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.

We love Fox Chase Farms. My son has taken lessons from the barn manager, Susan, for years now…read more She is very in tune to his needs and moods. She is also in tune with the horses, and will not risk a horse or a rider's safety. Barns are barns and horses are horses. With barns comes dirt, but Fox Chase overall is very clean most of the time. Horses are well cared for, and a number of the families who board there allow the use of their horses for lessons and HorsePower Therapeutic Riding. Most of the people there are down to earth, horse loving individuals. I'm not interested in a perfect barn, shiny stalls and halls, and people who think they are too perfect to help people new to horses. This is a riding stable, not an event stable.

I have boarded my horse here for the last 7 years and I never have to worry about my mare being…read moretaken care of. She is happy, healthy, and gets loads of turnout. The staff is friendly and the facility is clean. It's an older barn, but has loads of character and charm.

I feel a responsibility to caring horse owners hence this review. Sunset Hills is a depressing,…read moreunhealthy stable and after only two weeks I have moved my horses to another barn. In just days they are already much happier and not so anxious and hungry all the time. My horses were together in an outdoor paddock with small shelter. After asking nicely to have this paddock cleaned ( poop everywhere including inside shelter), I finally had to give a worker there $$$ to have it cleaned. The horses are fed twice a day, 2nd feeding way too early at 3pm leaving the horses w/o food for up to 16 hrs (NO). I got yelled at for feeding my horses hay in the evening, even though I bought this hay myself and many of the other boarders did the same. My horses were fed in the mud due to laziness when they had a feeder available. No one would feed the ration balancer I provided because " they don't need it," even tho graining is supposed to be included and my horses LIVE for this little bit of grain. Eating their ration of hay thrown on the mud while standing in that mud is NOT acceptable. The staff is rude, argumentative and very unprofessional but no surprise as the MANAGER was also rude, unprofessional, condescending and crossed boundaries. As horse owners we all know the barn is supposed to be our " happy place," the place we relax and enjoy our horse(es). Sunset Hills is not that place. Even some of the nosey boarders gave attitude and made other boarders' business their own. The goats were always in their stall and badly in need of hoof trims, the indoor stalled horses were kept in stalls in a dark barn with little to no turnout, brought in very early. Of course they went right to their stalls... they knew hay would be there and they were hungry. IMO horses should not be locked in a small stall forced to breathe In and eat in their own urine and poop, being stalked for literally 16 hrs or so. Beware. This barn does not live up to its claims. For $460 a month per horse for outdoor shelter I expected at least basic horse care. This barn does NOT care. You and your horse deserve better than this place and believe me, better barns are out there! Good luck :)

I take western lessons here. I am a beginner rider as I've only been riding for around a year and a…read morehalf and being an equestrian is super challenging if you start late. I have a lot of anxiety about riding in general as I've had some very bad experiences. But Georgette has been super welcoming. She puts me on Bandit, a very sweet gentle lesson mare. I always feel very safe riding here and I learn so much every lesson. The indoor arena is nice and big with plenty of room for motion. There's a nice selection of tack to borrow for lessons if you don't have your own. I'm really thankful I found this barn!

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've been boarding here for a little over two years, and I'm very satisfied with this boarding…read morefacility! Rita is very nice and the barn staff takes excellent care of the horses! Horses are turned out 6 days a week weather permitting and you can always find a helping hand around the barn! Boarders are very polite the barn is open discipline with trails and a good size indoor arena! I recommend boarding your horses here. My thoroughbred mare Heidi is very happy with her home as well!

www.foresttrailsstable.com…read more If you are looking for a well run, clean, safe place to board your horse for a fair price without having to drive out into "corn country", call Forest Trails. This well kept, quiet boarding facility is family owned, operated and occupied. It is nice to know that your horses have someone there with them 24/7/365. The owners are very active "horse people" that are more than qualified to run a boarding operation. The amenities include: 70x140 indoor arena, 100x200 outdoor arena with lights for night riding, outdoor round pen, dry paddocks, small medical paddock, and large grass pastures for group turnout. Turnout is 6 days a week, and is NOT an extra charge. Extras include several jumps and trail obstacles for use, and a trail to ride on right off the driveway. You don't even have to cross the street! The barn feeds Nutrena products, and quality hay.

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.

Yasmin Alamada is a fantastic trainer and instructor! She's observant, insightful, patient, and fun…read morewith horses AND people! She is efficient with her training and instruction; I saw positive changes as soon as my horse and I started working with her. I can't say enough good things about what I've observed and experienced with Yasmin. Her regular students have consistently been in the ribbons at shows. I've watched her make great progress in a short time taking a horse with minimal training to being ridden. Today was my first lesson and every one of her suggestions improved my riding immediately. Because I've seen her put safety first with other riders, I trusted her to push me and my horse into progress while allowing me to feel brave and confident. The strategies she taught me today are already putting me on a path to be a better rider and my horse to be a more respectful and responsive partner.

Great facility. Good instructors. The director will address…read moreyour concerns and cares.

Go here BEFORE you get your canine companion. The trainers and staff are very friendly and can…read moredirect you to the owners of your favorite breed and gives you a chance to see other breeds you never knew existed. (As always, ask the owner before petting... that's true for their dog, too.) CDA ODTC has been in the area for over 50 years. Generations, both, people and 4-legged companions, have trained there. They, also, offer specialty classes like puppy and tracking. Cost of training is very reasonable (technically, the owners are trained in how to train dogs, their dogs usually learn faster than their owner). Small class sizes, opportunities for one-on-one moments if the dog can't believe their owner doesn't understand it. Even if you're unable to own a dog, but still love them, being a non-profit, they could always use the volunteer help with setting up equipment for classes, matches (school exams) and trials (regional annual shows). They could always use help externally with admin functions, building/repairing equipment, even the occasional "laying a track" if you like the outdoors. Most ages can train or volunteer. [Disclaimer: I am not a member nor have I trained there, just volunteer a lot via my friends that are long-standing members. It's like being an uncle; you get to play with the kids and spoil them, but you don't have to worry about house-breaking them.]