Membership Page 

Sustaining the RFVHC projects happen through FOUR revenue sources -
ticket sales and merchandise sales for our shared partner events, our 2021 RFVHC SHOP, contributions that include lifetime, family and yearly memberships,  and governmental grants. We want to thank each one of our members, past and future - you are with us for a lifetime of equestrian improvements in the Roaring Fork Valley. 

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1. Become a RFVHC Member or Renew your Membership
Go directly on-line to the "Payments and Donations" page to pay your dues.
 Printable form to mail  --  click here (PDF) MEMBERSHIP
Please click here to view a preview of our online Membership Form 

You will be redirected to the  RFVHC application


2. Join the RFVHC Directory
​If you have a business that equestrians need,
please visit "Payments and Donations" page, and select desired type of directory entry
under Business Membership. After submitting your payment you will be directed
to the business membership form.


3. Fill our our RFVHC Survey 
We can help our local government understand your equine needs
Submit the LINK: Census on-line(recommended)​or download our Census
Adobe PDF/original (one page) ​
The purpose of this census is to educate our members and City and County officials about the income the horse industry generates in the Roaring Fork Valley.  Landowners and business owners pay taxes in all three counties, and we want to preserve the heritage of the horse and our western culture in the valley.  Visitors and new residents come here to enjoy our Western Heritage. Your information will make a difference to their vacation experiences.  



 Our "Payments and Donations Page" allows most credit or debit cards for any RFVHC transaction.
You do not have to have a Pay Pal Account to pay On-Line 
 

Why do you use PayPal?
We use PayPal because they are the oldest, largest and most secure online payment system in the world. PayPal uses highly technical encryption keys to protect your information, and has guarantees in place that protect both buyers and sellers. Check out 'The Top Ten Things You Should Know About PayPal' on their website, PayPal.com.

I don't have a PayPal account... can I pay with Visa, Mastercard or debit?
Yes, you can pay using Visa, Mastercard or debit card (where available) and without opening a PayPal account. It is super easy... when you are ready to make a donation or become a RFVHC member you will find the question "Don't have a PayPal account?" with credit card choices pictured below. Click the word "continue" located beside this question and you will be able to complete your order using the card of your choice and without opening a PayPal account.

The old fashioned postal service ....Mail your completed forms to:​
​P.O. Box 127, Snowmass, Colorado 81654
​ 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization 
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 Donations are Tax Deductible and our Tax ID number is 20-3576588

RFVHC Donations: 

We gratefully accept all donations. Please go to our Link Payments and Donations 
Read below to learn how the RFVHC uses your valuable donations below. 

RFVHC Membership: 

Annual Individual Membership - $35.00

2 - Year Individual - $60.00

NEW 5 -Year Individual - $175.00

Annual Family Membership  - $50.00
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2 - Year Family - $80.00

Lifetime Member (Individual) $250.00

Lifetime Member (Family) $300.00

Gold Medal Lifetime Member $500.00



RFVHC Equine & Business Three Year Directory: 

 Equine & Business Service Directory   -   $100.00
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 "Custom Made" Directory Page for an additional $30.00 - $130.00
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​Go to the Directory Tab (www.rfvhorsecouncil.org/directory.html​) on this website for more information about the Directory. ​

In hopes of raising funds, earmarked specifically for the “Crown Jewel Horse Trail” we gratefully accept all donations  of any size. Please go to our Link Payments and Donations  All donations are tax deductible. ​

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.
 
On behalf of those we support, thank you
Sincerely,
Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council
 Board of Directors


JANUARY 2021 - MORE ABOUT THE RFVHC 

THE RFVHC -
 Pitkin County Open Space & Trails Board members & the City of Aspen have identified the Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council (RFVHC) as the entity that they will work with, regarding horse related issues, such as Cozy Point Equestrian Center and Glassier Open Space Management Plans. Let us know your wishes for future horse related issues.  RFVHC is a non-profit organization, established in 2003, having roots originating in the Aspen Riding Club of 1954.

​We are the unified voice of the equestrian community with a responsibility 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 trail partners. The RFVHC promotes 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.

WHERE DOES YOUR DONATION MONEY GO ?- We support other non–profits and help create these horse related events, we do research and we develop documentation of trails, truck & trailer parking for public and private projects. We host and maintain a member’s web site with contacts and communication for our local horse industry and a Face Book page with on-going information for education. We also use your membership and donation dollars to pay for office supplies, printing costs, promotional campaigns for education, safety and community awareness that preserve our Western Heritage. We provide many open member meetings and enjoyable events, which require basic costs to produce.

Click on the SILVER GUIDESTAR below to learn more about the RFVHC and our programs and transparency. 

We attend local government meetings to be the voice for the equestrian community. We interface and collaborate with private, non-profits, and government land managers to secure and sustain an equestrian presence on our landscape. Wildlife habitat conservation sustains the lands we ride across. Our non-profit partners and governmental entities help us complete the circle for sustainable recreation.

BECOME A MEMBER AND DONATE – We thank you all for your support and recognize all our members, from $35.00 to $500.00, and the long term wonderful, lifetime members that have recognized the importance of sustaining this non-profit organization. Ask us how you can help support the community or join a committee. How can we help you?

You are valuable members. We need your ideas and feedback to enrich the quality of our equestrian experiences, whether showing or trail riding, ranching or competing in rodeos, and no matter what equestrian disciplines you practice. The RFVHC is respected in our community. You, our wonderful members make us who we are.  
Thank you for your financial support and your willingness to show up, to speak up.

Please consider, in this new-year, making a larger contribution to the RFVHC, please join us for our special events, meetings, and educational offerings. You are a part of us, and we represent you and the Horse Industry in our valley. We need your voice as a member to help keep horses in and on our landscapes.

Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council
PO Box 127
Snowmass, Colorado 81654
* 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization *
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