1. To monitor zoning
laws in the Verde Valley and to promote appropriate new zoning laws as
they relate to the rights of the horse owner.
2. To strive to
improve legal statutes preserving the use of and rights of way for horses
and horse drawn vehicles.
3. To encourage the
development of equestrian trails throughout the Verde Valley so as to give
permanent access to and through populated and non-populated areas.
4. To promote,
sponsor, and encourage horse related activities.
5.
To encourage communication between
horsemen and non-horsemen, horsemen and community governments, and
horsemen and the general population.
6. To purchase,
lease or otherwise acquire and to hold, use, operate and sell or otherwise
dispose of real and personal property, and to use such real or personal
property or such facilities as may be necessary or required for the use of
its members.
7. To do all and everything necessary,
suitable or proper for the accomplishment of any of the purposes or
attainment of any of the heretofore mentioned objectives, either alone or
in association with other organizations, firms, individuals or
governmental agencies and in general, to engage in any lawful business or
activity that may be necessary or convenient to carry out the objectives
of the Council.
IN ADDITION, members of the VERDE VALLEY
HORSEMEN’S COUNCIL use their horses in a variety of ways, and always HAVE
FUN ON HORSEBACK! Trail riding, horse shows, play days, are great family
activities and everyone, including the horses, benefit.