Horseback Riding in Wilmette, Illinois (Cook County)

Come experience the Trillion difference!
Last facility in the western suburbs!
62 acres property with two large barns with 2 indoor arenas , two outdoor arenas , all day turnout. Dry lots and grass pastures
All next to The Green valley forest preserve for miles of manicured trails
We border Naperville and Bolingbrook
5 min for the i355 interstate connecting to
I55 and i88
Ushja ,usef,ihja A/AA and B show teams
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ages 8 yrs to adult... See More

Brighton Farm is a beautiful hunter/jumper training facility with a riding lesson program focused on safety and riding skill development. We produce riders, not passengers! In addition, we train show hunter/jumpers at all levels. We also have classroom horsemanship classes available whether you own a horse or not. Your horse is our no.1 priority if you board with us. We are open seven days a week.... See More

Scott Golladay has bred and trained Arabian and Half-Arabian Show Horses at this facility (located in Antioch, Illinois) since 1985. Expert training is available in English, Western, and Driving. Lessons are also available, by appointment, for riders at every level - in English and Western. Please call the stables for more information.... See More

Here is your chance to come out and develop a relationship with horses and further your equestrian education.

Horse Logic LLC offers horseback riding lessons in Dressage, Western, Western Dressage and Hunt Seat. All levels of riders are welcome from beginners to advanced riders, and ages 5 through adult.

All of our training and lessons are based in dressage. We focus on developing balance and correct use of aids for communicating with your horse. As well as teaching you to understand horse behavior. This allows you to be safe and effective with handling and riding horses.

Students will learn:
Barn etiquette
Riding etiquette
Grooming
Tacking / untacking
Horse body language/ horse behavior
Handling horses on the ground
Mounting / dismounting
Riding at the walk
Riding at the trot
Riding at the canter
And much more

So we invite you to check out our pages for yourself and let us know if you have any questions.... See More

Forest View Farms offers classes for riders 8 years of
age and older, beginners through advanced,Western and English style.
Lessons are avaiable 7 days a week.

Student between the age of 5 to 7 are eligible for
Pony Lessons.

Class Description

"Mom and Me"- A class for 3, 4 and 5 year old children and
their parent. Interactive lessons.

Pony Class- A class for our junior riders. This class is
teaches basic “Ponymanship”

Beginner- A student that has basic control at the walk and is
learning the posting trot. In this class, basic muscle control
is developed.

Advance Beginner- This is a student who is learning their
diagonals and has good control and form at the posting
trot. At this level the canter is introduced.

Intermediate-Advance- A student must know their
diagonals, be in full control at the trot and beginning canter
before advancing to this class. Skills will be taught at this
level will enable a rider to show.

Beginner Jump- This class is for students desiring to learn
the basics of jumping. A student must be able to walk, trot,
canter and hold a strong two-point position before beginning
this class.

Intermediate-Advanced Jumping- This class is for riders
able to properly balance over a minimum of two foot
fences. Training for the show ring is emphasized in this
class

Dressage-This is the method of learning to co-ordinate
your aids: hands, legs, voice and weight to bring the horse
in unity with you. A student must be able to walk, trot and
canter in control. Exercises such a shoulder-in, flexion, and
extensions are only a few of the principles taught in this
class.

Western Riding- For beginners through advanced, for trail
riders or show, we offer you a program that can take you as
far as you want to go.

Event Class- Designed for those interested in learning the
art of event-ing. The principles of dressage, cross country
and stadium jumping will be taught A rider must be able to
easily jump a 2'6" fence prior to signing up for this class

4-H Member Class- For students 8-19 interested in joining
our 4-H Club, “Forest View Silver Spurs” and becoming
better riders need to call for meeting times.... See More

Hi, I'm Kathy Boettcher, a Connected Riding practitioner, here to help any rider from beginner to advanced learn the feel of riding in true connection with your horse or on one of our wonderful school horses or ponies. Join us to become a more effective rider in a shorter amount of time.
I've ridden my entire life and would enjoy helping you learn and enjoy the many benefits of having horses in your life.
I completed the Clarke Learning Center Stage II requirements under Eric and Michelle Clarke. (Quite similar to the requirements of a Parelli Level II with some of the Parelli Level III requirements.) I am currently a Blue level Connected Riding Practitioner with most of my Green level requirements finished. I plan to continue increasing my knowledge and ability to train and teach to provide an effective yet fun environment for my students.
Our from-the-ground up horsemanship program is here to help you achieve a partnership with a horse that will bring you a lifetime of good memories. Come on out and visit, we'd love to meet you.... See More

Our lesson program is a "from-the-ground-up" program which includes hands on handling from the ground, incorporating skills learned through natural horsemanship and Connected Riding with Peggy Cummings. We offer lessons from the age of 4 on up, servicing riders of all ages and experience levels. Our goal is to help each student reach their individual goal(s).... See More

Riding and learning how to take care of your mount. Fundamental skills in safe, fun horsemanship. Lessons will make your confident and competent in riding in a balanced, secure seat so you can advance to jumping, riding basic dressage tests, riding trails or open fields, go participate in games on horseback, and round pen train. You will learn why horses behave like they do and have skills to be a good partnter to your horse. I teach to the level of the student and welcome questions from students. I will provide a safe lesson horse or help you with your horse and will travel to you or you are welcome to come to my place.... See More

Now offering lessons for ages 6 and up.
$30 for private lessons and $20 for semi-private lessons. Call or . Located in Beecher Illinois. Insured and certified. Lesson horses available.

Dark Horse Stables' instructors are experienced in showing and instructing, offering specialization in Eventing, Dressage and Hunter/ Jumpers. We provide lessons that are fun and introductory, or prep you for your show goals. There are a variety of lessons horses available, and lease options. On and off site clinics are available for owners and leasers. Students may travel to recognized USEA events, USDF dressage shows, NIHJA shows and schooling shows. This barn is laid back and friendly, with plenty of space to ride! Immediately adjacent to Naperville, Plainfield and Bolingbrook; minutes from 55.... See More

Serenity Stable is a new facility in Plainfield, IL that offers horseback riding lessons and horse boarding. Lessons at Serenity Stable are taught by experienced instructor Mikayla Bertrand who focuses on good horsemanship and equitation skills.

All lessons are private, given on advanced school horses, and run $30 for thirty minutes and $40 for one hour.

The disciplines taught include:
•English Pleasure
•Hunter Under Saddle
•Hunter Over Fences
•Showjumping... See More

Naperville Riding Center in Plainfield Illinois offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced riding lessons as well as boarding & shareboarding! We have both hunter jumper & cross country insstructors as well as a large indoor areana, large sand arena & outdoor track. Horses for sale & lease we can help with all or most of your equine needs! New renovation taking place at this time come out & join the fun. Families welcome & we also do birthday parties!! So many new things going on the summer cant wait for the fun to begin!... See More

Western and Hunt Seat Lessons Available for all levels and all ages of riders, from beginners to advanced. I have over 30 years experience in showing, instructing and judging. Each lesson, approximately one hour long, is private and individualized for the student, learn on one of my horses or board your horse at our full service facility and learn with your horse!
We have a large indoor arena for poor weather, and an outdoor for nice days.
Learn the basics of riding and horse care, just for fun, or for those equestrians with a more competitive nature, work toward showing one of our horses or your horse.
Finishing instruction is also available for showmanship, english equitation, western horsemanship and trail classes.... See More

International team captain gold medalist EQUITATION, 2 time World Champion, and 7 time National champion rider Jonelle Chovanec-Gardiner will shape anyone's equine "lesson" into a quality learning experience that's FUN and filled with personal "ah-ha" moments for students, vocabulary terms, and learning by doing. You will be surprised how far you or your child comes in a 1/2 hour! Also offering driving lessons as well. Landmark Farm has trained 4 different world champion driving horses and drivers, why shouldn't you be next?

Also offering camps, drill team, and group lessons, or a fun semi-private for you and your friend or S.O.

Already an accomplished rider? Try out our cross discipline training and see how riding differnt seats is the best way to train!... See More

I work with the beginner to adavanced riders. From ages 6 to adult. Western, Hunt Seat & Saddle Seat riding. Also offer riding camps all through out the year. I believe in empowering my student to being the best they can be.