To perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America's back country and wilderness.

To work to insure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use.

To assist the various governmental and private agencies in their maintenance and management of said resource.

To educate, encourage and solicit active participation in the wise use of the back country resource by horsemen and the general public commensurate with our heritage.

To foster and encourage new members in OVC and BCHW.