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!

I have boarded my horses with 2colts ranch for over 8 years. I worked as a travel nurse in 7…read moredifferent states for an extended amount of time, especially during COVID. I counted on their care for my horses and continued communication with me. I am not traveling now, however I still maintain a demanding job which requires much focus and energy. I could not do what I do without their continued care. Thank you Polo, Diego and Bertha!

I've been teaching and training at Two Colts Ranch for nearly six years, and this family-owned,…read morefamily-run facility has truly become our home away from home. The people here are genuine, kind, and community-minded. I honestly don't understand the few one-star reviews that have been posted. One thing to keep in mind: you get what you pay for. You won't find the same level of amenities and location for less than what Two Colts charges. I live nearby and provide my grain, and I also pitch in by picking my horses' paddocks as needed. While not a perfect system, it helps keep our boarding costs down, and to me, that's just part of being a good neighbor in a shared space. If you're looking for a facility with great turnout, quality arenas, a viewing room, a heated bathroom, an insulated barn for winter, and a wash stall with hot and cold water, all wrapped in a family-friendly atmosphere, then Two Colts Ranch might be the right fit for you.

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 had never driven a cart and had a pony that was trained to cart previously. June got Piper (the…read morepony) in really nice shape (exercise, good nutrition, and turnout) and had him pulling a cart like a pro in 2 months. The hard part was teaching me, lol, but she has such a good way of explaining the methods, that it was much easier than I thought. Thank you, June and staff!! I have also watched June teach riding lessons (and then took some myself from her) and she is so patient and knowledgeable. She has also rehabilitated 2 horses for me that were in a lot of pain from old injuries. They are SO HAPPY!!! I'm so grateful that we found June and Castle Ridge Keep.

I have been boarding with Don Bar for 19 years and counting . Your horses well being is first on…read morethe list for the owner manager and care takers. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere make boarding a pleasure.

Not a fan of this barn- but more so the gross management. Mean barn manager ( Alison) who will…read morecompletely ignore you unless she wants money takes the joy out of horse ownership. I boarded there years ago with a few friends and left rather quickly. I firmly believe the manager is a racist and have witnessed her treat people poorly if they're of any race other than WHITE. I myself am not white and felt invisible and not valued from the first day there. She will judge you if you don't use the farrier or vet she does. When you email or text her, if she doesn't like you she just won't respond. Every barn is extremely dark and dreary and does NOT have any kind of warm welcoming feel to it. The stall walls are covered in manure, cobwebs everywhere, dead mice, and an overwhelming feeling of non cleanliness. It's a crappy barn and I'd never ever board, take lessons, or want any association with them. One of my friends boarded there and was treated like complete crap too. Alison is so unprofessional and will not give you the time of day unless she feels like it. Then tells people "sorry this is business" but doesn't actually run her business unless she randomly decides she wants to on that day. She touched and moved my friends tack and damaged one of her very expensive helmets INSTEAD of simply contacting her and asking her to move her things. But that seems to be the theme of everything at DonBar. Passive aggressiveness with a side of snark. the manager/owner suddenly responded (over a month later) with the difference in board. My friend paid it even though her horse was NOT going to be there for over half of the month. Alison says you need a 30 day notice to leave but if your horse is for sale there's NO way you could know when they're sold. If someone buys your horse, the new owners need to be able to take their new horse home- not keep them at the sellers facility for 30 days! My friend was so lucky to find a new home within 2 days of listing the horse. The following day Alison tried depositing my friend's board check that was given to her weeks earlier because apparently she's too lazy to cash them when they're received. My friend had changed her bank account (this was the first time she'd ever closed an account but did due to fraud concerns) it was already in effect so outstanding checks obviously would not go through. This wouldn't have been an issue had the barn deposited the check when they got it. My friend did not write her a new check because she was not going to be using any of her services and because she was hospitalized with deteriorating health. Instead of understanding the incredibly devastating situation Alison decided to harass her and make her and her entire family (and friends!!) feel so uncomfortable. Not one "How are you doing?" Or anything of that nature. After contacting the police she was advised to block her on all accounts. The board payment (she didn't handle when she should have) was not hers to have since the horse was gone. Had Alison shown any kind of empathy, understanding, or just plain decency she would have sent a new check. But her threatening, degrading, and aggressive attitude was such a disgusting turn off that we took the police's and lawyer's advice to ignore and not respond to this opportunistic narcissist.

This is by far one of the most beautiful farms I have ever seen. I attended a horse show and was in…read moreawe at the professionalism and how gorgeous the grounds were!

Tails of Hope is a non profit organization that takes in the pets of individuals who pass away or…read moreare terminally/chronically I'll and can no longer care for their dog or cat. They do make exceptions and take in pets that would otherwise be put down at another location as well. To me that was an amazing mission statement. And they are a no kill shelter. Who could ask for a better shelter?! These ladies truly love the animals and provide them with the best care possible as they try and find the perfect families for these animals that have fallen on hard times. My coworkers and I took a group of students here to learn about the animals and the work that goes into running a shelter. Tails of Hope was super accommodating and helped us organize an engaging field trip!

As the other reviewer pointed out, Tails of Hope is a non profit organization that takes in the…read morepets of individuals who pass away or are terminally/chronically Ill. Kelly and the ladies and gentlemen take extreme care with the dogs and cats at Tails of Hope, and it costs a great deal of money to keep a no kill shelter running. Tails of Hope offer boarding to help offset their expenses, on the recommendation of a friend, I boarded my pup with Tails of Hope and my doggie was very happy with her stay, and met a few friends there waiting to be adopted. It was very clean, considerably cleaner than some other facilities I have been to. If you need to board your dog or cat, please give Tails of Hope a call, at least you'll know your money won't be going towards the owner's BMW lease payment, but helping find all these loving animals a new forever home.

I hired Animal Quest for my 2 year old's birthday party and it was great! They were very…read morecommunicative and booking was pretty easy. They arrived on time, set up in my backyard, and helped teach the kids about the animals and how to pet them. Becky and Christian were super nice and patient even though the kid group was on the younger side and all high energy toddlers. Everyone loved it! Thanks for a great time!

We have used Animal Quest for two birthdays and they have done an amazing job each time. The team…read moreis great with the kids, keep things interesting and paced well, while being informative along the way. Highly recommended for kids birthdays of all ages. ​​​​