Rio Verde Horsemen's Association

08/23/2026

08/20/2026

🚨🔥 MAJOR COMMUNITY WIN!!! 🔥🚨

THE SECOND COUNTY REVIEW IS IN — AND IT FAILED!

And there is something VERY important in this review that every person in our community needs to see.

The County specifically cited the community’s response when explaining its concerns about the proposed density.

Under “Density and Development Patterns,” County staff wrote:

"Staff continues to have significant concerns with densities above 1 du/ac until urban water, sewer, and other supporting infrastructure are demonstrated or committed. Given Rio Verde area history and infrastructure constraints, staff has received substantial community concern with densities above 1 du/ac.”

READ THAT AGAIN!

📣 OUR COMMUNITY WAS HEARD.

The emails.

The phone calls.

The meetings.

The questions.

The petitions.

The people who took the time to speak up.

IT MATTERED. And it made a difference.

This is a major development in the process and a major win for our community. 🎉

I am digging into the full document now, and there is much more to review. There are other important findings that I want to make sure I fully understand before I share them with you.

🔎 Want to see the document yourself?

Go to DefendTheAcre.com → County Process

Use the instructions provided to search for:

Z260002

CPA260001

Then look for the newly posted attachments and review the County's findings for yourself.

📢 MORE TO COME.
This is not the time to step back. This is the time to stay engaged.

We are still in this fight, and there will be more opportunities—and more actions—for our community.

To everyone who sent an email, made a phone call, attended a meeting, signed the petition, shared information, or simply took the time to speak up:

THANK YOU. ❤️

Your voice mattered. Your participation mattered. And today, we have evidence that the County heard you.

🔥 Stay informed. Stay engaged. Stay ready.

RIO VERDE FOOTHILLS — WE ARE NOT DONE YET!

​We respectfully ask Maricopa County to DENY the MorDo Ranch rezoning applications CPA260001 & Z260002 and maintain Rural-43 zoning.

08/05/2026

Per the post… Only lot numbers 25011 and 3369 for dogs and 24416 and 25265p for horses. Both have visible glass fiber in the vials.

Adequan - used to treat arthritis and joint pain - in dogs and horses, recall from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine. Details in link in comments - and please help to spread the word as this isn't going to make the evening news

08/05/2026

Silver Spur’s Arizona update. How exciting to see their amazing stallions back in the Rio Verde Foothills, and of course the baby season with paddocks full of foals.

For Immediate Release: Scottsdale, Arizona
𝗥𝗘: 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗟𝗟𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

In 2017, Silver Spurs Equine, LLC (Silver Spurs) purchased its second breeding facility in Purcell, Oklahoma, for the express purpose of having a location where the majority of horse buyers went to purchase a horse. This was a very difficult decision for Michelle and Michael Miola, the owners of Silver Spurs, because this meant moving all of their mares to Oklahoma, and consequently, having their mares foal out in Oklahoma. Having mares and babies on their ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona, meant everything to them. They love their mares and being actively involved in foaling out and working with their annual foal crop, but for the good of the ranch, they reluctantly decided to move all breeding and foaling operations to Silver Spurs-Oklahoma. For the next nine and a half years, Silver Spurs-Oklahoma thrived with buyers coming to purchase its foal crop. But times change. Thanks to Silver Spurs’ reputation for breeding Quarter Horses of distinction, today the vast majority of Silver Spurs' annual foal crop is purchased over the internet and by telephone. Therefore, maintaining its Oklahoma breeding facility is no longer required, and the Miolas are extremely excited to have their stallions, mares and babies reunited with them back home in Arizona. Says Michael Miola, “Over the next few months, Silver Spurs-Oklahoma will be winding down operations. The mares will be moved back to Arizona in October, and the beautiful Oklahoma breeding and training facility will be sold to a very lucky trainer or breeder.”

08/03/2026

Save the Date -- RVHA Upcoming Events. Visit our Events page on our website to find out more. 😃 https://www.rvha-az.com/members/events.htm

08/02/2026

Monty Roberts, the renowned horse trainer and author passed away on August 1, 2026, at the age of 91.

Born: May 14, 1935, in Salinas, California.
Died: August 1, 2026, at Flag Is Up Farms in Solvang, California.

Known as: "The Man Who Listens to Horses" and a pioneer of non-violent, trust-based horsemanship.

Key innovation: Developed the "join-up" training method to communicate with horses using their natural language instead of force.

I am sure he is wandering the horse filled pastures above.

07/28/2026

Looking for a new friend… or better yet, two new friends?

Join the Bureau of Land Management and Arizona Correctional Industries at upcoming b***o placement events in Florence!

📅 Fridays, July 31, August 7 and August 14
⏰ 9 a.m. – Noon
📍 Florence Wild Horse and B***o Training and Off‑Range Corral at 17989 E. Butte Avenue, Florence, AZ

✨ On August 14, wild b***os trained by ACI inmate trainers will be available. A training demo starts at 9:30 a.m., with an auction to follow (trained b***os start at $500). Any trained b***os not sold at auction will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Most b***os available at these events are untrained and offered for $125 (first come, first served). All animals have been vet‑checked, vaccinated, de‑wormed, and have a current negative Coggins test.

Wild horses and b***os are known for their sure‑footedness, strength, intelligence, and endurance. With patience and kindness, they can excel in many roles.

For more details, visit: https://ow.ly/96wT50ZqVX5

Photo by Michelle Ailport/Bureau of Land Management.

07/21/2026

‼️Reminder‼️
Brown’s Ranch Trailhead is CLOSED. This includes the trailhead building, parking lot, and select trails.

This closure is due to vital improvements that will enhance visitor experience, improve safety, and support long-term stewardship of the Preserve 🌵 The above graphic illustrates the project objectives:

1.Refined parking-lot design

2.Building enhancements that include improved lighting and roofing

3.Trail dispersal system and gathering area

During this closure, please visit our other AMAZING trailheads 🌵 Remember, to still practice Heat Smart | Hike Safe 🐢

For more information about the closure and locations of our other trailheads, please visit “ScottsdaleAZ.gov” and search “Preserve” 🌵