For the Dressage rider:
Whether you are riding to improve yourself at home, or at clinics and competitions, I can help you achieve your goals.

For the Event rider:
I have noticed that Event riders don't always feel comfortable in a Dressage training facility. I have several students who are Event riders and I find that they have the same concerns and goals as Dressage riders do.

If you are an Event rider looking to improve your Dressage scores in an un-intimidating environment, bring your horse to me.

And don't be shy Hunter/Jumper riders, everyone can benefit from a stronger, more balanced horse!

From time to time, there is a stall available at Sage Farm. Our home-like farm is located about two miles from I-95 in the idyllic setting of Dover, Massachusetts. We have indoor and outdoor rings, both are groomed daily.

We provide 3-4 meals a day depending on your horse's needs, up to half day turnout in small safe paddocks, and the stalls are cleaned twice a day.

There is an organized and professional children's lesson program that uses the indoor from 4pm-7:00pm M-F. It is easy to work around.

Although there is always plenty going on at Sage Farm, with two wash stalls and few boarders, the farm never feels crowded.

Whatever your training goals are, we will work hard to help you achieve them!

Private lessons and training rides:
$105
You can truck-in or ride one of our safe, trained horses.

Clinic Rate:
Four 45 minute private lessons
$105 each
Students should expect to pay any ring fees their barn may charge.

Training Board:
$2200/month, includes full board and two lessons or training rides per week.

Here’s what you need to know!

How do I book a lesson?
Lessons are $105. We book and communicate with clients via email. Please contact us at sage_farm@yahoo.com

What equipment do I need to purchase?
We have helmets you can borrow for your first lesson or two, and you will need to wear long pants and a boot with a heel. A hiking boot or similar will work. Then we recommend that you purchase a package from a local tack store. We are fortunate to have two nearby, Dover Saddlery in Wellesley, and Greenhawk Equestrian Sport in Natick. They have helmets, boots, breeches, gloves and more.

Where can I sit and watch my child ride?
We have a viewing room with windows to the arena. The grooming aisle gets too crowded, so you can easily see the activities from the viewing room. We try not to have parents outside the main door of the arena because it tends to distract the kids and split their focus.

Can I walk around the farm?
Yes! But talk to your instructor about how to be safe around horses. Anything with teeth can bite. Do not approach the dogs, cats, goats, or horses without talking to your instructor about how to be safe. They will also teach you how to announce yourself when you approach the indoor or outdoor arenas so as to not startle the horses.

What happens in extreme weather?
We rarely cancel lessons. In extreme cold or heat we will hold barn lessons instead. These unmounted lessons are a great experience for the students to learn more in depth horsemanship skills that we don’t cover in normal lessons. Barn lessons are the same price as mounted lessons.

How does the billing work?
We will email you a bill a week or two before the first of the month. Payment is due on the first day of the month you will be riding. You are responsible for the lesson days you signed up for. So, if your day is Tuesday, then you pay for the Tuesdays that month. We can reschedule with 24 hours notice of cancellation. If you are missing a bunch of lessons in a row you can hold your spot at $50 per lesson. If you to stop, please email us before you are billed. Once our montly budget is set, we really count on every penny. You will be billed by Brian from the email sage_farm@yahoo.com and billing questions should be directed to him. Your instructor will not be involved in your billing.
Payments can be made by cash or check to the lock box in the tack room, USPS, or Venmo to @Sage-Farm-Horses.

Use common sense around horses.
1. Running, yelling, umbrellas, any loud noises or sudden movements could startle a horse and cause injury to him, his rider, or you.
2. Don’t feed the horses anything without asking your instructor.
3. Your instructor and the staff at Sage Farm are some of the most experienced and respected equine professionals you will find anywhere. Every client, staff member, boarder, and the farm’s owners treat each other equally here. The farm makes no profit, and the owners take no dividends. We are here for each other, and the horses.