About Us
The Battlefield Equestrian Society (BES), founded in 1985, is a volunteer organization and a 501(c)(3). It’s purpose and objective includes maintaining and improving the equestrian trails in the Manassas National Battlefield Park (MNBP), promoting horsemanship through educational programs and activities, and general support of the Park.
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Membership fees account for approximately one quarter of BES's annual revenue. Funds raised by the BES thorough its trail rides and financial/materials donations are donated to the Park along with voluntary labor to sustain the bridle system.
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The work of this service-oriented group was recognized when it was awarded the MNBP Partnership Award with the U.S. Interior Department's "Take Pride i n America" Award. The ongoing activities of the Society, in partnership with MNBP, include erosion control, trail trimming, and safety improvements to the Battlefield's bridle trails.
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Join today and be part of the BES and the preservation of America's equestrian history.
Individual membership is $20.00 annually, $55.00 for three years. Family memberships are $30.00 for one year and $85.00 for three years.
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