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!
Join Today!
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
Individual Membership
Join our community dedicated to preserving Newtown's scenic trails and open spaces. NBLA membership directly supports our mission to maintain recreational lands. Options include individual memberships or Family memberships allowing households to join at a discounted rate. Become a member today and help safeguard the natural areas that make Newtown special!
The individual membership is perfect for any single outdoor enthusiast who wants to support the NBLA's mission. Ideal for hikers, bikers, horseback riders, nature lovers, and anyone passionate about protecting local recreational land.
Family Memberships
Join our community dedicated to preserving Newtown's scenic trails and open spaces. NBLA membership directly supports our mission to maintain recreational lands. Options include individual memberships or Family memberships allowing households to join at a discounted rate. Become a member today and help safeguard the natural areas that make Newtown special!
Family memberships include 2 adults and all children under 18 years old residing at the same address. A great way for outdoor-loving households to support our mission of preserving open space and trails for all to enjoy.
Barn/Stable Membership
Horse barns, stables, and riding groups - join the NBLA at discounted group rates! Barn memberships support our mission to preserve recreational lands and trails. Receive full individual member benefits for up to 5 riders, with discounted add-on pricing. Join as a barn to aid our efforts while enjoying special pricing. Help us sustain treasured open spaces for equestrians!
Be sure to include all the relevant details users will want to know, like pricing, duration, and location. If they'll need to prepare or bring anything with them, let them know here. Give users an idea of what to expect from the service and tell them how to book it.
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
Join Today: Choose Your Membership
Individual Membership
45$Every yearThe individual membership is perfect for any single outdoor enthusiast who wants to support the NBLA's mission to protect local recreational land.
Family Membership
75$Every yearFamily memberships include 2 adults and all children under 18 years old residing at the same address.
Barn / Stable Membership
125$Every yearDesigned for barns, stables, and riding groups. Includes up to 5 riders from the same barn or stable. See the add-on membership plan if you need to add more riders.
Rider Add On to Barn/Stable Membership
25$Every yearAdd on more riders to your Barn/Stable Membership. This is ONLY for the Barn/Stable Membership if you need more than 5 riders.
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.