancake breakfast and cowboy church. Amen!

CARIBOO IDOL?
Do you play guitar or pick a mean banjo? Perhaps you are an ace at slapping two spoons together! Whether you are the next 'Cariboo Idol 'or you couldn't carry a tune in a bucket ... we want you bring your musical instruments and your singing voices for campfire songs. 

LIVE & SILENT AUCTIONS
 
Each Chapter is asked to provide at least five or more new or very gently used items, gift certificates or gift baskets. Funds raised through this activity help both the Provincial Society and Regional Chapters. Please be sure that all items are identified with the name of the donor(s) and show the regular retail price or estimated value. And yes, if your Chapter would like to donate more than 5 items ... you are more than welcome to! Remember, this is our biggest fundraiser of the year ... so don't forget your cheque books!

SPECIAL EARLY BIRD RATE:

Adult $50. per person if pre-registration postmarked by April 29. Children/students 17 years and under are free.

Only pre-registered members are guaranteed a dinner ticket for Saturday night

Postmarked AFTER April 30, 2012 and at the gate: Cost: Adult $65. per person. Children/students 17 years and under are free.

Coming early or staying later?

You may camp at the Hills Ranch (http://hillsguestranch.com/), located 8 miles north of 100 Mile House, for $20 per night. There are about 40 corrals and you have access to their pool, hot tubs, as well as some wonderful riding.

RIDING

We expect to have over 150 horse and riders at Rendezvous... but don't worry... there are plenty of marked trails for short or long back country excursions. A local rancher has given BCHBC permission to use his property, so we can ride right from the rodeo grounds into the mountains. Trails will be marked and there will be local riders who able to lead groups. Don’t forget your cameras! In addition to trail riding, there will be clinics, seminars and demonstrations for you (and your horse) to enjoy.

CLINCS (CONFIRMED)

• Trail Class with 5 obstacles. A fun competition where finishing first is not the objective!
• Teach Your Horse to Drive! No, we're not talking 'bout cars here! Actually, you learn to drive, your horse learns to pull!
• All Aboard! Tricks and techniques for safe loading and trailering for horses.
• Ghost Busters! Can you say 'Boo!' Despooking your horse.
• Knot for Fun! Everything you want to know about packing, knot tying and more.

ACCOMODATIONS FOR HORSES & HUMANS

• Ample room for high lining and portable corrals.
• Lots of parking for RVs, trucks and trailers.
• No hotel/motel at the site but lots of room for camping.
• Use of rodeo grounds restroom facilities.
• Use of rodeo ground outdoor arena facilities.
• There are showers available in town.

There are 38 box stalls for rental and a number of large corrals available at the rodeo grounds, plus outdoor arenas for clinics and events. Some of the corals are quite large and will accommodate four horses.  If you want a box stall or corral, please be sure to book in advance. Contact Peter Reid to reserve space for your horse(s). 250.395.6492 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

What to Bring

To be announced.
 
Feeding Horses

Because of sensitive grass areas, only hay cubes can be brought in from outside.  Good quality 50-pound grass hay will be available for $7.50 per bale.
 

SEMINARS: To be confirmed

-    Camping safety
-    GPS/spot
-    Invasive weeds
-    Legal issues
-    Feeding horses
-    Equine veterinary topic
-    Wilderness survival

EVENTS: To be confirmed
-    Dutch oven cook-off
-    Saddle fitting
-    Treasure hunt
-    Miscellaneous activities for adults and kids

Lots of fun for everyone!

Mark your calendars!

WHEN: June 1-3, 2012

WHERE: 100 Mile House, BC

Details will be posted here and on our facebook page in the coming weeks.

Questions? Contact:

Peter Reid @ 250.395.6492

View photos of the 2010 and 2011 Rendezvous on the Horse Council Website.

Learn more about 100 Mile House.

What is Rendezvous?

Since 1994, an ever-growing number of British Columbia equine enthusiasts have loaded horses in trailers and hit the road for an annual weekend Rendezvous in a remote area of British Columbia. The event started as a way to encourage members of the Back Country Horsemen of BC (BCHBC) to attend the association’s annual general meeting, but it has grown to be much more than that.

In May 2012, close to 300 horse enthusiasts and 150 horses are expected to make a pilgrimage from all regions of the province to 100 Mile House, in south-central British Columbia. They will gather to enjoy a weekend of camping, back country horseback riding, friendly competitions, equine education, picture-taking and memory-making. Attendees will run the gamut … from hard-core cowboys with weathered faces, to middle-age women in English riding breeches, seniors, and parents with children of all ages. They will be mounted on horses and mules of all sizes, colours and breeds.

BCHBC Rendezvous: An annual event that celebrates everything equine and the great outdoors!