Christy is a really special person. Her immense dedication to caring for every animal at the farm…read moreis both obvious and inspiring. I feel really lucky to have found her, she's an excellent instructor. Going down to see her and the horses is the high point of my week. I would recommend her a thousand times!

Christy Nahser is one of the most kind human beings I have ever met. I have know her for more than…read more25 years . At times I have known her to find a cat on the side of the road, or a goose, or dog and certainly horses, and take them in or to the vet and nurse them back to health. She is for sure a horse whisperer, I have never know such care and compassion she shows to each and every horse that is in her care at her barn. If you are looking to board your horse or take riding lessons Christy Nahser is the best out there! If you just need a place to be at peace for anxiety or depression just being at Chrislin Farms will give you peace! Looking into the horses eyes is something special. Give Christy a call and once you speak to her you will see what I am talking about 630-802-4996

I feel a responsibility to caring horse owners hence this review. Sunset Hills is a depressing,…read moreunhealthy stable and after only two weeks I have moved my horses to another barn. In just days they are already much happier and not so anxious and hungry all the time. My horses were together in an outdoor paddock with small shelter. After asking nicely to have this paddock cleaned ( poop everywhere including inside shelter), I finally had to give a worker there $$$ to have it cleaned. The horses are fed twice a day, 2nd feeding way too early at 3pm leaving the horses w/o food for up to 16 hrs (NO). I got yelled at for feeding my horses hay in the evening, even though I bought this hay myself and many of the other boarders did the same. My horses were fed in the mud due to laziness when they had a feeder available. No one would feed the ration balancer I provided because " they don't need it," even tho graining is supposed to be included and my horses LIVE for this little bit of grain. Eating their ration of hay thrown on the mud while standing in that mud is NOT acceptable. The staff is rude, argumentative and very unprofessional but no surprise as the MANAGER was also rude, unprofessional, condescending and crossed boundaries. As horse owners we all know the barn is supposed to be our " happy place," the place we relax and enjoy our horse(es). Sunset Hills is not that place. Even some of the nosey boarders gave attitude and made other boarders' business their own. The goats were always in their stall and badly in need of hoof trims, the indoor stalled horses were kept in stalls in a dark barn with little to no turnout, brought in very early. Of course they went right to their stalls... they knew hay would be there and they were hungry. IMO horses should not be locked in a small stall forced to breathe In and eat in their own urine and poop, being stalked for literally 16 hrs or so. Beware. This barn does not live up to its claims. For $460 a month per horse for outdoor shelter I expected at least basic horse care. This barn does NOT care. You and your horse deserve better than this place and believe me, better barns are out there! Good luck :)

I take western lessons here. I am a beginner rider as I've only been riding for around a year and a…read morehalf and being an equestrian is super challenging if you start late. I have a lot of anxiety about riding in general as I've had some very bad experiences. But Georgette has been super welcoming. She puts me on Bandit, a very sweet gentle lesson mare. I always feel very safe riding here and I learn so much every lesson. The indoor arena is nice and big with plenty of room for motion. There's a nice selection of tack to borrow for lessons if you don't have your own. I'm really thankful I found this barn!

Ever since I've been riding with Ashley I love it, I think Ashley is an amazing trainer,…read moreunfortunately, the first Barn I rode at with her I had to stop because I had really bad anxiety but the one thing I loved was how patient she was with me even those days when I couldn't ride the horse because of my anxiety. which I think makes for a fantastic trainer because not every trainer has patience like that. then about a year later I picked up riding again with her and I'm still riding to this day. I love her because of how she gives you writing techniques and she puts you on the perfect horse, no matter if you're just picking up riding or you're beginning that even nicer thing I love about her and not every trainer does is you can choose between English or western whatever you feel most comfortable with. Like some lessons with her I read Western and the next one I ride English which I think is just amazing, another thing is no matter what you want to learn she can do it no matter if you want to do jumping or more Western! And I love that she lets you do most of the work, like tacking up and brushing your horse Instead of the trainer doing it which I think is fantastic and she's also right there if you need help but I've been riding for quite a while so I kind of mastered up tacking up by myself, but I think no matter if you're jumping back into riding or if you're a beginner I would go with her. and $50 an hour is like perfect because out of that lesson, you learn so much I'm not even kidding If you go to her Barn in West Chicago it's more of an open Farm so you mostly ride outside but there's different areas to ride in so it kind of makes it more fun instead of riding in the same area.

Where do I even begin. I've known Ashley for a while. She was never my trainer though. I decided I…read morewanted to get back into horse riding, and contacted her. My grandfather purchased a lesson card with her, and we finished that one. We proceeded to purchase another one. I was strictly English and doing jumps, etc. one day for my lesson, she put me on a skiddish western horse. I had no idea what I was doing. I only walked. That was my "lesson". She proceeded to up and leave the barn I bought my lesson card at, so I contacted her about getting my money back. She blamed Covid-19 as to why she couldn't refund. I kept asking for my money, she said she could finish out the lesson card where she's at, but no refund. I said no and will keep trying for refund. I purchased a horse, and she got in contact with me and told me she had two more refunds to fulfill before refunding mine. She posted on her page that she got a trailer, I messaged her saying why can she buy a trailer but not refund me? She said one of her clients bought it for her. That is not true, she bought it herself. Months pass, nothing. She proceeded to block me on everything, and still haven't seen my money. Horrible person, horrible business. Save your time and money.

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!

Its been a couple months shy of a year now and I see sooooo much improvement in myself. I came to…read moredunham woods with high nervousness around horses from my earlier childhood experience. Now I am much less nervous and have developed many new skills. I enjoy working with the trainers here, they are very patient and understanding. The horses are great as well, they have my different personalities and options for ever level of riders. I highly recommend this club to anyone looking to get into riding horses, or equestrian sports.

Rose and Michelle are two of the best in the business. Not only are they genuine and honest, they…read moreare true horsewomen who prioritize the well being of horse and rider above all else.

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.

The owner Laura is the most caring & devoted woman I've ever met. She is beyond loving to everyone…read moreand most of all the horses. Also the barn is very beautiful.

I have known Laura Pedian, owner of Uulke Farms for several years. She is a compassionate caring…read morewoman and operates a beautiful modern barn facility with all of the amenities a horse owner could want. Pedian has an excellent reputation and is highly respected in the local equine community. She has always secured her boarders by word of mouth... and has often had a waiting list of people wanting to board horses with her. I know a few people who currently board with her.... and would have no qualms ever about leaving a horse I owned with her. She has a large beautiful indoor riding ring with a relaxing viewing room and multiple pastures. Her stately barn is located just off of Algonquin Road on Braeburn Road in Barrington, IL. Someone is on the premises 24/7. When you meet Laura, you will instantly feel at home with her. If you're seeking a safe, high quality, fair priced place to board your beloved horse(s).... call Laura now at 847-458-9399.