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Essex County Horse Organization (ECHO) is a non-profit group formed to assist the Town of Topsfield’s Parks & Cemetery Commission with the creation of an equestrian area at Pye Brook Community Park. The site is a capped landfill which has been developed into a beautiful multiuse park, including team-sports playing fields, a perimeter wildlife trail, picnic area, and open recreation areas for the public of all ages and interests. It is open to the equestrian public with a trailer entrance located off Bare Hill Road. The Horse Park is also easily accessed by Route 97 and via existing Bay Circuit and Essex County Trails Association (ECTA) trails. ECHO’s relationship with ECTA provides invaluable, ongoing assistance to our efforts.
ECHO’s immediate goal is to fence in the landfill perimeter and to install fencing that will create a designated safe area for equestrian and parking uses. The necessary funds come from our hosted equestrian events, donations, memberships, and various fundraising efforts carried out by ECHO’s members. In gratitude of their help and support, at least one annual show will be held to benefit the Topsfield Parks & Cemetery department.
SAVE THE DATES: 2010 ECHO Show season is about to begin!
All events take place at the Topsfield Horse Park, off of Bare Hill Road.
Sunday May 9, 2010: The Mother’s Day 2-Phase CANCELED
We regret to inform you that the Mother’s Day 2-Phase has been canceled
due to a lack of entries. We hope to see you at the Summer Fun Show.
Saturday August 7, 2010: Summer Fun Show
Come enjoy the hunter and jumper rings in a low-key fun-filled environment. Offering classes from leadline through Equitation and Pleasure, and ending with a series of games classis.
October 17, 2010: “Learn to Event” Three Phase
Offering 1, 2, or 3 phases in Leadline through Modified Beginner Novice
This is the perfect way to introduce your horse and yourself to eventing!
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