As a Rockport resident I observed the deterioration of the parcel as it changed ownership and management over a period of about 15 years. Maintenance and up keep were abandoned and the property was eventually sold at public auction.

Sandy Bay Stables is a family owned and operated friendly horse farm convienently located just 3 mile off of Rte,. 128 North. SBS has a proven riding school with top notch instructors for beginner to advanced riders of all ages. The facility boasts a large indoor riding arena for year-round riding for the serious equestrian student. They offer quality care for horses with all day turnouts, grass pastures, heated ice-free water buckets, stall fans in summer and various board rates to meet all budgets! Boarders get discounts on lessons too! There are many things going on at SBS from summer camp, afterschool equestrian programs, dressage clinics, horse shows, and many social events from the annual Halloween haunted party to Christmas Yankee swap fun. There are also horses for LEASE and for sale! Check out the web site at www.sandybaystables.com.