Kay Ryan

• Treasurer of Back Country Horsemen for  many years (2009 – 2024)
• Lead the effort to bring the organization into the black financially
• Managed the state calendar program & prizes.
• Developed guides and checklist for board meetings and conventions
• Work at the BCHI booth at the Idaho Sportsman Show & Idaho Horse Expo
• Keep the BCHI board meetings on track!
• Supported BCHI & our chapter with thousands of hours of work

Phil Ryan

• • Chairman of Back Country Horsemen of Idaho  (2009-2010)
  • Vice Chairman of BCHI  (2008)
  • BCHI Public Lands Idaho Region 4  (at least 10 years)
  • BCHI Board Member for many years
  • Created the Chainsaw Trophy for best chapter display
  • President of Squaw Butte Chapter multiple times
  • Member of the Idaho Recreation Council
  • Member of the Idaho Horse Council
  • Go to person on Equine Issues of Public lands for Idaho Governor’s Office
  • Member of the Frank Church Wilderness Coalition
  • Member of the Owyhee Initiative Board
  • Serviced on boards and committees for IDPR
  • Tireless advocate for stock use on public lands
  • Stock Packing Instructor
  • Worked on numerous pack support projects for other volunteer groups
  • Staunch advocate for Idaho’s Public Lands