Cedar Tree Stables, LLC

10/18/2026

Our new indoor arena being built! 10-17-26

Arena Construction Week 1/2 Oct 2026

10/03/2026

09/19/2026

Great info!!

*TRAIL ALERTS*
Appleton Farms has a number of upcoming events. Lots of info here, take note when planning your hacks! 🐴

ECTA Run for the Trails (for runners)
Saturday 9/19, 9 am - 11 am
Runners will be following the blue route (see map insert in image).

Appleton Farm Days
Saturday 9/19 & Sunday 9/20, 12 pm - 5 pm
**HORSES NOT ADVISED on Farm Stand side **
The main driveway into Appleton Farms will be busy with cars and people. Everything happening is on farmstead side of property.
If interested in attending: https://thetrustees.org/event/449200/

ECGA Trail Ride (for bikers)
Saturday 9/26, 9:30 am
Bikes will be coming through Appleton Farms on the Bay Circuit trail at a controlled pace (see map insert in image).

Run for Amy Memorial Trail Race (for runners)
Sunday 9/27, 1 pm
**HORSES NOT ADVISED**
Races start at 2pm. The main driveway into Appleton Farms will be busy with cars and people.
If interested in attending as a runner, visit: https://runforamy.com/

Oktoberfest at Appleton Farms
Saturday 10/3, 12 pm - 5 pm
**HORSES NOT ADVISED of Farm Stand side**
The main driveway into Appleton Farms will be busy with cars and people. Everything happening is on farmstead side of property.
If interested in attending: https://thetrustees.org/event/449287/

08/20/2026

Great tips!! 🐝🐝

GROUND BEES ... an unwelcome danger for all trail users!
These are generally wasps or hornets nesting in the ground just under the surface. They become agitated as traffic passes over the nest entrance.

Every trail user should be paying attention to the ground and steer clear of any holes where bees are visible. Here are some tips for avoiding an unpleasant situation:

✔️When riding in a group, check if anyone has an allergy (and where their epi-pen or antihistamines are stored).

✔️All riders behind horses should be watching for disturbed holes from the horse(s) ahead of them.

✔️Pay attention to your horse "overreacting" to a bug bite, jumping, flinching, or aggressively trying to reach an insect.

🚫Avoid riding during peak bee hours (usually late morning to early afternoon).

✔️Be cautious on narrow trails with steep uphill and downhill corridors: turning around on narrow trails like these can be difficult, moving together briskly forward will be helpful.

✔️Ground bees don't move very fast (bonus). While there's a little advantage there, getting out quickly, preferably upwind, minimizes contact. Runners and cyclists should sprint away, and horses should move forward at a trot or canter until everyone is at a safe distance.
✔️Wear long sleeves to minimize your skin exposure.

✔️Consider carrying a first-aid kit, sting wipes, and antihistamines in case of a sting.

Should you do have the unfortunate experience of hitting a ground nest, make a mental note of the location and alert the stewards of that particular trail to its presence.

Not sure who to reach out to? Let us know and we'll help spread the word!

08/19/2026

Trying to survive the heat, and stay awake! Lol
😂😴

08/06/2026

Just trying to stay cool…..💦💦

07/29/2026

Thank you ECTA!

They're here! ECTA’s new trail safety signs, the STAL and the Yield triangle, have arrived and will be posted on your local trails soon. Keep an eye out for them!

07/09/2026

Summer days!

06/17/2026

Great news!

**TRAIL SPOTLIGHT UPDATE!**
As of today, the traffic light across Topsfield Rd. has BEEN REPLACED!🚦

Last week we featured the Bradley-Willowdale connector via Topsfield Rd. and mentioned one of the broken traffic lights. This has now been fixed!

(from last week: "Trail Spotlight: The Bradley Palmer-Willowdale connector. TAKE NOTE: Currently, there is only one functioning flashing light system that detects activity in the street crossing (the other suffered damage during this winters' storms and has yet to be replaced).")

05/21/2026

Huge thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s guided trail ride through the Winthrop property! What an incredible day on the trails. The scenery was absolutely beautiful, and it was great getting to enjoy it with such a fun group of riders.

Even with a large group, all of the horses did an amazing job and handled the ride like pros. We’re so proud of these horses and grateful for everyone who came out, rode with us, and made the day so enjoyable.

We hope you had as much fun as we did, and we can’t wait to see you again for the next ride! 🐴🌲☀️