Membership
Join the NBLA - a non-profit dedicated to preserving Newtown's open spaces and trails for recreational use. Membership is open to all - no need to own a horse or live in Newtown. By becoming a member, you support our work to maintain multi-use trails and advocate for responsible access. Help us celebrate and safeguard the forests, fields, and trails that make Newtown special!
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The NBLA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving open space and trails for horses, hikers and mountain bikers and other passive users. The NBLA protects and maintains trails open to all forms of passive recreational use and provides education on how to use those trails sensitively and responsibly.
We welcome all; you don’t have to be a Newtown resident, nor a horse owner, to help us preserve open space and enjoy our beautiful trails. The NBLA welcomes other interest groups, such as hikers and bicyclists.
Membership Options
Membership Benefits
Receive invitations to all NBLA functions including exclusive Member-Only Events, plus all Open Meetings, Members Fun Day, Trail Clearings, Show & Go Rides, Frost On The Pumpkin Hunter Pace
Discounted entry to the Frost On The Pumpkin Hunter Pace
Privilege of being invited to ride on NBLA easements and private trails open only to NBLA members
Have opportunities to be involved in preserving trails and open space
Receive email updates regarding events and developments in the NBLA and local horse community
Access to join NBLA’s private Facebook group and community
The ability to preserve the tradition of horses being ridden on trails and open space and the awareness of our community that horses continue to be an important part of our way of life
NBLA Code of Conduct:
(“Horses” means all equines)
Safety
Safety is the responsibility of all; unsafe behavior on or off horseback will not be tolerated. Helmets and proper footwear are required to ride in NBLA events.
Well-Being
The well-being, health, and safety of horses and others are the priority. Horses must be in proper condition to participate in NBLA events, including body score, hoof condition and overall health. Horses are to be treated with kindness, respect and compassion. Horses are not to be corrected with harsh or abusive methods.
Ambassadorship
Individuals should act as ambassadors for horses and the sport of horseback riding by promoting a positive relationship between horseback riders and all others.
Sportsmanship
Model fair play, respect, and inclusivity.
Environment
Respect the environment, don’t litter, clean up after your horse and trailer.