Our rules committee has formulated a Code of Conduct to insure that no member of the A.V.T.A. will abuse the privilege of riding and or hiking across private or public property.  
1. THE RIGHTS OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS, ACROSS WHOSE LAND WE ARE PERMITTED
    TO RIDE/HIKE MUST BE RESPECTED AT ALL TIMES! 
    Remember that you are a guest on the land. When you meet landowners, be courteous and
    let them know how much you appreciate the pleasure they are providing you.
    ONE irresponsible person can cause the closing of a trail!
2. WEAR YOUR I.D. TAGS AT ALL TIMES ON THE TRAILS.
    Privileges are issued on an annual basis, subject to revocation if discourtesy and/or abuse
    of trails occur.
3. RIDE THE ASSOCIATION TRAILS ONLY ! 
    Riders must not wander from marked trails and must stay close to the edge of farmers'
    fields. Do not use any landowner's schooling facilities, jumps, rings, training tracks,
    playing fields, etc.
    You MUST respect TRAIL CLOSED signs !
4. NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ARE PERMITTED ON THE TRAILS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 
    TRACTORS FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. 
5. DO NOT JUMP OBSTACLES UNLESS NECESSARY TO DO SO IN ORDER TO FOLLOW THE
    TRAIL. DO NOT LOWER OR IMPAIR ANY FENCES YOU MAY HAVE PERMISSION TO JUMP.
6. PLEASE REPORT ANY DAMAGE OR REPAIRS NEEDED TO TRAILS/FENCES THROUGHOUT
    THE YEAR TO Gael Gardner at (609) 466-9472 or Kris du Fosse at (908) 782-3162.
7. FOR SAFETY'S SAKE RIDERS SHOULD ALWAYS WEAR HELMETS AND PROPER RIDING
    SHOES/BOOTS.
8. BE THOUGHTFUL OF LANDOWNER'S PRIVACY.
    Wave as you pass houses whether or not you can see anyone and when you see someone
    working on the land. Dress appropriately and keep voices down. Walk your horse down any
    driveway or trail that passes close to a house, or by any pasture where you may disturb
    livestock.
9. ACTIVE PARTICIPATION TO HELP MAINTAIN TRAILS AND RUN THE ORGANIZATION IS
    REQUIRED OF ALL MEMBERS TO MAKE THIS ASSOCIATION A SUCCESS. 
10. DO NOT RIDE OFF YOUR OWN PROPERTY AFTER SUNSET. 
11. NO SMOKING ON THE TRAILS.

                  The Ridge at Backbrook Golf Course Rules and Regulations

Years ago when the golf course was proposed in East Amwell the people on the planning board and the seller, Mr. Bryce Thompson, worked very hard with the Ridge developers and the AVTA to ensure that trails would be available around the property. The owners of the Ridge, Joel and Pam Moore, agreed to allow us access to the trails with certain conditions. When you join the AVTA you agree to follow all our codes of conduct which include those in effect at The Ridge at Back Brook. 

For all members who use the easement around the golf course, the following provisions apply:
1. Quiet is of the utmost importance while riding or hiking on the trails.
2. Golfers have the right of way at all times.
3. Stand quietly while golfers are near tees and greens or keep moving past area, so as not
    to distract players.
4. Use the trails only during daylight hours.
5. Quietly let the golfers know you are coming if they are on the trail.
6. Obey all posted signs.
7. Stay on the designated trails.
8. Ride at a reasonable pace e.g. walk or trot.
9. Be courteous to members of the golf course and their guests.