Formed in 1983, the Bowen Island Horse Owners & Riders Association (BIHORA) has grown from a small group of horse enthusiasts to an organization that has remained dedicated to it’s goals…. enhancing knowledge and abilities and promoting general enjoyment and opportunities to all ages for participation with horses and riders.

Our presence in the community is highly visible; riding our horses on the trails, serving on the trails committees and hosting horse shows and events at the Crippen Park Equestrian Ring. Our fund-raising events pay for the up-keep of the Equestrian Ring (The Meadows) in Crippen Park, which has historically been used for horses and trail rides, dating back to the days of the Union Steamship Hotel.

Mission

BIHORA is a member service organization dedicated to enhancing and promoting equestrian knowledge, enjoyment, education and opportunities for all ages within our community. We strive to preserve and enhance equestrian use of public lands and shared-use trails.

Vision

To preserve a healthy equine lifestyle for our members throughout the island that involves easy, safe, and plentiful access to diverse equestrian opportunities and to preserve and enhance equestrian use of public lands and shared use trails.