As a RFVHC Member, What Will I Receive?
When you join the Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council, you become part of a community dedicated to horses, riders, and our Western Heritage. Membership includes:
Member Benefits
When you join the Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council, you become part of a community dedicated to horses, riders, and our Western Heritage. Membership includes:
Member Benefits
- Newsletters – Seasonal and year-end updates filled with photographs, stories, and recognition of members, supporters, and partners. See past newsletters here.
- Holiday Traditions – Our annual Christmas Newsletter has celebrated 8 years of stories, photos, and honors for individuals and organizations in the equestrian community.
- Classified Ads – Share or browse listings for horse-related items and services.
- Facebook Outreach – Stay connected with ongoing news, events, and educational content.
- Free Horse Health Education Events – Learn from experts on equine care, safety, and wellbeing.
- Advertising Opportunities – Directory Members advertise in our Equine Business Directory.
RFVHC Donations
RFVHC Donations: In hopes of raising funds, earmarked specifically for the “Crown Jewel Horse Trail” and the "Leslie Thomas
Large Animal Rescue Program" we gratefully accept all donations of any size. To donate to the Leslie Thomas Memorial Large
Animal Rescue Fund click here
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Select this button to make a $100.00 tax deductible donation
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Sustaining the RFVHC projects happen through FOUR revenue sources - ticket sales and merchandise sales for our shared partner events, , 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.
Where Does Your Donation Money Go?
Your contributions make a direct impact on horses, riders, and our equestrian way of life. Here’s how your support is used:
Supporting the Equestrian Community
- Partnering with other non-profits.
- Creating horse-related events that celebrate and preserve our Western Heritage.
- Developing maps and documentation for trails, truck & trailer parking, and access points.
- Ensuring safe, sustainable, and accessible riding opportunities.
- Maintaining a member website and local horse industry contacts.
- Sharing ongoing safety and educational information through our Facebook page.
- Covering office supplies, printing, and promotional campaigns that raise community awareness.
- Hosting open member meetings and community events.
- Covering basic costs that make these gatherings possible.
- Working with landowners, non-profits, and government partners to sustain an equestrian presence.
- Advocating for wildlife habitat conservation to protect the lands we ride.
What Does the RFVHC Do?
The Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council (RFVHC) is the unified voice of the equestrian community. We work to protect trails, wildlife, horses, and the Western Heritage that defines our valley.
Trail Protection & Access
- Securing horse- and hiker-only trails for peaceful and safe use.
- Advocating for seasonal wildlife closures, including:
- Sutey Ranch and
- Prince Creek Road access to the 9,100-acre “Crown.”
- Supporting closures that protect deer, elk, and other wildlife in critical habitats.
- Preserving the balance between recreation, wildlife, and open space.
- Providing education and resources for horse owners and riders.
- Encouraging charitable involvement in equine-related experiences.
- Hosting open forums and promoting safety education for all trail users.
- Serving as a hub for equestrian connections, resources, and advocacy.
- Supporting horse welfare and the traditions of horsemanship in our valley.
Being a member of the RFVHC means more than benefits — it’s your way to help sustain trails,
protect wildlife habitat, and keep horses at the heart of our valley.
protect wildlife habitat, and keep horses at the heart of our valley.
Donations are Tax Deductible and our Tax ID number is 20-3576588
Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council
PO Box 127
Snowmass, Colorado 81654
* 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization *
[email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/keephorsesontrails/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rfvhc/
Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council
PO Box 127
Snowmass, Colorado 81654
* 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization *
[email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/keephorsesontrails/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rfvhc/