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BELCHERTOWN
Ingate Farms
Phone: 413-253-0440
William (Bill) W. McCormick or: 253-9856
60 Lamson Road [01007]
Directions: East on Rt. 9 off of I-91. Go to Rt. 116 in Amherst; take right (south) to Bay Rd. at Atkins Farm; take left on Bay Rd. and go 3.8 miles to Lamson; take right into Ingate property.
Facilities: 20 indoor stalls, five 1/4-acre pasture/turnout areas, indoor ring, 2 outdoor rings. 500 acres adjacent to state lands - miles of riding trails. Trailer parking with easy turnaround.
Rates: $15 per night; $90 per week.
Accommodations: Ingate Bed & Breakfast on property: 5 BRs with breakfast included. Outdoor Olympic pool, 8 units with kitchenettes. (PublisherÕs note: This is a beautiful home and horse facility located in a very scenic and cultural area.)
BLANDFORD
Pleasure Horse Paso Fino Barn
Phone: 413-848-2214
Ingrid Gureckis
43 Russell Road [01008]
Directions: Call for directions.
Facilities: 4 wood indoor 10' x 10' stalls, 2-acre pasture, 40' x 40' turnout, feed/hay, trailer parking available, riding ring, trails, saddlery, gift shop. Paso Fino training, breeding, lessons. Standing-at-stud: "Rascelleo de Vez," grandson of "Coral Lace."
Rates: $15 per night.
Accommodations: Bed & breakfast on premises.
CANTON
Canton Equestrian Center
Phone: 617-821-5527
Mary Hughes 617-828-0335
1095 Randolph Street [02021]
Directions: Take Rt. 138 off of Rt. 128 (I-95). Call for further directions.
Facilities: 35 indoor stalls, indoor arena, outdoor arena, jump course, 3 fenced turnouts, miles of riding trails nearby. English & Western, & hunter/jumper lessons at all levels. Call for reservations.
Rates: $15 per night.
Accommodations: Holiday Inn 2 miles from stable.
CARVER
Celtic Wind Stables
Phone: 508-728-8675
Tara Pratt
58 Plymouth St (02360)
Directions: Call for directions.
Facilities: 10 stalls, riding arena, turn out, trail riding, training and lessons. Feed and hay available
Rates: $15 per night
Accommodations: Many motels in historic Plymouth area.
GREENFIELD
Meadowcrest Farm
Phone: 413-773-7842
Jim & Rita Adams
290 Leyden Road [01301]
Directions: 2 miles off of I-91 at Exit 26. Call for directions.
Facilities: 12 indoor 12' x 12' box stalls, outdoor lighted ring, pasture/turnout on 64 acres. Meadowcrest is also a Christmas tree farm with hay rides & sleigh rides drawn by a team of Percherons. Many activities offered at this scenic location. Call for reservation.
Rates: $20 per night.
Accommodations: Howard JohnsonÕs 2 miles from stable at I-91.
Briggs Stable
Phone: 781-826-3191
John D. & Vicki F. Dougherty
623 Hanover Street, Rt. 139 [02339]
Directions: Convenient to Rt. 3. Call for directions.
Facilities: 70 indoor stalls, turnout, 80' x 210' indoor ring, 2 outdoor riding rings, hunt course, riding trails. Tack shop & trailer sales on premises. Standing-at-stud: "Boston Pops," Westphalian stallion - Jumping 4' Dressage 4th Level Champion. Private to group lessons in all seats.
Rates: $20 per night.
Accommodations: Motels in nearby Rockland.
KINGSTON
Dusty-J Farm
Phone: 781-585-6258
Rick & Karen Johnson Barn: 585-1940
199 Grove Street [02364]
Directions: Off Rt. 3 & 3A. Call for directions.
Facilities: 13 indoor stalls, 4 outside rings (1 lighted), feed/hay & trailer parking available. National Champion for Hunter Under Saddle: "Tardee Straw" - registered Appaloosa horse. Call for reservation.
Rates: $15 per night.
Accommodations: Motels 2 miles from stable.
LENOX
RCR Stables
Phone: 413-637-0613
Charlene McAteer 800-840-0613
430 East Street [01240]
Directions: Exit 2 off of Mass. Pike (I-90). Take Rt. 20 East. Call for further directions.
Facilities: 13 indoor box stalls, 3 paddocks, 40 acres fenced pasture, 1/3-mile race track, open ring, trail rides. Located at "Eastover" resort facility. Call for reservation.
Rates: $15 per night.
Accommodations: At "Eastover" or motels 2 miles away.
LUNENBURG
Pine Fall Farm
Phone: 508-582-7748
Tammy McAlpine
Evenings: 508-582-7601
271 Elmwood Road [01462]
Directions: Located off of Rt. 2A. Call for directions.
Facilities: 24 indoor stalls, 60' x 120' indoor arena, fenced grass paddocks, 70' x 140' outdoor arena. English & Western training for horses & riders. Also horse sales. Call for reservation.Rates: $20 per night.
Accommodations: Motels 15 miles away.
NEW BRAINTREE
Ash Lane Farm
Phone: 508-867-9927
Mary Kay Newton
Havens Road [01531-0192]
Directions: Sturbridge Exit off I-90 , Rte. 20 east, left onto Rte. 49, left onto Rte. 9, right onto Rte. 67, left at Reeds Country Store. Second farm on right.
Facilities: 4 indoor 12' x 12' stalls, 2- and 3-acre fields, indoor arena, outdoor sand ring, feed/hay, trailer parking available. Arabian breeding farm, foals for sale. Arabian stallion standing-at-stud: "Ganesh."
Rates: $25 per night.
Accommodations: Bed & breakfast on premises, $40 per person, $75 per couple. Motels available near Sturbridge Village.
NORTH ANDOVER
Andover Riding Academy
Phone: 508-683-6552
Frank Fiore Evenings: 508-683-9387
16 Berry Street, Rt. 114 [01845]
Directions: Centrally located near I-93, I-495, & I-95. Call for directions.
Facilities: 80 indoor stalls at a complete horse facility. Feed/hay & trailer parking available. Call for reservation.
Rates: $20 per night.
Accommodations: Candlelight Motel within 1 mile of stable.
PEPPERELL
Twin Pine Farm
Phone: 508-433-5252
Cathy & Toby Tyler
34 Jewett Street [01463]
Directions: 1 mile from Rt. 113 & Rt. 111. Call for directions.
Facilities: 25 indoor stalls, 6 outside paddocks, 70' x 200' indoor arena, 150' x 225' outdoor arena, wash racks, riding trails, jumping arena. Training for horses & riders in English, Western, jumping, dressage, & Western reining. Overnight boarding in emergencies only.
Rates: $25 per night.
Accommodations: Motels 8 miles from stable.
PLYMPTON
Southfield Farm
Phone: 781-582-2710
Joanne Heath
11 Oak Street [02367]
Directions: Exit 10 off of Rt. 3 to Rt. 106. Call for directions.
Facilities: 20 indoor box stalls, 4 turnout areas on 8.5 acres, outside riding ring, round pen, heated tack room, riding trails. Training and showing of horses and riders at all levels. Morgan breeder. Call for reservation.
Rates: $15 per night.
Accommodations: Motels 4 miles from stable.
PROVINCETOWN
Bayberry Hollow Farm
Phone: 508-487-6584
Chris Lorenz
P.O. Box 1427 [02657]
Directions: Rt. 6A east and take 3rd Provincetown exit on Shankpanter Road; take right onto Bradford St.; go 1/2 mile & take right onto West Vine St. extension. See Farm sign.
Facilities: 6 indoor straight stalls, 4 paddocks, trailer parking available. Massage therapy available. Hay provided. Pony rides. Call for reservation.
Rates: $15 per night; $75 per week.
Accommodations: Motels nearby.
REHOBOTH
Gilbert's Tree Farm Bed & Breakfast
Phone: 508-252-6416
Jeanne D. Gilbert
30 Spring Street [02769]
Directions: Call for directions. Loc
ated 3.5 miles from Rte. 195.
Facilities: 5 indoor box stalls, 50' x 50' pasture, feed/hay, trailer parking available. Riding trails through 100 acres. Jeanne is licensed riding instructor. Rates: $15 per night.
Accommodations: Non-smoking bed & breakfast in 150-year-old home with in-ground pool and full breakfast. Also a secluded cabin on premises.
REVERE
Revere-Saugus Riding Academy
Phone: 617-322-7788
Mary Ward 617-324-1594
122 Morris Street [02151]
Directions: Located right off of Rt. 1. Call for directions.
Facilities: 15 indoor box stalls, 4 turnout paddocks, large turnout area, outside hunt course, riding trails, feed/hay & trailer parking. Training & riding lessons and sales of horses. Call for reservation.
Rates: $15 per night; $100 per week with group discount.
Accommodations: Many motels on Rt. 1 within 1 mile.
Bowen Lane Stable
Phone: 508-763-1741
Joseph, Diane & Curry DeLowery
EXPERT FARRIER SERVICES AVAILABLE -- SEE ARTICLE ON PAGE 332 68 BowenÕs Lane [02770]
Directions: Rochester exit off 195 onto Route 105. Bowen Lane on left 1/2 miles from Rochester Town Hall/Plum Corner.
Facilities: 20 full size indoor stalls. Feed & hay available. Trailer parking available. 2 - 600' paddocks; smaller areas will be available. Indoor arena, outdoor dressage area. Acres of trail riding available plus lots of woodlands and corn fields.
Rates: $16.95 per night.
Accommodations: 5 miles away in Marion, Ma.
RUTLAND
Holiday Acres Equestrian Center
Phone: 508-886-6896
Deborah & Clifton Hunt
331 Main Street [01543]
Directions: Located on Rt. 122A. Call for directions.
Facilities: 6 indoor stalls, nine - 1/8-acre paddocks, boarded riding ring, indoor riding arena. No stallions. Hunter shows held at Center. Call ahead to check availability.
Rates: $15 per night; $75 per week.
Accommodations: Motels in Worcester, 20 minutes away.
WEST NEWBURY
Rowland Meadow Farm
Phone: 978-363-8128
Jefferson &Lauren Rowland
69 Crane Neck Street [01985]
Directions: Rt 95 to exit 57, West on rt 115 5.2 miles to Crane Neck Street.
Facilities: 7 indoor stalls, 5 outdoor grassy paddocks, feeed/hay available, small trailer parking, No Stallions .
Rates: Call for rates.
Accommodations: Hampton Inn-Hampton, NH (10 miles), Best Western-Haverhill, MA (5 miles)
WESTFIELD
AJ Stables
Phone: 413-562-5974
Tammy & Irene Lowe
1040 E. Mountain Road [01086]
Directions: Exit 3 off of Mass. Turnpike (I-90). Also easy access off of I-91. Call for directions.
Facilities: 10 indoor box stalls, large rodeo riding arena, pasture, paddocks. Blacksmith on premises. Training and breaking of horses at all levels. Trains racehorses. Also, horse transportation available serving New England and New York. Call for information and reservations.
Rates: $25 per night.
Accommodations: Motels 2 miles from stable.