West Newbury Riding and Driving Club Volunteer Service ScholarshipGraduating high school seniors and those currently in a program of further education, who have volunteered for activities that benefit equine activities in West Newbury, are invited to apply for a $500 scholarship to be used toward any type of education. You do not have to be a member of the WNRDC to apply for the scholarship. CLICK HERE for more information.Read More
Dear Competitors, Thank you for entering our summer 2020 PHHT 2 Phase and Dressage Only competition. However, due to a low number of entries, we have to cancel the event on this Sunday, July 12th. We realize that in these uncertain times that it has been difficult and appreciate both the hope of returning to more normal activities and support for WNRDC that your entry represented. We hope activities continue...Read More
Good evening from Team Pipestave, We need you for THIS Sunday July 12th! We need you to enter the PHHT 2-Phase! We need you to get your friends to enter the PHHT 2-Phase or a couple of dressage only tests. Economics dictate that we have to have a minimum number of entries to run and we’re not quite there. We’ve extended entries for one more day. Please share, invite your...Read More
Happy Sunday evening, Hope you’ve all had an enjoyable weekend. Entries to date are posted, link below or also find off the main PHHT page Entries for 12 July As we are using a new system, please review your entry and notify the show secretary via [email protected] of any clarifications. There are a couple of Coggins that perhaps didn’t upload before the entry was processed, this is noted and please...Read More
Our July 12th Two-Phase is 7 days away. Entries are limited and spots are filling up fast. CLICK HERE to fill out your entry now before it’s too late!Read More
Greetings fellow equestrians, WNRDC is super excited to share some joy and we’re in progress of organizing a two-phase event either in clinic or competition form on the 12th of July. We have a preliminary green light from the town and are working through final plans. Please note we have made COVID-19 related safety changes aligned with USEF/USEA recommendations. Changes include: online entries only, bridle numbers and no pinnies, entrants...Read More
Essex County Trail Association (ECTA) maps have gone digital! High quality town wide trail maps available free through AvenzaMaps.com for navigational use on mobile devices. To celebrate this, ECTA is offering a TrifECTA Trail Challenge! CLICK HERE for more details.Read More
West Newbury Riding and Driving Club Volunteer Service ScholarshipGraduating high school seniors and those currently in a program of further education, who have volunteered for activities that benefit equine activities in West Newbury, are invited to apply for a $500 scholarship to be used toward any type of education. You do not have to be a member of the WNRDC to apply for the scholarship. CLICK HERE for more information.Read More
We know you are eager for news of what is happening with our Summer Pipestave Hill Horse Trials. The Club is looking at options for events, clinics and show opportunities scaled and scoped to be in line with social distancing guidelines which protect our volunteers and participants. We’ve reviewed the USEF guidelines and are monitoring current MA State and Town of West Newbury requirements. Currently, Town guidelines will determine whether...Read More
Mill Pond/Pipestave Hill parking will open for West Newbury residents ONLY (with permit) on Saturday, May 23rd and until further notice… Dear WNRDC members, For those who would trailer in for trail access, parking is currently closed at Pipestave and Mill Pond. The Town of West Newbury has just announced on May 23rd and until further notice that Mill Pond/Pipestave Hill parking lots will open for West Newbury residents ONLY...Read More
Be kind. Be Smart. Don’t endanger your horse or yourself the ground is too wet or frozen and sometimes both. Hazards can be hidden by snowfall. Any damage done does not repair itself. Maintenance for the area is by volunteers only. Knowledgeable and experienced riders are welcome to use trails at their own risk but no trail maintenance is done until late spring.Read More