Premium Horse Boarding in Ipswich, MA
Full-Service Equine Care at Back Bay Farm's Award-Winning Facility
Full-Service Horse Boarding Services
Our full-service boarding program is priced at $1,900 monthly and includes:
- Turn out/Turn in
- Stall Cleaning twice daily
- Blanket and Boot changes as necessary
- Staffing during business hours for any assistance needed
- Night check 7 days a week
- Extra storage for off season items
Back Bay Farm is proud to have earned the prestigious “Horse Farm of Distinction” designation from the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation for nearly a decade, reflecting our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in equine care and facility management.
Please check out our latest Show Schedule!
Safety Rules and Guidelines:
- The speed limit is 5 MPH on the driveway. This feels very slow and it should be very slow! There are dogs, children, and horses who depend on this rule.
- Please do not bring your dogs to the barn. If this is unavoidable, please keep them in your car.
- No smoking is allowed on the property.
- Please walk and be generally quiet and gentle.
- Please park facing away from the outdoor ring, in our parking area. Do not drive up to the barn door.
- If approaching the indoor ring, please announce yourself as you walk up by loudly saying “Door”, and stop at the doorway until someone says it is safe to enter.
- Please do not visit the barn outside of business hours (8am to 7pm Tuesday-Friday, 8am to 4pm Saturday & Sunday)
- Lesson cancellations must be made by 9am on the day of the lesson. All cancellations must be made by phone to the office at 978-356-0730. No text or email.
Frequently Asked Questions About Boarding
Our $1,900 monthly boarding fee includes daily turnout in our grass and sand paddocks, twice-daily stall cleaning, seasonal blanket and boot changes, organized veterinarian and farrier appointments, access to premium feeds and supplements, on-site staff during business hours, nightly security checks, and dedicated storage for your seasonal equipment. Boarders also have access to our indoor and outdoor riding arenas.
Horses at Back Bay Farm are turned out daily in one of our many safe and beautiful grass and sand paddocks, weather permitting. Our professional staff handles all turnout and turn-in, ensuring your horse receives consistent outdoor time while being properly monitored for safety.
Yes, we offer a full training program for boarded horses. As an active hunter/jumper show stable, our training program is designed to accommodate riders of all levels, from beginners to advanced competitors. Our head trainer Robin Petersen brings over 40 years of experience and is a USHJA certified trainer with British Horse Society credentials.
Our show schedule is carefully selected to accommodate every rider’s goals and competitive abilities, ranging from local shows to A-Circuit competitions throughout New England. Our riders regularly qualify for Massachusetts Hunter Championships, New England Equitation Championships, and Zone 1 Horse of the Year Finals.
Back Bay Farm was established in 1994 by Robin Petersen and her husband Peter Townsend. For nearly three decades, we’ve provided premium horse care in Ipswich, and have been recognized as a “Horse Farm of Distinction” by the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation for almost a decade, reflecting our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards in equine care.