The RFVHC Equine Classifieds
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JANUARY and FEBRUARY 2021
Hello!! I’m a nurse relocating to the area from Georgia, and I am also an avid horse woman. I found your council through Facebook as I was looking for ways to plug into the horse community in the roaring fork valley. I was wondering if you could give me some resources for good and affordable farms in the area for trail riding and possible lease program? I don’t have my own horse at the moment, but I am still looking to ride. I also am very interested in possible barrel lessons if you had any recommendations. I have ridden English (hunter jumpers, dressage, eventing) my whole life, but I worked on a ranch doing wrangling in Creede for a few summers during college and wanted to explore some more western pleasure possibly. Still interested in English as well of course! To contact Caroline email her at carolinegroce@comcast.net
NOVEMBER and DECEMBER 2020
RFVHC member looking for a ranch wedding location in the valley for a client on June 19th 2021. We would really love to find a private ranch looking to allow a rental for the day for ceremony and reception. Wedding will be overseen by wedding planner to ensure timely and mannerly set up, rentals, cleanup and overall organization. We are well aware of popular venues, but would love to find a hidden spot, even someone's feild with a view that we can use! This will be a low key, locals wedding. Please let me know if you have any recommendations or would consider hosting the wedding on your property. Thank you!
All COVID event regulations for that time will be followed. Please email marissa.taccia@eventsworthgiving.com or call/text 817.944.6622.
SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER 2020
Cleaning house and barns...Free grooming supplies, and tools, buckets, used saddle blankets, halters, grazing muzzles, chaps & chinks
Selling western saddle, and Australian crossover saddle and some bridles, breast collar, reins, grazing muzzles
Barn is located on McLain Flats Road, Call Sandy Israel 925-8742 landline.
Hello!! I’m a nurse relocating to the area from Georgia, and I am also an avid horse woman. I found your council through Facebook as I was looking for ways to plug into the horse community in the roaring fork valley. I was wondering if you could give me some resources for good and affordable farms in the area for trail riding and possible lease program? I don’t have my own horse at the moment, but I am still looking to ride. I also am very interested in possible barrel lessons if you had any recommendations. I have ridden English (hunter jumpers, dressage, eventing) my whole life, but I worked on a ranch doing wrangling in Creede for a few summers during college and wanted to explore some more western pleasure possibly. Still interested in English as well of course! To contact Caroline email her at carolinegroce@comcast.net
NOVEMBER and DECEMBER 2020
RFVHC member looking for a ranch wedding location in the valley for a client on June 19th 2021. We would really love to find a private ranch looking to allow a rental for the day for ceremony and reception. Wedding will be overseen by wedding planner to ensure timely and mannerly set up, rentals, cleanup and overall organization. We are well aware of popular venues, but would love to find a hidden spot, even someone's feild with a view that we can use! This will be a low key, locals wedding. Please let me know if you have any recommendations or would consider hosting the wedding on your property. Thank you!
All COVID event regulations for that time will be followed. Please email marissa.taccia@eventsworthgiving.com or call/text 817.944.6622.
SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER 2020
Cleaning house and barns...Free grooming supplies, and tools, buckets, used saddle blankets, halters, grazing muzzles, chaps & chinks
Selling western saddle, and Australian crossover saddle and some bridles, breast collar, reins, grazing muzzles
Barn is located on McLain Flats Road, Call Sandy Israel 925-8742 landline.
JULY and AUGUST 2020
Experienced horse person looking to work in exchange for riding, or possibly housing. I have 20 years of experience working with horses. I have cared for 50+ stall barns ranging from Standardbred racing barns, to Eventing barns. I have groomed and been a working student for a Grand Prix barn in IL.
I know the importance of feeding horses at the same time every day and how to tell if they are colicing. I am currently a scientist at the Mayo Clinic and know a lot about paying attention to detail and vet care. I can give shots, do syringes and fix abscesses, etc.
I have owned horses, but can’t afford to at this time. I horse sit for my parents a few times a year, and can learn just about anything. My riding experience was mostly in eventing, but for the past 10 years I have only ridden as a hobby and mostly trail ridden.
For the past 3 years I have been working with a paralyzed woman and helping her ride/ take care of herself.
I am looking to ride for fun, to get strong enough to take some lessons and truly benefit from them. I can provide at least 3 references.
Reilly.steidle@gmail.com and (815) 258 0054.
JUNE 2020
Vespucci Veritas Raised Dressage Snaffle Bridle F/S
ASKING $300.00
Kristin Janishefki
kannjanishefski@gmail.com
Favorite Features: Created by Peter Menet, this performance bridle is unmatched in its intelligent design and attention to biomechanics. Purchased for $375.00 and is in perfect condition. Only selling as it is too big for my Arabian.
Details: Vespucci bridles have been engineered to free your horse from painful discomfort and distraction, while placing in your hands a precision communications tool.
Featuring unparalleled luxurious padding on the single crownpiece, select premium leather, and stainless steel buckles, these bridles are designed for superior comfort, style, and performance. Padded noseband with crank and shaped crystal browband
Key Specifications: Material: 100% Leather; Closure Style: Hook studs; Reins Included: No; Padding: Yes
WESTERN SADDLE: Gorgeous!
Though no maker's signature has been found on the saddle - this saddle is being sold with brand new accessories ....please contact the seller for more sizing info and price. Size ...generally here are two ...
First measurement: 14” Width of Tree - Approx only
Second measurement; 18” Length from horn to back of cantle Approx only
Experienced horse person looking to work in exchange for riding, or possibly housing. I have 20 years of experience working with horses. I have cared for 50+ stall barns ranging from Standardbred racing barns, to Eventing barns. I have groomed and been a working student for a Grand Prix barn in IL.
I know the importance of feeding horses at the same time every day and how to tell if they are colicing. I am currently a scientist at the Mayo Clinic and know a lot about paying attention to detail and vet care. I can give shots, do syringes and fix abscesses, etc.
I have owned horses, but can’t afford to at this time. I horse sit for my parents a few times a year, and can learn just about anything. My riding experience was mostly in eventing, but for the past 10 years I have only ridden as a hobby and mostly trail ridden.
For the past 3 years I have been working with a paralyzed woman and helping her ride/ take care of herself.
I am looking to ride for fun, to get strong enough to take some lessons and truly benefit from them. I can provide at least 3 references.
Reilly.steidle@gmail.com and (815) 258 0054.
JUNE 2020
Vespucci Veritas Raised Dressage Snaffle Bridle F/S
ASKING $300.00
Kristin Janishefki
kannjanishefski@gmail.com
Favorite Features: Created by Peter Menet, this performance bridle is unmatched in its intelligent design and attention to biomechanics. Purchased for $375.00 and is in perfect condition. Only selling as it is too big for my Arabian.
Details: Vespucci bridles have been engineered to free your horse from painful discomfort and distraction, while placing in your hands a precision communications tool.
Featuring unparalleled luxurious padding on the single crownpiece, select premium leather, and stainless steel buckles, these bridles are designed for superior comfort, style, and performance. Padded noseband with crank and shaped crystal browband
Key Specifications: Material: 100% Leather; Closure Style: Hook studs; Reins Included: No; Padding: Yes
WESTERN SADDLE: Gorgeous!
Though no maker's signature has been found on the saddle - this saddle is being sold with brand new accessories ....please contact the seller for more sizing info and price. Size ...generally here are two ...
First measurement: 14” Width of Tree - Approx only
Second measurement; 18” Length from horn to back of cantle Approx only
Experienced horse person looking to work in exchange for riding, or possibly housing. I have 20 years of experience working with horses. I have cared for 50+ stall barns ranging from Standardbred racing barns, to Eventing barns. I have groomed and been a working student for a Grand Prix barn in IL. I know the importance of feeding horses at the same time every day and how to tell if they are colicing. I am currently a scientist at the Mayo Clinic and know a lot about paying attention to detail and vet care. I can give shots, do syringes and fix abscesses, etc. I have owned horses, but can’t afford to at this time. I horse sit for my parents a few times a year, and can learn just about anything. My riding experience was mostly in eventing, but for the past 10 years I have only ridden as a hobby and mostly trail ridden. For the past 3 years I have been working with a paralyzed woman and helping her ride/ take care of herself. I am looking to ride for fun, to get strong enough to take some lessons and truly benefit from them. I can provide at least 3 references. I can be contacted at: Reilly.steidle@gmail.com and (815) 258 0054.
APRIL MAY 2020
FOR SALE TRAILER - CALL 770-231-4838 or email Megan at mvrono@gmail.com
WANTED: All of your empty woven poly livestock feed bags. I need nearly 1000+ woven poly feed bags, preferably in the 14" x 21" or 14" x 26" size range. They need to be in good condition -- not ripped or torn, no holes, not weather worn, and open only at one end. If you have a pile of them building up that you're preparing to take to the dump, please let me know and I'll gladly come get them. I'll be collecting bags from now till the beginning of June for a building project -- so your bags will have the opportunity for a second, long-term life as part of an earthbag building!
Please call or text Signa Strom at 970-319-5343
FULL TIME LIVE-IN CAREGIVER POSITION
PRIVATE 900 SQ. FT. APARTMENT PROVIDED WITH OWN ENTRY
(within 7500sq.ft ranch home, 4 miles from Aspen)
COMPLETE TURN-KEY FURNISHED APARTMENT - JUST BRING YOUR CLOTHES
(furniture/dishes/lines/ensuite tub/shower bathroom/TV &Internet provided)
JOB SUMMARY:
Help to older couple
Some driving required ( current Driver's License. We provide car.
Good communication skills.
No cleaning required. ( maintain own apartment) Take trash to dumpster
Cooking some meals per week - some grocery shopping
Needs to be physically active
Would like some past caretaker work or closely related experience
(background check will be required, along with references.)
Will consider single or couple
CONTACT: Sandy
970-948-3410 cell
Email sandyisrael@gmail.com
March 2020 Submissions:
TWO SADDLES FOR SALE -
FOR SALE by original owner -SOLD
CWD “Classic” jumping saddle –17.5 size seat -
dark brown color - Grain Calf finish leather -
4 Long flaps – front knee and back thigh blocks –
2016 - Original purchase price - $4,800.00 – Asking $3,100 plus shipping. Payment must be a money order, no cashier checks. Cash also works. Reason for selling – I am 71 yrs. old and have decided that my grand ambitions for jumping are not my current reality. This saddle has had very little use. It is broken in, but is like new. I have kept it in my heated tack room in impeccable condition. I have cleaned and conditioned it well. I live in Colorado, but I will carefully package and ship my saddle to anywhere. You are welcome to try this saddle at my property any time.
contact RFVHC.colorado@gmail.com
From a RFVHC member, we are pleased to offer her saddle for sale. Optimum Passier dressage saddle for sale. $1500. In near perfect condition. Has been cleaned & conditioned daily. Good for horses with average withers and back shape.
Name of saddle: Optimum
Size: 17
Color: Black
This exclusive dressage saddle by Passier is designed to be particularly easy on the horse. It also conveys an exclusive feeling to the rider which is why it is chosen by professional riders. The Optimum is designed to ensure the perfect riding position. The panel design of this very good looking dressage saddle ensures an optimum fit to the horse’s back. *Important: This saddles tree width is adjustable to ensure a perfect for your horses.
contact RFVHC.colorado@gmail.com
SOLD I'm heart broken, but a recent failed business venture and now being unemployed due to this darn Covid-19 situation has forced my hand; I need to sell my mule buddy of many years. :( If you could advertise him in your classifieds I'd greatly appreciate it. I've attached his sale flyer with all the info.
Thank you so much, and I hope that you all are hanging in there, safe and healthy!
Click on this LINK Pedro - Mule for sale
Signa Strom
P: 970-319-5343
L: Snowmass, CO
February 2020 Submissions:
A soon to be RFVHC member.... is looking for pasture care for her horse - her horse will need daily hands on care to make sure her rump stays clean. This is a daily and necessary maintenance job for the mare's wellbeing. We are pointing her to our RFVHC Directory - so if you and your stable can care for her horse, and you have room for one more.... the owner writes...." She is in Colorado right now, so the location is not super important because I am traveling. She may need to be monitored on the spring grass." Reasonable and affordable -
Contact: Karen directly cruisercat100@yahoo.com
From a RFVHC member, we are pleased to offer her saddle for sale. Optimum Passier dressage saddle for sale. $1500. In near perfect condition. Has been cleaned and conditioned daily. Good for horses with average withers and back shape. This exclusive dressage saddle by Passier is designed to be particularly easy on the horse. It also conveys an exclusive feeling to the rider which is why it is chosen by professional riders. The Optimum is designed to ensure the perfect riding position. The panel design of this very good looking dressage saddle ensures an optimum fit to the horse’s back.
*Important: This saddles tree width is adjustable to ensure a perfect for your horse.
Name of saddle: Optimum
Size: 17
Color: Black
Contact: Kristin directly at kristin@thevanguardpr.com
January 2020 Submissions:
An RFVHC member and his roommate are in search of a new rental. Open to long-term or month-to-month.
We are both ranch and horse savvy, so able to care for horses and other animals on the property. At least two bedrooms and at least one bathroom.
Dogs ok and open to pet deposit. We also have two horses we are hoping to board on-site.
We are open to boarding off-site so long as the horses are kept nearby. No smoking
Washer dryer on-site. Water. Electrical. Internet. We have AWD transportation. Require heating options (fireplace, stove, or base boards)
Contact: Aaron Abelman aaronabelman@gmail.com
Tack and Equipment - bridles for sale.... stay tuned for more information.
November 2019 Submissions:
A past member of our non-profit just renewed her membership and asked if we could help her find an exchange opportunity for housing and horse care. She is looking for a ranch or private home with horse care needed in exchange for housing. She has a degree in Equine Studies and 20+ years as trainer/ manager of performance horse facilities all over the country and the world. Looking in Snowmass /Woody Creek or Aspen area.
" I have a Applied Animal Science degree and have worked as a Vet assistant with Horses and all animals. In the horse world I started with Janet Elliott in PA as an exercise rider, C. Oliver Goldsmith Breeding stable in Maryland, worked for Steve and Dinah Rojek Endurance Racing Stable and the Jebel Ali Palace stables in Dubai.
I have a yellow lab and one child. I have a job, and could work just for housing." Contact PJ Janas 970-948-8606. pj_janas@hotmail.com Pj is also on Face Book as P J Janas or Pete's Ponies Bookkeeping, Concierge Services, Personal Shopping "The best in the Valley" https://www.aspenpetesponies.com/shopping
September - October Submissions; We have a member looking to purchase a dressage saddle with Arabian tree.
17.5" seat, monoflap, wool flocked panels preferred. Does anyone have such a saddle ?
Contact: Kristinann Janishefski 310-560-6258. Thank you!
August 2019 Submissions
LEASE AVAILABLE - This mare does it all -
" I am a Roaring Fork Horse Council member living in Carbondale. I have a 17 yr old Gray 16.1 Trakehner/TB Mare for lease outside the town of Carbondale off 8th street. Lease cost is $400/month plus leassor pays for cost of Farrier trims and front shoes if she is trail ridden on hard, rocky surfaces. She is a semi- retired event horse through Novice level and schools through 3rd level dressage, best suited for an intermediate to an advanced rider with strong, solid riding skills."
Please call Heather at 970-975-1085 or email at heatherchapman82@yahoo.com
July 2019 Submissions
We have received two emails asking for RFVHC help. One is to re-home a really cool cattle dog, the other from a Florida girl, in Aspen for the summer, that wants to exercise horses. I have asked each to help the RFVHC by supporting us through membership. Our classified ads are one reason to join the Horse Council, the Directory which is getting better and is also helpful to all our members by "spreading the word" about their equine services. Please ask your friends to join and help keep horses on our landscapes, in our stables and on everyone's minds. Help us protect our Western Heritage!
RFVHC member is looking for trail riding recommendations:
Anyone have recommendations for good places to horse camp locallyish this weekend? I'm looking at Marble, Meridith, Indy pass areas, but I can't really find anything that looks like it'd work. I'm hoping for a place to park the truck and trailer to use as our camp and home base, with some good long trails to ride out on for day trips. — looking for recommendations. Sigmastrom@gmail.com
June 2019 Submissions
Barnhelp needed Part time/ Weekends Horse Experience required. Contact Windwalkers 970-963-2909
Gabrielle Greeves
Executive Director
WindWalkers 646.327.9602
I am interested in trail riding in the Rifle areas with RFVHC members and friends. You can contact me at Pinon@rof.net or call me 970-876-2435. Thank you, Diana Vagneur
I am a RFVHC member and would love help! Here is my ad! "Kristin, a RFVHC member is looking for a 1-2 bedroom house or condo/apt ideally located in Basalt or Carbondale. A home on site at a horse property would be a plus. Move in date flexible from end summer-end fall. Contact: Kannjanishefski@gmail.com 310.560.6258
Ranch in Old Snowmass is looking for someone to feed Wednesday-Sunday every other week at or before 730am and again between 4:30-6:30 pm. It typically takes 45 minutes to an hour to feed per feeding. In exchange for the feeding you get a studio apt with a separate bath and shared kitchen. You are also allowed to board one horse for free. WiFi is not included in free utilities. Female preferred. No dogs allowed.
Contact: Maxine Harris Mharris9090@gmail.com 970-309-6576
May Submissions
This may help someone: My property is available for rent by June 1 and I would love a family with up to 4 horses. I am cross-listing it in the valley as it hosts a 4 bdrm house. Please let me know~my girlfriend tells me it can be tough to find a great place to live that will also host your animals. 970-366-6987. Thank you! Briget Kelly
We received notice that a local just purchased on older trail gelding and is looking for a creative boarding solution. DO YOU NEED help with horses, dogs, goats, etc a few hours per week in exchange for free, pasture boarding? El Jebel to Aspen. More info soon!
I'm looking for two ponies or small horses to use over the summer with my grandchildren. They've been riding my mule 3 days a week and are ready to start riding out on the trail with me. I'd happily board them with my mules at Sopris Mountain Ranch, or at your property. Feel free to PM me with details of what you have that might be suitable for us. We had to put one our mules down today, and there are three heart broken kids here....plus one grandama. It would heal our souls a little to find some new equine friends. :) My number is 970-319-5343. Thank you!
Thanks so much! Signa Strom
April 2019 Submissions:
Looking for a horse to lease for Summer 2019, at 6’ 212 lbs, I’d prefer a gelding of at least 1200/1250 lbs.
Contact Aaron Abelman aaronabelman@gmail.com Aaron is a RFVHC member
Here’s my horse background:
1986-1996 : volunteer horse wrangler at Mayan Dude Ranch in Bandera, Texas. I fed, mucked, saddled and trail rode. Summers.
1996-2005: summer job horse wrangler at Mayan Ranch. Led and dragged trail rides as well. Tamed new horses.
2005-2008: full time wrangler Mayan dude ranch. Did above plus some farrier work.
2001-2011: undergrad and grad school volunteer at conners carriages and occasions outside Tallahassee, FL. After school riding and weekend trail guide.
2017: partial lease of Jasper - Oldenburg cross gelding for trail riding twice a week.
October 2017-oct 2018: part time to full time ranch hand at Windwalkers in Missouri Heights. Rode very rarely.
October 2018-dec 2018: ranch hand at smiling goat ranch in Carbondale. Fed, mucked, lunged, and rarely took a dressage lesson geared toward Horse Boy Method.
My goal is to be riding trials for pleasure ASAP and since I have not owned yet I believe the logical step would be to lease first. I’d love to have a horse for the summer to ride at my leisure. I can board onsite or commute to a nearby property. I am financially capable of lease terms. I can provide tack if needed. At 6’ 212 lbs, I’d prefer a gelding of at least 1200/1250 lbs.
March 2019 Submissions:
RECIPIENT -MARE - 12 YR. OLD, PROVEN BROOMDMARE TO CARRY - FOR EMBRIO TRANSFER - AND IS A GOOD MOTHER. Angelina Ballerina is sweet, kind and was abused before we got her, so is appreciative of any kindness.
FREE TO A GOOD HOME. Not using her this year. She would be a great care taker for any newly weaned foal and pasture pal for any horse. Good home is imperative.
Seen below with a Whizky N Diamonds, QH colt.
Please call Holly at: 970 948 2151
or Kimbetly: 970 390 3001
References required.
Western Slope, Colorado
I am selling my English saddle. It's a Courbette, 16" all-purpose, leaning towards dressage. It's been well taken care of--cleaned and conditioned regularly. I LOVED this saddle, but I simply don't use it anymore!
Price $850. Pictures are available. Stirrups are included.
Best,
Annie Henderson
Equitarian Initiative
Executive Director
(970) 946-4142
annie@equitarianinitiative.org
Pam Burke saddlesore@hwy2.com Hi,
I breed Cleveland Bay horses along with friends at www.bearpawbays.com
and we are looking for a stallion, Tregoyd Borrower, that we heard might
be standing in Colorado. Other than the youtube video from 2011 that
shows him and his name, we have come up dry with online searches. In a
hail mary pass, I'm writing to see if you know of the horse and owner,
know someone we might talk to in the search, or another direction to search.
You can pass my name and email on to others who might have input on this
quest.
Thank you,
Pam Burke
Havre, Montana
Please call or text Signa Strom at 970-319-5343
FULL TIME LIVE-IN CAREGIVER POSITION
PRIVATE 900 SQ. FT. APARTMENT PROVIDED WITH OWN ENTRY
(within 7500sq.ft ranch home, 4 miles from Aspen)
COMPLETE TURN-KEY FURNISHED APARTMENT - JUST BRING YOUR CLOTHES
(furniture/dishes/lines/ensuite tub/shower bathroom/TV &Internet provided)
JOB SUMMARY:
Help to older couple
Some driving required ( current Driver's License. We provide car.
Good communication skills.
No cleaning required. ( maintain own apartment) Take trash to dumpster
Cooking some meals per week - some grocery shopping
Needs to be physically active
Would like some past caretaker work or closely related experience
(background check will be required, along with references.)
Will consider single or couple
CONTACT: Sandy
970-948-3410 cell
Email sandyisrael@gmail.com
March 2020 Submissions:
TWO SADDLES FOR SALE -
FOR SALE by original owner -SOLD
CWD “Classic” jumping saddle –17.5 size seat -
dark brown color - Grain Calf finish leather -
4 Long flaps – front knee and back thigh blocks –
2016 - Original purchase price - $4,800.00 – Asking $3,100 plus shipping. Payment must be a money order, no cashier checks. Cash also works. Reason for selling – I am 71 yrs. old and have decided that my grand ambitions for jumping are not my current reality. This saddle has had very little use. It is broken in, but is like new. I have kept it in my heated tack room in impeccable condition. I have cleaned and conditioned it well. I live in Colorado, but I will carefully package and ship my saddle to anywhere. You are welcome to try this saddle at my property any time.
contact RFVHC.colorado@gmail.com
From a RFVHC member, we are pleased to offer her saddle for sale. Optimum Passier dressage saddle for sale. $1500. In near perfect condition. Has been cleaned & conditioned daily. Good for horses with average withers and back shape.
Name of saddle: Optimum
Size: 17
Color: Black
This exclusive dressage saddle by Passier is designed to be particularly easy on the horse. It also conveys an exclusive feeling to the rider which is why it is chosen by professional riders. The Optimum is designed to ensure the perfect riding position. The panel design of this very good looking dressage saddle ensures an optimum fit to the horse’s back. *Important: This saddles tree width is adjustable to ensure a perfect for your horses.
contact RFVHC.colorado@gmail.com
SOLD I'm heart broken, but a recent failed business venture and now being unemployed due to this darn Covid-19 situation has forced my hand; I need to sell my mule buddy of many years. :( If you could advertise him in your classifieds I'd greatly appreciate it. I've attached his sale flyer with all the info.
Thank you so much, and I hope that you all are hanging in there, safe and healthy!
Click on this LINK Pedro - Mule for sale
Signa Strom
P: 970-319-5343
L: Snowmass, CO
February 2020 Submissions:
A soon to be RFVHC member.... is looking for pasture care for her horse - her horse will need daily hands on care to make sure her rump stays clean. This is a daily and necessary maintenance job for the mare's wellbeing. We are pointing her to our RFVHC Directory - so if you and your stable can care for her horse, and you have room for one more.... the owner writes...." She is in Colorado right now, so the location is not super important because I am traveling. She may need to be monitored on the spring grass." Reasonable and affordable -
Contact: Karen directly cruisercat100@yahoo.com
From a RFVHC member, we are pleased to offer her saddle for sale. Optimum Passier dressage saddle for sale. $1500. In near perfect condition. Has been cleaned and conditioned daily. Good for horses with average withers and back shape. This exclusive dressage saddle by Passier is designed to be particularly easy on the horse. It also conveys an exclusive feeling to the rider which is why it is chosen by professional riders. The Optimum is designed to ensure the perfect riding position. The panel design of this very good looking dressage saddle ensures an optimum fit to the horse’s back.
*Important: This saddles tree width is adjustable to ensure a perfect for your horse.
Name of saddle: Optimum
Size: 17
Color: Black
Contact: Kristin directly at kristin@thevanguardpr.com
January 2020 Submissions:
An RFVHC member and his roommate are in search of a new rental. Open to long-term or month-to-month.
We are both ranch and horse savvy, so able to care for horses and other animals on the property. At least two bedrooms and at least one bathroom.
Dogs ok and open to pet deposit. We also have two horses we are hoping to board on-site.
We are open to boarding off-site so long as the horses are kept nearby. No smoking
Washer dryer on-site. Water. Electrical. Internet. We have AWD transportation. Require heating options (fireplace, stove, or base boards)
Contact: Aaron Abelman aaronabelman@gmail.com
Tack and Equipment - bridles for sale.... stay tuned for more information.
November 2019 Submissions:
A past member of our non-profit just renewed her membership and asked if we could help her find an exchange opportunity for housing and horse care. She is looking for a ranch or private home with horse care needed in exchange for housing. She has a degree in Equine Studies and 20+ years as trainer/ manager of performance horse facilities all over the country and the world. Looking in Snowmass /Woody Creek or Aspen area.
" I have a Applied Animal Science degree and have worked as a Vet assistant with Horses and all animals. In the horse world I started with Janet Elliott in PA as an exercise rider, C. Oliver Goldsmith Breeding stable in Maryland, worked for Steve and Dinah Rojek Endurance Racing Stable and the Jebel Ali Palace stables in Dubai.
I have a yellow lab and one child. I have a job, and could work just for housing." Contact PJ Janas 970-948-8606. pj_janas@hotmail.com Pj is also on Face Book as P J Janas or Pete's Ponies Bookkeeping, Concierge Services, Personal Shopping "The best in the Valley" https://www.aspenpetesponies.com/shopping
September - October Submissions; We have a member looking to purchase a dressage saddle with Arabian tree.
17.5" seat, monoflap, wool flocked panels preferred. Does anyone have such a saddle ?
Contact: Kristinann Janishefski 310-560-6258. Thank you!
August 2019 Submissions
LEASE AVAILABLE - This mare does it all -
" I am a Roaring Fork Horse Council member living in Carbondale. I have a 17 yr old Gray 16.1 Trakehner/TB Mare for lease outside the town of Carbondale off 8th street. Lease cost is $400/month plus leassor pays for cost of Farrier trims and front shoes if she is trail ridden on hard, rocky surfaces. She is a semi- retired event horse through Novice level and schools through 3rd level dressage, best suited for an intermediate to an advanced rider with strong, solid riding skills."
Please call Heather at 970-975-1085 or email at heatherchapman82@yahoo.com
July 2019 Submissions
We have received two emails asking for RFVHC help. One is to re-home a really cool cattle dog, the other from a Florida girl, in Aspen for the summer, that wants to exercise horses. I have asked each to help the RFVHC by supporting us through membership. Our classified ads are one reason to join the Horse Council, the Directory which is getting better and is also helpful to all our members by "spreading the word" about their equine services. Please ask your friends to join and help keep horses on our landscapes, in our stables and on everyone's minds. Help us protect our Western Heritage!
RFVHC member is looking for trail riding recommendations:
Anyone have recommendations for good places to horse camp locallyish this weekend? I'm looking at Marble, Meridith, Indy pass areas, but I can't really find anything that looks like it'd work. I'm hoping for a place to park the truck and trailer to use as our camp and home base, with some good long trails to ride out on for day trips. — looking for recommendations. Sigmastrom@gmail.com
June 2019 Submissions
Barnhelp needed Part time/ Weekends Horse Experience required. Contact Windwalkers 970-963-2909
Gabrielle Greeves
Executive Director
WindWalkers 646.327.9602
I am interested in trail riding in the Rifle areas with RFVHC members and friends. You can contact me at Pinon@rof.net or call me 970-876-2435. Thank you, Diana Vagneur
I am a RFVHC member and would love help! Here is my ad! "Kristin, a RFVHC member is looking for a 1-2 bedroom house or condo/apt ideally located in Basalt or Carbondale. A home on site at a horse property would be a plus. Move in date flexible from end summer-end fall. Contact: Kannjanishefski@gmail.com 310.560.6258
Ranch in Old Snowmass is looking for someone to feed Wednesday-Sunday every other week at or before 730am and again between 4:30-6:30 pm. It typically takes 45 minutes to an hour to feed per feeding. In exchange for the feeding you get a studio apt with a separate bath and shared kitchen. You are also allowed to board one horse for free. WiFi is not included in free utilities. Female preferred. No dogs allowed.
Contact: Maxine Harris Mharris9090@gmail.com 970-309-6576
May Submissions
This may help someone: My property is available for rent by June 1 and I would love a family with up to 4 horses. I am cross-listing it in the valley as it hosts a 4 bdrm house. Please let me know~my girlfriend tells me it can be tough to find a great place to live that will also host your animals. 970-366-6987. Thank you! Briget Kelly
We received notice that a local just purchased on older trail gelding and is looking for a creative boarding solution. DO YOU NEED help with horses, dogs, goats, etc a few hours per week in exchange for free, pasture boarding? El Jebel to Aspen. More info soon!
I'm looking for two ponies or small horses to use over the summer with my grandchildren. They've been riding my mule 3 days a week and are ready to start riding out on the trail with me. I'd happily board them with my mules at Sopris Mountain Ranch, or at your property. Feel free to PM me with details of what you have that might be suitable for us. We had to put one our mules down today, and there are three heart broken kids here....plus one grandama. It would heal our souls a little to find some new equine friends. :) My number is 970-319-5343. Thank you!
Thanks so much! Signa Strom
April 2019 Submissions:
Looking for a horse to lease for Summer 2019, at 6’ 212 lbs, I’d prefer a gelding of at least 1200/1250 lbs.
Contact Aaron Abelman aaronabelman@gmail.com Aaron is a RFVHC member
Here’s my horse background:
1986-1996 : volunteer horse wrangler at Mayan Dude Ranch in Bandera, Texas. I fed, mucked, saddled and trail rode. Summers.
1996-2005: summer job horse wrangler at Mayan Ranch. Led and dragged trail rides as well. Tamed new horses.
2005-2008: full time wrangler Mayan dude ranch. Did above plus some farrier work.
2001-2011: undergrad and grad school volunteer at conners carriages and occasions outside Tallahassee, FL. After school riding and weekend trail guide.
2017: partial lease of Jasper - Oldenburg cross gelding for trail riding twice a week.
October 2017-oct 2018: part time to full time ranch hand at Windwalkers in Missouri Heights. Rode very rarely.
October 2018-dec 2018: ranch hand at smiling goat ranch in Carbondale. Fed, mucked, lunged, and rarely took a dressage lesson geared toward Horse Boy Method.
My goal is to be riding trials for pleasure ASAP and since I have not owned yet I believe the logical step would be to lease first. I’d love to have a horse for the summer to ride at my leisure. I can board onsite or commute to a nearby property. I am financially capable of lease terms. I can provide tack if needed. At 6’ 212 lbs, I’d prefer a gelding of at least 1200/1250 lbs.
March 2019 Submissions:
RECIPIENT -MARE - 12 YR. OLD, PROVEN BROOMDMARE TO CARRY - FOR EMBRIO TRANSFER - AND IS A GOOD MOTHER. Angelina Ballerina is sweet, kind and was abused before we got her, so is appreciative of any kindness.
FREE TO A GOOD HOME. Not using her this year. She would be a great care taker for any newly weaned foal and pasture pal for any horse. Good home is imperative.
Seen below with a Whizky N Diamonds, QH colt.
Please call Holly at: 970 948 2151
or Kimbetly: 970 390 3001
References required.
Western Slope, Colorado
I am selling my English saddle. It's a Courbette, 16" all-purpose, leaning towards dressage. It's been well taken care of--cleaned and conditioned regularly. I LOVED this saddle, but I simply don't use it anymore!
Price $850. Pictures are available. Stirrups are included.
Best,
Annie Henderson
Equitarian Initiative
Executive Director
(970) 946-4142
annie@equitarianinitiative.org
Pam Burke saddlesore@hwy2.com Hi,
I breed Cleveland Bay horses along with friends at www.bearpawbays.com
and we are looking for a stallion, Tregoyd Borrower, that we heard might
be standing in Colorado. Other than the youtube video from 2011 that
shows him and his name, we have come up dry with online searches. In a
hail mary pass, I'm writing to see if you know of the horse and owner,
know someone we might talk to in the search, or another direction to search.
You can pass my name and email on to others who might have input on this
quest.
Thank you,
Pam Burke
Havre, Montana
February 2019 Submissions
I just got a trail horse, and am looking for people to trail ride with in the summer. I do not have a truck and trailer.
What’s the best way to find trail friends who could come pick me up?
My horse is boarded locally For more info contact us at RFVhorsecouncil@gmail.com
What’s the best way to find trail friends who could come pick me up?
My horse is boarded locally For more info contact us at RFVhorsecouncil@gmail.com
Hi there!
My name is Belle Jurgensen. I’m an Aspen native currently enrolled at CSU in the Equine Science program. I have taken this spring semester off and am now back home for a bit. Im hoping to bring back a 3 year old filly the 3rd week of April. I’ve been looking around for a smaller scale- perhaps private facility that I might be able to board her at while I continue with her training. I have been involved with all the larger boarding operations and am just not sure what else I might be missing so I thought you guys may have more resources or a better idea of any possible options.
Thanks so much, For more info for Belle contact us at RFVhorsecouncil@gmail.com
My name is Belle Jurgensen. I’m an Aspen native currently enrolled at CSU in the Equine Science program. I have taken this spring semester off and am now back home for a bit. Im hoping to bring back a 3 year old filly the 3rd week of April. I’ve been looking around for a smaller scale- perhaps private facility that I might be able to board her at while I continue with her training. I have been involved with all the larger boarding operations and am just not sure what else I might be missing so I thought you guys may have more resources or a better idea of any possible options.
Thanks so much, For more info for Belle contact us at RFVhorsecouncil@gmail.com
ROARING FORK VALLEY HORSE COUNCIL
P.O. Box 127, Snowmass, Colorado 81654
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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/