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.

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.

M&M legitimately does God's work in taking in farm animals that need love and special attention. My…read moreentire family loves their message, work and mission that will warm even the most callous of us. Horses, goats, chickens, pigs, a cat and the chubbiest rabbit I've ever seen make up part of the family of animals that inhabit this wonderful place. All of the people and animals at M&M make this ranch as charming a place for reflection and enjoyment you could ask for. Please subscribe to their Patreon and help them if you can - every little bit helps since they are a not for profit.

My concerns with this establishment are from my perspective as a neighbor. We have been here for…read moreover 26 years, this business has not. When we were a VERY rural area, horse riding around here was considered normal, and acceptable. Today, with the building of many subdivisions and businesses, it has become more of a traditional neighborhood, where things need to be a little different. Recently we have experienced riders riding their horses right through the middle of our front lawn. Turns out it was the children of the owner. I would think there would be a lot more respect for us as neighbors, especially as we have been here well before they came around. When the grass is wet in the springtime, the horseshoe imprints in the lawn are four to six inches deep. It takes a lot of work and time to restore the lawn. We find piles of horse manure in the middle of the driveway as the horses will do what horses will do. However, again I feel that with this area fast becoming much more residential, there would be some attention to this matter as well. I know there are bags that horses can wear to catch the poop as it falls. Just the other day, five or six horses got loose somehow, ( presumably from the stables or the pens ) and were running through the front and side yards again. Unbelievable amount of pock marks in the lawn as it had rained the two previous days. Seems there needs to be a whole lot more supervision in this business, and a whole lot more concern for the neighbors, those of us that have been here for a long time, and those that are moving in now. When the neighbor whos lawn also got trampled went to speak to the people at the facility, they told me the buildings were very dirty and unkempt. Not being serviced properly etc. That is very bad for the horses. The day after this incident, another horse got away from a very young rider, and was running loose again, the rider, saddle and blanket had somehow all come off the horse and it was running free. One of these days a wayward horse is going to be in the street and either get killed, or land up causing an accident that`s going to hurt or kill someone. Seems a whole lot needs to change here.

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.

If you care about your horse's respiratory health, do NOT board them here! Way too dusty and owner…read moredoes not let you buy your own shavings or wet shavings down.

I have been a boarder at JB's Ranch for the past 15 years. This is the best place to board your…read morehorse. The owner is frequently present, the staff takes exemplary care of the horses and the boarders are friendly. There is a good size indoor arena and a larger outdoor arena, both with excellent footing. The arenas are rarely busy, and you never get wildness going on when you ride. Beth is selective about who gets to board here. I ride trail on the weekends, and live a distance from the barn. I choose to travel here, to trailer my horse, because I know the quality of life for my horse is the best. I never worry when I don't get out to the barn for a few days, as I know there are many eyes on him. He is outside daily, and the doors are always open for fresh air.

Great place to go and affordable, times can be tough and they make it a lot easier, definitely…read morewould recommend them

Caring and professional! Dr. Smith has an amazing rapport with both the horses he cares for and…read moretheir owners. If you don't have a relationship established with a veterinarian, I strongly recommend you reach out to Dr. Smith.

I took my baby cheddar in recently for a neuter, things went great I picked him up got my recovery…read morepaperwork plus his pain meds. Great people, reasonable!!!

Besides taking a long time to return calls & emails. They perform services on your pet without your…read moreknowledge then charge you for it. They claim they cannot refund or credit your money back. Your treated with a disgusting attitude immediately and cut off from speaking / explaining. They also lie about returning calls and emails (I have proof). They will also yell at you in front of your child & the staff will even lie about being present during your visits. Ive worked in the veterinary & grooming industry for YEARS , this behaviour is not ok. ​

They are wonderful. The tech will send me a text when they are on the way, so I know to bring my…read morepet in. Also when schedules change they are very proactive to let you know.

The Scooper folks are top notch! We've used them for about a year. They've not missed one "pick…read moreup". They love our dogs and it shows. Here is our Scoopers guy loving on our puppies. We HIGHLY recommend them!