Brittany is fantastic! You can tell her passion for students and more importantly the horses…read more Beautiful facility and a great experience all around. Highly recommended for beginners and novice!

Had a blast at the Gurnee location! Everyone was so professional and friendly... I cannot wait to…read morecome back!

The school portion of this stable is great. Lessons based on 'Centered Riding', includes horse…read morecare. The cost is very reasonable.

Just moved my horses here about a month ago! This place is so wonderful! Many different disciplines…read moreof riding! The people are so wonderful! Peggy, is super awesome, and extremely accommodating! The indoor arena is absolutely beautiful! All the stalls are of a great size, and they bed nice and deep! My horses are so happy to be here! And best of all, their prices can't be beat!

nicest barn in the North Shore, and Taylor is a very talented horsewoman with a natural feel and…read moreintuitive understanding of people and horses

From the owner: We specialize in Hunters, Jumpers & Equitation as well as restarting off track Thoroughbred horses…read more Developing riders and horses by starting with a solid foundation from the ground up!

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!

Great place! Excellent trainer People are super nice,…read moreWe love it there! Highly recommended!

Heidi and Jane are great trainers.I have been riding with them for 10 years…read moreThe best place to ride

Meadowsweet Ranch…read more Wow! I cannot say enough good things about the staff and the program at Meadowsweet Ranch. I live over an hour away from Spring Grove, yet made the journey for my daughter who is an avid horse lover. She recently went for Spring Camp, and while it was only two days, she met other campers who have the same passion as her HORSES. She told me the day we left, "Mom hurry up! You need to sign me up for the summer before it is full!" She enjoyed riding, grooming and especially cleaning the hooves of the horses. I have always told her that riding a horse is a privilege and not a right. Horses need to be respected and that was fully reinforced at Meadowsweet Ranch. The safety of the children is priority, which is why the HORSE comes first. Crafts and activities planned with the other campers were appropriate, and the ranch feel is definitely welcoming. My only request is that I would have liked more feedback on the day of the camp to know what my daughter did that day. I guess no news is good news! Most importantly for me is that she LOVED it and we will definitely be back for on of the 3 summer sessions.

My daughter Avery has attended the Winter Break Camp and just completed the Spring Horse Camp. She…read moreabsolutely loved it! She talked about how much fun she has had and how much she has learned. She has been wanting to spend more time with the horses at the ranch. So we may have to sign her up for more lessons :) The staff & counselors are so kind, friendly, and wonderful! Thanks Meadowsweet Ranch for providing such a great experience for our daughter!

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!

This is a beautiful facility. The trainers are top notch, offering incredible customer service with…read moreprograms tailored to each individual rider and horse. The equine athletes coming out of this barn are of the best quality you'll find at any horse show. If you are looking for your next barn family, you should definitely check out Messenger Hill!

Amazing barn and team! I boarded my horse with Messenger Hill for many years and trained/showed…read morewith them as well. Everyone is so professional, talented, and thorough. The horses are very well cared for and attention to details are evident. The facility is beautiful and clean too!

My horse has received the absolutely best care in the 5 years he has been at Shorewood Acres. He…read moreis a serious Wobbler. Thanks to Nancy's amazing care, he runs, gallops and acts like a 4 year old! He is so happy there. His feed is always first rate and he gets wonderful attention. Nancy is extremely conscientious about the care of each horse. She is absolutely the best. My horse and I have been extremely happy there. I highly recommend Shorewood Acres. I also recommend it for lessons because Nancy is great with kids and teaches total horsemanship!

I have been doing riding lessons here for 3 years and I would never consider moving to another…read morebarn! All the lesson horses are so sweet and the whole barn community feels like a family.

We had the best freaking time today on our trail ride! What a wonderful way to enjoy the beautiful…read morearea and it was so relaxing. Everything was super easy for us and the horses were so well mannered. Not only were we comfortable with the Covid guidelines but generally safety was not a concern for us. We wore helmets that were available for no additional charge (just wanted a couple pics without). The horses knew the way around the area and were obviously well taken care of. So much fun and we will definitely be back. Please just be mindful to bring enough cash for your ride and gratuity!

Highly recommend Wedgewood for an incredible, personalized trail riding experience. Our guides were…read moreincredibly sweet and knowledgeable. They also provided great tips for riders. Horses were perfect for our skill level. Can't wait to visit again!