Horseback riding lessons in Illinois

Came to watch my friend during one of her riding lessons.

Outside areas for lessons when the weather warms up.

I’m taking private lessons with Lisa, she is the best.

Georgette has made it a great experience, takes each lesson at the pace I need, and teaches me something new each lesson.

The trainer is also excellent, with encouraging and upbeat lessons.

I couldn’t recommend it more highly just please don’t take our lesson spots away:-)

My daughter has had 2 horseback lessons so far and she had the time of her life.

They bring an exceptional level of skill and experience to riders of all levels, and my daughter and I have both grown so much through our lessons here.

Great farm for boarding and lessons!

We started with lessons for my daughter, Donna has been a positive role model for my daughter and my our family.

Our daughter has been taking riding lessons since last fall.

It's been several years since I've been able to visit, but the O'Donoghues are very knowledgeable and amazing riding instructors when I was able to take lessons.

This group Rocks it keeps ppl updated on what is going on n when their horse lessons are going to be n who they are going to ride too n Laurie treat everyone equally

Jessica, a USDF Gold Medalist, offers group and private riding lessons to all ages, whether for pleasure or shows.

She explains things well, and she has helped me to gain more confidence and improvement with every lesson.

Very nice please to get riding lessons.

My older daughter enjoyed the lessons and in a short time basically progressed from knowing nothing about riding to developing the skills and confidence to jump.

From what I've seen, lesson horses are turned out regularly and it's not uncommon for them to get sold to students who love them.

They also have an outdoor trail that you can take, but once again you typically have to take a lesson before going outside to the trail.

Wonderful lesson horses and an amazing personality!

My young teenage daughter has been taking horse-riding lessons this summer at Living Water Ranch LLC, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about her experience!

The therapy lessons help kids build confidence and it teaches them the meaning of work before fun.

They are more than willing to take you on a tour before you start you lessons to make sure it is the right fit for you!

She’s also got amazing lesson horses and that are beautiful, smart, and gentle.

What a great place for riding lessons or pony parties.

This is a cool place to go if you are looking to board a horse or looking for riding lessons.

Kevin is a great horseman and teacher, nice and close to town for lessons.

if you are looking to do lessons it is a perfect place to start and when you get enough experience you can lease a lesson horse to get some more practice.

Highly recommend for parties, lessons, and trail rides.

Amazing facilities, and so kind to our daughter as she was excited to get back into riding lessons!

They have an excellent horseback riding lesson and wonderful horses as well!

I recently had the pleasure of taking horseback riding lessons with Kristen at Dunham Woods, and I can confidently say she is an exceptional instructor.

Great place to take riding, lessons.

Low key barn with a strong show team, group and individual lesson program.

She has not only taught my daughter how to fully prepare and care for her horse, but has also guided her to the point where she is already confidently jumping!

I took lessons here growing up and was lucky enough to have the owners take me under their wing and truly teach me horsemanship and riding.

Great place for lessons and trail rides

If you're looking for training or lessons that are not just effective but also a joy to be a part of, Cailin Messer is your go-to person!

Great individuals and lessons!

We were pleased with the quality of horses, the thoughtfulness in scheduling their times, the execution of lessons, appropriate to skill level and super encouraging.

It is a wonderful stable with a delightful owner who personally teaches the lessons.

Emily was so caring and compassionate that my granddaughter followed through with the lesson and is actually excited for her next one!

Such a wonderful place and tons of education, all I can say about Norine in terms of lessons is nothing but amazing things.

After recently moving to the area, we were looking for a place our daughter could take riding lessons and to encourage her interest in horses.

Diane is a really good trainer i actually just did a lesson with her and my horse butter and she was patient with me and the horse.

It's a pleasant place to come and ride, take lessons or boarder your horse.

Brittany’s lessons are thoughtful and well targeted to what I need to learn and have helped me grow into a more confident rider.

It is a true family atmosphere and they are constantly planning fun events, parties, and riding opportunities like group lessons and clinics.

This is the best place in the Chicago area to find great lessons, well fed and healthy horses, along with up to date equipment and working students.

There’s an Indoor arena, 3 outdoor arenas, round pen, trails all over the property, lessons, trail rides, share boarding and more.

After the lesson my daughter was able to lead her horse out, take off saddle and bridle and give her horse a cool down.

Highly recommend their boarding and also their horse training and riding lessons they provide!

From the very first lesson, the instructors were patient, encouraging, and really skilled at helping us improve without ever feeling overwhelmed.

My daughter and granddaughter have started lessons here and I couldn't be happier with their trainer.

Kim is super friendly, lesson times are flexible, and the horses are well cared for ❤

We have been taking riding lessons here for a couple months now, and my daughter has developed a great understanding of how to ride and what goes into it.

Highly recommend visiting for a lesson, or housing your horse here - it is truly a gem & I can't recommend it enough 😁

I have always taken lessons here and am now working at the stables!

My granddaughter has been taking lessons at Glen Grove and I am very pleased with the progress that she has made, and the overall quality of the Equestrian Center.

I'm not a rider but my wife is, so I have my fair share of horror stories about the places she's taken lessons.

I learned to trot on my 2nd lesson, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Very good lessons and boarding facilities

lessons offered, dry lots or pasture.

Love Heather for lessons.

I’ve watched my daughter take her equestrian lessons and skills and apply them in real life situations gaining confidence in riding and life.

Each small group (2–3 girls at a time) then had a private riding lesson with a handler and took a short ride around the stable and nearby trails.

The owner Bianca is so easy to work with and talk to it feels like I’m walking into my own barn when we get to our lessons.

She rides here through seaspar, but we work directly with the ranch for lessons and they are amazing.

Each session is filled with valuable learning experiences, and the way the instructor tailors the lessons to her needs has made all the difference.

I've also been taking lessons with Onnie for a while now and shes very patient and does a really good job of explaining things in different ways in order to help you understand.

I can't ride any longer due to back issues, but I would get up, and take another lesson lesson if I want old I could!

Wouldn’t go with anyone else when it comes to horse back riding lessons

We were happy to see where our granddaughter takes lessons.

I do not regret choosing riding lessons at ROSE!

Great people and the daughter loves her lessons

Lindsey is flexible with everyone’s time and really personalizes everyone’s lessons to their experience with riding.

The horses are VERY WELL taken care of, lessons are amazing, the facility is gorgeous and extremely clean.

Rox and Sera are the best for lessons and training!

Highly recommend for lessons and boarding.

She has been a great mentor in the equine industry, as well as her reliability and extensive knowledge that reflect in my English riding lessons with her.

They teach them how to bring a horse into the arena and brush them after the lesson then take them to the pasture.

She also runs a small lesson program with her own personal horses, and she is a GREAT trainer to go with.

I started to take lessons immediately when I moved in and my confidence, riding skills and bond with my horse has increased exponentially under Crystal’s training.

The most amazing place for horseback riding lessons with professional and patient trainer who truly cares.

We found R Double J Ranch and she started lessons here in July 2022.

She has many lesson horses for every level.

Carrie does and excellent job managaning the barn and training/teaching lessons.

Now I'll bet they will all want to take lessons.

We boarded and took lessons here for a year and absolutely loved everything about Kristi and her barn.

I dropped my niece off for her riding lessons and got a tour- the place is huge.

I’ve been going here for lessons for a year and being at the barn, makes me happy getting to see all those wonderful horses.

It’s the perfect place for riding lessons, family visits, or just spending quality time outdoors with these beautiful animals.

The instructor onsite offers lessons in multiple disciplines and uses positive reinforcement as a teaching tool, there is no yelling.

Even with my prior experience, I truly feel that my riding has improved so much in my lessons with her, and I really appreciate the way she teaches correct, thoughtful riding.

If you are looking for a place to put your kid in riding lessons, get a tune up for your horse, or just a nice stable to board your horse I’d recommend RLR a thousand times.

Amanda is such an amazing instructor and we are super thankful to be going to this facility for horseback riding lessons.

Whether you are a beginner picking up the reins for the first time or looking to sharpen your skills, her customized lessons are always engaging and highly effective.

Our granddaughter takes riding lessons here.

The horse I got was also more peppy than any lesson horse i'd ever ridden so he and the class also helped me feel less nervous around horses that were "warmer" than I'm used to.

We’ve been taking lessons with Jesus for a few months, and it’s been such a wonderful experience.

We would still be taking lessons, but am really happy for Deb's move to her new home.

She has ridden many lesson horses at Camelot Farms.

My daughter has been taking riding lessons at Judgement Farm for over a year now and loved it.

No pressure to take lessons/go showing.

Lessons are taught by experienced instructors whose goal is to help every rider develop into their personal best.

Highly recommend this place if you are looking for horse riding lessons for your children.

Also lessons are limited to 4 students so you don't get the huge classes at other barns

Whether you are new to horses and interested in taking horseback riding lessons or are a seasoned rider looking for training advice, John Bautz (the owner/trainer) can help.

When our daughter is old enough, we will undeniably be choosing Normantown for her lessons/development in equestrian.

We first heard of Ready Set Ride through a friend whose son with some special mobility needs took lessons there.

Friendly staff and she has learned a lot during her lessons and time there.

All three of my children have taken lessons here starting as little ones with no experience and my two girls continue on to this day.

Brock and Britney did a wonderful job of training my horse, and I enjoyed my riding lessons there.

She has been doing chores since second grade and knows the work and heart that go into caring for horses because of what Shay has taught her.

Little did I know that she would fall in love with the lesson horses and staff.

Would recommend anyone looking to board or take lessons to look here first!

I took a few English riding lessons and had a great experience.

Fun place to take lessons , board horses and good trainers.

My son started horse back riding lessons.

I knew within minutes of our first meet n greet lesson that we’d found our new barn.

We currently lease a horse from a wonderful woman who gives lessons at this ranch.

Sunrise Farms has horseback riding lessons, therapeutic horseback riding, horse boarding and training, and is a not for profit animal rescue.

Whether it’s for camps, occasional fridays at the farm, or horse lessons, Stephanie, Katie, and the whole team make a great environment to learn about life at a horse barn.

This is the place, if you want to show competitively or just take a lesson on a seasoned horse.

No critiques from the corner during a lesson.

We transitioned from lessons into horse ownership for our son with Ryan and Krissy, and, like the lesson experience, the boarding experience has also been wonderful.

My granddaughter has just completed 2 riding lessons with Molly at Marbrit Meadows.

Three of us took lessons with her yesterday, her knowledge, patience and and understanding of hourse behavior is above anyone I have worked with!

I highly recommend lessons, trail riding and boarding!

I wholeheartedly recommend Jena and Briarstone to any equestrian in the area—whether you’re looking to board, take lessons, lease, or attend a show.

I decided to take up horseback riding lessons after retirement, and choosing Last Chance Ranch with Cindy Frick has been one of the best decisions I’ve made.

There are also several quality lesson horses available for use and Merisa provides top-notch training to each of her students and clients.

Trainers brought in monthly for lessons, clinics and training.

Her attention to detail, planned lessons, and precise feedback have helped my daughters progress in a short amount of time.

This is a wonderful stable to take horseback riding lessons.

Rebecca has not only worked with my horse with amazing results from his training but she has also been working with my girls on riding lessons and turning them into strong riders!

Kellie went out of her way to give my granddaughter a great lesson!

What started as recreational riding lessons for my daughter quickly turned into her having a desire to show!

Her lessons are easy to understand and supportive.

We go and watch a friend of ours during her lesson.

It’s taught me so much in such a little time and even after my first few mouths there I made so many friends!

A particular perk of riding at SNEC is the Saturday horsemanship lessons where students’ education is expanded far beyond what they learn in the saddle.