Service.
Giving time and effort to trail clearing, improvements, and the care of public riding spaces.
PIERCE CITY AREA · SOUTHWEST MISSOURI
Tornado
Ridge.
Horse trails.Shared purpose.
Good people, willing hands, and a love for the trail. We’re a small local chapter helping keep Missouri’s riding opportunities open for the next generation.
LOCAL ROOTS. SHARED RESPONSIBILITY.Back Country Horsemen of Missouri · Southwest MissouriEST. JUNE 2017
01 / THE CHAPTER
A little trail dust.
A lasting difference.
The places we love
need people who care.
Tornado Ridge brings people together to care for southwest Missouri’s horse trails. We volunteer on public lands, clear trails, repair storm damage, and help keep riding opportunities available for the future.
Established in June 2017, we’re a chapter in the Pierce City area of southwest Missouri. We’re part of Back Country Horsemen of Missouri, affiliated with Back Country Horsemen of America.
Our official BCHMO chapter pageYou don’t have to do everything.
A few helping hands go a long way.
PLACES WORTH SHOWING UP FOR
Six places.
More hands welcome.
Our small chapter maintains, or works toward maintaining, these six Missouri Department of Conservation areas. Progress depends on the volunteers available.
- Flag Springs
- Huckleberry
- Bicentennial
- Fort Crowder
- Wire Road
- Talbot
Chapter-provided information · October 2026
This is volunteer stewardship. Before making plans, check current trail conditions, access, and restrictions with MDC or contact the chapter.
PART OF BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN OF MISSOURI
One chapter.
A wider purpose.
Across Missouri, BCHMO brings riders together around three connected priorities. These are the statewide mission’s pillars.
Education.
Sharing Leave No Trace practices, trail courtesy, and the knowledge that helps us ride responsibly.
Advocacy.
Working with land managers to speak up for responsible horse use and future trail access.
02 / FROM THE TRAIL
The work.
The next gathering.
Chapter notes and a place for confirmed dates.
Check with the chapter before making plans.
CHAPTER NOTEOCTOBER 2026
Good trails take helping hands.
Our small chapter helps care for six Missouri Department of Conservation areas in southwest Missouri. Workdays depend on the volunteers available. Contact us about the next opportunity to help.
Chapter information at BCHMOStewardship information supplied by the chapter in October 2026. Contact us for current dates and trail conditions.
AROUND THE NEXT BEND
See you
on the trail.
Workdays, rides, and chapter gatherings will appear here once dates are confirmed.
No chapter dates confirmed
Ask about the next workday View the statewide calendarTHERE’S ROOM FOR YOU HERE
Bring what you can.
Leave something good.
Love the outdoors? Interested in trail care, chapter activities, or sharing what you know? Start with a conversation.
Say hello to the chapter03 / YOUR TRAIL TOOLKIT
Less searching.
More getting outside.
Useful starting points from BCHMO.
These links open the state organization’s website.
GET INVOLVED
Membership
Find membership information and the next steps to joining.
Visit membership informationREADY TO JOINJoin online
Go to BCHMO’s online membership page when you’re ready.
Open the online applicationTHE PAPERWORKForms & records
Find official state forms and documents in one place.
Browse BCHMO formsRIDE RESPONSIBLYEducation
Explore riding and stewardship resources. Some national resources require member sign-in.
Find learning resourcesPLAN AHEADMissouri trails
Start your trail research. Confirm access and current conditions before traveling.
Explore statewide trail resourcesWHAT’S COMING UPState calendar
See statewide listings and confirm details with the event organizer.
View the BCHMO calendarCONTACT THE CHAPTER
Let’s talk trails.
Ask about volunteering, membership or the next chapter gathering.
The public chapter mailbox listed by BCHMO.
A good place to start.
Tell us what you’re interested in and how you’d like to help. Confirm meeting times, places and weather plans with the chapter before heading out.
Official chapter informationLOCAL HANDS. A SHARED MISSION.
Part of something
worth protecting.
Our chapter belongs to Back Country Horsemen of Missouri, part of the national Back Country Horsemen of America community.
04 / OFF THE TRAIL, STILL CONNECTED
Good stories
travel together.
Keep up with the chapter and share a little of what makes the trail worth the work.
Find us on Facebook.
Chapter news and conversations.
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Come ride.
Pitch in.
Give a morning, share a skill, or help plan the next workday. Start with a conversation with the chapter.
Join through BCHMO ↗Choose Tornado Ridge as your chapter when joining or renewing.