I have never in my life had such a terrible experience until riding at AZ Acres. Simultaneously, my…read moredaughter took a lesson while I casually rode. The instructor was rude, insulting, and belittling to both my 7 year old daughter and me. I made it very clear that she's not an experienced rider and needs more instruction as she's learning. Olivia's tone was short, accusatory, and impatient. My daughter left in tears. I cannot stress enough how much this place should be avoided.

Look, if you're an adult in Plainfield/Shorewood/Joliet and you're thinking about taking lessons…read morebecause you want to compete or you just want to become an all around better rider, this is the place to do it. And they can do group lessons if you want to take a spouse, friend, child, stranger you just met, etc. etc. The facilities themselves are very nice and the stables are always pretty dang clean. They have an indoor arena too so that's a huge plus in these winter months. There are quite a few grooms here so if you have any questions you always have someone to ask, but beyond that Megan does a great job of walking you step by step through tacking up and care to ensure you're doing it right and are using the correct equipment on each horse. The lessons are top notch. You work with different horses week to week and Megan is excellent at giving corrections while your riding. Lessons differ from day to day and they offer both English and Western, but Megan does an amazing job at remembering where your at and what you still need work on. I'm never pushed to do something I'm not comfortable with, but the option to push yourself is always there (if you've shown you'd be able to handle it). I always feel like my safety is considered while riding here which I can only imagine would be even more reassuring if you have your kids riding. Also worth noting, they offer summer camps for the kiddos.

I have been riding at Trillion for over a year now, and I can describe it as my sacred place. It is…read morethe place where I can relate to these wonderful people and animals that add meaning to my life and make my day. It is a happy place where horse lovers can find a true connection with horses and good great people. If I wouldn't have to work, I would spend big part of my last there. It is my favorite place to rebalance myself. I am a mother of two little kids, just waiting for them to turn 8 and start having this wonderful connection with horses. I would highly recommend this port to any mother seeking self confidence, character and humbleness for her kids.

Our service back in 2020 during July and August was not good. we paid for Private lessons while…read morethey were teaching like 3 OTHER riders. We would also contact them about some things but of course, they would never get back to us. I can tell they have improved since then as my friend rides there and have been there a couple times in late 2022. They do schooling shows and everything and loads of events for any level of rider. I do think they can improve more since they do wait a really long time before riders are able to canter and jump. I may go back to Trillion at some point if they improve. Please let me know anyone if they improve in any way.

Great place...great friendly staff running the facility with plenty of activities for…read moreeveryone...looking forward to family night and horse camp this year for my daughter...keep up the great work

From the owner: The Ellis House and Equestrian Center was purchased by the Kendall County Forest Preserve from the…read moreEllis family due to its location along the Aux Sable Creek adjoining Bakers Woods Forest Preserve. The facility was perfectly set up for an educational horse facility and premier venue for weddings. A few modifications to allow for accessible access and equestrian classroom were completed, and Ellis opened!

I absolutely love the barn. The horses can be turned out in groups together. They get daily…read moreturnout, as well as pasture rotation. There's an indoor arena, an outdoor arena, and a bridle path. The owner is very knowledgable and cares greatly for the well being of the horses. I'm here almost daily doing groundwork with my horses, and while I see a lot of people, the barn is rarely busy which provides and excellent atmosphere for training. They also offer riding lessons and horse training.

When my daughter showed interest in horse back riding I started looking into it, we went to several…read moreplaces in the area and we are soooo happy we found NTF!! This place is amazing! From a second you walk in you get a sense of proud in their work. Stables are very up kept and horses wonderfully cared for. We made a choice and signed our daughter for private lessons. Stacy S. is beyond amazing, her experience shows through her control and discipline, but also friendly and very patient with children and horses.

Ken and his staff at PEC are some of the best in the industry. Ken's knowledge of the horses and…read moreriding instruction continues to amaze me. The community at PEC is a fun and family friendly environment. I cannot thank PEC enough for the wonderful care of my horse and everything they have taught me!

Apparently my almost 7 year old daughter only likes to excel at expensive extracurricular…read moreactivities! Lucky us. lol She is currently into the very expensive activity of horseback riding. She loves it! Her trainer is Kate who has been around horses all of her life. She is an excellent trainer and recently talked us into letting our daughter enter her first competition which she placed 3rd in only after having 10 lessons with Kate. A lot of kids take lessons here and all seem very happy. Some children take lessons several times per week, some once a week. They have a horse leasing program for you to share a horse and do boarding there. When my daughter arrives, she goes and gets all of her horses gear and pretty much does everything herself with a little help from an older girl. She is trained for a half hour by Kate than takes the horses gear off at the end, brushes him off and gets help putting him in his stall. All of the horses are taken care of and happy at this barn. There are no saddle marks, they are clean and in happy dispositions. There are many sizes so your child can start off on a pony and move up. Classes are $40 per class.

My son and I dropped in to ride here when we were in town - and we'll be riding here every chance…read morewe get. Nice, new facility at Grand Prairie Equestrian Center. We could see their very well-cared-for horses in the pasture as we were driving up. The horses we rode were wonderful: balanced, responsive, smooth; and we saw a few other lesson horses being ridden who looked equally good It was extremely hot, but our horses were forward and had plenty of energy for a nice jumping lesson. Our instructor, Kate, was fantastic and all of the staff and helpers there were very friendly.

Talk about quaint environments and pleasant walks. This is a go to. Year round this place to enjoy…read moreyour day with friends, family or the special someone.

I love hiking here on a spring, summer or fall day. This is a Moderate hiking course on an unpaved…read morepath. So prepare as far as shoes goes. This path is dog friendly and horse friendly. There are little rest areas with benches along the way. They even have a water bottle filling station. Over all this hiking path is a little under 3miles but had a great intensity level with a beautiful view

Had a great lesson with Jenna. Very informative and helpful…read more Took you step by step and explained really well as you progressed.

From the owner: In association with the historic Oak Brook Polo Club, the Oak Brook Polo Academy is Chicagoland's…read morepremier polo school dedicated to the education, instruction and advancement of new and seasoned players to the sport. If you are looking for something exciting and new, have a love for horses and the outdoors, are a bit of an adrenaline junky, and are interested in meeting new and interesting people, then polo is the perfect sport for you. The Oak Brook Polo Club offers group and private lessons for men and women of all ages and skill levels. If you are unsure, schedule a private introductory lesson or attend a clinic to see if this is the sport for you.