Shore oaks farm

Shore oaks farm horse boarding & farrier service private adult boarding barn. we offer a 150' x 230' outdoor sand ring with lights & round pen. direct access to miles of trails.

we cater to horse owners who are seeking a healthier, more natural lifestyle for their horse by providing 24/7 turnout off each stall 365 on 23 acres with pasture. we trailer out to sp in the area too. be sure to check out our web site. we offer different boarding options. currently looking for someone or a small group to run the barn during the winter for 3-4 mos. possibility of daily barn help too.

03/12/2024

4 stalls open

02/26/2023

2 stalls open. check out our farm.

11/19/2022

3 stalls open to the right fit. seeking hands on owners that prefer to take a more active role in their horses care. we are mostly trail riders but open to other riding disciplines as well. make sure you read thru the barn rules.

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07/17/2022

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06/07/2022

3 stalls open!! seeking fun, easy going adult riders looking for a quiet, no drama farm that's safe and more natural with 24/7 run in stalls so the horse has the choice where they want to be. prefer hands on owners willing to be more actively involved in their horses day to day care. preferably trail riders but open to any discipline. offering rough to modified full board. check out our page and read thru our post that offers more information and rules about our farm. any questions call me at 978-335-6714.

no flies!!!  times to get out and ride.  come join our fun, easy going group of trail riders.  4 stalls open now.
09/18/2021

no flies!!! times to get out and ride. come join our fun, easy going group of trail riders. 4 stalls open now.

06/28/2021

please read thru posts below especially the barn rules for more info.

map of trails behind the farm.  no motorized vehicles.
06/14/2021

map of trails behind the farm. no motorized vehicles.

06/14/2021

for the trail riders seeking trails directly off the farm we offer that. access to 300 acres of trails that abuts the farm. plus a mile long dirt road for riding too. huge ring, round pen, 24/7 run in stalls 365. 8-10 acres of pasture in season. quiet, no drama adult only peaceful, fun riders seeking like boarders and an opportunity to work in the barn during the winter for reduced board feeding. possible work year round.

03/26/2021

SHORE OAKS FARM
BARN INFORMATION AND RULES

1. BOARD IS DUE ON OR BEFORE THE 1ST OF EACH MONTH IN CASH ONLY. THERE IS A LATE FEE OF
$60.00 PER DAY ADDED TO THE BOARD STARTING ON THE 5TH OF THE MONTH.

2A. SEMI-ROUGH BOARD
$460/MO BARN OWNER WILL FEED BOARDER'S HORSE 3X/DAY. BOARDER SUPPLIES & PAYS FOR
EVERYTHING. MUST CLEAN THEIR HORSES PADDOCK AND STALL DAILY AND WATERER, SET UP ALL MEALS
IN ADVANCE. NO PASTURE TURN OUT UNLESS THEIRS SPACE. BARN OWNER GIVE BOARDER ACCESS TO
THEIR OWN STALL AND ATTACHED PADDOCK FOR 24/7 365 TURNOUT. ACCESS TO ALL AMENITIES ON THE
FARM.

2B. SEMI-FULL BOARD:
$570/MO BARN OWNER WILL SUPPLY 4-6 FLAKES OF HAY FED 3X/DAY. PROVIDE SPACE FOR TACK
STORAGE. HORSE OWNER MUST SUPPLY GRAIN, MAKE UP FEEDINGS IN ADVANCE, CLEAN THEIR STALL,
PADDOCK DAILY AND CLEAN WATERER DAILY. TURN OUT AND IN HORSE FROM PASTURE WHEN PASTURE
IS OPEN. BEDDING IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF HORSE OWNER. WE ONLY ALLOW PELLETED BEDDING.

3. FULL BOARD:
THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS.
OPTION A IS $700/MO.
THIS INCLUDES ALL OF THE SEMI- FULL BENEFITS PLUS THE BARN OWNER CLEANING THE BOARDER’S
HORSES PADDOCK AREA ONLY DAILY. NO BEDDING.
OPTION B IS $760/MO
INCLUDES ALL OF THE ABOVE AND CLEANING THE BOARDER’S STALL. BOARDER SUPPLIES BEDDING.

4. MISC. INFO. IF THE BOARDER FEELS THAT THEIR HORSE NEEDS MORE HAY. THERE WILL BE AN
ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR EXTRA HAY NEEDED BY THE BOARDER’S HORSE. I DO NOT ALLOW ANY
BOARDER TO FEED THEIR HORSE EXTRA HAY.
ANY DAMAGE THAT A HORSE DOES TO THE BARN BEYOND NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR IS THE HORSE
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR. NO SMOKING IN OR ON THE FARM.

SUPPLEMENTS: HORSE OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY.

BLANKETING: BO DOES NOT BLANKET ANY BOARDERS HORSE. DO NOT FLY SPRAY, FLY MASK OR PUT
BOOTS ON BOARDER’S HORSE.

RING LIGHTS PLEASE SHUT THEM OFF AS SOON AS YOUR DONE.

PASTURE: HORSE OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR WEANING THEIR HORSE ONTO THE PASTURE AND ONCE
THEY HAVE ACCLIMATED TO THE GRASS WILL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TURNOUT AND IN AS WELL.
BOARDERS ARE WELCOME TO COORDINATE WITH OTHER BOARDER FOR TURN OUT TIMES AND IN BUT
SOMEONE HAS TO BE AROUND IN CASE THEY WANT IN FROM THE BUGS OR OTHER REASONS. IF WE HAVE
RAINY DAYS PLEASE ASK BARN OWNER IF ITS OK TO TURNOUT. PLEASE CONSULT THE BARN OWNER AS
TO WHEN THIS WILL START AND WHERE TO GRAZE YOUR HORSE. THE PASTURE IS NOT TO BE USED AS A
PLACE TO EXERCISE YOUR HORSE. IF YOUR HORSE WANT TO GALLOP AROUND ON THE FIELDS IT CAUSES
IRREPARABLE DAMAGE WHICH THE BARN OWNER WILL CHARGE THE HORSE OWNER TO REPAIR. PLEASE
BE COURTEOUS OF HOW SENSITIVE PASTURES ARE AND THE PRIVILEGE NOT RIGHT THE HORSE OWNER
HAS TO USE THE PASTURE WHEN ALLOWED.
OFF SEASON PASTURE IS CLOSED (OCT. TO THE END OF MAY) PLEASE DON’T HAND GRAZE, WALK YOUR
HORSE ON THE GRASS FIELDS. PLEASE DON’T RIDE ON THE FIELDS AT ANYTIME OF YEAR. IT CAUSES
DAMAGE TO THE FIELDS. THE FIELDS ARE FOR HORSES TO GRAZE ON ONLY.

TARPS: THERE ARE TARPS ON EACH HORSE’S STALL DOOR THAT ARE USED DURING THE SUMMER TO
KEEP THE BARN COOLER AND HELP KEEP THE BUGS OUT. THE HORSE’S OWNER NEEDS TO WORK WITH
THEIR HORSE TO GET THEM USE TO WALKING THRU THE TARP. IF THE BOARDER'S HORSE DESTROYS THE
TARP. BOARDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING IT OR PAYING THE BO.

FANS ARE ALSO INSTALLED IN EACH STALL AND TURNED ON AT THE BARN OWNER’S DISCRETION ONLY.
BOARDERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TURN ON FANS.

FARRIER &VET: YOU ARE WELCOME TO USE ANY FARRIER OR VET OF YOUR CHOICE.
MY HUSBAND IS A FARRIER AND MOST FIND IT CONVENIENT TO USE HIM. THE HORSE’S OWNER MUST BE AT
ALL VET APPOINTMENTS, EXCEPT SPRING SHOTS. I DO REQUIRE BOARDER’S HORSES TO REMAIN
CURRENT ON ALL VACCINES REQUIRED IN OUR AREA AND WORMING. I REQUIRE A CURRENT COGGINS AND
PROOF OF VACCINATIONS TO COME TO THE BARN. I DO NOT TREAT BOARDER’S HORSES WOUNDS OR
APPLY MEDICATION.

HELMETS: ALL BOARDERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR AN ASTM RATED HELMET AT ALL TIMES WHILE RIDING
AND SUITABLE FOOT WEAR THAT HAS A HEEL FOR THE RIDER’S SAFETY.

DOGS: I DO ASK THAT BOARDER’S LEAVE THEIR DOGS AT HOME. I OWN 4 OLD DOGS AND IT CAN GET
QUITE CRAZY WITH BOARDER’S AND NEIGHBORS DOGS TOO ON THE FARM. IT’S A SAFETY ISSUE. IF YOU
MUST BRING YOUR DOG(S). YOU ARE WELCOME TO KEEP THEM IN YOUR CAR. I DO HAVE AN AREA THAT IS
SHADY DURING THE SUMMER TO PARK. IF YOU FEEL YOU NEED TO BRING YOUR DOG FEEL FREE TO WALK
THEM IN “WILD CAT”. THE TOWN OWNED LAND BEHIND OUR FARM. IT’S 300 ACRES OF TRAILS, WHICH IS
WHERE WE TRAIL RIDE ON TOO. IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO WALK.

IF YOUR INTERESTED IN BOARDING HERE. I DO REQUIRE AT LEAST 2-3 REFERENCES FROM A PREVIOUS
BARN OWNER/MANAGERS OR BOARDERS AND ANYONE ELSE THAT WOULD BE SUITABLE. I’M MORE THAN
HAPPY TO SUPPLY REFERENCES OF MY SELF TOO.

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS INFORMATION AND HOPE THIS ANSWERS MOST OF YOUR
QUESTIONS, BUT IF YOU HAVE MORE PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME.

ANITA KREINER 978-335-6714 OR [email protected]

I PLEASE SIGN BELOW ACKNOWLEDGING THAT YOU READ THRU THE ABOVE RULES AND FULLY
UNDERSTAND.

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areal of shore oaks farm and view of ring, some pastures and barn
03/26/2021

areal of shore oaks farm and view of ring, some pastures and barn

03/25/2021

3-4 stalls avail. May- june for horse owners seeking a more natural, relaxed, quiet setting for their horse with 24/7 run in stalls 365. pasture, large ring, round pen, miles of trails directly off the farm. must be hands on owners. ideally seeking a boarder who would like to do feedings during the winter in exchange for reduced board, may have the option of barn work year round too. board starts at $300-$465.

Address

Stiles Pond Road
Boxford, MA
01921

Telephone

+19783356714

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