Two weekends ago on 7/18 my girlfriend and I went on the half day ride. It has taken me so long to write a review because its hard for me to put into words what an amazingly hilarious and awesome time I had. I literally cried tears of sadness when I found out that the ranch Lisa previously worked for had closed down. I can honestly say I pretty much cried tears of JOY when I found out that Lisa had opened up her own ranch. You literally can not find anything around the Chicago land area that gives you an experience quite like this one. I have done both the full day and the half day ride with Lisa. No other ranch comes close to what Lisa and Mark have to offer. Its not just your run of the mill trail ride where everyone is forced to wear helmets and the most you do is walk your horse. This is the full package! Lisa is extremely knowledgeable, as well as Mark, and they are both more than willing to help you improve on your horsemanship. On the half day trip, as well as the full day, you can expect it all....walking, trotting, cantering, and even a little galloping. (Keep in mind this is all within your comfort zone. If you would only feel comfortable walking with your horse that's all that you'll do. You're not forced to do things on the horse you're not comfortable with.) Be sure to make reservations! They are a must. If you're lucky, you and your partner or your group for that matter will have your own guided tour with Lisa and Mark. Also, if you're wearing your fitbit I can guarantee that it will "BUZZ" about halfway through your ride and that Mark really gets a kick out of it when you wave your hand in the air screaming "I'm buzzing!" which only means that you hit your daily goal :) Ok back to the ride.... I couldn't have asked for a better trail ride through the scenic Kettle Moraine State Park in Eagle WI. Lisa takes you through the state park into a quaint little town. Here at your halfway point you stop for a bite to eat at a local pub which has awesome bar food! I HIGHLY recommend going on the weekend so that Mark will join along with Lisa as he provides an insane amount of comic relief. - I cannot stress that statement enough. Weekly rides are offered as well. I made some amazing memories that I will never forget...especially getting stuck in a tornado warning and having to canter the horses back to trailer! Also can't forget hiding out in an outhouse with 4 other people as the storm passed!! Lisa has an amazing thing going at Wild 3L Ranch. I hope the ranch is around for many years to come.... Mark too. I will definitely be back to do another ride in the fall. I hope to make it out there multiple times a year. read more