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!

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.

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.

Daughter still rides here... and I still spend 2 to 3 hours a week hanging out talking to animals…read morewhile she does her thing. (Not sure who enjoys the time more - her, or me?) Still a really friendly business - including owner, staff and boarders. Overall cleanliness of the barn (it's all relative, right?) is great - everything is ship shape and tidy - and there are always little things that show continuous effort to keep everything orderly. Horses get fantastic care, boarders are happy. All in all - a good business.

This facility goes above and beyond when it comes to meeting your expectations. Wether you want to…read morego in to a competitive sport, buy/sell a horse, english, western, or just because you love horses, then this is the barn for not only you; but everyone. It is the most gorgeous, and quite place. Everyone is family and there is new opportunities to exceed everyday, not only while working with the horses, but yourself. They have the best most experienced trainers and facility. Their horses are top notch, and willing to make you too. This is a relaxed environment specializing in many disciplines of the equine. I bored my horse here, am on their competitive hunter jumper team, and I would never imagine leaving. I've meet so many people, and willing to call all of them my family and best friends. I find myself wanting to go to Cross Winds more than going home. I consider this my 2nd home.

CLOSED PERMANENTLY No longer is a business. Barn/area not open to public…read more Look elsewhere for a barn.

Friendly and professional...the trainers and working students are great with riders of all ages and…read moreskill levels. Both the lesson horses and boarded horses are well taken care of and are happy and healthy. I would recommend this riding stable to new riders who are looking to ride for either show or pleasure.

Review for lessons only, not boarding. Jaynesway is a breath of fresh air for barns around the…read morearea. They're easy to get a hold of via phone and flexible in scheduling if you need to reschedule. I've been lessoning with Rose who is great at pushing you, giving good, positive feedback, and matching you with a horse best for you. One of the main things you'll notice is that all the horses seem really happy. I've ridden 3 different lesson horses who all are ready to go and never seem overworked. You can tell the staff is all super familiar with each and every horse and the boarders and frequent lessoners. Very welcoming and a good place to build confidence and skills as a beginner. One only minor complaint is that it's such a well oiled machine with so much staff that I don't get a lot of experience with tacking, brushing, cleaning, or other horse care. They usually have staff that take care of it for you.

I am not a boarder, rather, my daughter takes weekly riding lessons here. They take children young…read moreas 5 or 6 so we started lessons as soon as we could. We have not had a negative experience here. In fact, this facility has been super accommodating to us and she has learned a lot. She works with the same trainer every week and it's wonderful to note her progress after every lesson. Our trainer has been wonderful. My daughter responds well to her teaching style. She knows how to get my daughter to do her best and that's awesome. You can tell she cares. The overall feel of this facility is easygoing and we never feel out of place here. The relaxed atmosphere has helped my daughter relax too. I will continue to use Jaynesway Farms. I recommend this place to anyone looking to start riding.

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.

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.