My daughter and I booked a 1.5 hour long trail ride with Wild 3L Ranch and loved it. It set a high…read morebar for all future trail rides and I expect we will be driving up from Chicago specifically to ride with them again. Lisa and Taylor who were guides on our ride were friendly, helpful and very encouraging. Most trail rides are a simple walk through the woods. With Wild 3L Ranch they work with you to do more if you prefer and if you are ready. We enjoyed trotting and cantering with our horses. I highly recommend a ride with Wild 3L Ranch.

They were super friendly and knowledgeable playing trivia and horse games it was a great timeread more

My daughter has been riding at Sun Fire Stables for 3 years. We approached during COVID looking…read morefor something outdoors, physical, and safe. We found a new home. My daughter rides consistently and the prices are so affordable that I don't mind. She is being taught everything from grooming and tacking and riding to cleaning up, personal responsibility, safety, and riding etiquette. Every lesson is different. There are different types available for riders of different skill level, type, age, and approach. The stable owner and trainer is hands on, patient, funny and so respectful. I am just never anything but impressed with her and the team of workers and volunteers that help her out (including Husband Dean). We had our first birthday party there this year and it put things just up and over the top. I had to do a review. I cannot recommend this place any higher. Its a home away from home. 5 stars and beyond.

From the owner: Professional, knowledgeable, comfortable, family friendly, safety-conscious equine facility…read moreoffering recreational riding lessons for ages 6 and older for all levels and disciplines of riders since 2003. Our facility has indoor & outdoor arenas as well as wooded trails & bridle paths. On-facility fun shows are offered as well as the ability to join the SFS show team that travels to local open horse shows. Jennifer, owner & instructor has an Associate degree in Equine Management, WHC, AQHA, APHA, member and is a certified ARIA instructor for over 20 years with focus on practical, considerate and safe horsemanship. Youth Day Camp is celebrating it 20th anniversary in 2023 & is offered June- August. Leasing is available to students who have ascended in the lesson program and are ready for the next level in their horsemanship. SFS is a one of a kind Equine facility!

Kristy, the owner, knows her stuff! I have been riding english for over 25 years and Kristi is…read moreteaching me how to ride western I am very impressed. and she's very easy to get along with as well.

Great facility with excellent management. Heated barn with indoor and outdoor arenas, nicely bedded…read moreLARGE stalls, cross country course, trails. The resident trainer is amazing.

From the owner: Stonehedge Farm is a Training/Boarding facility conveniently located between Chicago and Milwaukee…read moreoffering expert training and lessons in Dressage, Jumping and Eventing with full-service horse boarding dedicated to excellent equine care.

Love this location. My granddaughter is really enjoying her horseback riding lessons. Relaxing…read moreand beautiful location. Enjoy seeing all the chickens, sheep, goats, horses and donkey. Laura and the staff are very welcoming.

Thank you Laura and Dr. Kelly for inspiring our CCA Summer Campers! Our students and volunteers…read moreloved learning about caring for the horses and had fun feeding the chickens and goats. Great way to end our STEAM Summer Camp learning about veterinary careers!

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.

The Forest Preserve Headquarters of Winnebago County is by far my favorite underrated park in the…read moreRockford area! Lots to explore and so many different, unique areas within the park. I love the view over the quarry in all seasons but it's especially beautiful in fall/winter. The walk through the woods and around the ponds and river on the other side of the forest preserve are gorgeous in spring with frogs and other small animals to find and lots of mossy pathways. It feels like a fairytale! (Photos by Figment Photography)

Great place to hangout and have a few beers and go on nature walks…read more I've never camped here, but I heard that its cool. There are a lot of nice shelters and a respectable playground. You can pick morel mushrooms here during the early-mid spring. There's a fair amount of wildlife (deer, turkey, woodpeckers, toads, etc.) as well. The conservation sheriff cruises through every once in a while to make sure no one's doing anything retarded. Its a popular hangout for delinquent kids during the day, so check your grills before you cook. There was piss on one of them once.

I started in January of this year and I can not stress enough how amazing this barn is. They treat…read moreme like family and you can really tell they care about you. All the horses here are loved and taken care of very well(and very spoiled but in a good way) I always recommend this barn to anyone looking for one. This barn is very well priced and they show you everything but they make sure you are ready for it unlike a lot of barns. I love going here it is the highlight of my week and anyone looking to ride at a barn should 100% ride here.

This past weekend we celebrated my daughters birthday with her friends at Woodwind farm. I loved…read morethat they had a little chalk board saying happy bday as we entered the farm. I really liked the energy that the instructor gave us as well as to the kids. I really thought it was going to be a boring learning class. BUT it was not she made it fun they played Simon says while riding the horses! They had student's from the farm assisting my kids and it was great because some of my kids were a little . The farm had a picnic table right outside by the shade which made it convenient. Everything went so smooth! Great organization! Thank you again for having us!!!