We had a fun trail ride. The horses were sweet and beautiful. Thank you again to our great…read moreinstructor. My horse Daisy is my spirit animal and I love her!! The scenery is so peaceful and lovely. We will be back.

I wanted to do something fun before the weather turned on us, so I decided to look up stables with…read moretrail rides for all levels of riders. I ended up finding Tower Hill Stables, only a short drive from me. Tower Hill Stables is exactly what you'd expect it to be. There are stables with beautiful horses and lots of land to wander around. The guided tours are, in my opinion, priced appropriately for an hour long ride. (There's a coupon on the website!) Basically, you walk around the large property on your horse, guided by an experienced rider. Our trail ride was basically private, since no one else had decided on our 11AM weekday time slot. It was really nice and calming. Glory, my horse, was a bit tired that morning, so we went a bit slow and occasionally had a bit of 'take out' from the trees on the path, but it was still lots of fun! After the ride, you get to hang around the stable and see the other horses. They're all too cute! The only thing this is lacking is an element that might extend your stay. I want to go with friends, but if we wanted to sit and chat, there's no place to do that, so we'd have to go to the neighboring town to find somewhere to talk about how awesome the ride was and maybe enjoy some food. Otherwise, this is a great place and I fully expect to go back before Winter hits!

Frontenac Farm is the very best horse boarding and training facility I have boarded my horse at…read more The stalls and aisles are airy, let in natural light, and are cleaned daily. Cindi and her staff closely monitor each horse for soundness, wellness, and nutrition, and boarders are a friendly community looking out for the welfare of other boarders' horses. Horses are turned out daily except in severe weather. Cindi is knowledgeable, kind, patient, and actively involved in the welfare of each horse. I have boarded horses for over 40 years. Frontenac Farm is by far the best.

I had the opportunity to tour this stable recently. This appears to be a very well run operation -…read morevery clean, very organized. The owner/manager (Cindy) was wonderful to deal with. They are a boarding stable - no public lessons. Cindy does provide lessons to boarders. Everyone at the stable was great to deal with. Horses looked happy and well cared for. Would I recommend: Yes. Would I return: Yes.

The owner Laura is the most caring & devoted woman I've ever met. She is beyond loving to everyone…read moreand most of all the horses. Also the barn is very beautiful.

I have known Laura Pedian, owner of Uulke Farms for several years. She is a compassionate caring…read morewoman and operates a beautiful modern barn facility with all of the amenities a horse owner could want. Pedian has an excellent reputation and is highly respected in the local equine community. She has always secured her boarders by word of mouth... and has often had a waiting list of people wanting to board horses with her. I know a few people who currently board with her.... and would have no qualms ever about leaving a horse I owned with her. She has a large beautiful indoor riding ring with a relaxing viewing room and multiple pastures. Her stately barn is located just off of Algonquin Road on Braeburn Road in Barrington, IL. Someone is on the premises 24/7. When you meet Laura, you will instantly feel at home with her. If you're seeking a safe, high quality, fair priced place to board your beloved horse(s).... call Laura now at 847-458-9399.

Toby and his group have been absolutely as professional as they come. He has been doing horses for…read moreus for a couple of years now. He has worked on some pretty tough cases and made them sound and happy. His willingness to work with the vets is hard to find and he tells us when it would be helpful to have farrier films. He is extremely easy to talk to and work with and I would recommend him and his group to any one looking for a great farrier!!!

Toby and his team did a fantastic job solving my horse's issue with a club foot. They did…read morespecialized hoof trimming to make sure the angles were correct and used therapeutic horseshoes along with a hoof boot when needed. They also work on my other horses doing standard shoeing and hoof trimming and their work is outstanding. Very knowledgeable and trustworthy. They are the best!

This is where I shareboard a horse. It's a great barn. Everyone is really friendly and laid back…read more There are miles of great trails right across the street. They are currently accepting boarders and experienced riders.

I have boarded my horses at Little Creek Farm for about 13 years. The people (management &…read moreboarders) are always concerned about the welfare of the horses as well as their riders and you truly get a sense of community when you're at the barn. Little Creek offers so much for the horse owner: lessons (beginner through show level), easy trail access (miles and miles of Cook County Forest Preserve trails), show opportunities, indoor & outdoor arenas, 6 day a week turnout and a caring and knowledgeable staff. I have trained with Sue for almost 20 years, in several different equestrian disciplines, and have never stopped learning. All the people at Little Creek are like a second family to me and I thank them for that.

I have boarded my horse at Long Grove Farms for 3 years and George has received the best care. The…read morelarge stalls and deep bedding have cured the rubs he had at a previous facility. The stall and arena are heated in the winter and have good cross ventilation in the summer. The facility and grounds are meticulously maintained and the arenas are perfectly groomed. The hunt field is manicured for safety and is a blast to ride in in the summer! The owners live on site. I credit Shari with the help of Dr. Hanover and Dr. Henry for saving my horse's life 3 years ago. When he arrived he was on antibiotics for a condition that baffled a previous vet and trainer for about 8 months prior to moving to Long Grove. Shari called me and the vet at 9 pm on a Sunday when he appeared to have a "headache". She was right, he did. Ct scan showed a mass in his sinus. He would have died a slow death if I had not moved to Long Grove Farms -she pays attention to her horses and riders. I am the happiest I have ever been and don't worry about him being in his stall even on a rainy day if I don't make it out.

Great stable. The owner and teacher is fantastic! The place…read moreis clean, organized and the horses are very well care for.

I have boarded my horses with 2colts ranch for over 8 years. I worked as a travel nurse in 7…read moredifferent states for an extended amount of time, especially during COVID. I counted on their care for my horses and continued communication with me. I am not traveling now, however I still maintain a demanding job which requires much focus and energy. I could not do what I do without their continued care. Thank you Polo, Diego and Bertha!

I've been teaching and training at Two Colts Ranch for nearly six years, and this family-owned,…read morefamily-run facility has truly become our home away from home. The people here are genuine, kind, and community-minded. I honestly don't understand the few one-star reviews that have been posted. One thing to keep in mind: you get what you pay for. You won't find the same level of amenities and location for less than what Two Colts charges. I live nearby and provide my grain, and I also pitch in by picking my horses' paddocks as needed. While not a perfect system, it helps keep our boarding costs down, and to me, that's just part of being a good neighbor in a shared space. If you're looking for a facility with great turnout, quality arenas, a viewing room, a heated bathroom, an insulated barn for winter, and a wash stall with hot and cold water, all wrapped in a family-friendly atmosphere, then Two Colts Ranch might be the right fit for you.

I am not sure how it has taken so long to write this review! Two years ago, TQA literally saved me…read more My confidence had unfortunately been broken by a series of unfortunate circumstances. As much as I loved every aspect of riding and horsemanship...I truly was at a low point, and possibly could have quit any day. Dundee and T'Neil are so understanding and in-tune with their students. They have helped me believe in myself again! They have also matched not only myself, but also my daughter with our dream ponies. We have learned so much, and have had a great time doing it. The property is beautiful, and the horses are HAPPY and HEALTHY! Sabrina is so attentive to our horses-and treats them as if they are her own. Our TQA family is worth every mile driven (we live in Chicago!). Love TQA!!!!

Truly the best experience I've had in my 5 years of riding! I'd previously ridden at two other…read morebarns and the trainers at Thoroughquest put in so much work and time to give me what I can say was the best experience and the most help to restructure my riding technique. They used methods I'd never seen before to tweak little aspects of my posture and riding altogether. While my previous instructions at other barns had been rooted in posture and somewhat jerky hand and leg movements the trainers here helped to establish my understanding of how we can communicate with horses fluently through the gentle yet effective signaling of our hands and leg. Dundee and TNeil are some of the most knowledgeable (and patient) trainers you'll meet and the way that they instruct is clear and concise! Lots of reminders to stretch through my lower leg cause that's what I struggled with in the beginning lol. I've never been to a barn that takes better care of their horses from hoof to ear I'm sure their ponies are amongst the happiest in the world! They have large turnout areas a lovely indoor and outdoor arena and hosted get togethers to bring the team closer together. The barn is clean and I've never met anyone there that wasn't kind and helpful. They're truly a dedicated group of riders and I wish I'd found them sooner.