Fort Harrod Back Country Horsemen’s annual meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 10. The event will feature a potluck dinner, review of the past year, election of members to fill board positions and fundraising activities via auctions.

The event will kick off at 5 p.m. at the Mercer County Extension Office, 1007 Lexington Rd, with FHBCH providing fried chicken during the dinner. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share.

Live and silent auctions will raise funds to support FHBCH’s trail maintenance and educational efforts. The group welcomes donations and asks donors to drop off items during the afternoon of March 8 at the Mercer County Extension office. Donors may also bring donations to the Extension location the day of the meeting between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

FHBCH will fill three board member positions, with current FHBCH members eligible to vote. Group membership is not a requirement to attend the meeting, dinner and auctions.

“We welcome new and gently used horse-related items and anything that will appeal to our members,” said Kenny Baskin, FHBCH president. “In the past, members donated hand-made wood items, artwork and gift certificates. We also benefitted from the generosity of local businesses and Kentucky horse destinations.”

FHBCH will fill three board member positions, with current FHBCH members eligible to vote. Group membership is not a requirement to attend the meeting, dinner and auctions.

“The annual meeting is always an enjoyable time and enables Fort Harrod Back Country Horsemen to gain the financial support we need to help maintain trails and encourage horse use as a form of recreation in our community,” Baskin said. “The event is also a great time to learn more about our group and meet our members.”

About FHBCH

Based in Harrodsburg, FHBCH is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America’s backcountry. The group helps maintain local trails and works to ensure that public lands remain open for recreational stock use.

Fort Harrod Back Country Horsemen also support local charities, including equine-related groups and youth organizations. The group meets at the Mercer County Extension office the first Thursday of every month except during the summer and hosts trail rides as the weather permits.