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What are our resources?
 This is a new section that was suggested by Carey and she volunteers in an after-school activity for children ."The children saw your website https://www.rfvhorsecouncil.org/links--partners.html while looking for information about horses and horse farms,because, as we have done for a couple of years now, we are going to be visiting a real live horse farm in just a few weeks! One of my girls, Ashley, did some web searches at home and found this page that she brought in for me to see about tack - here is the LINK below, and we hope it's helpful to your readers. Thank you !!
http://www.tacktrunks.net/whitepapers/tack-and-gear-outfitting-your-horse.html

​What  is the Roaring Fork Valley?  Who are the non-profits?

How to reach out to the Governmental agencies and leaders in the RF Valley.

Links to find out MORE about the Equestrian Organizations and Associations.

BELOW: These links to community Master Plans can be found live on Page 19 of the Mid Valley Final Trails Plan.
MID-VALLEY TRAILS PLAN SEPT. 2020

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16CGikdHbz8IcITBn8qLW_J9-vsDKisym/viewPlease go to Page 19 of this document to access these links below


Research is the best method for understanding our communities. 


1. Basalt 2020 Master Plan with Community Outreach Summary
2. Basalt Area Parks Open Space and Trails Master Plan (2013) 3. Basalt Two Rivers Greenway Master Plan (2007)
4. CDOT 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (2015)
5. CPW Basalt State Wildlife Area Management Plan (2015) - links to map only
6. BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office Resource Management Plan (2015)
7. BLM Crown Special Recreation Management Area - Travel Resource Management Plan Implementation (2019)
8. Eagle County Climate Action Plan (2016)
9. Eagle County Comprehensive Plan (2005)
10. Eagle County Environmental Policy Statement (2013)
11. Eagle County Mid-Valley Area Community Plan (2018)
12. Eagle County Mid-Valley Trails Plan (2006)
13. Eagle County Strategic Plan (2017)
14. Garfield County 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2013)
15. Pitkin County Down Valley Comprehensive Plan (1987)
16. Pitkin County Frying Pan Master Plan (2016)
17. Pitkin County Glassier Open Space Management Plan (2105)
18. Pitkin County Nordic Trails Plan (2015)
19. Pitkin County Open Space and Trails Policies (2018)
20. Pitkin County Rio Grande Trail Management Plan (2015)
21. RFTA Access Control Plan (2018)
22. RFTA Corridor Investment Study (2003)
23. RFTA Recreational Trails Plan Update - Draft Rio Grande Trails Master Plan (2018) 
​24. RFTA Regional Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit Access Plan (2015)
25. RFTA Rules and Regulations for Trail Use
26. USFS Motorized Vehicle Travel Management Map (2011)
27. USFS WRNF Travel Management Plan (2011)



Always UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Bear with us, as we update and organize these important contacts. Send us any missing contacts. 
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You can help. Get involved. Give back. And if you are looking to find a trail, to explore and get outdoors….go to Trail Finder

​https://www.aspentrailfinder.com – Thank you for your contribution!  Let's work together to make every trail awesome!


GOVERNMENTAL CONTACT WEB SITES


Pitkin County OST- www.aspenpitkin.com/departments/open-space-trails


City of Aspen OST - www.aspenpitkin.com

RFTA – www.rfta.com

Eagle OST – www.eaglecounty.us

Town of Basalt – www.basalt.net

BLM - www.blm.gov/co/st/en.html

GOVERNMENTAL CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESSES 

BLM - Colorado River Valley Field Office -  
Field Manager - Larry Sandoval - lsandoval@blm.gov
Brian Hopkins - bhopkins@blm.gov 
Monty Senor - msenor@blm.gov
BLM Silt Co Office:  https://www.blm.gov/offi…/colorado-river-valley-field-office
Mailing Address: 
2300 River Frontage Road
Silt, CO 81652
Phone: 970-876-9000
Please Cc:Rfvhc.colorado@gmail.com

Interested in the BLM and interested in researching where your backyard sits in the BLM family ?https://eplanning.blm.gov/public_projects/lup/68506/90704/109012/01_CRVFO_ROD_ARMP_FINAL_6-12-15.pdf

Pitkin BOCC -Charlotte will distribute to the Board, if asked. charlotte.anderson@pitkincounty.com,
greg.poschman@pitkincounty.com
patti.clapper@pitkincounty.com
george.newman@pitkincounty.com 
steve.child@pitkincounty.com 
kelly.mcnicholas@pitkincounty.com

Open Space Board of Trustees
Amy Barrow amy@landdesign39.com
Howie Mallory ihmallory@gmail.com
Wayne Ives wayne.ives1@gmail.com
Graeme Means graeme.means@icloud.com
Michael Kinsley michaeljkinsley@gmail.com


US Forest Service Supervisors Office: https://www.fs.usda.gov/land/whiteriver/landmanagement
White River 
National Forest
Supervisor's Office
900 Grand Ave. 
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970)-945-2521 

Phil Nyland
Forest Service
White River National Forest,
Aspen-Sopris District
p: 970-404-3156
pnyland@fs.fed.us

Dept of Interior Secretary
feedback@ios.doi.gov The current interior secretary is David Bernhardt, who held the office in an acting capacity until April 2019. He succeeded Ryan Zinke who resigned on January 2, 2019. David Bernhardt is from Rifle.
Mailing Address: Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, N.W. Washington DC 20240

PUBLIC WORKS 
Gerald Fielding <gerald.fielding@pitkincounty.com
scott.mattice@pitkincounty.com
brian.pettet@pitkincounty.com


Town of Carbondale Trustees -
Mayor - Dan Richardson - drichardson@carbondaleco.net
Trustee - Ben Bohmfalk - bbohmfalk@carbondaleco.net
Trustee -Luis Yllanes - lyllanes@carbondaleco.net
Trustee - Marty Silverstein - msilverstein@carbondaleco.net
Trustee - Erica Sparhawk - esparhawk@carbondaleco.net
Trustee - Lani Kitching - lkitching@carbondaleco.net
Trustee - Heather Henry - hhenry@carbondaleco.net

CPW - 
Matt Yamashita - matt.yamashita@state.co.us 

John Groves - john.groves@state.co.us


Colorado Natural Heritage Program - cnhp.colostate.edu Brought to you by Colorado State University

Watershed Biodiversity Initiative - www.watershedbiodiversityinitiate.org - Website under construction, brought to you by Tom Cardamone

EMAIL LINKS FOR YOUR LETTERS OF CONCERN:

Vicki Christiansen - Chief, USDA Forest Service vcchristiansen@fs.fed.us
Dan Smith - Deputy Director, National Parks Service Daniel_Smith@nps.gov
William Perry Pendley/Michael Nedd – Acting Director(s), Bureau Land Management blm_wo_director@blm.gov
Andy Tenney -Division Chief, Recreation and Visitor Services, Bureau of Land Management atenney@blm.gov
Michiko Martin - Director, Recreation, Heritage and Volunteer Services USDA Forest Service michikojmartin@fs.fed.us
Bob Ratcliffe - Division Chief, Conservation and Outdoor Recreation National Park Service robert_ratcliffe@nps.gov
Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council : RFVHC.colorado@gmail.com 

Aspen Valley Land Trust. AVLT - Suzanne Stephens - suzanne@avlt.org 
Wilderness Workshop - Will Roush - will@wildernessworkshop.org  
Olivia Deihs - olivia@wildernessworkshop.org
​RF Outdoor Volunteers  - Ron Rash 
rrash@rfov.org 

Land, River, Trail, and Outdoor Education

Nonprofits

Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council Rfvhc.colorado@gmail.com  RFVHC is a non-profit organization established in 2013 has roots originating in the Aspen Riding Club of 1954. They are the voice of the equestrian community to protect and preserve our Western Heritage by “keeping horses on trails”, insuring parking for trucks and horse trailers and promoting safety education for all multi-use trailer partners. Wildlife habitat conservation sustains the lands we ride across. Their non-profit partners and governmental entities help complete the circle for sustainable recreation.

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies: cmahon@aspennature.org   pmeyers@aspennature.org    Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) is a non-profit environmental science education center with four sites in the Roaring Fork Valley. ACES provides programs in environmental science and ecological literacy for everyone from school children, to leaders and decision makers, working to build a community of knowledgeable, motivated and capable environmental stewards.

Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Council: theasnc@gmail.com           The Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Council is an advisory board made up of volunteers whose mission is to advocate for and oversee a seamless high-quality Nordic skiing experience and trail platform connected to, and within, the community centers of the Roaring Fork Valley.

Aspen TREE: eden@thefarmcollaborative.org
Aspen TREE’s Farm Park hosts a diversity of kids programming, ecological food production, and community activities for all to enjoy. We believe that positive action, fun, and solution- oriented / relevant education is the best way to get our kids and community outdoors and dedicated to make a difference.

Aspen Valley Land Trust: avlt@avlt.org  Clean air, healthy rivers and open spaces enrich our lives and are the economic engine that supports our local quality of life. The work of Aspen Valley Land Trust touches the lives of each of us, whether you drive by a historic working ranch, catch your breath at a scenic overlook or hike or bike the many miles of trails that pass by wildlife habitats, roaring rivers and high-mountain forests. Aspen Valley Land Trust  http://avlt.org/

Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association (CVEPA):
dfarris@sopris.net    
Since 1972 the Crystal River Environmental Protection Association (CVEPA) has been fighting for the water, land, air and rural and wilderness culture of the Crystal River Valley. The CVEPA has an impressive history of fighting to protect the incredible environment surrounding us, including stopping a downhill ski area above Marble, helping oversee the reclamation of a major coal mine, stopping a major dam that would have destroyed the upper Crystal Valley, and working to make sure the public has access to the national lands around the valley.

Forest Conservancy: director@forestconservancy.com 
Over 2.3 million acres of ultimate adventure and thrills await you on the White River National Forest. Whether you’re seeking the tranquility of rushing water, wildflower meadows with breathtaking mountain vistas, or adrenaline-pumping climbing adventures, the White River National Forest offers one-of-a-kind exhilarating experiences with possibilities. Established in 2001, the Forest Conservancy is the non-profit partner with the community who enjoys the Forest.

Independence Pass Foundation: DIRECTOR@INDEPENDENCEPASS.ORG The mission of the Independence Pass Foundation (IPF) is to promote and protect the ecological, historical and aesthetic integrity of the Independence Pass corridor and to encourage enjoyment, safety and and appreciation of the Pass. Founded in 1989, the Independence Pass Foundation works in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, Colorado Department of Transportation, City of Aspen, Colorado Department of Corrections, Pitkin County, and others.

Mountain Rescue Aspen: PIO@MOUNTAINRESCUEASPEN.ORG
Mountain Rescue Aspen is a volunteer organization that is dedicated to saving lives through backcountry resume and mountain safety education. Mountain Rescue Aspen works as volunteers for the Pitkin County Sheriff’s office; providing search and rescue services in Pitkin County and mutual aid for other counties throughout Colorado.

Mount Sopris Nordic Council:  info@springgulch.org
The Spring Gulch Trail System, created and sustained by the Mount Sopris Nordic Council, has 19 km of cross-country ski trails available for free to residents of and visitors to the Carbondale, Colorado community.

Red Hill Council: redhillcouncil@gmail.com                         
Red Hill Council is a partnership with the Bureau of Land Management to plan, construct and manage trails that offer users a positive outdoor experience, balanced with protection of Red Hill through good stewardship, volunteerism and promotion of good user ethics.

Roaring Fork Audubon: info@roaringforkaudubon.org         The Roaring Fork Audubon’s mission is to promote the enjoyment, conservation and understanding of birds, other wildlife, and their habitats, through birding, education, advocacy and fellowship.

Roaring Fork Conservancy: info@roaringfork.org               Since 1996, Roaring Fork Conservancy has inspired people to explore, value, and protect the Roaring Fork Watershed. We bring people together to protect our rivers and work hard to keep water in local streams, monitor water quality, and preserve riparian habitat.  www.roaringfork.org/

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers: info@rfov.org
RFOV promotes stewardship of our public lands by engaging the community in volunteer trail and restoration projects.Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers  http://rfov.org/

Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council (RFVHC): rfvhc.colorado@gmail.com The Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council (RFVHC), a non-profit organization established in 2013 has roots originating in the Aspen Riding Club of 1954. They are the voice of the equestrian community to protect and preserve our Western Heritage by “keeping horses on trails”, insuring parking for trucks and horse trailers and promoting safety education for all multi-use trailer partners. Wildlife habitat conservation sustains the lands we ride across. Their non-profit partners and governmental entities help complete the circle for sustainable recreation.

Thompson Divide Coalition: Info.SaveThompsonDivide@gmail.com  The mission of the Thompson Divide Coalition is to secure permanent protection from oil and gas development of Federal lands in the Thompson Divide Area including the Thompson Creek and Four Mile Creek watersheds, as well as portions of the Muddy Basin, Coal Basin, and the headwaters of East Divide Creek.

Wilderness Workshop: will@wildernessworkshop.org 
The Wilderness Workshop is the conservation watchdog of the White River National Forest and adjacent federal public lands. Our goal is to keep our beloved backcountry more or less “as is” and, where possible, to restore wildness to this nationally important landscape.  Wilderness Workshop wildernessworkshop.org


If your organization should be added to this list, email us at rfvhc.colorado@gmail.com and info@aspentrailfinder.com. Thank you all!  


Equine Organizations and Associations -
 
Colorado West Hunter Jumper Association

www.cwhja.com.  CWHJA has gone to an online registration for membership.   There will be an online sign up for classes at the shows.  Doing this online saves people a paper sign up fee of $10.  Go to: www.cwhja.com to sign up.

Eagle County Extension
Jenny Leonetti, 4-H Extension Agent
P.O. Box 239
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-8631
www.eaglecounty.us/CSU/
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Wild West Rodeo www.carbondalerodeo.com

Grand Mesa - Back Country Horsemen  http://www.gmbch.com

Colorado Horse Council  Website: https://www.coloradohorsecouncil.com

WindWalkers Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy Center

www.facebook.com/WindWalkers.CO/

www.windwalkerstrc.org/
 
Smiling Goat Ranch. smilinggoatranch.com/
 
Ascendigo.  ascendigo.org/
 
Through The Eyes Of A Horse Gestalt Coaching 

www.facebook.com/ThroughtheeyesofahorseEGCM/

/http://throughtheeyesofahorse.com/about-the-equine-gestalt-coaching-method/
 
Equitarian Initiative.  equitarianinitiative.org/mission/
 
Colorado Horse Council  www.coloradohorsecouncil.com
 
Friends of the Mustangs - Grand Junction

​Colorado – Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Area

http://www.friendsofthemustangs.org/
 
Mustang Heritage Foundation.  mustangheritagefoundation.org/staff/


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​Collaboration with the Roaring Fork Cycling and meeting bikes and horses on trails - they are empowering their bikes kids and helping our horse kids and trail riders!

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Compliments of Alpine Equine Hospital, here is a partial list of Veterinary Resources We are aware of the vast amount of information available on the internet.  Our team has taken the time and evaluated the following sites. 

We trust the information the listed websites provide to you, our client, and member of our family.
American Animal Hospital Association
www.aahanet.org
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
www.abvp.com
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
www.acvim.org
American Veterinary Medical Association
www.avma.org Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
Center for Veterinary Medicine – U.S. Food and Drug Administration
www.fda.gov/cvm/

NEW -NATIONAL PARKS
RESOURCE 2.2021
So we wanted to share this in-depth resource called "An Essential Guide To Enjoying National Parks Responsibly” which shares useful information on: How to enjoy the great outdoors more ‘responsibly’ by practising the principles of ‘leave no trace’, camping and wildlife safety, and fire prevention awareness. 
https://www.loveholidays.com/holidays/enjoying-us-national-parks-responsibly/

ASPEN VALLEY LAND TRUST CONTACTS: 

·          erin@avlt.org for issues related to active or potential conservation projects
·          dave@avlt.org for issues related to existing conservation easements or stewardship projects
·          jeff@avlt.org for donations and philanthropy
·          carly@avlt.org for communications
·          melissa@avlt.org for all general questions
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​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/