Mission Statement
The mission of the RMHS statewide organization shall be
- to promote, improve, protect and grow the rabbit hobby;
- to educate, enrich and assist rabbit hobbyists; and
- to enhance, coordinate and unify policies and procedures in the best interest and high standards of our membership.
RMHS Officers
President - 2025
Robin Vogel - [email protected] My name is Robin Vogel and I am the current President of RMHS. As a long-term member of RMHS I am so excited about where this club is going! My daughter and I show American Fuzzy Lops, Polish and Netherland Dwarfs. We actively show in local shows and across the nation. During my “downtime”, I enjoy being a wife, mother, officer at a bank, 4H leader and rabbit superintendent for Douglas County Fair. My focus is more communication with members, new members and charter renewal with current clubs. We will do that with meetings, an updated website and a quarterly newsletter. I do believe the youth are the future of this hobby, so getting them involved with showing and the royalty contest at RMHS state convention will also be a focus. For any club to grow, it must evolve, that happens with new ideas. As the President of RMHS I would love to hear new ideas for growth and promoting the rabbit hobby. I am always available to answer questions and would love feedback from you all! |
Vice President - 2026
David DelSignore - [email protected] My name is David DelSignore, and I am thrilled to be appointed as the Vice President of the Rocky Mountain High Shows (RMHS). I’d like to share a bit about my background and experience with the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) and our local rabbit and cavy community. I began raising and showing rabbits over 26 years ago. Currently, I raise American Fuzzy Lops, Netherland Dwarfs, and Holland Lops, although I have explored many breeds of rabbits and cavies recognized by ARBA throughout the years. Currently, I serve as the President of the Pikes Peak Rabbit Breeders Association, the Vice President of the Southern Colorado Rabbit Breeders, and the Vice President of the Mile High Rabbit Breeders. I have been actively involved with the ARBA Youth Department Committee for 12 years, helping to organize ARBA Youth Contests. Additionally, many local clubs have requested my assistance with their shows, particularly for mini versions of the contests held at the convention. I am excited to reintroduce our own Royalty and Management Contest at the Colorado State Convention in the coming years. It is an honor to be part of RMHS in this capacity, and I look forward to serving Colorado’s rabbit and cavy breeders by advocating for and supporting the show community. Here’s to a great show season! I hope to see you all at a show in our community. Best wishes to you all! |
Secretary - 2026
Kandi Atwater - [email protected] Treasurer - 2026 Kandi Atwater - [email protected] Hello fellow rabbit breeders! My name is Kandi Atwater. I am your RMHS treasurer and secretary. I am also your show secretary for the 2025 State Convention. I have been involved with RMHS for many years and held many positions including newsletter editor and director. I am the secretary and show secretary for Pikes Peak Rabbit Breeders Association. I currently raise Mini Satins, Satins, Silvers and Netherland Dwarfs, along with American and American Satin Cavies. I have a daughter that is raising American Cavies and Holland Lops. I am so excited for her future in this hobby and the opportunities she will have with all of the youth events going forward. RMHS is working hard to improve the experience that members will get from being part of the club and I will be the first to tell you that going forward……its going to be amazing! |
State Directors
Director - 2025
Rosie Scanlon - [email protected] I am honored to be appointed as a Rocky Mountain High Shows director. Show rabbits came to our house in 1981 as a 4-H project. The 4-H members are grown and no longer live at home, but the rabbits remain; currently French Lops, Himalayans and American Sables. I became a member of RMHS in the 1980’s and have held many different offices and positions in the organization. In 1986 I joined The American Rabbit Breeders Association , and became a ARBA registrar in 1993. My local Club affiliation includes Platte River Rabbit Fanciers, Colorado State Lop Rabbit Club, Heart of the Rockies Satin Rabbit Breeders Assoc. and Mountain State Himalayan Club. I also belong to various National Rabbit Specialty Clubs. As a 4-H leader in Adams County since 1992 and with my involvement in various rabbit clubs I am a firm believer that the future of the rabbit hobby is with the youth. I see great things ahead for Rocky Mountain High Shows. I am honored to be a part of the growth that is ahead. |
Director - 2025
Ron Hopkins - [email protected] My wife and I have been in Colorado for 6 years and have been active in rabbits for nearly 30 years. We raise Himalayan, Mini Satin, and Silver Marten. We are members of ARBA, PPRBA, RMHS, Windy Plains RBA in Kansas and Kansas State Rabbit Breeders. I have been a Registrar since October of 2018 and I have judged many 4-H rabbit shows at county fairs along with showmanship judging. |
Director - 2025
Sonya Garcia - [email protected] I have been a part of Rocky Mountain High Shows for many years in different capacities. I started out raising rabbits in 2012 and became a member of RMHS shortly after that. I have been a director, the secretary for a short period of time and currently help on website design. I am excited to see where RMHS is headed and look forward to helping where I can. I am also the President of the Giant Chinchilla Rabbit Association and show this wonderful breed off as often as possbile. I also raise Silver Fox and New Zealands with my daughter and we have a few English Spots and Mini Lops as well. I am also a 4-H leader and enjoy hunting, fishing and the outdoors as often as I can. |
Director - 2026
Shannon Wallace - [email protected] A proud member of the Rocky Mountain High Shows (RMHS) since 2022, she has raised rabbits for nearly two decades and calls Fort Collins home. Specializing in Holland Lops and Jersey Woolies, she actively participates in the Platte River Rabbit Fanciers, Holland Lop Rabbit Specialty Club, National Jersey Wooly Rabbit Club, and the ARBA Photography Committee. As a District 4 Representative, she is dedicated to supporting the rabbit community. Passionate about inclusiveness, mentoring, volunteering, and advocating for her breeds, she also strives to promote the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) and to encourage good sportsmanship in all aspects of the hobby. Outside of the rabbit world, she enjoys gardening, photography, watching Kansas City Chief's football, live music, and creating joyful memories with friends and family. Her dedication to fostering connections and a welcoming environment is evident in all she does. |
Director - 2026
Holly Tracy - [email protected] My Name is Holly Tracy. I am a reining horse trainer of 20 years. I am the Vice President of the Rocky Mountain Reining Horse Association and Chair of The Columbine Classic horse show. After a 8 year hiatus from rabbits, I got back in with my daughters Payton and Presley Cure. We raise Holland Lops, American Fuzzy Lops, Polish and English Angora. With my experience in the horse industry I recognize the need for our local clubs such as RMHS and others to keep our hobby going strong. I am hoping that my experience from serving on the board in the horse industry can bring some new and valuable ideas to our local rabbit show community. |