Hunter Jumper Training in Gurnee, Illinois (Lake County)

Northern Illinois hunter/jumper barn providing horse boarding and training services conveniently located near I-94. Please visit our website to learn more! https://www.millenniumfarmltd.com/

We do not offer trail rides.

Full service, full care, full training for hunters, jumpers and equitation in a fabulous facility. Shows on the grounds! Training for horse and rider at all levels.

I teach hunters and jumpers. Starting at age 6 and up. We show on the IL "A" and "B" circuit and the NIHJA circuit.

WE DO NOT RENT OUT HORSES OR PROVIDE TRAIL RIDES

Our mission is to bring every rider to their full potential, by finding the right fit of horse and rider, while still maintaining a fun, safe environment! We pride ourselves on the ability to make everyone that walks in the door feel like they are walking into a second family.

Seven Oaks Farm is very proud of their reputation for providing quality riding lessons to students of all levels and ages on the highest quality of diverse school horses or privately owned horses. We provide 30 or 45 minute private English riding lessons, and 60 minute advance semiprivate English riding lessons. Discount lesson packages available for all lesson types.

Boarding, shareboarding, horse showing, and horse sales also available. Please call or email directly to for prices, packages, and availability.... See More

At Chestnut Hill Farm we live by the George Morris rules and teach traditional principles of hunt seat equation while incorporating the basics of dressage. Horse and rider pairing is our first priority to achieve their individual goals.

Our riding programs are designed for those who seek to become better riders and advance their riding skills, with qualified professional instructors. We take great care in matching riders with their horses. All levels are welcome in our family-friendly atmosphere. Students are taught more than riding, they are taught horsemanship which includes grooming and tacking before and after each lesson.... See More

Stonebrooke Farm teaches hunter/jumper lessons to all ages and skill levels. We offer safe, reliable school horses for riders that may not own their own horse. Lessons are taught 6 days with knowledgeable and skilled instructors. Packages are offered at a savings!... See More

Glenwood Farm is a top-level, full-service equestrian business. We specialize in providing a thoughtful and individualized approach to the training of hunter, jumper, and equitation horses and riders. Owned and operated by Anna Hallene, Glenwood Farm offers a unique business model that is both family friendly and customer service driven while still maintaining the professionalism, horsemanship, and dedication that top-level competition requires. We work with both amateur and junior riders alike, as well as horses or all ages and levels.... See More

Windridge Farm fulfills the needs of our boarders by offering exceptional, individualized, equine care. At Windridge Farm we fulfill the training needs of our riders by providing a goal oriented lesson program taught by expierenced professionals. We welcome, and are qualified to train, riders at all levels from beginner through Grand Prix. At Windridge Farm we are absolutley committed to the success of our clients, be it in the show ring or just meeting your week to week goals. Your success is our success. When it comes time to purchase a horse the expert Sales team at Windridge Farm will match you with the horse that is right for your ability ,as well as, your budget.

Taylor McMurtry- Head Trainer

Taylor McMurtry began riding and competing at age 8. Advancing through the ranks at lightning speed she competed in her first Grand Prixs at 13 years old in Wellington, FL. Taylor has won numerous Gand Prix classes and placed in more than 30 Grand Prix competitions $25K and over. Taylor has three times qualified for and competed in the Pfizer Million Dollar Grand Prix in Saugerties, NY, twice as a Junior rider. Taylor, at the time, was the youngest to have ever been invited to the $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational in Tampa, FL. Taylor was also invited to and competed in the New Albany Classic Invitational. Taylor has also competed in many World Cup and FEI CSI 3* level competitions. As a junior rider,Taylor was part of the Silver medal team at NAYRC (National American Young Riders Championship).
Taylor has trained under and worked for world-class jumper professionals such as: Chris Kappler (Olympic Silver Medalist), Peter Leone (Olympic Silver Medalist), Norman Dello Joio (Olympic Bronze Medalist), Aaron Vale (winner of over $3 million in jumper prize money), Alex Jayne (Top Hunter Jumper trainer) and Todd Minikus (Olympic Team alternate). Having trained riders ranging from beginner show jumpers to Maclay finalists, Taylor delivers training appropriate for the individual’s needs and her style is relaxed and patient.... See More

At Fine Grit Equestrian, we offer training and guidance to riders and horses alike. Our mission is to constantly strive for a balanced blend of horsemanship and performance in our horse and rider teams, and this mindset fosters a safe environment for growth and success.

We currently offer private lessons on school horses at a variety of levels and welcome riders from all backgrounds and experience levels. Our primary focus is on jumping and dressage disciplines, but we firmly believe that riders of all disciplines can benefit from the foundational skills taught here at Fine Grit Equestrian. We look forward to hearing from you!... See More

Too many horses? Not enough time in a day to get all your rides in? I can help! I have experience starting horses, with rescues, thoroughbreds (on the track and off), eventing, and hunter/jumper. I have extensive ride time on FEI sanctioned horses trained under Olympic Eventer Joe Meyer, Caitlin Romeo and others. Can also assist with general barn duties.... See More

Multi state and breed carded judge. Many hunter jumper students and horses. Was a 2008 Mustang Challenge competitor/trainer. That mustang is now one of my hunter jumpers.