What are others saying about Sandy Bay Stables?

What do others say ?

QUALITY HORSE CARE, EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS,
EXCELLENT FACILITY !

To Whom It May Concern:
If you want your horses treated like your dogs and your children come to Sandy Bay Stables!
Krissie and Danny have created a safe, clean and attractive horse environment where each horse
is treated as an individual. Krissie and Danny both have lots of horse experience, they really love
their horses and they treat my horse as though he were theirs. Senior horses get senior feed,
weights are watched, supplements may be recommended, and the hay is always beautiful.
Turnout is every day, all day (weather permitting) and the social groups are monitored. A four
acre grass pasture has been leased where all get to graze. Needless to say that has been a huge
success. Our Olympic size regularly maintained indoor arena means that you can keep your
horse exercised year round and in any weather. We have access to woodland trails without
having to go on streets. I may be sixty-two and my pony is twenty-two, but we still benefit from
taking lessons with one of our knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructors. Skye and I have been
at Sandy Bay Stables for just under a year and it is our home. Come and see all the happy
horses at Sandy Bay Stables. Krissie and Danny will be as friendly and supportive of your life with
horses as they have been with mine.

Sincerely, Lynn Carrigan, Rockport

PART OF A "FAMILY!"

"My experience at Sandy Bay Stables has been amazing. The atmosphere is very welcoming. The
staff is kind and very helpful. I have learned so much in just a little time. When I go to Sandy Bay
Stables I feel like I'm part of a family."

-Angela Beverly, MA

SUPPORTIVE, FRIENDLY
& ACCEPTING ENVIRONMENT

"My daughter, Ciara had her first riding lesson when she was three years old. She immediately
fell in love with riding and horses and has been taking lessons since that time.

It has not always been easy for Ciara because she has learning disabilities. Also, she does not
have the athletic abilities that her brother and sister possess. However, she can learn and does
well in a structured, supportive environment. She has found this place at Sandy Bay Stables.

She was warmly welcomed and has felt part of the farm since she started. She has a fun
experience each week during her lesson. Her instructor, Dana, encourages her to learn more and
continues helping her until she masters it.

Also, planning other events, such as the Halloween Party and yoga class for the riders and their
families is fun and creates a bond between all the riders.

Thank you, Krissie, for keeping Sandy Bay Stables as part of our community and giving people of
all ages and abilities a place to ride.

Jonda Weir , Rockport
2008

"LIKE SECOND HOME"

"My daughter has had a wonderful riding experience at Sandy Bay Stables, she has really enjoyed
the teachers that have spent their time being patient and consistent and gently pushing her along
to improve.

Even though she is too young to be working at the stables the owner found ways to have her be
involved and let her be a helper at the farm taking care of their new kittens.

We have had a wonderful experience, it is a second home for her."

Katie Harrington
Lanesville, MA

A LOCAL TREASURE!

"I am an adult that has been taking lessons at Sandy Bay Stables for more than 2 yeas. Everyone
is friendly, supportive and interested in being helpful. The horses are wonderful and the instructors
are top quality. But what makes the place special is the involvement of the owners, Krissie and
Danny, in everything that goes on at the farm. They really care about the horses and the farm
community they are creating. This is a special treasure in Rockport for kids of all ages!"

Leslie Kagan, Rockport

Sandy Bay Stables - FIRST RATE!
"Sandy Bays' facilities are excellent. The indoor areana is well maintained as is the rest of the
stables. The horse turn-out paddocks are great, particularly the multi-acre pasture behind the
barn. Sandy Bay's riding instructor is first-rate. Never in my 10+ years of taking lessons and
watching my daughter take lessons, have I seen an instructor that is so attentive and focused on
her students during their lessons."

Laura Ryan, Rockport

FROM A BOARDER:
December 13, 2006

To Whom It May Concern:
Please accept this letter of unequivocal support and recommendation for Krissie and
Danny Burnham as owners and managers of Sandy Bay Stables in Rockport,
Massachusetts.

I have boarded my horse at Sandy Bay Stables for approximately four months now, and I couldn’t
be more pleased with the care and attention the Burnham’s have given to my horse and the
unending support that they have provided to me.

The Burnham’s are top notch horse persons. Above and beyond their national renown as
champions in their respective Appaloosa riding disciplines, Krissie and Danny are truly and
obviously passionate about horses. They can be found at the barn for hours on end at various
times of the day (and night). They are always open to questions and always willing to help. For
example, I discovered a cut on my horse’s leg one evening, and when I asked Danny to look at
it, he not only looked, but hosed the leg down, wrapped it, checked it later that night and in the
morning, and called me with an update.

Similarly, just the other night I had a concern about my horse’s eating (after he had been seen by
the vet) and called Krissie who not only accepted my call late at night, but walked me through a
thorough check of my horse. She then checked on him later that night and in the morning, and
emailed me an update. This is care, attention and support that I did not expect, but that I will be
eternally grateful for. In addition to my own experiences at Sandy Bay Stables, other boarders are
clearly happy with their experiences as well.

We all enjoy spending time at the barn with our horses and each other. The Burnham’s have made
Sandy Bay Stables a fun, inviting and educational place to be. For example, they have sponsored
Friday night events during which we watch horse training videos, discuss the techniques and just
enjoy each others’ company. Trail rides with each other are becoming a habit among Sandy Bay
Stables riders, and the Burnham’s have even trailered our horses to Bradley Palmer State Park for
a wonderful Sunday ride.

Finally, in addition to their own expertise, the Burnham’s have also enlisted other experts to the
Sandy Bay Stables team. I have recently begun working with their newly acquired riding
instructor/horse trainer, and my horse and I have progressed tremendously in just a matter of
weeks. It appears that word of the Sandy Bay Stables lesson program is getting around as I have
heard through the grapevine (actually, from a local chiropractor) that people are enjoying their
lessons, and I have witnessed new students come in to the program and glow with pride as they
learn new skills on horseback.

Overall, from my personal experience and from what I observe and hear from others, it is clear
that Sandy Bay Stables, as is run by Krissie and Danny Burnham, is an asset to the community,
and one that I truly hope will continue to flourish for decades to come.

Sincerely, E.W., Rockport

MARCH MADNESS FUN HORSE SHOW
Dear Chrissy and Dan,
What a FUN day!! Thank you for opening up your farm for everyone.
Everyone had a great time! I sure did...
Thanks, Joan

ADULT GROUP RIDING GET TOGETHERS
Last night was so much fun! I haven't enjoyed a time with horses and friends like that - and really
hope we can do more of it.

Krissie, Thank you again for opening up this great opportunity to use your ring and try new
experiences with our horses! It was a BLAST!

Sincerely,
Pam, Jim, Amos, & Casino

I had so much fun! Thanks for having us. Tell your hubby, "Thank you, for the barrel tips" It really
helped me feel how much your horse feels your focus. It's like...I knew/learned it, but never felt it
like that before. -

-Wendy, Rockport