Barbara Ann Archer
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Welcome to Fairfield Farm website!
About Us
Fairfield Farm
is an indoor and outdoor Dressage instruction, training and
boarding facility, established in November 1987 and located on 10.6 acres of
farmland in Rochester, Massachusetts. As a self-supporting horse farm, Fairfield Farm specializes
in teaching riders and training horses in Dressage. Safety
is always a top priority. The farm strives to maintain a friendly atmosphere
with a professional workman-like approach. Want the very best care for your horse? Boarding is available. Quality always shows through by the high standards maintained in the daily horse care and overall stable management. Cleanliness is a priority. Compare - our rates are reasonable! |
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Services
Riding students of all ages (5 years to
adult) and abilities (from very beginner to advanced) are encouraged and
challenged in the
For more information about any of our services please call 508.763.3224 or 508.763.8471 or send an email to info@dressageatfairfieldfarm.com |
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![]() Facilities Fairfield Farm features a
72' x 144'
mirrored indoor riding arena, 18 stall barn-12' x 12' box
stalls with stall mats and an insect control system, tack room, rest rooms,
grooming stall and office, heated tack room with viewing windows for the
winter, fans in the aisle for the summer, 100' x 200' sand outdoor arena,
access to nearby trails, cranberry bog roads and daily turnout in pastures and
paddocks.Next to our outdoor ring, we have added a 60 foot round pen to aid riders in lunging and training for outside show preparation. |
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Our Staff
Barbara grew up in Marion, Massachusetts where she got her first horse, "Andy", a western Appaloosa, as a birthday present in 1967. In 1972 she was the State winner in the 4-H Horse Program (winning a trip to Chicago) and was awarded the 4-H Key Award for outstanding contributions after earning County Medals in the Horse, Junior Leadership, and Child Care Programs. In 1975 she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bridgewater State College. Her Bachelor of Science degree in Education was for a major in Elementary Education with a double concentration in Reading and Early Childhood. She began teaching Reading in the Bourne, Massachusetts public school system from 1977 to 1986. In 1977 she became a MA Licensed Riding Instructor and began teaching riding at Camp Snipatuit, then began her first riding business called "Woodchips Farm", followed by a brief partnership called "Windsong Farm", and finally settled at Fairfield Farm in November 1987.
In 1981 she started to take her own dressage
lessons and has been a student of dressage ever since. In 1984 Barbara attended
the National Dressage Instructor's Seminar, in Michigan. Over the years she has
taught and assisted ten other riders through apprenticeships to become MA
licensed riding instructors.
Barbara has also competed successfully herself
through the FEI Prix St. Georges Level of dressage. In 1989 she
qualified for the AHSA Championship at Third Level. In 1991 she earned
the USDF Qualified Rider Award. In 1994 Barbara finished her USDF
Silver Medal Award (two scores above 60% at fourth level and Prix St.
Georges are needed). In 1995 she finished her USDF Bronze Medal with six
scores above 60% needed-two at first level, two at second level and two at
third level. Her current show horse, "Amazing Grace", an Oldenburg, is
competing at Prix St. Georges! In 2006 she earned her USDF Rider Award at
second level (four scores above 60%) showing "Cobie", a client's horse and
a USDF Performance Certificate with "Gracie" (ten scores above 60%)
at third level! In 2007 Gracie earned her USDF Performance
Certificate at fourth level! Bethany Rebello, has been Fairfield Farm's Barn Manager and Assistant Instructor since 1998. Bethany began riding in 1980 at the age of eight. She has been riding and showing horses for twenty-eight years. In 1992 she graduated Cum Laude from Johnson & Wales University with a degree in Business Management and Equine Science. In 1998 Bethany also became a MA Licensed Riding Instructor. Bethany has shown very successfully at schooling and recognized dressage competitions since 1993. Her current show horse, "Tailor Made". a Dutch Warmblood, is winning at second level and schooling at third level. She has earned her USDF Rider Awards at Training First, and Second levels. In 2008 Bethany and Tailor completed their USDF Performance Certificate at Second Level (ten scores above 60% needed)! |
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Directions
![]() Conveniently located in Rochester, Massachusetts, Fairfield Farm is easily accessible from Boston, Worcester, Cape Cod, the South Shore and SouthCoast areas of Massachusetts, as well as the Providence and Newport regions of Rhode Island. Listed below are general directions to Fairfield Farm, or for
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Contact Us Fairfield
Farm 714 Snipatuit Road Rochester, MA 02770 Tel.: 508.763.3224 or 508.763.8471 Email: info@dressageatfairfieldfarm.com In their words:"Thank you so much for your tireless dedication to this wonderful sanctuary. You simply can't imagine how I look forward to every visit!" Dr. Carol Barnewolt "We can't thank you enough for giving Drew this wonderful life altering experience! Your work and passion makes a huge difference in the lives of so many children!" Gretchan Pyne www.lulubellebooks.com "After graduating with a degree in Equine Science I started my career at Fairfield. 15 years and 3 horses later I can't imagine riding or boarding anywhere else." Bethany Rebello Barn Manager & MA lic. Riding Instructor USDF Training, 1st, 2nd Level Rider Awards "Our daughter Adrianna has taken lessons at Fairfield for 9 years, as a working student for the past 5. Barbara's vested interest in the sport of dressage carries over to her students. She wants each of them to reach their fullest potential. Dreams are wonderful, but it the conscientious work ethic that she instills that allows the dreams to come true. Her abilities to assess all aspects of student's riding experience promotes success." Nancy LaFave Also visit friends of Fairfield
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