Donate to Applebaker Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Applebaker Memorial Scholarships are awarded each fall for the propose of advancing skills and education for individuals wanting to improve their horsemanship knowledge, using mules or horses to pack loads into the Oregon backcountry and Leave No Trace principles as they relate to stock use on our public lands. Each fall Scholarships of various duration and costs will be offered on a competitive basis to individuals.

The Applebaker Memorial Scholarship supports these related missions of the Back Country Horsemen of Oregon (BCHO).

• By perpetuating the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America’s backcountry and wilderness
• And to educate, encourage and solicit active participation in the wise use of the backcountry resource.

These Scholarships offered to individuals are intended to focus on education related to horse & mule packing, horsemanship, and Leave No Trace education as it relates to equine use in Oregon backcountry.