For as long I live I will never recommend Memory Lane Stables to anyone. A while back I used to take lessons here and occasionally volunteer, not only does this place borderline abuse their animals but the mental abuse you insuffer here is absurd. The whole barn is run by 12yrs whether its them saddling horses, watering, feeding, bridling and bringing out horses, sweeping, or even sometimes doing stalls. Do not get me wrong, most of the volunteers work very hard to earn ride time which can be spent riding a horse of their choosing in the arena or out for a trail. however, there are a select few of them who will constantly bully and harass the other volunteers, this can be by insulting how they ride, harassing them online, or even going as far as to make online videos about how they do not know how to ride and are too stupid to learn. Believe me, most of the volunteers here think that just because you can run around in an arena with no tack on means you're the god of the horse world, they have absolutely no respect for the animals and are constantly running them into the ground and flipping the horses. On an average summer day, each horse is used about 6-7 times with very little to no breaks. They advertise that their trail ride is about an hour, can you imagine working in the sun for 6-7 hours with no break and little to no water. Each horse at the stables will do this for as long as they are there until the owners and staff determine they are no longer of use to them and bring them to the auction where they are then resold to either do it all again or to end up in a kill pen. The property has no turn out area except for a small pen in the front of the barn, which has no grass or room to run or just be a horse, and the arena. to which they barely let the horses out because the boarders are either using it, there's a lesson going on and they cant use it, or the horses are to busy working for them to be let out. the stalls get cleaned about 1-2 times a week if your lucky 3. This does not mean that they are done well. most of the times the horses are standing in 5 inch piles of their own feces. Can you imagine, living in a room the size of your bathroom for your whole life and the only time you get to come out is to work? This place is absolutely disgusting and the only time the volunteers are sweeping and cleaning is when the owners come down. The one owner (tall man) makes pedophilic jokes to these 13-15yr old volunteers and has even gone so far as to slap a 14yr girl volunteer on the ass. The other owner (the women) who most volunteers or staff go to when expressing concerns about the way the volunteers treat each other will tell you "I'm not getting involved because this is just childish drama". This is not childish drama this is cyberbullying. If you do end up going for a trail ride please be advised that they do not have insurance and are actively being sued for injuries regarding "their best horses" throwing people off on trail or even just trying to get on. When volunteers are on trail the one rue the owner has is "no running until you get past the street", of course none of the volunteers listen to this and take off running as soon as you can no longer see them from the barn. some of the smaller volunteers will take ponies and also run them. this teaches the horse that the spot they run in with them they can run with anybody else, this includes customers. there have been multiple times where horses and ponies have taken off running resulting in multiple customers (children and adults) getting injured it is simply just a matter of time. Whether you come here and have a good experience, or come and have a bad experience does not change the way they take care of their animals. sooner or later someone, whether it be a volunteer, customer, or staff, someone is going to get severely hurt and possibly killed. read more

We have visited stables couple times and the stable's owner Kathy seemed to be very rude and unprofessional towards her staff and visitors (sounds like a bully to me). The staff is awesome though: our guide was very friendly and helpful. The stables don't seem to have that many livery horses and when do have rides they work those horses so much without a break that they can barely walk by the end of the day. Our horses were so tired as we rode closer to the evening. They don't have enough turnout to put their horses out, not sure how the borders do there when all the stalls are dirty, noticed that someone pulled a nail from one of the stalls. thought that at barns there should be no smoking or drinking, but we saw cigarette buds and beer bottles laying on the floor, Kathy and some staff walks around the barn with cigarettes in their hands even by the hay, noticed drunk staff. That was my experience and following the observations I don't think I will be bringing my friends and family there for rides when I am in the area. read more

We worked with Memory Lane Stable for our Fall Fest event at our school in LaGrange Highlands. We could not be happier with the process. From the time we booked the event through the moment the ponies left our property, we were pleased in every way. Kathy was very thorough in explaining how it would all work for us. The ponies arrived on time. The handlers treated our families with respect. I really appreciated the respect and love they showed for the ponies as well. I was given a 20 minute notice when the ponies would need a water break and was able to keep the families in line aware of the short break. I really appreciated the small, medium and large pony model. There was a pony the right size for every child to feel comfortable. Our experiences were excellent and would definately use Memory Lane Stable again! read more

We were looking for a place to have our daughter's 3rd birthday party. We looked online and came across Memory Lane stables. We read the reviews and decided to give them a shot. Even though it was drizzling out the party was a success. They set up tents to keep us dry. All the kids had a blast with the petting zoo and pony rides. The employees were awesome. We had 2 young ladies (sisters) helping with the party. They were both very professional and social with everyone. They really paid attention to the kids. GREAT JOB GIRLS!!!! Overall I would definitely recommended them if your child loves animals especially horses. Our family will definitely be going back. Thank you Memory lane stables for making my daughter's 3rd birthday a memorable event. read more

These stable owners have your back!!! As a border, Kathy & Bill have always been very helpful to me, whenever I have an issue with one of my horses & ask their advice...problem solved. Memorial weekend, a busy day for trail rides, my friend & I were out for a ride on trail & had a problem...she had fallen off her horse, & I was unable to catch him. Angie, the trail guide, was taking out a group of people & realized what happened. Kathy & Bill were on top of it, one in the truck & the other walking the trail hunting for the horse, who had made it home safely. Then they found my friend, who was not hurt, and returned her to the barn where she boards her horse down the street. Pretty impressive, huh? read more

I have been taking lessons at Memory Lane stables for several months. It is the best stable in the world. My teachers : Lexi, Ariel, Angie, Claudia, and Caleb are all top notch. I have my favorite horses, who every time give me a great ride. Scheduling is a breeze with Kathy, and the horses get the best care. Riding in winter in the arena is fine when dressed for it. I have never been disappointed and always come away from a lesson feeling challenged and exhilarated. The horses are happy and healthy and hearty. The schedule is always on time, and the stable is run very efficiently and professionally. I could go on and on how great this place is. Mrs. Katie Gunderson read more

Had a great time today. First time at this business, and really impressed by matching of horses to riders. My wife & I chose the 2 hour ride. Our guide was excellent & made the ride fun, not a moping along nose to butt pace. We have some riding experience, including Rocky Mountains in Col, this is not as rugged but still pretty. Get there a few minutes early to fill out waiver paperwork, bring your own bike helmets if you want, We got an honest 2 hours of riding and the scenery was beautiful. Easy to get to, just South of I55, off of LaGrange/Manneheim Rd Bill P, Warrenville Il read more

Everything about this stable is 5 Stars! My husband and I took a couple of lessons prior to a riding trek in Colorado. Ariel was our instructor for our lessons and she was awesome, giving us both tuition and guidance for our trip. She was very patient, and gave us Western style instructions (even if it was on a barrel)! Everyone made us very welcome and safe. Definitely recommend this stable for first timers and people with riding experience. Thanks Kathy for a great re-introduction to riding prior to our trip. We will be coming back after, we loved it! read more

Memory lane is a fantastic place for riding. It's cheap, and fun. It's only you and your group together with 1 guide. Our trail leader Dominic went above and beyond with making us comfortable with our horses and having fun on the trails. While you wait (and after you're done riding) you're allowed to pet the horses and any other animals. You could stick around as long as you want! They also have goats,sheep,chickens, and little ponies if a child wanted to ride :) I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking to ride in the future. read more

At Memory Lane Stables, there is an excellent riding instructor named Caleb. He knows just what horse will match a student's current level, with enough challenge to take one to the next level. I would truly recommend Memory Lane stables as the very best place to ride. Kathy, the owner, is great at scheduling and all contact info. Everything is professional, efficient, and run well. The animals are very well cared for, including all the critters in the petting zoo. Thanks Memory Lane Stables for making my dreams come true. YAY! read more

Me and my husband went here when we were engaged and were greeted w/ open arms. We were greeted by Ariel. I'm a little a nervous and fearful when it comes to bigger animals but Ariel completely changed my attitude about it. Till this very day we love and enjoy every moment we are at the stables. The people there are extremely welcoming and kind hearted. If I was able to give it more stars I would. If anyone is looking for an enjoyable and unforgettable adventure this is where to begin you'll never want it to end. read more

At first i was afraid of horses, very afraid. But since i started coming to memory lane, my fears have vanished and i love horses now. The crew is great and very welcoming also they calmed my nerves because i was very afraid to ride but once we started walking it felt so natural. Very fun and the horses are very well mannered and fun to be around. Very clean stable and great for first timers. Nice place for family and friends and beautiful trails. Give them a try and have an expirence that you will never forget! read more

Memory Lane Stables is the best and most reasonably priced stable around here. The horses are well taken care of, beautiful and sweet. I rode Buddy who is more of an advanced horse and he was perfect. Kathy is so nice and helpful. The workers and volunteers are know everything about the horses and are helpful. They all deserve tips, they deserve praise as well. My daughter had a pony walker named Nora I really recommend her, the pony was Cupcake. Overall everything is good with this barn and I see no negatives. read more

In preparation for an upcoming riding vacation, my wife and I came to Memory Lane Stables for assistance in getting us ready for the trek. I was last on a horse over 10 years ago. After 2 training sessions with Ariel and an hour long trail ride with Lexi, I am very pleased. I have to praise Ariel for being very informative and patient in the training sessions. Lexi was absolutely wonderful as a trail guide. She helped me feel more comfortable and confident in the saddle. Big thanks to everyone at Memory Lane. read more

Today, I went horseback riding. My trail guides name was Ashley. The horse I rode today was Baron. Ashley did a great job and the Baron was a great horse too! I have been riding here for 2 years. The entire staff does a great job. As of today marks my 11th time riding here. I have ridden with Dominic, Ariel and Joshua. The previous horses I rode was Pickles and Libby. If you love horses and want to go horseback riding, I would recommend this place. read more

This place is awesome! The horses are so sweet and well cared for. I've owned a horse before so I know what a healthy one looks like and this place has got em! The young volunteers and workers are very devoted to the work and enjoy themselves. The owner is really nice and understanding, she cares about her volunteers and horses and it really shows. I really recommend this place if you want a safe environment with nice people and healthy horses! read more

We had an AMAZING time with the petting farm and pony/horse rides at my son's fourth birthday party. The kids were elated to see/feed/pet all of the animals and the staff are absolutely wonderful. We had many small children present and some children with different abilities. The staff exceedingly met each child's individual needs, which is no easy feat! 10/10 experience - highly recommend for any party or event! We will use them again! read more

I am a kinderarten teacher. I had Memory Lanes Stables come out to celebrate the kindergarten graduates with pony rides and the petting zoo. Devyn , Jessika and Vanessa was awesome with the children. The children had a great time. This was the first year i had this kind of event for my class. I look forward to doing business with you next year. This will be an end of year event for my class every year. Truely awesome. read more

I highly recommend Memory Lane Stables. We all had a wonderful time (two adults, two seven-year-olds, and one nine-year-old). The trail guides were great with the horses and ponies (and our young children!). Kate, Patrick and Amelia were knowledgeable, friendly and fun to spend the morning with. The trails are lovely as well - very tranquil and relaxing. We loved it and are already talking about going back soon. Thank you! read more