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.

The owners really care about your horses, and are extremely helpful…read more Horses are turned out 6 days a week and there is someone on the property 24/7

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

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!

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!

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!

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!