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
The Pipestave and Mill Pond Parking lots remain closed to all traffic. The areas themselves do remain open but there is no trailering in. Being a shared area with bikers, trail walkers dog walkers and others the local health board will proceed with caution on opening the area parking lots. On a positive note the area has been exceptionally wet all winter and to date so the rest period may...Read More
It’s time again for the Spring Equine Shot Clinic organized by the WNRDC and provided by SRH Veterinary Services. Please sign up by Monday, March 9th Find out Shot Clinic dates and servicesRead More
Please join us in celebrating our 100th year anniversary! Instead of our usual Potluck, we’ve decided to have an extra special celebratory event. So, put on your stylish attire and country bling and join us for a night of exceptional food, drink and square dancing with Dan Sorano. Haverhill Country Club 58 Brickett Ln, Haverhill, MA 01830 April 18, 2020 6:00-10:00PM Learn more information and purchase tickets Read More
Spring is about 4 weeks away! As we enter our 100th year as a club, we’re working hard to make this an extra special year. There’s a lot happening right now. Check out our upcoming events and clinics — hope to see you there! Don’t miss a club email. Add [email protected] and [email protected] to your email contacts or address book to make sure you don’t miss club news. Save the...Read More
Wednesday February 12, 2020 at the GAR Memorial Library from 6:30-7:45 pm Trails are an integral component of the open space and natural beauty that West Newbury residents and visitors can enjoy year-round. Whether dog walking at Mill Pond, bird watching along the Merrimack, riding through Riverbend Conservation Area or exploring around the Artichoke Reservoir or Brake Hill, there are miles of interconnected pathways that make West Newbury an Essex...Read More
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be...Read More
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be...Read More
