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
        to Gael Gardner (609) 466-9472  gael@thegardners.org or Kris du Fosse (908) 782-3162
        or the Trail Manager - Mary Murrin (609) 895-1040  mrmurrin1@verizon.net
   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.
  12. NO RIDING IS ALLOWED ON THE TRAILS WHEN THEY ARE VERY WET AND MUDDY.
         If you leave marks more than an inch deep, you must turn around and go a different way.
         "If you would not ride across your own front lawn, it is too wet to use the trails."

  Rules and Regulations when riding or hiking during deer hunting season:
    * Remember that this year there will be bow hunting in most areas on Sundays *
    1. Always wear blaze orange on the trails.
    2. Use trails only between the hours of 10 AM and 2 PM, especially on the weekends.
    3. Wear or carry bells so hunters can hear you coming.
    4. Be aware, in areas that are posted semi wild, that hunters can hunt small game on Sundays.
    5. The trails are closed during firearms week, no riding or hiking allowed.
     6. The AirPark is open to riders and hikers as long as we stay on the defined trails and roads,
          and only between 10 AM and 2 PM. They ask that you please keep your voices down.
          Be aware that the hunters may be using  the rifle range, so avoid this area.
     7. Turkey season runs from about mid April to mid May with hunting from dawn to 12 noon
          Monday through Saturday.
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                  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.