Welcome
Welcome to Back Acres Farm, a brand-new horse boarding facility in beautiful unspoiled
Western Massachusetts, conveniently located just 30 minutes from Northampton, Greenfield,
and Pittsfield.
Back Acres has been a farm since it was first settled in 1783. There are colonial
coaching roads on the property, which extend through abutting lands over to Route
116 and down the hill to Route 9. Parts of these roads have been cleared and made
accessible for short and longer loops - available for lessons and recreation to
boarders and lessons. There are also much more extensive trails in Plainfield, and
in the adjoining Hawley and Savoy State forests - enormous tracts of land which
are a short hack away.
The special focus of Back Acres is that of a holistic horse center offering individualized-care
boarding, and training for horse and rider in Natural Horsemanship. There are also
periodic clinics and classes featuring faculty educated in various methods, including
Carolyn Resnick, Klaus Hempfling, Feldenkrais, Qi Gong, Tai Chi for riders, Yoga
for horse and rider, Connected Riding, etc. Amenities include an oversized outdoor
arena, new indoor arena, grass turnout, various boarding options (equifoam-floored
oversized stalls, run-in boarding, etc.), and the owner on premises. There are holistic
practitioners available for alternative horse care, including barefoot trimming,
natural dentistry, acupuncture, chiropractic, chinese medicine, and body work. The
barn atmosphere is one of cooperation and inclusion for all levels of horse and
human.
Contact Information
Penn S. Moulton
27 Broom Street
Plainfield, MA 01070
Phone: 413-634-5686
Email:
Pennmo@aol.com