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Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council
P.O. Box 127, Snowmass, Colorado 81654
* 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization *​
To speak with Holly McLain RFVHC Communication Chair -  970-948-2151 
Contact us: rfvhc.colorado@gmail.com   
​Facebook: www.facebook.com/keephorsesontrails/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rfvhc/​​
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2023 Kentucky Derby Party Invitation

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​You are invited to a Thursday MARCH 30, 2023 American Trails Webinar featuring the RFVHC
  https://www.americantrails.org/training/the-trails-safe-passing-plan-stop-speak-and-stand-back


Click here to find out details https://www.rfvhorsecouncil.org/trails-safe-passing-plan-tspp.html 

To download this poster click here 

Click to download our "2022 Happy RFVHC Holidays" Newsletter HERE (8MB)
To our many members, friends, governmental and non-profit partners, 
Attached is the 2022 RFVHC Christmas Newsletter. This message is more than just a report, it is an offering from our Horse Council for this Holiday Season. We hope you enjoy the stories, photos, and the honors of individuals and organizations recognized in our annual recollections.
​​Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council's Goal is the Preservation of a
​Sustainable,​ Generational Legacy Equestrian Community.  

We want to offer horse people SOLUTIONS to everyday equine needs.  Become a RFVHC member and/or join our Business Directory and connect to hundreds of horsemen and women in the valley 

THE MISSION of the RFVHC is to provide a unified voice for equine related interests by working to preserve access to trails, promoting charitable involvement in equine related experiences and activities, educating the public on equestrian issues, providing connections and resources for the equine community,
​ and supporting the overall well‐being of horses and horsemanship.   
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HOT BUTTON ISSUES & HEALTH ALERTS 
2023
  • ​MARCH 30, 2023 AMERICAN TRAILS WEBINAR, FEATURING THE RFVHC TRAILS SIGN AND MORE!   https://www.americantrails.org/training/the-trails-safe-passing-plan-stop-speak-and-stand-back
  • Have you ever wondered if your horse is feeling well? This may be an opportunity to discover if your horse has ulcers, or stomach problems. 
     GVC is partnering with Boehringer Ingelheim to host an Equine Gastroscopy Clinic!!
     When: Wednesday February 15, 2023
    Cost: $200 per horse + stall fees
    Where: Glenwood Vet Clinic equine barn/ 2514 Grand Avenue Spots expected to fill up fast! Call or email us for more info and to reserve your spot.Call: 970-945-5401  Email: gvc@glenwoodvet.com
  • THE CROWN:  BLM ASKING THE PUBLIC ABOUT NEW BIKE TRAILS ON THE CROWN, BIKERS ARE ASKING FOR MORE TRAILS  The RFVHC 3.22 Comments shared ....More Trails on the Crown PDF
  •  ​The 2021-2022 - 23 RFVHC Survey Monkey is about 12 RFV Trails For Equestrians and Hikers - here is a link:        https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JL23DN3. YOUR OPINION MATTERS... With the release of the 2021 RFVHC sponsored Trails Survey Monkey Questionnaire for hikers and horseback riders, we want to thank the respondents to date - a cross representation of trail users that are helping the community land managers and saving them time by giving feedback.  Every single piece of advice in the written comments will be carefully considered to help make our trails, parking. safety and signage better.  Trails will become more fun.  A critical component is the communities interest is keeping wildlife safe and able to thrive. What are your ideas?If a trail area doesn't interest you, skip it...go on to the next.​ It's a easy Survey to take!​
  • Roaring Fork Valley Safe Passages - Working Group - Wildlife Bridges...we are thrilled that this initiative is progressing! Is anyone interested in this group? There are 269 members as of November 16, 2022. Here is the link on FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/552772083263711  ​​​​
  • ​RFVHC Signage in National News: For more details go to this page...https://www.rfvhorsecouncil.org/trails-safe-passing-plan-tspp.html.   The Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council is proud to have built a new trail sign, accessibility approved and ABA & ADA compliant. We ask for your participation here in the RFV and beyond  to share the Trails Safe Passing Plan (TSPP) Stop! Speak and Stand Back  to help make us all better trail partners. This safety action plan will help both equestrian and other trail users better understand how the horse has evolved to use its extraordinary senses to understand the world around them and how the horses react to perceived threats in their environment.   To use this sign, please fill out this form - you will receive a quick reply! We are asking you to contact us so we can follow where our Trails Safe Passing Plan (TSPP) is being used. https://www.rfvhorsecouncil.org/trailassociatelandmanagementteam-membership-form.html
We want to thank the Levi Strauss Company for always believing in the cowboys and cowgirls, the western heritage way of life and for the life that we see in this beautiful colored poster of the 1950's.  
Click here: 2022 Kentucky Derby Slideshow 

Looking forward to our 2023 fundraiser that raised money for the RFVHC and partners WindWalkers 
Save the Date May 6th 2023
​Tickets on sale soon

​2022 additions: 
T Lazy 7 Fire Awareness and Action Guide (DOC) (PDF)

IN 2023 TAKE A BUS TO THE SNOWMASS RODEO PLEASE!  
Press Release - Sunday June 13, 2021 Thank you to Aspen Fire leadership and the entire RFV Horse Council membership that donated the funding and their time to making the Leslie Thomas Large Animal Training Program a success. We are continuing to accept donations for this program. We are deeply grateful how this will assist in the large animal rescue of livestock, wildlife and horse rescue.
​See Projects Page #1 for more info

This photo, below, was taken from near the top of Buckskin Pass. The highest of twin peaks is Hagerman Peak. The mountain to the left is Snowmass Peak. Snowmass lake is nestled below Snowmass Peak. Below the red colored ridge is Willow Lake. Buckskin Pass winds up to the summit, which drops down into the Maroon Creek Basin. We camped in Lost Remuda Basin, a beautiful little area past Snowmass lake. Moon Run Outfitters operated in the Snowmass Maroon Wilderness for over 18 years.  Photo by Holly McLain
Our High Country Wilderness awaits you!

Aspen Daily News April 17th and 20th 2020 - Pandemic Support of our local news media. Let us not forget our partners, our equine business members and YOU !  
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We work to protect and restore hikers and horseback riders only trails that offer a safe, predictable and peaceful trail experience through a variety of changing landscapes, including wildflowers, cactus, sage brush,  junipers, pinon pines through spruce tree woodlands with breathtaking views.  In many places, this two-track trail allows riders to walk side by side for conversation and camaraderie. 
Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council
P.O. Box 127, Snowmass, Colorado 81654
* 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization *
rfvhc.colorado@gmail.com   Facebook: www.facebook.com/keephorsesontrails/
Instagram : www.instagram.com/rfvhc/
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