Membership

Attention Trail Riders

With the exception of Town property, conservation land and roads, our trail system is made up entirely of private property. Trail riding in North Salem and environs depends on the cooperation of our landowners. Everyone MUST be a member of NSBTA to ride on the trails! We can continue to enjoy our trails only if ALL RIDERS follow a few common sense rules and use good, safe and respectful judgement on the trails.

NSBTA Trail

NSBTA Terms of Membership

  • Be an NSBTA member in good standing.
  • Always wear protective headgear.
  • Be considerate and courteous at all times.
  • You must be on horseback to use trails on private property.  Hiking, skiing and dogs are allowed only on NSOLF parcels.
  • No wheeled or motorized vehicles of any kind are allowed on trails.
  • No smoking on trails.
  • Always ride on the edge of fields, not through the center, unless otherwise marked.
  • No schooling over jumps. No lessons without permission from landowner.
  • Jumping can be dangerous.  Some jumps are for advanced riders and horses only.  Know your abilities and limitations and those of your horse.  Stay within your zone of safety.
  • Stay out of wet areas.  If trail is wet, do not use it.
  • Respect privacy.  Stay on the trail and walk near barns, rings or paddocks. Do not ride on lawns or approach houses. Be alert for children, pets and other distractions.
  • Ride single file on roads and move to the side for cars. Thank drivers who reduce their speed. 
  • Obey signs and other restrictions.
  • Never canter or gallop toward or away from a horse or a group of horses. Ask permission to pass, especially if you wish to trot away.
  • Any rider exhibiting irresponsible, dangerous behavior or riding off marked trails, risks having membership revoked.
  • In consideration of your use and enjoyment of the trails, you agree to assume all risks associated with trail riding and agree to hold harmless the NSBTA (including its officers, directors and contractors) and the landowners against any injury that may occur to you and your horse.

Any questions? Email us at info@nsbta.org

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Your membership enables the NSBTA to effectively communicate its goals and fund the necessary equipment and personnel to maintain our trail network. Our continued success in these endeavors and the maintenance of the trail network is dependent upon your financial support.