Super disappointed and still owed money after 5 months! Did a camp where my daughters were…read morebullied. The girls were very rude. My novice riders were pushed beyond there capability. Consequently, they were placed in a dangerous position where horses were too close and bucked. Put my daughter off riding to the point she quit. I was contacted the morning of camp. She canceled the day due to lack of interest. I was to be credited 3 private lessons, for which there was no availability and I was waitlisted. It's been 5 months.!! I contacted for a refund with no response. Accounting is a mess, they constantly miscalculated my payments and attempted to charge me for lesson package after we were no longer riding here. She kept trying to charge me for past lessons, when I paid for all our lessons and lesson packages upfront. And in addition, to sending incorrect invoices, they included some other person's credit card info, which is funny because they told me they only take checks and a real bummer for the other guy. Over 3 months I never saw one stable hand anywhere on the premise. The girls paying for lessons take care of all the lesson horses, completely unsupervised. This is an accident waiting to happen. They still owe me money for lessons. Red Coat is a mismanaged barn operating in the dark ages. I've asked around since then and other professional riders have had similar experiences. We are at another barn in Lake Forest. The experience has been night and day! And they take Venmo, like normal people.

I rode and boarded here as a child and now adult. The horses are well taken care of and many of us…read morehave been there over 15 years.

I was very disappointed with their decision! After a long break from riding I wasn't really into…read moregoing back into the saddle until my first lesson with Beth Contos ! I was impressed how professional and knowledgeable she is. I was happy to find this place and excited about every lesson. When I learned that " she doesn't stick with them anymore" I wanted to cancel my lesson, but there were no refunds ! I just can't understand how unprofessionally they treat their clients and their best trainer! So I took the lesson with the other trainer Megan, and I have to say that it is not worth the money. Beth Contos brought this place to the very high level. Sadly, it fell very fast to the level 0. If you really want to learn to ride with harmony with your horse, find place with Beth. Pine Grove Equestrian is not worth the money anymore !

Horribly disappointed by Pine Grove Equestrian and their decision to release trainer, Beth Contos…read more Months ago my daughter and I started training with Beth as recommended by a trusted friend. Pine Grove required us to pre pay for our lessons with Beth and then let her go. They are refusing to refund our money. What a shady way to treat a client!!! Don't get fooled!

Re writing review because last one did not reflect my experience…read more Facility is gorgeous, but the services are not reflective of that. Turnout is very very limited, and the pastures they used were small. Communication was hard with owners/trainer, often with conflicting information. My horse was given medication without my permission. Grooms are fabulous but seem really tired and rely heavily on tips, which is fine, but it is difficult when you are paying a pretty penny for board. Great barn for shows but not for horsemanship. Edit to add: I was with a different trainer whom I left a while ago, but the grooms still did things the other trainer requested be done.

Very nice facility, the grooms are helpful, courteous and you horse will be clean and properly…read moreprepared for rides. However, beware- if you desire or request a different program or plan for you and your horse other than what the Resident trainer sees fit: be prepared for public admonishment, nasty comments, texts, emails and your horse being borderline neglected (i.e. not turned out daily, nor supplements given as directed). Further, if you propose to speak to the owner regarding any concerns, be prepared to receive a cursory response via email but do not expect any resolution of your matter. All this for $1200.00 per month. Training rides are mandatory and expensive. If one chooses to board here, good luck; you will appear to be spending time in a brass finials gilded cage--but it will be one that hasn't been cleaned in a very long time.

We had a lovely time today bringing the horses out and using the facilities! Indoor and outdoor…read morearenas were lovely. The outdoor trails and jumps are great. One portapotty on site, clean and well maintained. Only real note would be to bring your own chairs for sitting.

Barrington Equine Center is a terrific place to take lessons. They have wonderfully well cared for…read morehorses, great trainers and nice trails. It's a gem tucked away on the outskirts of Barrington.

Started out here at their summer camp when I was in third grade, which is a little late to start…read moreriding. However, they put me with people my own age and they worked with everyone individually, and by the end I felt very comfortable here. I rode her for about three years, until I broke my toe(not from horses) and stopped for two months. I came back for camp, which was great, although Kara no longer works there. The new instructors were really nice, but the lessons were only half an hour but still cost $60, which we couldn't afford. However, if you can afford this, I really, highly recommend Galway because they can teach any level of rider and I learned something every time. They have great lesson horses and take really good care of the horses they board. I still really miss this place.

From the owner: Summer camp, riding lessons, horse showing, horse salesread more

Get a new manager. She is a pathological liar, creates a toxic environment and has a horrible…read morereputation. I know the farm is being torn down in 2027 which will be a huge loss for the horse community as there are fewer and fewer good barns that are affordable any longer

My daughter and I have been boarding our gelding at Townline for 6 years now. The barn itself is in…read moreamazing shape, the grooms are amazing and love the horses and treat them with individualized care, and there is a tremendous community of people who equally love their horses and sharing a conversation or two! Whether I have had full service or just a few services, my gelding is still treated like he's the owners horse! The best tell for how wonderful it is, is that people who leave, no matter why, return! They say that there is no place like Townline. It's absolutely the truth. My daughter even feels like the barn manager is like a second mom. It's a family here, and not just for our horses!