Wonderful facility to board your horse. Great care and very friendly staff…read more Indoor and outdoor arena, round pen, heated lounge with viewing. Beautiful well mantained bridle path to ride as well. All boardesr seem very friendly and respectful to each other.

Chrislin Farm is about family. Owner/trainer Christy Nahser has been around horses all her life…read more She has devoted most of her lifetime to learning, observing and training various horses and riders. Christy works with individuals and groups offering private and semi-private lessons in dressage, cross-country and stadium jumping along with the fundamentals of horsemanship at Chrislin Farm. The horses are very well cared for and inspected often throughout the day and night on a daily basis. The horses are very well cared for and daily turnout is provided every day. If you are looking for a place to board your horse, or take riding or dressage lessons, THIS is the place. Christy's love and care for the horses is more than you will find anywhere else, because Chrislin Farm is more than just horse riding lessons and boarding. It's about a horse family. Your horses are taken care of as if they were Christy's own children with love and care. Chrislin Farm is not only about horse riding lessons and dressage and horse boarding, but so much more. It's about a horse family and all those who are part of that family at Chrislin Farm in Homer Glen, IL. Chrislin Farm is located at 14862 W. 143rd Street in the Southwest suburb of Homer Glen, Illinois (about 45 minutes from downtown Chicago). Chrislin Farm is easily accessible off of I-355 and Archer Avenue. I-55 is also nearby and accessible off of Archer Avenue/Route 83. If you're interested in dressage lessons, horse boarding or learning more about Chrislin Farm contact Christy Nahser at (630) 802-4996.

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!

LREC is a beautiful facility in a quiet location. The farm is perfect for those looking to learn…read morefrom some really knowledgeable horsemen without big pressure. The atmosphere is very family friendly and the community is fabulous. The horses are all shiny and well fed, stalls are bedded deep and always clean. I highly recommend LREC to anyone looking for a barn to call home whether for lessons or boarding!

Beautiful place, its like straight out of the movies!…read more Very, Very nice people I recommend Patrick as your trainer, as he's got me really far and used to train horses at one of the most top racing barns in the world! The only downside is they don't get back to you quickly. My second lesson here, after a few days, they responded saying my lesson would be at 7:30 PM. When I got there, my name was not on the board and when I came to greet my trainer, he said he doesn't do lessons past 7:30. This was strange....However he still gave me a lesson and it was phenomenal!

If you want your child to have a unique and magical experience, look no further! Someone could…read moreseriously write a children's book about this special place. It's wonderful. :) The first program my daughter attended was their Animal Adventure summer camp. She loved it so much we decided to enroll her in Farmhand 101, which is a class she has been attending once a week. In this class they get to do age appropriate farm chores and get to know all the animals. There are a myriad different animals to befriend! (My personal favorite being Cindy the turkey!) They all have fun names and you can tell they are very loved and well cared for. The instructors are very knowledgeable and kind. They all have lots of experience working with animals and share a lot of great information with their students. There's a wide variety of classes, many on weekdays being for homeschooled kids, which I really appreciate! I could go on and on about how great this place is, but you'll just have to go see it for yourself!

We enrolled our 9-year-old in the 4-day JJ Horsecamp for $375 after doing extensive research. We…read moredrove more than 30 minutes each way because the camp description sounded exactly like what she was looking for. While we understood that activities were "subject to change," we expected an experience that closely reflected what was advertised. Our daughter was by far the oldest child in her group, and I wish there had been more age-appropriate grouping or activities. She came home each day underwhelmed, which was especially disappointing because she had been counting down the days until camp. The biggest issue was that many of the advertised activities felt much more basic than they appeared. There was far less hands-on interaction with the animals than we expected. Instead of an immersive farm or horse experience, it often felt more like observing, listening, or completing simple crafts. For example, "making parakeet sticks" meant feeding the birds with sticks that were already prepared, and "making a goat piñata" consisted of stuffing a pre-made paper-mâché piñata. She also told us that "learning to milk a cow" involved squeezing a rubber glove attached to a wooden calf with blue-colored liquid inside. While these activities may be enjoyable for younger children, they felt geared toward a much younger age group than our 9-year-old. One thing I did appreciate was the check-in and check-out process. The staff had a clear system that made drop-off and pick-up feel organized and secure. My biggest suggestion would be to make the advertising more representative of what campers actually do. A day-by-day sample itinerary or more photos and videos of children participating in the actual activities would help parents make an informed decision. We chose this camp over others because of the detailed activity descriptions, and the reality simply didn't match the expectations they created.

I have been a boarder at River Ridge Farm for the last seven years. My horses have all had the very…read morebest of care. The feed and hay is always top-notch and the horses are carefully monitored with regard to weight, not too lean, not too heavy. Supplements and meds are given per request, without question. Turnout is daily, with careful consideration of inclement weather. All fencing is safe. Horses are closely observed in case of illness. There is a stall that has a video cam for 24 hour monitoring of horses if need arises. Stalls are large and airy, cleaned daily and well-bedded. There is a large indoor arena and 10 miles of state park riding trails across the road. I have never had an issue with anything in seven years. This is as close to perfect as it gets!

From the owner: " Many Boarding Specialties Available " 12-ft x 12-ft Matted…read moreStalls with Overhead Fan Hookups, 12-ft Concrete Isles 3-ft x 3-ft x 7-ft Personal Tack Locker for Each Boarder Insulated Roof and Walls Within The Stall Area Skylights Throughout The Stall Area and Indoor Riding Arena No Set Hours Of Operation & No Hidden Charges Stalls Bedded Adequately with Pine Shavings - Bulk Supply on Hand Horses Are Hand Walked To & From Paddocks for Turnout Each Day Double Fenced Paddocks- No Common Fence Lines Horses Fed Three Times A Day - Full Line of Premium Horse Feed Supplements Feed per Instruction, At No Extra Charge 12-ft x 24-ft Observation Room With Heat & Air Conditioning, Refrigerator, Satalite TV, and Microwave Surround Sound System w/Sirius XM Radio throughout the barn and indoor arena Automatic Pyranha Fly Spray System Throughout Stall Area and Isles Indoor Riding Arena (70-ft x 150-ft) 12-Miles of Horse Trails Just Across The Street 20-Acres of Hay - No Rationing - Ample Supply

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 toured Windridge Farm a couple months before I moved into the area. Jennifer was really thorough…read morewith walking me through their process and what day-to-day would look like for my horse. I was nervous about moving my horse a couple weeks before I moved myself, but the Windridge Farm team took care of him and made sure I got updates. Windridge does its best to work with what you need and your budget. I love taking advantage of full service and training, but there are a la carte options as well. My horse has been the most confident that I've ever seen him through his first month with Taylor and Lilly. I'm excited to see his continued progress. I'm enjoying lessons with Taylor - I think she's very technical and communicates well about the things I need to work on. We do a lot of flatwork, which helps a lot with solidifying those fundamentals. As an adult amateur, I'm so grateful to have fellow adults at the barn to chat with. Everyone has been super nice so far and inclusive.

I used to ride here, and my experience was great until I started to share board a horse there…read more It was $650 a month for 3 rides a week. 1 lesson and 2 free rides that must be inside. I was in level 3 out of 4 levels. They had a problem with me doing trot and canter poles when others MY LEVEL were doing it. Moving on, the head trainer, who left, told us Crosby ( the horse I was share boarding ) would get clipped ( he really needed to get clipped ) if my family bought him a blanket. We bought him a $120 blanket and guess what? He didn't get clipped. And they ended up giving the blanket to another horse. On top of that, the old head trainer was cranky and would yell at me for everything. When the head trainer left, they had this one trainer who would ALWAYS tell you "stick on thigh" which you don't even NEED to do that. She didn't even help you with your riding. Jennifer is pretty nice, Taylor is a little rude. The only really good trainer there is Vikki. Oh and I forgot to mention, more than 5 trainers have come and left that barn. Overall, I had a great time in the past, but I have now left this barn.

I have never in my life had such a terrible experience until riding at AZ Acres. Simultaneously, my…read moredaughter took a lesson while I casually rode. The instructor was rude, insulting, and belittling to both my 7 year old daughter and me. I made it very clear that she's not an experienced rider and needs more instruction as she's learning. Olivia's tone was short, accusatory, and impatient. My daughter left in tears. I cannot stress enough how much this place should be avoided.

Look, if you're an adult in Plainfield/Shorewood/Joliet and you're thinking about taking lessons…read morebecause you want to compete or you just want to become an all around better rider, this is the place to do it. And they can do group lessons if you want to take a spouse, friend, child, stranger you just met, etc. etc. The facilities themselves are very nice and the stables are always pretty dang clean. They have an indoor arena too so that's a huge plus in these winter months. There are quite a few grooms here so if you have any questions you always have someone to ask, but beyond that Megan does a great job of walking you step by step through tacking up and care to ensure you're doing it right and are using the correct equipment on each horse. The lessons are top notch. You work with different horses week to week and Megan is excellent at giving corrections while your riding. Lessons differ from day to day and they offer both English and Western, but Megan does an amazing job at remembering where your at and what you still need work on. I'm never pushed to do something I'm not comfortable with, but the option to push yourself is always there (if you've shown you'd be able to handle it). I always feel like my safety is considered while riding here which I can only imagine would be even more reassuring if you have your kids riding. Also worth noting, they offer summer camps for the kiddos.

Shannon is awesome! She is the best trainer in the south burbs in my opinion…read more She's friendly, punctual and my daughter really likes her. She's learned so much just after a few lessons. Very nice, well kept place.

I contacted Shannon earlier this summer via email and she responded within 24hrs. Moreover, her…read morew/in 24 hour response time has continued through the summer; whether by email, phone, or text. We set up lessons for 4 kids initially, which eventually became 5. Shannon was more than flexible and understanding of having to reschedule due to extreme heat on one scheduled lesson day, of one kid not being able to attend a lesson, or wanting to add another kid last minute. At any one lesson we had at least 3 kids and up to 5. Needless to say we have done SEVERAL lessons over the course of the summer. Each of the kids (ages almost 3 up to 9 yrs) has loved their experience with Shannon and her horses at Downtown Equestrian Center. All of the kids came to Shannon as complete novices. Their confidence and abilities have grown with each lesson. So far they have learned how to brush the horse, clean the hooves, saddle the horse (w help due to height &/or age), walk the horse out/in (again, assisted for the youngest), mount/dismount the horse, proper posture and hold, then ride the horse (walk, trot, stop, back up, turn, circle, walk over bars). The 7 & 9 year olds are now able to ride the horse without a lead assisting/guiding. This was a huge moment for them and sent their confidence/self-esteem through the roof. Shannon and her staff are also very thoughtful about their choices when pairing the kids with the horses. They take into consideration the horse's personality, age, size, & work for the day; the size and age of the kids are also factors in pairing. Even though one of the kids might have a particular preference, if that horse already rode for a lesson that day it does not go out again. That said, Shannon & her staff do their best to accommodate the kids, especially when they have bonded with a particular horse. The kids have now learned to ride 2-3 horses; learning their personality, temperament, and ride. I should also note that Shannon has helmets for the kids to use during lessons (also a must), which I appreciate since none of the kids yet own one. Of course, there are moments where Shannon will have to correct the kids; however, she never raises her voice-- she changes her tone, much like a parent needing to refocus their child's attention. Due to the number of kids and lessons, we have also had the pleasure of working with many of Shannon's staff. Each person has been kind and patient while working with the kids; moreover, they have been knowledgable and willing to teach the kids. A family member who has worked with horses & at equestrian centers for years came to the first lesson. She was pleased with the barn, lessons, horses, and overall conditions. Shannon was always respectful, even when their two "styles" differed. To address another review: Yes, it can be confusing upon your first arrival-- Are you at the right place? (There isn't much signage, especially near the entrance) Where do you go once there? (There are several buildings) Who are you looking for? After parking, all we had to do was ask for Shannon and one of her staff politely told us where we could go/wait while she went to get Shannon. (For those wondering, there is a small "office" type room in the barn (with helmets & gear) that we now go to upon arrival.) Overall, the kids adore Downtown Equestrian Center and like having "Miss Shannon" as their instructor (as well as her staff). They are very comfortable there and have greatly enjoyed their experiences beyond words. I have appreciated Shannon's communication, style of interaction & instruction w the kids (she differentiates well for the youngest to oldest), flexibility, and interaction w the adults present. Moreover, I think there is something to be said about the way an instructor treats/interacts with the student relating to how they treat/interact with the horses. Our experience has been very positive; this leads me to believe she is kind and thoughtful when it comes to caring for her horses. I know that more regularly scheduled lessons on our part will allow Shannon to create lessons that further build upon each other. We are looking forward to all that will be learned in future lessons with Shannon, her staff, and horses.

It's such a good feeling to know this establishment is veterinarian owned and operated. The owner…read morereally cares about all his charges. You can see his kindness in how happy his own pets are (his horse and his dogs). It also feels good to support an LGBTQ and POC business owner.

Stargazer Ranch, in Monee, Il. is a wonderful full service boarding facility! The horses receive…read morethe absolute best care, and the owners are available 24/7 to assist you in any way. I highly recommend boarding your horse here. I am very happy to have found this super barn for my horse and me!