Exceptional Hunter Jumper Training in New England's Premier Equestrian Facility

From beginner lessons to competitive showing—Back Bay Farm offers personalized riding programs, quality boarding, and expert training in our beautiful Ipswich, Massachusetts location.

PREMIER HUNTER JUMPER TRAINING IN IPSWICH, MA

LEARN TO LOVE AND RIDE HORSES HERE

Back Bay Farm is a leading hunter jumper facility specializing in equitation training and full-service horse boarding in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Our comprehensive programs include professional training, personalized riding lessons, competitive showing opportunities, quality full boarding, and expert horse sales and leasing services.

Whether you’re taking your first riding lesson or competing at advanced levels, our experienced instructors create programs tailored to your individual goals and abilities. Our riding school welcomes riders of all levels with a structured approach that builds confidence and skills progressively.

Located on the beautiful North Shore, our facility features indoor arena, outdoor rings, and quality footing. We maintain a supportive community atmosphere where both horses and riders thrive.

New riders are always welcome! Schedule a visit to see why Back Bay Farm has been the trusted choice for Hunter Jumper training in Essex County for over 25 years.

EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP IN HUNTER JUMPER EDUCATION

Robin Petersen: Owner + Head Trainer

Robin Petersen, owner and head trainer at Back Bay Farm, brings over 40 years of hunter and equitation expertise to our Ipswich facility. After founding the farm in 1994 with her husband Peter Townsend, Robin has established one of the North Shore’s most respected equestrian programs.

As a USHJA certified trainer with British Horse Society credentials from the prestigious Palock Vale Riding School in England, Robin delivers world-class instruction to riders of all levels. Her dedication to excellence in hunter jumper training was recognized with the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award at the New England Equitation Championships.

The Back Bay Farm legacy continues in memory of Peter Townsend, maintaining our commitment to exceptional horsemanship and rider development in Ipswich and throughout New England.

What Our Equestrians Say About Training at Back Bay Farm

I have known Robin for over thirty years, first as the mother of a young rider and then as a rider myself. She has always managed her barn with two guiding principals: superlative care of the horses and support for every rider, whatever the individual talents or goals.

“Back Bay Farm has been incredible for my daughter. Here at the barn she learns not just how to ride, but all about the horsemanship that goes with riding. Her trainers are knowledgeable and help my daughter with specific plans to work on to become a better rider. Everyone here is very friendly and helpful. My daughter loves coming to Back Bay Farm as much as she can. We feel truly lucky to have found this wonderful Barn!”

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