Dear ECTA Supporters, Happy first day of spring! We have a busy schedule planned for the next few months, and hope that you will all be able to join us at some of our upcoming events.
Reminder: Spring often brings with it wet weather and muddy conditions. Some of our landowners may close trailsto protect the footing or because conditions are not safe. Please respect any posted signs for closed trails.
West Newbury Trail Walk this Saturday
Join ECTA Trail Stewards Deb Hamilton and Ellen Alden on a guided tour of the Mill Pond area in West Newbury this Saturday at 9:00 am. Leashed dogs are welcome on this walk.
Our annual meeting will once again be held at the Gould Barn in Topsfield on Tuesday, April 9th. Our special guest this year is junior musher Lily Stewart of Ipswich, who recently took home bronze for Team USA at the World Sled Dog Championships in Alaska!
Did you know that you can travel from Topsfield Center to Rt. 114without riding on any roads? Join Trail Steward Joe Geller on Sunday, April 14th as he leads us on a tour of one of the North Shore’s best-kept trail secrets!
Donations needed for the ECTA Tack and Paraphernalia Sale at the Equine Expo! Remember us during your spring cleaning! We are looking for anything horse related…tack, blankets, barn supplies, clothing, housewares, artwork, etc. Contact Kay Joseph at 978-768-6275 orby emailto arrange for pickup or delivery. The Equine Expo will be held from 9-3 on Saturday, April 27th at the Topsfield Fairgrounds Arena Building. We are also still looking for a few volunteers for the afternoon shift!
The retailers below offer ECTA members great discounts on goods and services.
Farm Bar and Grille
Ipswich Inn
Wenham Sports Stop
Zumi’s Coffee Shop
First Light Anglers
Pinnacle Bikes
New England Running Co
Green Elephant Toys
Grassy Roots
True North Gallery
North Shore Dressage