I have boarded my horses at Little Creek Farm for about 13 years. The people (management &…read moreboarders) are always concerned about the welfare of the horses as well as their riders and you truly get a sense of community when you're at the barn. Little Creek offers so much for the horse owner: lessons (beginner through show level), easy trail access (miles and miles of Cook County Forest Preserve trails), show opportunities, indoor & outdoor arenas, 6 day a week turnout and a caring and knowledgeable staff. I have trained with Sue for almost 20 years, in several different equestrian disciplines, and have never stopped learning. All the people at Little Creek are like a second family to me and I thank them for that.

This is where I shareboard a horse. It's a great barn. Everyone is really friendly and laid back…read more There are miles of great trails right across the street. They are currently accepting boarders and experienced riders.

We had a fun trail ride. The horses were sweet and beautiful. Thank you again to our great…read moreinstructor. My horse Daisy is my spirit animal and I love her!! The scenery is so peaceful and lovely. We will be back.

I wanted to do something fun before the weather turned on us, so I decided to look up stables with…read moretrail rides for all levels of riders. I ended up finding Tower Hill Stables, only a short drive from me. Tower Hill Stables is exactly what you'd expect it to be. There are stables with beautiful horses and lots of land to wander around. The guided tours are, in my opinion, priced appropriately for an hour long ride. (There's a coupon on the website!) Basically, you walk around the large property on your horse, guided by an experienced rider. Our trail ride was basically private, since no one else had decided on our 11AM weekday time slot. It was really nice and calming. Glory, my horse, was a bit tired that morning, so we went a bit slow and occasionally had a bit of 'take out' from the trees on the path, but it was still lots of fun! After the ride, you get to hang around the stable and see the other horses. They're all too cute! The only thing this is lacking is an element that might extend your stay. I want to go with friends, but if we wanted to sit and chat, there's no place to do that, so we'd have to go to the neighboring town to find somewhere to talk about how awesome the ride was and maybe enjoy some food. Otherwise, this is a great place and I fully expect to go back before Winter hits!

Frontenac Farm is the very best horse boarding and training facility I have boarded my horse at…read more The stalls and aisles are airy, let in natural light, and are cleaned daily. Cindi and her staff closely monitor each horse for soundness, wellness, and nutrition, and boarders are a friendly community looking out for the welfare of other boarders' horses. Horses are turned out daily except in severe weather. Cindi is knowledgeable, kind, patient, and actively involved in the welfare of each horse. I have boarded horses for over 40 years. Frontenac Farm is by far the best.

I had the opportunity to tour this stable recently. This appears to be a very well run operation -…read morevery clean, very organized. The owner/manager (Cindy) was wonderful to deal with. They are a boarding stable - no public lessons. Cindy does provide lessons to boarders. Everyone at the stable was great to deal with. Horses looked happy and well cared for. Would I recommend: Yes. Would I return: Yes.

CLOSED PERMANENTLY No longer is a business. Barn/area not open to public…read more Look elsewhere for a barn.

Friendly and professional...the trainers and working students are great with riders of all ages and…read moreskill levels. Both the lesson horses and boarded horses are well taken care of and are happy and healthy. I would recommend this riding stable to new riders who are looking to ride for either show or pleasure.

We love Fox Chase Farms. My son has taken lessons from the barn manager, Susan, for years now…read more She is very in tune to his needs and moods. She is also in tune with the horses, and will not risk a horse or a rider's safety. Barns are barns and horses are horses. With barns comes dirt, but Fox Chase overall is very clean most of the time. Horses are well cared for, and a number of the families who board there allow the use of their horses for lessons and HorsePower Therapeutic Riding. Most of the people there are down to earth, horse loving individuals. I'm not interested in a perfect barn, shiny stalls and halls, and people who think they are too perfect to help people new to horses. This is a riding stable, not an event stable.

I have boarded my horse here for the last 7 years and I never have to worry about my mare being…read moretaken care of. She is happy, healthy, and gets loads of turnout. The staff is friendly and the facility is clean. It's an older barn, but has loads of character and charm.

I have boarded my horse at Long Grove Farms for 3 years and George has received the best care. The…read morelarge stalls and deep bedding have cured the rubs he had at a previous facility. The stall and arena are heated in the winter and have good cross ventilation in the summer. The facility and grounds are meticulously maintained and the arenas are perfectly groomed. The hunt field is manicured for safety and is a blast to ride in in the summer! The owners live on site. I credit Shari with the help of Dr. Hanover and Dr. Henry for saving my horse's life 3 years ago. When he arrived he was on antibiotics for a condition that baffled a previous vet and trainer for about 8 months prior to moving to Long Grove. Shari called me and the vet at 9 pm on a Sunday when he appeared to have a "headache". She was right, he did. Ct scan showed a mass in his sinus. He would have died a slow death if I had not moved to Long Grove Farms -she pays attention to her horses and riders. I am the happiest I have ever been and don't worry about him being in his stall even on a rainy day if I don't make it out.

Great stable. The owner and teacher is fantastic! The place…read moreis clean, organized and the horses are very well care for.

I am not sure how it has taken so long to write this review! Two years ago, TQA literally saved me…read more My confidence had unfortunately been broken by a series of unfortunate circumstances. As much as I loved every aspect of riding and horsemanship...I truly was at a low point, and possibly could have quit any day. Dundee and T'Neil are so understanding and in-tune with their students. They have helped me believe in myself again! They have also matched not only myself, but also my daughter with our dream ponies. We have learned so much, and have had a great time doing it. The property is beautiful, and the horses are HAPPY and HEALTHY! Sabrina is so attentive to our horses-and treats them as if they are her own. Our TQA family is worth every mile driven (we live in Chicago!). Love TQA!!!!

Truly the best experience I've had in my 5 years of riding! I'd previously ridden at two other…read morebarns and the trainers at Thoroughquest put in so much work and time to give me what I can say was the best experience and the most help to restructure my riding technique. They used methods I'd never seen before to tweak little aspects of my posture and riding altogether. While my previous instructions at other barns had been rooted in posture and somewhat jerky hand and leg movements the trainers here helped to establish my understanding of how we can communicate with horses fluently through the gentle yet effective signaling of our hands and leg. Dundee and TNeil are some of the most knowledgeable (and patient) trainers you'll meet and the way that they instruct is clear and concise! Lots of reminders to stretch through my lower leg cause that's what I struggled with in the beginning lol. I've never been to a barn that takes better care of their horses from hoof to ear I'm sure their ponies are amongst the happiest in the world! They have large turnout areas a lovely indoor and outdoor arena and hosted get togethers to bring the team closer together. The barn is clean and I've never met anyone there that wasn't kind and helpful. They're truly a dedicated group of riders and I wish I'd found them sooner.

This is a beautiful facility. The trainers are top notch, offering incredible customer service with…read moreprograms tailored to each individual rider and horse. The equine athletes coming out of this barn are of the best quality you'll find at any horse show. If you are looking for your next barn family, you should definitely check out Messenger Hill!

Amazing barn and team! I boarded my horse with Messenger Hill for many years and trained/showed…read morewith them as well. Everyone is so professional, talented, and thorough. The horses are very well cared for and attention to details are evident. The facility is beautiful and clean too!