Out and about..
Have you marked your calendars and told your friends?
Notice the new NETWORKING section on our website. You now have a forum to post your equine news, info about horses, tack or trailers to buy, sell or swap, riding partners, equine events and other pertinent information. Please send all items to be posted to Joni Keefe,
jkeefe7825@aol.com Minutes November 2, 2011 (pdf)
Minutes September 16, 2011 (pdf)
Minutes June 5, 2011 (pdf)
The Hidden Gems Wilderness Campaign is seeking to protect the wildlands of the greater White River National Forest region. The RFVHC was invited on a special horseback ride, July10th, to explore some of the proposed Hidden Gems territory. Although the weather was threatening with lots of rain the night before causing 6 of our members to opt out, 4 of us (Sandy Ives, Jim Sorensen, Shelley Burke and Al Nemoff) joined Will Roush from the Wilderness Workshop on a wonderful climb from Dinkle Lake to the wildflower meadow on the top of Hay Park. We looked at maps and learned more about the Hidden Gems campaign and how it could affect some of our possible horse trails. And the weather was perfect with no rain. So it goes in Colorado. See photos below...
Any member that wants to organize and lead a trail ride for RFVHC members needs to follow this protocol
Point person you need to email your plan with all questions answered is ; Rosemary Strong
rstrong@sopris,net970-925-6412
To be included in your proposal:
1) Place
2) Date...whatever day...weekday or weekend
3) Contact phone/email.....yours...when they contact you, you can give them directions if needed
4) Time ride will depart parking area
5) Length of ride (2 hours is reccomended)
6) # of horses total allowed on ride
7) Are dogs allowed????
8) Type of terrain...flat , rolling , steep...water crossings...bogs or muddy areas...cows (other)...rocky ..bikers etc
9) Gates that will be used....all walk...walk,some trot etc etc Riders need to know so NO surprises
10) Will there be a lunch break within the ride (VERY IMP TO KNOW) or at the trailers after the ride.....or no lunch
11) Any other information that would help a rider detemine if his or her horse can do the ride
Remember....this is your ride...2 people should make a team so even if no one signs up you can still go on the ride and have a great time...you are in charge of ALL the "rules" If people don't like the rules then they won"t come on this ride...another may work better for them or they can organize one they would feel more comfortable with.
Please email me with any suggestions or questions.....Rosemary
