Get a new manager. She is a pathological liar, creates a toxic environment and has a horrible reputation. I know the farm is being torn down in 2027 which will be a huge loss for the horse community as there are fewer and fewer good barns that are affordable any longer read more

My daughter and I have been boarding our gelding at Townline for 6 years now. The barn itself is in amazing shape, the grooms are amazing and love the horses and treat them with individualized care, and there is a tremendous community of people who equally love their horses and sharing a conversation or two! Whether I have had full service or just a few services, my gelding is still treated like he's the owners horse! The best tell for how wonderful it is, is that people who leave, no matter why, return! They say that there is no place like Townline. It's absolutely the truth. My daughter even feels like the barn manager is like a second mom. It's a family here, and not just for our horses! read more

The best run boarding barn I've ever been at, and contrary to what a previous poster intimated, there are dozens of us who have boarded with Christine for years. She is a stickler for good care and animal welfare, and if that's a problem for an owner, then this barn isn't a good fit for them. It's also one of the only places with honest to god grass turnout and room for horses to be horses. read more

Townline Stables - A very happy return customer! - Horseback Riding Near Me - Libertyville, Illinois

The owner feels like your horse is HER horse Makes decisions for your horse without consulting the owner doesn't notify owner of the horse being in distress until it's too late. Steer clear read more

I can't say enough good things about this barn & the lady that owns I!. Christine is all about the horses. She is very knowledgeable about Equine nutrition & supplements. The property is clean & well maintained inside & outside. My 2 horses are very happy and have never looked better. My horses are turned out every day, all day. The stalls are large & clean. The staff is friendly and very helpful. The riding is awesome! You can ride around the property as well as the Forest Preserve that is across the street. They also have a big indoor arena as well as a round pen & outdoor arena. All things considered I would call this "Horse Heaven". read more

The honeymoon phase is great but that will wear off soon enough. The owner is very autocratic and will override vet, farrier and trainer advice. If you know absolutely nothing and are willing to have someone who knows even less tell you how to handle your horse, this is the place for you. read more

I am a current boarder, having moved to Townline in June of this year, and we could not be happier. We have been at a few boarding facilities, including an international barn and the care at Townline has been on par or better than all of them. My horse is very anxious and we have battled ulcers for much of his life. Christine, the barn manager has worked to balance his diet and emotional happiness and he has been relaxed, calm, happy and symptom-free for three months now. Her knowledge and concern for the happiness and well-being of all of the horses in her care has created an environment where we feel finally at home. read more

I am a current boarder at Townline. For anyone to rate this stable less than a 4 star is not credible. My horses are very well cared for at Townline. Any time things have come up, I address it directly with Christine and it's resolved. While Christine's personality can be strong for some people, I appreciate the straightforward approach she has. She is very knowledgeable and does not mince words when it comes to the care of the horses. If you are looking for a barn manager that will fawn over or coddle you as an owner/boarder, look elsewhere. This place is all about the horses. To run a stable of this size as well as this one is run is a major feat. The facility, stalls, arena, pastures, paddocks and lounges are all exceptionally well kept and maintained. Christine has stringent rules and expects them to be followed. If you can't respect the rules and other boarders and staff, this probably isn't the place for you. If you aren't able to deal with a strong, opinionated, knowledgeable, female stable manager...not the place for you. If you want a beautiful facility that is laid back, amazing for the horses, low drama and has knowledgeable staff on site 24/7...you'll find it a Townline. read more

I have had my horse for 23 years and at 6 different boarding facilities in 4 states. Townline Stables is phenomenal. Each horse has an individualized care plan and diet, created with utmost attention to their age, health, activity level, and other health needs. My 40 year old quarter horse mare has put on much-needed weight and gets along with other horses better than she ever has in just the 4 months she has been there. She is so happy (which makes me very happy!) Christine and the rest of the staff at Townline Stables are knowledgeable, communicative, and friendly. The barns and turnouts are always clean, and horses are all turned out for up to 9 hours, daily. Access to several miles of trails is just across the street. read more

I have owned horses for 40 years and Townline Stables is the best place at which I have ever boarded. My horse is calm and happy here which I attribute solely to the contentious care and accommodations provided by Townline Stables. The many different turn out options include several huge and lush green grass pastures. The stable gives great thought to which horses are compatibly turned out together and horses are turned out for long hours every day of the year. The feed and particularly hay provided is of highest quality and seems individualized to the needs and best health of each horse. The stable manager is highly knowledgeable, loves the horses, and personally daily pays close attention to the health and well-being of each horse boarded. Staff members also seem to be carefully chosen and are each polite to borders and kind to the horses. I really can't say enough about how happy are both myself and my horse with the service at Townline Stables. read more

This is probably the absolute best boarding stable in our entire area. Thought and attention is given to each and every horse, feed quality, cleanliness, stable hands and facilities are always paramount to Christine and she is a hands-on manager. This barn is always full with a waitlist. Christine is an intelligent, mindful and respectful person. She is honest and incredibly hard working. read more

Facility and care are great and well maintained. Barn Manager is great at managing the property, but has no people skills, is dishonest and unprofessional. In 50 years of training, competing and boarding horses I had never encountered someone as immature, insecure and unprofessional with no customer service acumen in the horse boarding business. read more