Dear Event Managers and Organizers, Looking forward to 2022! It is that time of year again… time to get dates and information together for inclusion in the 2022 Local Equine Activities Calendar. Our format remains the same as previous years and the calendar is only available online (no printed version) If you are unsure of the format, please refer to our current calendar which can be found on our website. All equine events/activities...Read More
The Town of West Newbury is working with TEC, a transportation planning and engineering firm, to identify opportunities to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian safety along Main Street (Route 113) near the Page School and the Pipestave Hill Recreation Area. Improvements to promote non-vehicular travel along Main Street (Route 113) and to create safe, visible crossings between facilities are under consideration. The Town Administrator is seeking input from the WNRDC Board of Directors early in the process. As...Read More
Congratulations to our 2021 Volunteer of the Year and to our Lifetime Achievement Award winners! These two individuals have contributed energy, enthusiasm and persistence to the club’s operation and events. Congratulations Ralph Williams, Volunteer of the Year! Your calm energy is most noticed out on the cross country course during Pipestave Hill Horse Trials. Lifetime Achievement with WNRDC is awarded to Susan Beliveau with well deserved congratulations. Susan is a...Read More
Dear WNRDC Members, We have made the decision to postpone the WNRDC Annual meeting by one week, to November 13th, 1-3PM at Riverbend Farm, 251 River Road, due to the passing of Jessica Halliday. Jess was a local event rider, coach, trainer, and force of positive energy in everything she faced. Her family is formalizing a non-profit for Buck Off Cancer (buckoffcancer.org); please consider making a donation in Jess’s memory....Read More
Pipestave Hill Equestrian Area October 18, 2021 5:30PM Join our wonderful trails guide and Vice President, Deb Hamilton, for a moonlight ride at Pipestave Hill. IMPORTANT – this event is weather dependent! Please arrive and be mounted or otherwise prepared to move off at 5:30PM. October Moonrise Ride/Walk Please register here so we know you are coming!Read More
Greetings WNRDC Members, It is hard to believe it is this time of year already. We’re going to make this year’s Annual Meeting and Election an afternoon barn party from 1-3PM on 6 November. If your membership is not up to date, this is a great time to renew or update your membership: Login to verify/renew membership Please plan to attend as we have a small set of important topics...Read More
A super huge thank you to all our prize sponsors, volunteers, competitors, parents, trainers, coaches, and the wonderful horses and ponies. Congratulations to division winners (2021 PHHT October Scores) and an extra special congratulations to one competitor who achieved a century ride! We know how much practice and training it takes to get out on course for any show. No matter how the weekend turned out for you it is a...Read More
Good morning everyone! Ride times are posted Click here for a PDF of 2021 Oct PHHT Ride Times updated” and Saturday the 9th is setup day! We need a few people to help set up Stadium on Saturday around 10:45 AM. If we have 3 people this will go fast! Please RSVP if you can come for an hour to help [email protected] We have a fun new XC fence built...Read More
Congratulations to Liz Russell and Destino on winning the 3rd Level Adult Amateur Championship for USDF Region 8. Pictured here with her trainer Chrissy Landry of Landry Dressage at New Meadow Farm in West Newbury and Schatzi. Liz is a former WNRDC board member, longtime volunteer and horsewoman.Read More
Good evening competitors, parents, friends, The entries list is posted here: PHHT Entries. (Many thanks for the kind parent who reached out to ask!) If any question or concern please email secretary [email protected] Entries are still open so please get the word out to your friends who ride. Our secretary will check Coggins’ and reach out directly if any issue or question. Also, we could use several volunteers to help...Read More
We are pleased to announce that entries are OPEN for the October 10 2021 Pipestave Hill Horse Trials and we’ve got some fantastic prizes lined up! Please click here for the calendar info:Autumn Pipestave Hill Horse Trials Read More
