​President:
​Betty Applebaker

​I was a physical education and health teacher before a 21 year career as a
U.S. Forest Service packer.
I've been active on the Back Country Horsemen of America board,
Back Country Horsemen of Oregon President, High Desert Trail Riders President
​and now working in Public Lands to help maintain our equine access on trails.
I enjoy traveling and packing into Wilderness areas in other states as well as gardening.

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​Vice President:
​Pam Lehto

​My horse was totally unruly and I needed professional help. The help came in the form of clinician, Steve Rother, who was gentling a wild mustang at our Horse Packing and Wilderness Skills Clinic.
​Steve continues to impress me to this day, with his knowledge of the horse.  
I've helped Steve Produce his first sets of Instructional DVD videos.
I've partially trick trained my horse and have hopes of using him in a new project for Back Country Horsemen of Oregon.
I am calling it, Project Mr. Ed.
I dabble in audio recording, photography, Photoshop, Making Videos, then editing ​the entire montage.   
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​Secretary:
​Kara Contreras

I teach math at Henley High School.
I grew up riding horses in 4-H and pony club in Cle Elum, Washington.
During semester breaks at the University of Montana, I worked as a trail riding
guide with Three Peaks Outfitters in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
Since moving to Klamath County, 4 years ago, with my husband Ed, I've enjoyed
exploring the trails of Southern Oregon with my mare, Lola. I look forward to
​learning even more about packing with our chapter. 

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Treasurer:
​Cindi Boehner

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Board Member:
​Ed Contreras

I work in private land wildlife habitat conservation, assisting farmers and ranchers
with improving land for wildlife and agriculture.
I discovered horse packing while in college and worked during summer breaks
for a commercial outfitter in the Sierra Nevadas.
I spend much of my time recreating on public lands with my wife, Kara.
​I was attracted to Back Country Horsemen of America for their mission in supporting public land access.  

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​Board Member:
​Ron Stewart

I'm a farmer, raising hay and have catered to horse people for over 30 years.
I did some packing in the 70 and 80"s then started up again when I met my late wife, Brenda Cordonnier.  
I have learned a lot about packing stock in the wilderness since 
becoming a member of High Desert Trail Riders.
I usually work on club projects that involve welding. I Have made custom BBQ's that we raffle off to raise money for trail projects.
also design corrals and build them for equine use at trailheads.

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​Board Member:
​Kathy Poe

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​Board Member:
​Dick Strohkirch

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​Board Member:
​Jackie Gion

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​Board Member:
Judy Ielmorini
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​Board Member:
Jackie Olden

Board Member:
​Brenda Sparks