Back Acres Farm and Equine Boarding Facility

10/11/2015

We have stalls available. Please share and spread the word. Can you say "indoor arena in winter"?

08/02/2015

Would anyone be interested if I put together a tack/supplies sale/swap? Everyone would bring their own table, we could have it in the indoor arena, public invited of course. --Rae

07/05/2015

We have stalls available. If you know of anyone looking for a friendly barn with indoor and outdoor arenas, miles and miles of trails out the back door, and a great atmosphere, please give them the website http://backacresfarm.com or have them get in touch with the owner, Penn Moulton, 413-634-5686 or [email protected]

Back Acres farm is a brand new horse boarding and riding facility located in the Pioneer Valley of Western, Massachusetts just 30 minutes from Northampton, Greenfield and Pittsfield.

05/22/2015

Our first clinic with Sharon Wilsie was a huge success. We're already planning the next one. Watch this space for more info!

05/04/2015

Don't forget to register for the workshop with Sharon Wilsie on May 16 here at Back Acres Farm and B&B Morning session: Learning equine body language. Afternoon session: intro to clicker training. Only a few spots left for active participants (bring your horse or play with one of ours), plenty of spots are still available for auditing. For more info email me direct at [email protected] or PM here (but I might not see it unless we're friended). --Rachel

03/28/2013

2013 CLINIC SERIES: BETTINA DRUMMOND CLINIC
APRIL 13TH, 2013
SECOND ACT FARM, 124 BOTSFORD HILL RD., ROXBURY, CT

This will be a rare opportunity for participants to consult with an expert concerned solely on balancing correct form with the pursuit of light contact. Focus will be on warm up techniques (which may include in-hand), rider position, correct contact, and specific exercises tailored to each horse and rider pair. This clinic will be of great value to auditors since the methods and exercises Bettina uses can be used on their own horses to create balance and light contact in their riding.

"Bettina Drummond is highly regarded in both the United States and Europe. She teaches the French Classical method of dressage, along with some of the principles of Baucher when appropriate for the horse’s development. She is a practicing Baucheriste trainer, following the tradition of the Portuguese Master Nuno Oliveira, who achieved his phenomenal results by grafting the principles of Baucher onto a classical foundation.

Ms. Drummond spent 17 years in training with Master Oliveira, beginning at age seven. She earned the coveted spurs awarded to instructors at 17, and was recognized as a master trainer at 21. She was also influenced and coached by some of Europe’s finest trainers, including General Durand, Ecuyer en Chef and Commandant of the French National Equestrian School in Samur, and Lieutenant Colonel Paolo Angioni of the Italian Cavalry."

The clinic will begin with a lecture given by Bettina at 9am, followed by 3 rides, lunch, and 3 afternoon rides. Depending on the number of registrants the number of afternoon rides may be increased. Each riding session will be an hour.

Please bring your own chairs.

Directions to the clinic may be found online at ctdressageassoc.org
BETTINA CLINIC SIGN UP SHEET.doc

03/15/2013

03/15/2013

Spring please!

02/22/2013

Looks like we're in for more snow!

01/22/2013

Hi from Fl! Virtual postcard :)

12/21/2012

Back Acres farm wishes you all a Peaceful and Joyous holiday season with all your loved ones :)

11/16/2012

Have you checked out our new B&B site? http://www.backacresfarmbandb.com

Horse and Pet friendly Bed and Breakfast in the Berkshires.