Any person 18 years of age or older who fits the criteria below may apply to the Board of Directors for membership. All membership dues are reviewed and set annually by the board. There shall be four (4) classes of membership: Voting Single Membership. A voting member shall own, in whole or in part, real property in the unincorporated area of Maricopa County, Arizona, lying east of the Scottsdale city limits, south of the Tonto National Forest, north of the McDowell Mountain Regional Park, and west of the Verde River, excluding the communities of Tonto Verde, Rio Verde, Trilogy or Trilogy at Verde River. Voting Household Membership. Voting household members include up to four (4) persons 18 years of age or older living at a single address at least one of whom is a property owner in the same area as described above. A voting household membership allows four (4) residents of that address to vote. Non-voting Single Associate Membership. An associate member is anyone 18 years of age or older and not a property owner of the area described in a) or b) above. Associate members do not have voting privileges but receive all the other benefits of membership. Non-voting Associate Household Membership. Non-voting household members include up to four (4) persons 18 years of age or older and not a property owner of the area described in a) or b) above. Non-voting associate household members do not have voting privileges but receive all of the other benefits of membership. Members must support the RVHA's Mission Statement: The Rio Verde Horsemen and Neighbors Association exists to protect the equestrian heritage, properties, and rural character of the Rio Verde Foothills Community. We bring neighbors together around a shared commitment to preserving our unique horse culture and lifestyle, whether or not you own horses. Membership is open to anyone who shares our values. Unlike a homeowner’s association, we have no authority to restrict, regulate, or enforce. We simply advocate for our equestrian roots, connect neighbors, and preserve our rural way of life.

Some of the many benefits of Membership in the Rio Verde Horsemen and Neighbors Association: • FAST Alert System – emergency awareness text messages • Area Awareness information – stay informed on issues affecting our community • Volunteer opportunities – Roadside Cleanup • Social activities • Trail rides • Community garage sales • Clinics / classes • Vendor discounts at local businessess