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    Stargazer Ranch

    3.7 (3 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Downtown Equestrian Center

    Downtown Equestrian Center

    (11 reviews)

    Shannon is awesome! She is the best trainer in the south burbs in my opinion…read more She's friendly, punctual and my daughter really likes her. She's learned so much just after a few lessons. Very nice, well kept place.

    I contacted Shannon earlier this summer via email and she responded within 24hrs. Moreover, her…read morew/in 24 hour response time has continued through the summer; whether by email, phone, or text. We set up lessons for 4 kids initially, which eventually became 5. Shannon was more than flexible and understanding of having to reschedule due to extreme heat on one scheduled lesson day, of one kid not being able to attend a lesson, or wanting to add another kid last minute. At any one lesson we had at least 3 kids and up to 5. Needless to say we have done SEVERAL lessons over the course of the summer. Each of the kids (ages almost 3 up to 9 yrs) has loved their experience with Shannon and her horses at Downtown Equestrian Center. All of the kids came to Shannon as complete novices. Their confidence and abilities have grown with each lesson. So far they have learned how to brush the horse, clean the hooves, saddle the horse (w help due to height &/or age), walk the horse out/in (again, assisted for the youngest), mount/dismount the horse, proper posture and hold, then ride the horse (walk, trot, stop, back up, turn, circle, walk over bars). The 7 & 9 year olds are now able to ride the horse without a lead assisting/guiding. This was a huge moment for them and sent their confidence/self-esteem through the roof. Shannon and her staff are also very thoughtful about their choices when pairing the kids with the horses. They take into consideration the horse's personality, age, size, & work for the day; the size and age of the kids are also factors in pairing. Even though one of the kids might have a particular preference, if that horse already rode for a lesson that day it does not go out again. That said, Shannon & her staff do their best to accommodate the kids, especially when they have bonded with a particular horse. The kids have now learned to ride 2-3 horses; learning their personality, temperament, and ride. I should also note that Shannon has helmets for the kids to use during lessons (also a must), which I appreciate since none of the kids yet own one. Of course, there are moments where Shannon will have to correct the kids; however, she never raises her voice-- she changes her tone, much like a parent needing to refocus their child's attention. Due to the number of kids and lessons, we have also had the pleasure of working with many of Shannon's staff. Each person has been kind and patient while working with the kids; moreover, they have been knowledgable and willing to teach the kids. A family member who has worked with horses & at equestrian centers for years came to the first lesson. She was pleased with the barn, lessons, horses, and overall conditions. Shannon was always respectful, even when their two "styles" differed. To address another review: Yes, it can be confusing upon your first arrival-- Are you at the right place? (There isn't much signage, especially near the entrance) Where do you go once there? (There are several buildings) Who are you looking for? After parking, all we had to do was ask for Shannon and one of her staff politely told us where we could go/wait while she went to get Shannon. (For those wondering, there is a small "office" type room in the barn (with helmets & gear) that we now go to upon arrival.) Overall, the kids adore Downtown Equestrian Center and like having "Miss Shannon" as their instructor (as well as her staff). They are very comfortable there and have greatly enjoyed their experiences beyond words. I have appreciated Shannon's communication, style of interaction & instruction w the kids (she differentiates well for the youngest to oldest), flexibility, and interaction w the adults present. Moreover, I think there is something to be said about the way an instructor treats/interacts with the student relating to how they treat/interact with the horses. Our experience has been very positive; this leads me to believe she is kind and thoughtful when it comes to caring for her horses. I know that more regularly scheduled lessons on our part will allow Shannon to create lessons that further build upon each other. We are looking forward to all that will be learned in future lessons with Shannon, her staff, and horses.

    KKT Performance Horses

    KKT Performance Horses

    (3 reviews)

    I have had my 5 y/o mare here for almost 3 years. Care has been exceptional! Stalls cleaned…read moredaily, fresh bedding, full bellies with lots of hay. Kathy & Travis have guided and fostered the talent of my mare and me from 10 rides under saddle to Year End High Point Champions in Ranch Riding. I was looking for a drama free barn and found "home". So many levels of horses and owners from the daily riding buddies to very competitive folks showing. There is a spot for every level of ownership and goals. Kathy & Travis are always willing to lend a helping hand, whether just a boarder or there for board & train. KKT will not disappoint. Personally, the review below is far from reality. The horse was in its upper 30's and well taken care of at KKT. The best life care provided for a horse that had advanced age related health obstacles. Reality of the horses age is the result of being humanely euthanized. Just as in humans, age related issues can result quickly. She went down in her stall overnight and was suffering. The owner was RARELY out to see either horse they owned. It would have been CRUEL and INHUMANE to let that beautiful soul suffer any longer.

    Travis Tieman and Kathy Fitzpatrick orchestrated the death of my mare because she was old. Other…read moreboarders urged Travis and Kathy to put the mare down! The mare was not sick and was not in pain and was still eating and interacting with me. Yet Kathy asked Duane Wilcox to "treat" my horse, which he did without informing me. He gave my mare a "concoction" (Kathy's description of the shot) on a night in January 2024 without my knowledge or permission. My mare was down in her stall the next day, could not get up, and had to be euthanized. After my mare's death, Kathy told me that Travis had been "warming the ground" to prepare for my mare's burial place in a field. In fact, Travis had created a large manure pile in the field three weeks before my mare's death. I'm still heartsick and am seeking legal action against Travis Tieman, Kathy Fitzpatrick, and Duane Wilcox. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is investigating the matter.

    Stargazer Ranch - horse_boarding - Updated May 2026

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