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Title:Equine Notes Conference
Notice:Topics List=4, Horses 4Sale/Wanted=150, Equip 4Sale/Wanted=151
Moderator:MTADMS::COBURNIO
Created:Tue Feb 11 1986
Last Modified:Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2080
Total number of notes:22383

203.0. "Places to School Cross Country" by ZEPPO::FOX () Mon Jul 13 1987 15:43

    Anybody out there know of any places in the eastern Massachusetts,
    southern New Hampshire area where cross-country schooling is allowed?
    I have been starting to go to Groton House in Hamilton which is
    a wonderful place but a little far from where I keep my horse (Groton
    Ma to Hamilton = 1.5 hours). I am wondering if there are any farms
    or trails that someone might know of which would have (preferably)
    a ditch, drop and water jump along with whatever else.
    
    Thanks in advance for any info!
    
    Linda Fox
    
    
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203.1Carlisle MASTAR::NAMOGLUMon Jul 13 1987 16:0411
    
    There are cross country jumps set up in the Carlisle State Forest.
    It is only about 20-30 minutes from Groton.  They usually have 3
    day events there during the year - but there are some nice fences.
    I did not walk all around the forest, and thus did not see all of
    the fences, so I don't know if there is a water jump - but there
    is certainly water in the form of streams.
    
    Sherry
    
    
203.2PARSEC::SCRAGGSMon Jul 13 1987 16:295
    Stow town forest was also the site for a few small pace events,
    several permanent fences were erected. I haven't been there in
    a few years, but I believe there still there. 
    
    
203.3some more suggestionsTOPDOC::NAJJARMon Jul 13 1987 16:418
    Linda,
    
    I know it's probably far, but Bradley Palmer has some nice fences
    and there are a few at the Groton Fairgrounds in Groton, MA.  UNH
    lets you school for $10, but it's a long trip for you.  Also, ABC
    in Ipswich/Boxford has some nice fences: Big Ditch, 2 drops (ramps
    on the top of a hill and you land 1/2 way down the hill) also water
    and other types.
203.4ZEPPO::FOXMon Jul 13 1987 19:1619
    Thanks for teh quick replies (and more are welcome!)
    
    Julie, do you by any chance have a phone number and/or directions
    to ABC Farm so I might call and ask them about coming over?
    
    UNH is going to be a definite as soon as I can get a weekend to
    take the whole day to go up. Do you have to let them know beforehand
    that you are coming up or do you just arrive and leave the $10 at
    the barn?
    
    Marianne, do you have directions to the Stow State Park and where
    do you park the trailer?
    
    I was at Carlisle a few weekends ago and it was great!
    
    Thanks all and PLEASE keep the suggestion coming!
    
    Linda
    
203.5call first...TOPDOC::NAJJARTue Jul 14 1987 16:287
    Linda,
    
    I think it's best to call UNH to find out if they are using the
    course or if it's open.  I'll have to look at home or ask around
    to get the number for ABC.  The only directions I know are from
    N.Andover/Boxford, when I find the number you can call and get
    directions from them.
203.6Shepley Hill?NFL::KEIRANTue Jul 14 1987 17:167
    Linda
    
    Is the cross country course still set up over at Shepley Hill in
    Groton?  I haven't ridden over there in a few years, but it used
    to be a nice course.
    
    Linda
203.7# for ABCTOPDOC::NAJJARWed Jul 15 1987 11:577
    The number I have for ABC (Lockwood Estate, Boxford, MA)
    is 352-2354 or Diane Reed 352-6922 (she put the event together last
    fall, she may know who to contact).
    
    The cross country course must still be set up at Sheply Hill since
    they still hold events there, you might try giving them a call to
    see if you can school there.
203.8Thanks!ZEPPO::FOXWed Jul 15 1987 17:309
    I called Shepley the other day and they do NOT allow any schooling
    nor do they allow people to ride on their trails. Shepley would
    have been perfect for me since I board my horse in Groton.
    
    Julie, thanks for the numbers!
    
    Thanks all,
    
    Linda
203.9Great Brook ?KAHALA::HOLMESTue Jun 22 1993 21:218
    Can someone point me to the note about Great Brook in Carlisle ?

    Also any similar places in southern N.H. to train for cross counrty or
    trail riding ?

    Thanks,
    Bill