I have been traveling cross country hauling horses twice yearly since 1995 and have always stopped…read moreat Richardson Stables. They are a wonderful stopover for overnight with horses. This is the cleanest stable I have ever seen. Wayne keeps the place immaculate and both he and Judy are warm, helpful and wonderful people. There are hotels on the other side of Mt Vernon, about 20 minutes from the stables and plenty of restaurants there as well. But if you have a living quarters in your rig you might prefer to just stay at the stables. Wayne has comfortable box stalls with shavings, clean buckets and plenty of water. His barn can double lock for safety, warm in the winter, cool in August. He also has turnout if you prefer. For your living quarters he has 110 and 220 hook up for only $10 and enough space to turn around. Our rig is 33 feet and we can get in and out easily. The stables is located off 57/64 going north and south and near 70 going east and west. It is south of Chicago and between St Louis and Louisville, very convenient for cross country travel. I recommend the place highly.

The female wrangler was very pleasant, accommodating & friendly. The ride…read morewas relaxing & enjoyable, but I'd hope we could do some galloping or cantering, but was told it wasn't permissible under State guidelines & I think liability issues. I'm not used to walking a horse on a horseback ride for 45 minutes. Oh well, such is life!

Elizabeth is an amazing riding instructor! She is so patient with all her student. I have been…read moreriding since I was little and I have to say she is the best instructor I have ever had the pleasure of learning from! She has the best lesson horses or you can trailer in your own! She has an indoor arena with lights so after dark lessons are no problem!

Owner is very kind. I enjoyed going there. I hope to go again sometime. I miss being around horsesread more

My family had a great time today at the fall festival! They had baby goats, bunnies, kittens, and a…read moreunicorn! How neat. They put lots of detail into the games and crafts. The hay ride was awesome, it took you around quite a bit of the farm, and you seen a lot of horses at the end. I can't wait to see what other events are hosted here! Everyone was very nice, the man driving the tractor was extraordinary and very informative, he even let me know they offer horse lessons here! How awesome.

the main trainer is mean to horses she hits them just because a horse moved when tacking up i…read morewill never go back there!!!

I have been a student and a boarder at CW Equestrian Center now for just over three years. I have…read morebeen a boarder at many, many places and this is by far the best boarding and training facility that I have been apart of. This is a positive, healthy environment for the humans and the horses. They are always attentive to what your horse needs and they go above and beyond to make this a welcome place to board and ride your horse. The owner / operator provides wonderful lessons that have progressed my riding and my relationship with my horse. If you are looking for a place to board or take lessons, I would high encourage you to give CW Equestrian Center a call. They are excellent!

I am a professional in the horse industry and have been involved in horses in the Metro East for…read morethe last 23 years. In all that time, I've never been at a barn this wonderful. The horse care is absolutely the best in the area. My horse was one of the first on the property when they opened. She was only 3 at the time and thanks to the amazing care that Crystal provides and the safe, horse friendly environment of the barn, my horse has grown into a well adjusted beautiful 6 year old. My coaches have commented on how healthy she looks and how good natured she is, which would not exist without CWEC. The barn is a zero drama environment, which is VERY difficult to get in a boarding barn and is due to Crystal managing the barn in a professional, transparent manner and making sure she fosters an environment that does not tolerate drama. Crystal has a lot of medical knowledge about horses as well and is very attentive to her boarders, so I never worry when I go out of town as I know Crystal will have it covered. In addition, Crystal is an attentive and caring instructor who prioritizes safety. Her students have many opportunities to attend shows both on and off the property. The facility is beautiful, clean, and safe and has good footing that is well maintained in both the outdoor and indoor arenas. We would truly be lost without Crystal and our CW family.