Amwell Valley Trail Association, Inc.
Membership and Renewal Application
Membership is open to hikers and riders who are East Amwell Twp. and Valley residents, or owners of horses boarded therein.
ALL NUMBERED ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED
1) Name:______
Address:______
(including street name)
2) Phone# ______e-mail ______
3) New Membership ___ Renewal ___
4) East Amwell Valley Landowner: Yes ___ No ___ AVH/HH Pony Club Member ___
5) Hiker ___ Rider ___ Number of horses used for trail riding: ___
6) Where they are stabled: ______Boarders are only eligible for riding memberships
7) Family members to be included on application: Last Name, First, relationship
______
______
8) Emergency Contact: ______Phone______
9) I hereby indicate that I have read and agree on behalf of myself and other members of my family for whom this application is made to abide by the rules and regulations of the Amwell Valley Trail Association. I understand that any infractions thereof by me or family members may be grounds for membership termination. Further, I understand that horseback riding and hiking are an assumed risk activity and hereby release from any and all liability the members, officers, Board of Governors, landowners, and agencies holding properties through which there are trails.
Signature______Date______
Signature______Date______
Note: Boarders are only eligible for riding memberships
10) Please circle one Annual Fees
Family Hikers ...... $25
Individual Hiker ...... … $20
Family Riders - Landowners…... $35
Individual Rider - Landowner…. $25
Family Riders - Boarders………. $45
Individual Rider - Boarder……... $35
11) Everyone in the AVTA is expected to volunteer once a year for trail clearing work day.
In addition, I will help with one or more of the following:
More Clearing and Marking Trails
Working on Fundraising Projects/parties Other – Specify:______
Please make checks payable to the A.V.T.A. and send it, together with this application to:
A.V.T.A.
46 North Hill Road
Ringoes, NJ 08551
If you have not received a postcard within 2 weeks please call Gael Gardner at 609 466 9472
Or e-mail her at
Amwell Valley Trail Association, Inc.
Purpose & Goal
The Amwell Valley Trail Association (A.V.T.A.) was organized in 1985 by a group of concerned residents desirous of
preserving our rural atmosphere and enjoying hiking, riding and cross country skiing.
It is a self-policing organization with rules of conduct to which its members must adhere. The basic premise of these
rules is that the rights of the property owners who allow us to use their land must be respected.
We have established and maintain many miles of beautiful trails. We have found the majority of property owners we
have contacted for permission to hike and ride look upon our Association and its aims favorably.
As a responsible organization, we are covered by a substantial General Liability policy for property damage and bodily injury caused by members on land where we have permission to ride and hike.
Membership dues are used to pay for insurance, tractor maintenance, trail signs, public relations, supplies, postage,
two annual membership parties, and legal fees.
Code of Conduct
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. (revised November 2010)
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. FOR SAFETY'S SAKE riders should always wear helmets and proper riding shoes/boots.
5. NO MOTORIZED OR WHEELED VEHICLES are permitted on the trails. Except for organized trail work and mowing.
6. DOGS are only permitted on the trails when hiking and must be leashed.
7. PLEASE REPORT ANY DAMAGE OR REPAIRS needed to trail/fences throughout the year to Trish Buckwalter 908-782-7238 or Mary Murrin 609-895-1040 .
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. NO SMOKING ON TRAILS.
10. ACTIVE PARTICIPATION TO HELP MAINTAIN TRAILS AND RUN THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED OF ALL MEMBERS TO MAKE THIS ASSOCIATION A SUCCESS.
11. DO NOT RIDE OFF YOUR OWN PROPERTY OR WHERE YOU BOARD AFTER SUNSET!
12. NO RIDING IS ALLOWED ON THE TRAILS WHEN THEY ARE VERY WET AND MUDDY.