Midwest Horse Stables Directory - B

B&B Farm
25653 S. LaGrange Rd.
Monee, IL 60449
(815) 469-5240
Email: bbthoroughbred@aol.com
WWW: hometown.aol.com/bbthoroughbred/myhomepage/profile.html

30? miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1965
Owners: LeRoy Bormet
Managers: LeRoy Bormet
Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Thoroughbreds B&B Farm is one of the oldest thoroughbred breeding farms in the state of Illinois. Almost 80 acres of barns, pasture, and racetrack. Still owned and run by it's original owner, LeRoy Bormet.

Specialization: Breeding; Sales; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups; Racing; Other: Sales Prep
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Tack Room;
Starting gates, 3/8 mile racetrack
Horse Breed Specialization: Thoroughbred;
Boarding: Regular Service: call for all pricing
Extra Boarding Services: Lay Ups, Foaling
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: September, 2002

B&B Farms
6535 State rt 158
Millstadt, IL 62260
(618) 476-7194
WWW: geocities.com/rebeccadejonge

Facility opened in 1992
Owners: Bradley and Rebecca Bossler
Trainers: Rebecca Dejonge
Hours: open seven days a week

Quality care at reasonable rates. New steel, indoor arena, large outdoor arena with jump course. Newly remodeled horse barn with wash area and two tack rooms. Specializing in hunters, also available, jumpers, dressage, western, pony club and 4-H.

Specialization: Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Sales; Other: training
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Trails
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred;
Boarding: Full Service: $200/month. Includes: daily turnout, stall cleaning six days per week, three feedings daily
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 6
School horses available: 6
Lesson types: Hunt Seat; Jumping; some western
Instructors: Rebecca Dejonge
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Horse Shows: We haul to local and school shows, also some larger shows in St.Louis
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: December, 2001

B-Bar-B Farm
1909 Carden Road
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2815
Email: arena@scrtc.com
WWW: www.b-bar-b-arena.com

Facility opened in 1997
Owners: Terry and Evia Baker
Hours: 7 days - til Midnight

Indoor heated riding arena with electronic timer, "Pro-Cutter" for practice, audio system. Outdoor riding arena. Full serve restaurant. 62 horse stall barn. Indoor wash rack. Full boarding available along with overnight boarding. Arena can be rented for rodeos, horse competitions, and any other events. Restaurant is open for all events along with Karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights. Country Store on premises also.

Specialization: Sales; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups; Other: horse shows
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Indoor Heated Arena; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Lights for Night Riding;
On site full serve restaurant.
Horse Breed Specialization: Paint; Quarter Horse;
Boarding: Full Service: $250/month. Includes: Stalls picked daily, complete once weekly - Fed twice daily - alfalfa hay & sweet feed.
Extra Boarding Services: Overnights and Layups
Horse Shows: Eastern Kentucky Foundation Quarter Horse Shows; Walking-Racking Horse Shows; Rodeos; Poles & Barrels; Team penning; Cutting
Additional Special Information: Have outside electrical hook-ups for rent for campers/motor homes. Have round pen for training; arena has electronic timer, audio system and "Pro-Cutter" for practice cutting. Have cattle on premises.
Updated: December, 2003

Backcountry Stables, LLC
8160 Heggelund Lane
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 676-3009 call after 3:00 PM

Facility opened in 2004
Owners: Tim Robus
Managers: Tim Robus

We are approximately 9 miles from downtown Marshfield on a 1 mile dead end gravel road. We have 4 stalls - each stall has a private paddock.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Dressage; Overnight/Short Stay;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Trails
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; we are open to all breeds;
Boarding: Regular Service: $150/month. Includes: Quality hay and grain, mineral/salt block, automatic heated waterers, private paddock, 2 feedings per day, daily stall cleaning
Extra Boarding Services: Extra services for various fees
Updated: Febuary, 2004

Bail's Quarter Horses
RR# 2 Box 234C
Saint ELmo, IL 62458
(217) 347-0435

300 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2002
Owners: Jack and Barb Bail
Managers: Jennifer Bail
Trainers: Jennifer Bail
Hours: 7am-11pm

Small town farm with trainer of 10 years + experience. Specializes in Hunter / Jumpers, Eng. Equtation, Halter, and western Pleasure

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Sales; Halter; Overnight/Short Stay;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Cross Country Course; Trails (miles: 20)
Horse Breed Specialization: Arabian; Quarter Horse; any others;
Boarding: Regular Service: $150/month. Includes: feed 2 x's daily, watering 3 x's daily, turnout daily, stall cleaning daily
Pasture Boarding: $/month. Includes: feeding and watering 2 x's daily or otherwise specified
Extra Boarding Services: $25 a month for daily grooming
Lessons: Private;
Minimum age: 10
School horses available: 2
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Jumping;
Instructors: Jennifer Bail
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap; gloves, own horse for lessons
Updated: May 2003

Bailey's Horse Barn
9772 SR 97
Kilbourne, Il 62655
(309) 538-9601

Facility opened in 2002
Owners: Jon & Kelly Bailey
Managers: Kelly Bailey
Trainers: Kelly Bailey
Hours: 7:00am-10:00pm

Small family operation with indoor stalls and personalized care. We are located between Jim Edgar Panther Creek(26-mile trail)and Sand Ridge State Forest(44-mile trail). We will provide transportation to and from trail sites by appointment. All horses must have current coggins test.

Specialization: Western Pleasure;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding;
Parking for horsetrailer.
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; Applies to training only. Will accept all breeds for boarding.;
Boarding: Regular Service: $200.00/month. Includes: Daily turnout and stall cleaning. Fresh water,grain, and hay twice daily.
Lessons: Private;
Minimum age: 6
School horses available: 2
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; Trail; and Horsemanship
Instructors: Kelly Bailey
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes;
Horse Shows: Practice shows scheduled twice yearly.
Additional Special Information: No stallions.
Updated: August, 2002

Bakers Tack And Feed
4967 E. 100 S.
Anderson, In 46017
(765) 378-7162

Facility opened in 1995
Owners: Joyce Baker
Managers: Joyce Baker
Trainers: Greg Wolfe, Joyce Baker,L. WHITEMAN
Hours: 8:00-5:00

Specialization: Western Pleasure; Breaking; Breeding; Sales; Halter; Performance; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups; Racing; Other: BARRELS
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Security System; Tack Shop; Trails
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred;
Boarding: Regular Service: $300.00/month. Includes: Stall ,turn out,water,hay ,grain
Pasture Boarding: $150.00/month. Includes: Pasture , hay
Extra Boarding Services: Clipping ,hauling,
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 3
School horses available: 5
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; Barrels
Instructors: Joyce Baker, Lee Whiteman
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes;
Additional Special Information: I'm a 4-h leader, I show horses ,I barrel race ,We train race horses, we give riding lessons, we have a tack and feed store. Its a one stop shop.
Updated: November, 2004

Bandit's Party Acres
3103 Vermont Rd.
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 568-9549
Email: pkrides211@aol.com
WWW: www.banditspartyacres.com

45 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2001
Owners: William & Paula George
Managers: Paula George
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 10 am - 9-pm

Our family provides a very loving, caring home for your horse(s). They become a member of our family. All day - 7 days a week turn-out weather permitting on grass pastures. On those hot, hot days your baby can play in the sprinkler to cool off. They will come into a clean bedroom. In winter they will also have warm water. 140 x 120 outdoor arena, 60 x 55 indoor arean (with plans to expand) Feeding twice a day - mix of oats, corn, soybean, equine pellet, minerals, vitimins, calcuim, flax seed, and garlic (keeps flyes away), hay. Bedtime checks with kisses, hugs and treats. Lounge with heat and a/c. Sorry no pasture boarding!

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Halter;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Tack Room;
Boarding: Full Service: $250.00/month. Includes: Stall cleaned, grain, hay, turn-out, hugs, kisses, treats - 7 days a week
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: Bandit's Party Acres is where your horse can call HOME!
Updated: November, 2004

Bandt Quarter Horses (a.k.a.- Little Rock Ranch Quarter Horses)
W7585 Drake Road
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-7908
Email: breezy@terracom.net
WWW: www.lrrquarters.com

165 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1991
Owners: Lori & Neil Bandt
Managers: Lori Bandt

Here at Bandt Quarter Horses, we strongly believe in the characteristics of the Foundation Quarter Horse. We take pride in preserving these highly desirable traits through the breeding of quality Quarter Horses. Versatility, ability, sense, soundness, muscle, bone, conformation and intelligence- all with heart. We welcome owners of all breeds who wish to strengthen these attributes in their own horses. The bloodlines of our horses are now more concentrated in the following disciplines: Reining, Cutting, Roping and Working Cow Horse. Check them out and see for yourself what all the excitement is about!

Specialization: Breeding; Performance; Other: Reining, Cutting, Working Cow Horse, etc
Facilities: Barn; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture;
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse;
Boarding: Regular Service: $100/month. Includes: daily grain ration, hay, pasture, rough board
Full Service: $165/month. Includes: same as rough but kept in a stall at night
Updated: November, 2002

Bankonit Stables
3650 Fitzgerald Rd
Decatur, il 62521
(217) 422-4824
Email: horselover@bankonitstables.com
WWW: www.bankonitstables.com

150 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1993
Owners: Dawn Yuhas

Personalized full care boarding for your horse. Indoor arena with shredded rubber footing and 125x250 outdoor sand arena. Large stalls with rubber mats. Seeded pastures offer daily turnout as weather permits.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Tack Room;
Horse Breed Specialization: Paint; Pony Of America; Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred;
Boarding: Regular Service: $225/month. Includes: daily turnout, stall cleaning, grain and hay
Full Service: $225/month. Includes:
Extra Boarding Services: Extra services provided and reasonable fees charged as necessary
Updated: July, 2004

Bannockburn Farm LLC - Belgian Warmbloods
P.O. Box 247
Patricksburg, IN 47455
(812) 859-4477
Email: allynm@ccrtc.com
WWW: www.bannockburnfarmllc.com

Owners: Allyn McCracken

Bannockburn Farm LLC breeds Belgian Warmbloods for sound, talented, athletic horses with calm and willing dispositions and winning bloodlines. We proudly offer our Belgian Warmbloods for sale, all of which come from top bloodlines. Our foals are wonderful jumping, dressage and eventing prospects.

Specialization: Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Eventing; Breeding; Sales;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding;
Horse Breed Specialization: Warmblood; Belgian Warmbloods; Updated: June, 2003

Bar Double H
182 W 1050 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-7180
Email: roseah@comcast.net

30 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1980
Owners: Bob & Rose Hancock
Hours: 8 to 8

Our boarding stable is family owned and operated. Stalls cleaned and bedded daily. Horses fed quality feed & hay twice daily. Daily turnout. Hot walker. Round pen. Outdoor wash rack.

Specialization: Other: barrel racing
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred;
Boarding: Regular Service: $205/month. Includes: See general facility information
Lessons: Private;
Lesson types: Barrel racing
Instructors: Robert Hancock
Apparel Requirements: All necessary safety equipment
Updated: July, 2003

Bar W Equestrian Center
11535 Old Troy Pike
St. Paris, OH 43072
(937) 663-0638
Email: cowgirlwillie@aol.com
WWW: www.barw.net

Facility opened in 2004
Owners: Kenny Matthews & Willie Watkins
Managers: Willie Watkins
Trainers: Willie Watkins
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Boarding, Training and Lessons Trainer-13 yrs professional, 23 yrs in Horses She is acertified 4-H Multi-state judge & has a College Degree in Equine Management, Actively in Open Shows Specializes in: Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Showmanship, general horse management, trail, confidence booster with rider/horse, problem solving Offers over nite lay-ups too. Easy to I-70 near Dayton or Springfield Ohio

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Breaking; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Indoor Wash Rack; Lights for Night Riding;
Friendly barn with out the "boarding gossip", specializes in stock horses, very helpful with 4-Hers and open showing
Horse Breed Specialization: Appaloosa; Paint; Quarter Horse;
Boarding: Regular Service: $170/month. Includes: Hay, shavings & grain twice daily, stall, use of all amenities
Full Service: $230/month. Includes: As above but also daily stall cleaning, turnout in pasture or paddock.
Extra Boarding Services: New! Paddock board, 5 paddocks just outside indoor arena, with lights, electric & water right there
Lessons: Private;
Minimum age: 6
School horses available: 1
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Basic Horsmanship
Instructors: Willie Watkins
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; helmet for ages under 18
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: Great location between Springfield Ohio & Dayton Ohio close to Tipp City, Troy, Piqua, Springfield and Urbana. Instructor specializes in versatility in open show horses, actively shows & judges.
Updated: October, 2004

Bar Y Horses
PO Box 515
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2091
WWW: www.beautifulnauvoo.com/site/bary.cfm

Facility opened in 1998
Owners: Dick Yager
Managers: Jody Schleich
Hours: April - November (weather permitting)

Fun for the entire family! Let our helpful and friendly guides take you for a relaxing 1 or 2 hour trailride through the beautiful Sycamore Creek woods around Nauvoo. No age restrictions. $16 each for 1 hour and $26 each for 2 hours. We also have a horse-drawn covered wagon available for groups and a beautiful white French carriage to make any occasion special. Give us a call, WE CATER TO COWARDS!!

Specialization: Rental/Livery horses;
Facilities: Tack Room; Trails (miles: 10)
Horse Breed Specialization: Appaloosa; Clydesdale; Paint; Palomino; Quarter Horse; Updated: August, 2003

BarB M Farm, Inc.
3267 N. St.Rd. 267 (3575 N.St.Rd.267)
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-8740 (Barn: 852-7062)
Email: BarBMFarm@aol.com

160 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 30
Owners: Barb & Randy Musselman
Managers: Same
Trainers: Same

Located right on St. Rd. 267 w/21 acres - div.pastures/paddocks & round pen - large indoor/outdoor lighted arenas & outside washrack - indiv.tack boxes small heated lounge & restroom - family oriented facility. Horses fed AM & PM - turned out & stalls cleaned daily & all horses on same vet and blacksmith programs. Training and lessons available. Live-in manager on premises. When "Rails to Trails" completed will be able to enter from our back pas.offering miles of trails to ride.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Breaking; Sales; Overnight/Short Stay; Other: Lessons/Trail Riding
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Security System; Trails (miles: see note)
We promote alot of family activities - Annual Halloween Party w/play show - Barn Christmas Party and New Years "ride the year" in party - Summer Clinic for the kids - and all summer trail riding at local St. Parks.
Horse Breed Specialization: Appaloosa; Arabian; Miniature; Morgan; Paint; Palomino; Paso Fino; Pinto; Pony Of America; Quarter Horse; Saddlebred; Shetland Pony; Thoroughbred;
Boarding: Full Service: $190/month. Includes: All services outlined above and full use of facility
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 8
School horses available: 9
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure;
Instructors: Barbara & Randy Musselman
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Approved Helmet
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: January, 2005

Bay Creek Ranch
Rt.1 Box 189
Simpson, IL 62985
(618) 695-2670
WWW: www.baycreekranch.com

400 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1997
Owners: Bart and Carol Lane
Hours: Open Year Around

Horseback riding campground located in southern IL, adjacent to the Shawnee National Forest, with over 7000 acres of forest trails to ride in.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Other:
Facilities: Barn; Turnout Paddocks; Tack Room; Tack Shop; Trails
Additional Special Information: Family-run operation, with spacious, 3 bedroom lodge, restaurant, clean, modern shower facilities, laundry, gift/tack shop.
Updated: March, 2000

BayRab Acres
34805 W 263rd St
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 557-2469
WWW: pages.prodigy.net/paus

570 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1997
Owners: Chris and Ray Paus
Trainers: Chris Paus
Hours: all day

We are a small Arabian breeding farm, specializing in Arabs and Anglo-Arabs for sport, pleasure and trail. Chris competes at endurance and competitive trail riding and gives lessons in those sports. The horses are bred for performance, good looks and are handled to be people-friendly. We will consider leasing broodmares and will do custom breeding on occasion. Our farm is 3 miles from the equestrian trail head at Hillsdale Lake State Park, in eastern Kansas. We often ride from the house to the trails.

Specialization: Breeding; Sales; Other: Endurance/CTR
Facilities: Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Trails (miles: 30)
Horse Breed Specialization: Arabian; Anglo-Arabian;
Boarding: Pasture Boarding: $75/month. Includes: turnout, run-in shed for shelter, feeding, hay. You supply any grain you want your horse to have
Lessons: Private; Semi-private;
Minimum age: 12
Lesson types: distance riding
Instructors: Chris Paus
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Riding helmet, bring own horse.
Horse Shows: BayRab Acres sponsors (manages) a competitive trail ride each year at Hillsdale Lake State Park, in eastern Kansas.
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: August, 2001

Baythorne Farm
Norris Rd.
Aurora, IL. 60506
(630) 466-1599

45 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1987
Owners/Mahagers: Matt Trynoski and Jenny Sampson
Trainers: Matt Trynoski, Lynn Phillips, and Barb Adams
Hours: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm 7 days

Dressage/combined training boarding and training facility. Large indoor/outdoor arenas with sand/rubber footing. Cross country course and gallop track. Heated viewing room. Personalized care and feeding program. Quiet and friendly atmosphere. Large stalls, daily grass turnout. Easy access to I-88 (east/west tollway).

Specialization: Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Eventing; Other: young horses
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Cross Country Course;
Boarding: Regular Service: $350./month. Includes: hay/grain 3x per day. stall cleaned 6 days. 3 days/wk turnout
Full Service: $380./month. Includes: hay/grain 3 x per day. stall cleaned 6 days. 6 days/wk turnout
Extra Boarding Services: exercising, lesson packages, trailering, clipping , grooming, special care
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Lesson types: Dressage; Eventing; Jumping;
Instructors: Qualified dressage, combined training and hunt seat instructors.
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap; safety helmet with harness for jumping.
Horse Shows: Future plans for one day horse trials and dressage shows.
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: Quiet and friendly setting. Easy access to I-88 (east/west tollway). Personalized care and feeding program for your horse.
Updated: March, 1998

BJ Trakehners
10107 Alden Rd.
Harvard, IL 60033
815-648-2801

Private, family owned boarding farm specializes in close care of and attention to resident horses. Owners live on premises.
85 miles from Chicago.
Owners: Barb and Jerry Iwinski
Hours: call
11 years of operation.

Specialization: General
Facilities: Indoor and outdoor arenas; Turnout paddocks; Pastures; Trails; Security system.
Boarding: Regular service $200 mo. Includes feed and daily paddocks or pasture turnout.
Updated: 1995

Bar J Ranch - Registered American Paint Horses
W11019 CTH AT
Withee, WI 54498
(715) 229-4391
Email: barjchief@aol.com
WWW: www.geocities.com/barjranch2001/

325 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2001
Owners: Cynthia & Ray Johnson
Managers: Cynthia Johnson
Trainers: Cynthia Johnson & Connie Hollingsworth
Hours: By appointment only

We offer AQHA & APHA stud service, boarding, horse sales, and ground work training in a quiet country setting in North Central Wisconsin. Located near many parks, forests and trails. We breed for quality, disposition and temperment in all of our horses. Standing at stud Bostons Sonny Pine - AQHA 2000 Sorrel double bred Sonny Dee Bar.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; Breeding; Sales; Halter;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
Personalized care for each and every horse boarded with us!
Horse Breed Specialization: Paint; Quarter Horse;
Boarding: Regular Service: $90.00/month. Includes: Stall boarding only. Includes feed and hay.
Full Service: $100.00/month. Includes: Stall with daily turnout (weather permitting), feed and hay if required.
Pasture Boarding: $80.00/month. Includes: No stall, includes feed and hay if required.
Updated: January, 2002

Barrington Equine Center. Ltd.
25718 W. Highway 22
Barrington, IL 60010
847 381-2717

40 miles from Chicago.
Owner/trainer: Paula M. Marshall
Hours: T-F 9AM/10PM; S-Su 10AM/6PM
17 years of operation.

Specialization: Hunter/Jumper; Sales
Facilities: Heated barn; Indoor and outdoor arenas; Light for night riding; Turnout paddocks; Club room.
Boarding: Regular service $325 mo. Includes feed, bedding, stall and turnout.
Share board $175 mo.
Extra services: Body clipping; Grooming; Turnout; Lunging; Excercising; Trimming.
Lessons: Hunt seat. Call for information.
Instructors: Paula marshall
Updated: 1995

Becker's Timberlane Farm
25250 W. Old Rand Rd.
Wauconda, IL 60084
847 526-6500

Semi-private adult foram with quiet surroundings. 40 miles from Chicago.
Owner/manager/trainer: William D. Becker
Hours: M-F 9AM/9PM; S 7AM/7PM; Su 9AM/5PM
26 years of operation.

Specialization: Western pleasure; Halter; Breaking; Sales.
Facilities: Indoor and outdoor arenas; Lights for night riding; Turnout paddocks; Pastures; Trails; Club room; Viewing area.
Boarding: Regular service $295 mo. Includes daily turnout, stall cleaning and feed.
Pasture $150 mo.
Extra services: Grooming; Turnout; Lunging; Exercising; Trimming.
Lessons: Stock/western. Private. Minimum age 10. Parental supervision required.
Instructors: William D. Becker
Other: Horses for sale; Leased to students only; Video taping services.
Horseshows: On premises for students and boarders; Level of competition -- beginning; Open to public; Transportation provided to other shows and events

Updated: 1995

Bellesway Farm
Woodstock IL 60098
(815) 337-8943
Email: S99Jackson@aol.com

55 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1994
Owner/Manager: Susan Jackson

Small private farm dedicated to the breeding of quality sporthorses.

Specialization: Breeding; Sales;
Facilities: Barn; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture;
Horse Breed Specialization: Warmblood; Oldenburg;
Additional Special Information: Quality young horses and broodmares for sale.
Updated: October, 1998

Beta-Rock Stables
467 Woodlawn Trail
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-9484
Email: jrodgers@kyol.net or betarock@betarock.com
WWW: www.betarock.com

Owners: Frederick Rockhold & Jennifer Rodgers
Managers: Jennifer Rodgers
Trainers: Jennifer Rodgers

Family run farm specilizing in breeding/raising Trakehner & Holsteiner Sport Horses in South Central Ky. We also actively Event in Area VIII. Horses for sale ranging from weanlings to going under saddle. Please email, call or visit our website for more info. Vistors welcome by appointment...we want to make sure that we are not to busy to spend time with you. Groups welcome as well.

Specialization: Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Eventing; Breaking; Breeding; Sales; Performance;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Security System; Cross Country Course; Trails
Round Pen, Standard Size Dressage ring, Many Stadium Jumps
Horse Breed Specialization: Warmblood;
Boarding: Regular Service: $/month. Includes: Please inquire for specific details
Full Service: $225/month. Includes: Bedded Stall picked daily, 2 feedings, turnout, vaccinations, deworming
Pasture Boarding: $80/month. Includes: pasture & deworming
Extra Boarding Services: Blanketing, Fly Mask, Boots...we will try to cater to your needs and special request.
Lessons: Private;
School horses available: 1
Lesson types: Dressage; Eventing; Jumping; Basic Horsemanship
Instructors: Jennifer Rodgers
Apparel Requirements: Please contact Jennifer Rodgers for specific details.
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: Trakehner & Holsteiner Sport Horses Eventing Campbellsville, Ky
Updated: Febuary, 2002

Bieber's Red Willow Ranch
12737 Oak Lane
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-2288 or (763-261-5215)
Email: bieberlaw@sherbtel.net
WWW: www.bieberhorses.com

Owners: Melissa Bieber
Managers: same

We breed paint, pinto, and quarter horses with an emphasis on althetic ability, intelligence, conformation, color, and quiet dispositions. Visit our website to see our horses for sale and stallions standing.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; Breeding; Sales; Performance;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture;
Horse Breed Specialization: Paint; Pinto; Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred; Updated: January, 2003

Big River Horse Rental
Seaton , il 61476
(309) 586-6611

Facility opened in 2002
Owners: John Biddle
Managers: Mandy Biddle
Hours: sunrise to sunset

We offer guided tours through Big River State Forest. The ride lasts about one hour. Camping and picnicing facilities are available at the park. It is a wonderful way to spend quality with friends and family. The cost is $20.00 per person per hour. Pack a lunch and make a day of it!

Specialization: Sales; Rental/Livery horses; Overnight/Short Stay;
Facilities: Trails Updated: Febuary, 2003

Big Rock Farm
22510 Elderberry Dr
Soldiers Grove, WI 54655
(608) 538-3111
Email: Funky_flippage@hotmail.com

Facility opened in 2004
Owners: Tom and Sally McMahon
Managers: Emily McMahon
Trainers: Available
Hours: 24 Hrs a day, 7 days a week

Big Rock farm is located right in between Madison and LaCrosse Wisconsin. We offer indoor or outdoor board, and arena rental. We have an 144' x 77' ft indoor riding arena, and a 100' x 200' outdoor riding arena. Coming this summer is a brand new cross country course. Stalls are cleaned daily, and farrier and veteranary services are located nearby. We are open to any disipline riding!

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Gaited/Saddle Seat; Eventing; Polo; Halter; Performance; Driving; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Hunt Course; Cross Country Course; Trails (miles: 2)
Boarding: Regular Service: $110/month. Includes: Outdoor board, hay.
Full Service: $225/month. Includes: Indoor board, Stall cleaning, Turnout, hay.
Extra Boarding Services: Capable riders on site if exercise needed. Lunging is also optional.
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: none
School horses available: 3
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Jumping; Beginner Riding
Instructors: Many available
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Helmets for riders under the age of 18.
Updated: April, 2004

Big Springs Horse Market
330 Hwy 23
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 981-2120
Email: info@bigspringshorsemarket.com
WWW: www.bigspringshorsemarket.com

Facility opened in 2000
Owners: Jo Joslin
Managers: Jo Joslin
Trainers: Jo Joslin
Hours: daily

We sell seasoned Quarter Horse, Paint and App geldings, 5 and older. We show horses by appointment year-round in our lighted indoor arena. We provide a 2 week written guarantee and deliver for free within 100 miles.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; Sales;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Outdoor Wash Rack; Trails (miles: 5)
Horse Breed Specialization: Appaloosa; Paint; Quarter Horse; Additional Special Information: Wisconsin horse sales, gelding sales, Wisconsin Dells
Updated: October, 2004

Bighorse Farm
1196 East Old Rt. 47
White Heath, Il 61884
(217) 762-5502
Email: dani@bustedupcowgirl.com
WWW: www.bustedupcowgirl.com

100 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2000
Owners: Danielle Gowler
Trainers: Danielle Gowler
Hours: By appointment only

Buy, sell trade and tune up horses. Horses and ponies of all ages and levels for sale at most times. All horses are sold honest and with a guarentee.

Specialization: Sales;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Pasture;
Horse Breed Specialization: Appaloosa; Paint; Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred; Updated: July, 2002

Billie Boo's
2305 E. Aura Rd.
Twinsburg, OH 44087
(330) 963-7756

300 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1996
Owner: dan simecek
Hours: 9 to 9

Lots of pasture, mostly pleasure riding with a 70 by 35 sand ring.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Cross Country Course; Trails (miles: 50)
Horse Breed Specialization: Arabian; Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred;
Boarding: Regular Service: $200/month. Includes: feed and turnout and stall cleaning
Full Service: $200/month. Includes: same
Pasture Boarding: $200/month. Includes: same
Updated: November, 1999

Billy Reeves Stable
5731 State Road 25 South
West Point, IN 47992
(765) 572-2855
Email: jkocal@purdue.edu
WWW: billyreevesstable.tripod.com

113 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2 years
Owners: Lina Reeves Kerner
Trainers: Justine Kocal
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am-9:00pm

With experienced and knowledgeable staff you will feel at ease with your performance or pleasure horse in our care. With only 20 boarders we can provide an individual care program for your horse. Our staff strive in meeting the needs of each horse. Our facilities accommodate winter riders with an indoor arena; heated lounge, office, bathroom, and wash rack. Also, we provide 200 acres of trails, personal tack rooms, and round pens for you to utilize.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Sales; Performance; Rental/Livery horses; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups; Other: All are Welcome!
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Trails (miles: 40)
Heated Office, Lounge, and Bathroom
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred; Warmblood; All are Welcome!;
Boarding: Regular Service: $275/month. Includes: high quality feed 2x a day/ private and groupTurnout/ Blanketing and booting/ Stalls cleaned daily/ private tack room
Full Service: $400/month. Includes: all regular services/ Training/ show prep grooming
Pasture Boarding: $175/month. Includes: large wooded pastures/ alfalfa hay during the winter/ blanketing
Extra Boarding Services: Grain for pasture boarders/ clipping and show prep grooming/ medications
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 4
School horses available: 10
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Dressage; Jumping;
Instructors: Justine Kocal
Horse Shows: Transportation provided to local shows and events.
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: Carriage and trail rides are provided through our facility.
Updated: November, 2004

Bingham Quarter Horses
7909 Manley Road
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 648-2727

70 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1975
Owner: Karen A. Bingham
Manager: Kimberly A Bingham
Hours: 7:30a - 5:30p

Bingham Quarter Horses is an American Quarter Horse Breeding farm. We have Incentive Fund Registered American Quarter Horse for sale. We are not a boarding stable.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; Breeding; Sales; Halter;
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse;
Updated: April, 1998

Birch Hill Farm
29031 garland rd
wauconda, il 60084
(847) 526 1936
Email: bhffarm@cs.com

35 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1990
Owners: pete nathan
Managers: pete nathan
Trainers: pete and robert nathan
Hours: as the clients desire

Small safely run hunter and jumper facility striving for fun and success at all levels. Private lessons ages 7 and up at all levels. Horses available for sale.

Specialization: Hunter/Jumper; Breaking; Sales; Overnight/Short Stay;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding;
equine transport available Extra Boarding Services: as required by you
Lessons: Private;
Minimum age: 7
Lesson types: Hunt Seat; Jumping;
Instructors: pete and robert nathan
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: Experience, safety and fun
Updated: March, 2003

Bit N Bridle Stables LLC
W5726 Koss Road
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-7510
Email: bitnbridlestables@hotmail.com
WWW: hometown.aol.com/bitnbridlestable/myhomepage/business.html

280 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1988
Owners: Julie Harter
Trainers: Liz Lamm, John Weber

Our 55 acre farm provides boarding services for Hunter/Jumper riders. We host several horse shows each year, along with a summer day camp. We also have a small tack shop on the grounds.

Specialization: Hunter/Jumper;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Tack Shop; Trails
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred;
Boarding: Regular Service: $250/month. Includes:
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 6
School horses available: 10
Lesson types: Hunt Seat; Dressage; Jumping;
Instructors: John Weber, Liz Lamm
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Horse Shows: Two summer fun shows for beginners and one annual WWHSA Hunter Show
Updated: Febuary, 2004

Bits & Wheels Ranch
7896 Ripco Rd.
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-1552
Email: bwranch@nnex.net
WWW: www.BitsWheelsRanch.com

350 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1989
Owners/Managers: Walter & Sherle Monheim
Trainers: Richard Monheim
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Breed, Train & Sale of Norwegian Fjord Horses. Training facility for all breeds of Horses in all phases of riding and driving. Rich Monheim is a Certified John Lyons Trainer, and a member of John Lyons Select Group of Trainers. We also offer clinics here at the farm & at other barns. We also operate a Sleighride/Hayride business at our ranch.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; Breaking; Breeding; Sales; Halter; Driving;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Trails (miles: many)
Horse Breed Specialization: Norwegian Fjord;
Boarding: Regular Service: $225/month. Includes: Stall, turnout, hay & grain
Extra Boarding Services: Clipping, bathing, daily grooming and exercise
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 8
School horses available: 2
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Updated: Febuary, 2001

Bitterbrush Walkers
13884 Rd. F SE
Othello, WA. 99344
(509) 346-2218
Email: kkgrant@atnet.net
WWW: www.bitterbrushwalkers.com

Owners: Don & Kyya Grant

Welcome to Bitterbrush Farms! We're located in the heart of Washington State, where we train and breed Tennessee Walking horses. Walkers are far more outgoing and people-oriented than any other breed I have worked with, and riding a gaited horse can spoil you for life! We usually have a variety of ages available to choose from on the farm. We invite you to visit our farm and meet the horses!

Specialization: Western Pleasure; Gaited/Saddle Seat; Breeding; Sales;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Trails
Horse Breed Specialization: Tennessee Walker; Updated: May, 2001

Black Dog Farm
38505 Oasis Road
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 583-3463
Email: mrorvick@cornernet.com

Facility opened in 2002
Owners: Marv & Kay Rorvick

Twenty-acre boarding facility located 50 miles north of Mpls-St. Paul metro area. Ten minutes from Wild River State Park which has 25+ miles of horse trails skirting the St. Croix River. Our farm is available for overnight stabling/short-term and long-term boarding.

Specialization: Overnight/Short Stay; Other: Boarding
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Round pen

Boarding: Regular Service: $150/month. Includes: Private paddock with loafing shed, loose feed, grain twice daily. Pasture turnout spring and summer. Horses kept outside. Six box stalls available for use in inclement weather.
Extra Boarding Services: Overnight stabling rates $10/$15 per horse per night.
Updated: January, 2003

Black Dog Farms LLC
3302 East 550 North
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-1059
Email: maggieboyle@aol.com

250 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2000
Owners: Maggie Boyle
Managers: Maggie Boyle
Trainers: Maggie Boyle
Hours: 9am-9pm Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat

This facility is home to the Taylor University Equestrian team. We also have summer camp and teach lessons year round to all ages. The facility boosts a heated indoor ring to take the edge off those cold winter days.

Specialization: Hunter/Jumper; Breaking; Sales; Layups;
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Heated Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; Shetland Pony; Thoroughbred; Warmblood;
Boarding: Regular Service: $550/month. Includes: Feeding / Stall cleaning/ Turnout/ Blanketing
Full Service: $750/month. Includes: Feeding/ Stall cleaning/ Turnout/ Blanketing/ Tacking up and care after riding
Pasture Boarding: $150/month. Includes: Run in shelter/ Hay as necessary
Extra Boarding Services: Available-please call for specifics
Lessons: Private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 5
School horses available: 12
Lesson types: Hunt Seat; Jumping;
Instructors: Maggie Boyle and Karen Pieterzak
Apparel Requirements: Long pants required. Helmets are required and available at the barn.
Horse Shows: We have three intercollegate horse shows each year and plan to have hunter/jumper schooling shows starting Spring 2004.
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: July, 2003

Black Hills Equestrian Center
6517 Wellington Rd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 388-3423

?! miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1998
Owners: Dave & Joan Fisk
Trainers: Christine Marlow
Hours: 5:30 AM - 11:00 PM or whenever...

A full service facility. 220' x 72' Insulated, well lit, indoor arena - great footing! 50, 10'x 12' box stalls with 30' outdoor runs on each. Solid wood walls and stall mats. 2 warm water wash bays, grooming bay, large, secure tack room. Restrooms, conference & break room. Electronic & camera security system. We board horses by the day, week or month. Full care and partical care. Certified horse trainer on site and riding instructor for lessons. All disiplines and breeds welcome. Horses for sale, birthday parties, horse daycamps, pot luck dinners, trail rides and camping trips. Lots of good, clean (?!), fun with horses - Come join us!

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Breaking; Sales; Halter; Performance; Other: Lessons
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Security System; Tack Shop;
Horse Breed Specialization: Arabian; Paint; Pinto; Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred; Warmblood;
Boarding: Regular Service: $265/month. Includes: Hay, water - we clean & feed in AM - you do it PM - use of all facilities
Full Service: $300/month. Includes: Hay, water, cleaning & feeding twice daily - use of all facilities
Extra Boarding Services: Exercising, training, working - priced individually
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 5
School horses available: 4
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Dressage; Jumping; Trail & Basic Horsemanship
Instructors: Christine Marlow & Cindy Bryan
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; We provide riding helmet - 16 & under must wear.
Horse Shows: Any that wants to book the arena!
Additional Special Information: A very clean, new, safe and fun property. Honest people. We welcome travelers that need a place to stable their horses - $20.00 per night - must have health papers.
Updated: November, 2001

Black Knight Carriage Company
813 Taylor
Farmington, mo 63640
(573) 747-1746
Email: blackknightfarms@hotmail.com

Facility opened in 1999
Owners: Tina Page
Managers: Tina Page
Hours: special events

Specialization: Other: Horse Drawn Carriages
Facilities:
We travel to specia events
Horse Breed Specialization: Percheron; Additional Special Information: Horse drawn carriage company specializing in weddings, community events, and parades.
Updated: Febuary, 2004

Black Wolf Farm LLC
6121 Koelpin Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 688-5173
Email: blackwolfmorgans@hotmail.com
WWW: www.blackwolffarm.com

180 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1999
Owners: Larry and Diane Plamann
Manager/Trainer: Alicia Witzke
Hours: 7:30AM - 5PM

Family owned facility specializing in quality vs. quantity. We take limited numbers of horses for training at a time. We have limited number of horses offered for sale at one time. Free unlimited lessons lncluded with any training horses. Training fees based on hourly rate with capped maximum dollars per month, with NO maximum of training time spent with your horse. Lesson program includes lessons on site on our horses, or we will come to you for an hourly rate plus mileage.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Gaited/Saddle Seat; Breaking; Sales; Halter;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding;
Horse Breed Specialization: Arabian; Morgan
Boarding: Full Service: Limited only to horses actively enrolled in our training program. Call for exact details of training program.
Lessons: Private;
Minimum age: 10
School horses available: 2
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat;
Instructors: Alicia Witzke - two time state champion Saddleseat, multiple grand championships at A rated Morgan horse shows.
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: We are located mid-way between Oshkosh and Fond du lac, Wisconsin.
Updated: July 2003

Blackhawk Stables, Inc.
1N804 Francis Rd.
Maple Park, IL
(630) 365-1225

35 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1994
Owners: Pat Tatum
Hours: 8am-9pm

Blackhawk Stables has re-located to a beautiful new facility at Morning Mist Farm in Maple Park. We offer a very friendly, family oriented stable specializing in beginners or first horse owners. We are located on 40 acres of turnout, 12x12 oak stalls, tack rooms, indoor washrack, huge indoor arena, outdoor arena. We also offer pasture boarding with shelter, lessons and sales. On site cross-country course under construction. Please come by and see us sometime.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Breaking; Sales; Other: General Pleasure
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Clubhouse; Indoor Wash Rack; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Security System;
Horse Breed Specialization: Appaloosa; Arabian; Paint; Paso Fino; Pinto; Quarter Horse; Saddlebred; Tennessee Walker; Thoroughbred; Warmblood;
Boarding: Regular Service: $350.00/month. Includes: 2 feedings daily, 7 day turnout, 6 days stall cleaning
Pasture Boarding: $250.00/month. Includes: Grain and Shelter
Extra Boarding Services: We offer schooling shows, attend NIHJA, "B" rated shows
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Dressage; Jumping;
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes;
Horse Shows: 2 schooling shows yearly
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: If you are looking for a friendly, helpful stable where you and your horse can thrive and be happy....that's Blackhawk!
Updated: October, 2001

Blazin Stump Stables
7971 S. Parkhill Dr.
Leavenworth, IN 47137
(812) 739-4857
Email: horses1024@aol.com

300 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1997
Owners/Managers/Trainers: Steve & Karen Cummings
Hours: 7am to 9 pm - 7 days a week

Our stable lies on 12 acers of rolling hills in southern Indiana. We are just a few miles from the Crawford-Harrison county forest with all it's many miles of horse trails. We also have many good trails through scenic woods right from our facility. You will find it is a nice place for your horse to live or for you to just spend the day riding the trails on one of our horses.

Specialization: Breaking; Breeding; Rental/Livery horses; Other: endurance
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Tack Room; Cross Country Course; Trails
Horse Breed Specialization: Arabian; Mustang; overo stallion;
Boarding: Regular Service: $350/month. Includes: clean stall-feed twice daily-water-hay and daily turnout
Pasture Boarding: $150/month. Includes: good pasture-feed daily-hay-water
Extra Boarding Services: grooming and exercise available
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 7
School horses available: 5
Lesson types: horsemanship
Instructors: steve & karen cummings
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes;
Additional Special Information: We will train your horse to lead and/or start your horse under saddle all the way through to being a well trained riding partner for you.
Updated: March, 2000

Blazing Saddles, Inc.
3637 N. 700 W.
Converse, In 46919
(765) 384-4296
Email: blazingsaddlesinc@hotmail.com

180 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2004
Owners: Jessica Schamber & Russell Mills
Managers: Jessica & Russell
Trainers: Jessica Schamber

We are currently adding to our farm a new facility to be finished in spring 2005. Until then we are limited to our Traveling Training program that has been very successful and a small barn with outside paddocks. We offer a wide range of training programs to try and fit the needs of our clients, as they are our number one priority. We also offer riding lessons, conditioning, grooming, siminars, clinics, camps, work for riding programs, basic care classes, show handling, show coaching, organize trail rides, Traveling Trainer program and so much more. We offer a discount for those that are 4-H & AQHA members. We strive to help the local youth, that don't get the oppertunity to work with horses to be able to do so. All interested are welcome.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; Breaking; Sales; Halter;
Facilities: Barn; Turnout Paddocks; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
Horse Breed Specialization: Pony Of America; Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred; work with all breeds;
Boarding: Regular Service: $150/month. Includes: Stalling and turn out
Full Service: $300/month. Includes: Stalling, turnout, feeding, watering twice a day & stall cleaning
Pasture Boarding: $75/month. Includes: Hay in pasture when needed & outside run in shelter
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: none
School horses available: 1
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; Trail
Instructors: Jessica Schamber
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; some form of pants/no shorts
Additional Special Information: We pride ourselves on trying to educate people about horses and horsemanship. We feel it is our duty to help those that are not as fortunite as us to have a chance to learn about horses and beable to ride and interact with these great creatures. We try to give the youth in ourarea a chance at something they think can never be achieved, accomplishing a dream!
Updated: December, 2004

Blazing Star Stables
310 w. Willey
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742 5203

Facility opened in 1996
Owners: Brad and LouAnn Biggers
Managers: LouAnn Biggers
Trainers: LouAnn Biggers, Amber Tracy
Hours: Full Time

Blazing Star Stables is the home of the Stars n Steeds youth mounted drill team. Which has just recieved its first national title as THe #1 Rodeo Drill team in the nation they also recieved the #1 Color Guard. LouAnn Specializes in working with younger children in teaching responsibility and high youth morals. We also have training,boarding,lessons and breeding. This is a family owned opperated bussiness. And we are always on the look for kids wanting to join the Drill Team.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; Breaking; Breeding; Sales; Halter; Performance; Other: tricks
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Indoor Wash Rack; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Trails (miles: many)
Horse Breed Specialization: Paint; Palomino; Quarter Horse;
Boarding: Regular Service: $160/month. Includes: Grain, Hay, Water, Clean Stalls, regular turn out, worming avalable arena
Full Service: $400/month. Includes: Training, Grain hay clean stalls worming shoes,avalable arena
Pasture Boarding: $100/month. Includes: pature water( river and stock tank)shelter
Extra Boarding Services: Mares $7dry $8 wet
Lessons: Private;
Minimum age: 2
School horses available: 8
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; general and trick riding
Instructors: LouAnn Biggers And Amber Tracy
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; jeans helment (4 beginers)
Horse Shows: Drill Team shows, 4-h events, play days
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: 2000 model Red dun overo paint stallion DunDee Dixon. The best dispositioned stallion built to turn and burn and slide. My daughter Trick rides off him and rides him on the drill team. He sits and bows and lays down all on her command.
Updated: September, 2004

Blue Ridge Farm
5945 S. Racine Ave.
New Berlin, Wi 53146
(262) 679-2125
Email: schmidtn2004@Yahoo.com

90 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1981
Owners: Nancy and Larry Schmidt
Managers: Nancy Schmidt
Trainers: Several to choose from
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Located 1 block off I43. 20 acres, wooded trails, 2 pastures, 7 wood fenced paddocks. Indoor arena 60 x 140. Stalls cleaned daily. Feed individual according to your horses needs. Several types of hay available for your horse. Supplements and meds fed at no extra charge supplied by owner.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Eventing; Breaking; Halter; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Hunt Course;
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred; Warmblood;
Boarding: Regular Service: $200.00/month. Includes: hay/oats 2x daily, daily turnout, use of facilities
Pasture Boarding: $150.00/month. Includes: hay/oats 2x daily, shelter for protection, heated water tanks
Extra Boarding Services: Individual turnout $25.00 per month, Fan for stall $10.00 per month, Farrier and worming extra
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 3
School horses available: 5
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Dressage; Eventing; Jumping;
Instructors: Stephanie Zyniecki - all English events, Various for Western
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes;
Horse Shows: Fun show for students in March
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: Small, friendly stable with easy access to Freeway. Quality feed and care.
Updated: July, 2004

Blue Sky Farm
1081 224th Ave.
Kansasville, WI 53139
(262) 878-1868
Email: dani793@yahoo.com
WWW: www.blueskyfarm.net

60 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2004
Owners: John A. Krupinski and Danielle Dietrich Krupinski
Managers: Danielle Dietrich Krupinski
Hours: 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM daily

Owned and operated by John A. Krupinski and Danielle Dietrich Krupinski ; Danielle started riding in 1985 and has over 19 years of experience with horses. She has experience training young thoroughbreds off the track, competed on NIHJA and in Area IV Horse Trials. ; We offer top quality care and we treat all horses in our barn as if they were our own. ; Blue Sky Farm was established in June 2004 ; We special in Hunter Jumpers and 3-Day Eventing ; Semi-Private facility ; It is an 11 acre farm with green grass pastures and paddocks with shelter ; We grow our own grass hay mix ; 12x12 box stalls ; Box fans on each stall in warm seasons ; Safe four board fence ; Owners live on premises ; Located 14 miles northwest of the IL/WI off I-94 ; Open 7 days a week 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM ; Professionally installed all weather outdoor riding arena ; Round Pen ; 1.5 miles east of Bong State Park Horse Riding Trails

Specialization: Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Eventing; Other: Trail Riding
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Tack Room; Trails
Professionally built 8-fence jumping course with wing standards, boxes, and gates
Horse Breed Specialization: Thoroughbred;
Boarding: Regular Service: $Call/month. Includes: Call for prices - Stall space is limited - Regular Board includes: grain twice daily, hay twice daily, turnout seven days a week in grass pastures or grass paddocks, use of all weather outdoor riding arena and round pen, fly spray, bell boot, and blanket service for turnout is included
Lesson types: We specialize in training young and green horses for Hunter/Jumpers and Eventing
Horse Shows: No shows at this time.
Additional Special Information: We offer top quality care and beautiful green grass pastures for daily turnout at our semi-private facility.
Updated: August, 2004

Blue Spring Farm
W220 N9110 Town Line Rd.
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 502-3584
Email: questions@bluespringfarm.com
WWW: www.bluespringfarm.com

Facility opened in 1997
Owners: Dave and Ingrid Knippelmeyer
Managers: Ingrid Knippelmeyer
Trainers: Ingrid Knippelmeyer
Hours: 9am-9pm 7days a week

Blue Spring Farm sits on 40 acres in south eastern Wisconsin. We offer a variety of services such as boarding, training, hunt seat lessons, broodmare care and have a variety of young sport horses for sale from weanlings on up

Specialization: English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Breaking; Breeding; Sales;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Clubhouse; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
Large Foaling Stalls
Horse Breed Specialization: Thoroughbred; Warmblood;
Boarding: Regular Service: $285/month. Includes: Daily Turnout, Daily Stall Cleaning, 2x Daily Feeding
Pasture Boarding: $185/month. Includes: 2x Daily Feeding, Run-in-Shed for shelter
Extra Boarding Services: Brood Mare Care
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Adult
Minimum age: 6
School horses available: 6
Lesson types: Hunt Seat; Jumping;
Instructors: Ingrid Knippelmeyer
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Updated: May, 2002

Blue Streak Farm
864 North farms road
Wallingford, ct 06492
(203) 269-0156 or 203-697-9269
Email: sportstararab@aol.com

Facility opened in 1994
Managers: Diane Ryan
Trainers: Diane & Cassie Ryan
Hours: all hours

Large indoor ring / Large outdoor ring. Hot water wash station, heated lounge. Quality feed & hay. Hay 4 times daily,grain 2 x day.All breeds,speccialize in arabian breed & care.Customized individual diet.Daily turn-out.Show horses a speciality.

Specialization: Sales; Halter; Performance;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding;
Horse Breed Specialization: Arabian; Hackney; Morgan; Saddlebred; All show horses;
Boarding: Full Service: $450/month. Includes: All care:feed, hay, water, turn-out,Reduced board (390) if you clean your own stall.
Extra Boarding Services: all inclusive-great care
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: My barn,care and diet is mainly geared to the serious and committed show horse & rider. All my horses are extremly well cared for and it shows.
Updated: August, 2004

Blueberry Hill Farm Paint & Quarter Horses
21114 Northridge Ave
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4898
Email: probidoux@missvalley.com
WWW: blueberryhillfarm.tripod.com

Facility opened in 2000
Owners: Phillip & Beth Robidoux
Managers: Beth Robidoux
Trainers: Beth Robidoux

Located in the tiny town of Atlanta, Missouri, Blueberry Hill farm is 120 acres of farm land, pasture, hay fields and timber. With just a 5 stall barn training positions are limited. Soecializing in Halter but also starting young horses for Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle. We also offer horses for sale.

Specialization: English Pleasure; Halter;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Trails
Horse Breed Specialization: Paint; Pinto; Quarter Horse;
Boarding: Regular Service: $150/month. Includes: hay, grain and daily turn out
Full Service: $350/month. Includes: training, conditioning and regular service board
Updated: November, 2002

Bluebonnet Farm, Inc.
7105 Tryon Grove Rd.
Richmond, IL 60071
815 678-4400

Bright and clean with large, airy stalls. Horses are given top quality care. Trail rides, BBQ's and a christmas party provide a social atmosphere. Over 30 years boarding experience in addition to raising Arabian show horses.
1 hour from Chicago.
Owners: Pat and Jon Peterson
Manager: Pat Peterson
Trainers: Michelle and Michael Miller
Hours: 8:30AM/9PM
6 years of operation.

Specialization: Dressage; Performance; Breeding; English and western pleasure; Gaited/saddle seat; halter; Breaking; Sales.
Facilities: Heated barn; Indoor and outdoor arenas; Lights for night riding; Turnout paddocks; Pastures; Trails; Clubroom; Viewing area; Heated tack room; Vet lab; Wash rack with hot water.
Boarding: Full service $300 mo. Includes regular care, grooming and lunging 3 times a week and weekly clipping.
Regular service $250 mo. Includes daily stall cleaning, feed, daily turnout, late night safety check.
Extra services: Body clipping; Grooming; Turnout; Lunging; Excercising; Trimming.
Instructors: Michelle and Michael Miller.
Other: Horses for sale and lease; Video taping and photo services; Clinics/lessons with other professionals.
Horseshows: Transportation provided to other shows and events.

Updated: 1995

Boogie Down Farms
4131 E 1553rd Road
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 343-7589

Facility opened in 2001
Owners: Mark and Christy Reynolds
Managers: Christy Reynolds
Trainers: Mark and Christy Reynolds
Hours: 9am-9pm

We specialize in prepareing production sale foals. Lessons in Western Pleasure Showmanship, Halter, and Trail. We also have foals and good riding horses for sale. Standing in 2004 to limited # of mares Apha Stallion Silent Dosage Sire: Double Dosa Pepper (MKS BLAck Pepper and Skipper W Sonny Dee Bar mare Dam is Stagestreaker branded Wiescamp Mare Skipper W He is a Bay Roan Tobiano True roan Minimum White

Specialization: Western Pleasure; Breeding; Sales; Halter; Other: Sales Preping
Facilities: Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Trails
Horse Breed Specialization: Paint; Quarter Horse; Lessons: Private; Semi-private;
Minimum age: 5
School horses available: 3
Lesson types: Western Pleasure;
Instructors: Christy Reynolds
Updated: April, 2003

Bootjack Equestrian Center
50883 N Bootjack Road
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-0672
Email: fkappler@up.net
WWW: www.crosswinds.net/~bootjackec/index.htm

480 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1965
Owner/Manager/Trainer: Fred Kappler

Bootjack Equestrian Center offers horses for sale, boarding, clinics, training for green and experienced horses, riding and driving lessons, and farrier services. Bootjack Equestrian Center facilities are located in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Upper Michigan only a few hours drive from Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Eventing; Breaking; Sales; Driving;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Tack Shop; Trails
River running through main pasture.
Horse Breed Specialization: Warmblood;
Boarding: Regular Service: $140/month. Includes: 24 hour care. Daily outdoor turn out in a fenced field or paddock, weather permitting. Feed, stall, and use of indoor arena and round pen.
Full Service: $320/month. Includes: Regular service plus training
Extra Boarding Services: On property farrier.
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Adult
Minimum age: 6
School horses available: 5
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Dressage; Eventing; Jumping; Driving
Instructors: Fred Kappler
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Additional Special Information: Clinics offered in french classical dressage.
Updated: July, 2001

Boulder Ridge Stables
13010 Zander Rd
Maribel, WI 54227
(920) 362-3936

Owners: Barb Wake
Managers: Julia Rubin
Trainers: Julia Rubin
Hours: 8-9:30

The facility is located on 36 acres of rolling hills. We have turn outs that offer lean twos for protection in winter and ample pastures for turn out in summer. We have a half mile track on the property for driving and riding. Boulder Ridge Stables is located 25 minutes from Green Bay and about 5 minutes from down town Denmark.

Specialization: English Pleasure; Gaited/Saddle Seat; Breaking; Driving; Other: Pleasure riding
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Trails
Horse Breed Specialization: Saddlebred; any breeds;
Boarding: Regular Service: $275/month. Includes: daily turn out, 3 feedings a day
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 1
School horses available: 4
Lesson types: English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; pleasure riding
Instructors: Julia Rubin specializes in students who need to gain confidence in themselves and their horse.
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Updated: December, 2004

Boulder School of Riding and Training Stables
4300 Nelson Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(720-) 352-5283
Email: hunterjumper@winning.com
WWW: boulderstables.com

Owners: Erin Hutchinson
Trainers: Erin Hutchinson

Exclusive training facility located just North of Boulder, CO. We specialize in starting English sport horses under-saddle using natural techniques. Give your horse a great start! We offer training you AND your horse can understand!

Specialization: English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Breaking; Sales;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
level 4 CHA certified instruction
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred; Warmblood;
Boarding: Regular Service: $/month. Includes:
Full Service: $/month. Includes:
Lessons: Private; Group;
Minimum age: 7
Lesson types: English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Jumping;
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap; ASTM/SEI F-11630-00 approved helmet for children under age 18 and for all riders jumping
Updated: April, 2004

Bowen Quarter Horses
5593 County Road 33
Ashville, AL 35953
(205 ) 594 5779
Email: bowenfarms@direcway.com
WWW: www.bowenquarterhorses.com

Facility opened in 1997
Owners: Daniel & Carolyn Bowen

Stand AQHA Stallion So Much Like My Dad, Son of Zips Chocolate Chip. AQHA lounge line, western pleasure, and all around prospects for sale.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; Breeding;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Tack Room;
Horse Breed Specialization: Paint; Quarter Horse; Updated: Febuary, 2005

Box LT Morab Ranch
RR 3, Box 235
Ava, MO 65608-9553
(417) 683-4426
Email: tluedke@boxlt.com
WWW: http://www.boxlt.com

Facility opened in 1988
Owners: Ted & Catherine Luedke
Hours: Days

We breed Morab horses using our Morab stallions: GENTLE BEN and BLT GENTLE BLAZE AFIRE. We breed for endurance riding and the Pinto coloring.

Specialization: Breeding;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture;
Secure and safe mare with foal facilities.
Horse Breed Specialization: MORAB;
Updated: Feb, 2004

Brady Mountain Riding Stables
Royal, AR 71968
(501) 767-5557
Email: brdymtnstabl@BradyMountainStables.com
WWW: www.BradyMountainStables.com

700 miles from Chicago.
Owners: Steven & Jack Walker
Managers: Steven Walker
Hours: 8:30 AM to sunset

Arkansas #1 horseback riding experience, located on the shores of Brautiful Lake Ouachita. Just 11 miles west of Hot Springs. We offer guided trail rides for riders of all classes. Information at:info@bradymountainstables.com

Specialization: Western Pleasure; Other: Guided trailrides
Facilities: Barn; Trails (miles: unlimited)
We have moonlite trail rides and picnic rides available Updated: March, 2001

Brandywine Stables
2727 Dubuque St.
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 665-2034

200 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1992
Owners: Free Rein Properties
Managers: Kathy Keck
Trainers: Kathy Keck
Hours: 7am - 11 pm

A beautiful facility located just north of Iowa City, Brandywine Stables offers full board and riding lessons. Board includs quality hay and grain fed twice daily, stall cleaning and all day turnout. Horses may stay out nights in good weather. Care and feed are given according to the individual needs of each horse, and in consultation with the owner. The well-being of your horse is our primary concern. We offer lessons in hunt seat, jumping, lower level dressage and trail riding. We specialize in beginners and children. Good horsemanship is stressed, and riders will be taught all aspects of grooming, handling, and tacking. We have three wonderful lesson horses, or will teach you on your horse. Riders and boarders of any disipline are welcome. We cater to the needs of riders who work full-time, travel or are students at nearby colleges (University of Iowa, Kirkwood Community College, Cornell College). We provide a pleasant carefree environment in which to enjoy your horse. Kathy has a bachelor degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University, as well as over 20 years experience in the horse industry. She has studied horsemanship and riding for many years. She enjoys helping people new to horses get a good start and providing experienced people excellent facilities to ride and train their horses.

Specialization: Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Overnight/Short Stay;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
210'x80' indoor and 240'x240'outdoor arenas, 1/2 mile riding track circles the facility.
Boarding: Regular Service: $420/month. Includes: grain/hay 2X daily, all day turnout, daily stall cleaning, limited blanket service
Extra Boarding Services: supplements: you buy, we feed
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Adult
Minimum age: 8
School horses available: 3
Lesson types: Hunt Seat; Dressage; Jumping; basic riding
Instructors: Kathy Keck
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap; as appropriate for weather conditions and rider
Updated: July, 2004

Breakaway Farm
5353 cty M
Oregon, Wi
(608) 835-2486

125 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1996
Owners/Managers: Dave and Ginny Dvorak
Trainers: Ginny Dvorak

Specialization: Hunter/Jumper;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
Lots of Fun Extra Boarding Services: Call, Space very limited
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 6
School horses available: 5
Lesson types: Hunt Seat; Jumping; Eq.
Instructors: Ginny Dvorak
Horse Shows: Schooling Shows, go to schooling shows, and B shows
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: October, 1997

Breezewood Farm
S87 W13205 Priegel Dr.
Muskego, Wi 53150
(414) 425-2276
Email: llhcatz@aol.com

80 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1988
Owners: Lisa Leonard Heck
Managers: Lisa Leonard Heck
Trainers: Lisa Leonard Heck
Hours: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Breezewood Farm is a full facility stable 17 miles from downtown Milwaukee. Over 100 acres with PRIVATE wooded trails. We offer boarding, lessons, trail rides, carriage/sleigh rides, hayride/cookouts, ponies for parties, and in the summer there is a Horsemanship Program for children 8-16. While I take several of my students to shows, our barn is made up mostly of pleasure riders.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Dressage; Breeding; Performance; Rental/Livery horses; Overnight/Short Stay;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Trails (miles: 100 acres)
Horse Breed Specialization: Haflinger;
Boarding: Regular Service: $195-245/month. Includes: Grain and hay 2x day, daily turn out for entire day, stalls cleaned daily, all stalls matted, no charge for holding for vet or shoer.
Pasture Boarding: $175/month. Includes: Lean-to, rotated pastures, grain and hay 2x daily, no charge for holding for vet or shoer, use of all stable facilities.
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 5
School horses available: 20
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Dressage; Jumping; Horse Management Lessons
Instructors: Lisa Leonard Heck
Horse Shows: Annual Fun Day Show
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: October, 2002

Breezy Bluff Riding Academy
3634 N 685 E
McLean, IL 61754
(309) 8743190
Email: ekwyne61754@yahoo.com
WWW: www.geocities.com/ekwyne61754

150 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1982
Owners: Betty and Russ Broadfield
Managers: Betty Broadfield
Trainers: Betty Broadfield, Kim Lembke, Delores Anson
Hours: 9-9 Monday thru Saturday

Breezy Bluff is a well established riding school that caters to all ages and kinds of horse lovers. We even have a mule! This is a farm where you will develop relationships with animals and people to last you a lifetime. Safety is our number one emphasis followed by humane treatment and LET'S HAVE FUN! We offer weekly lessons year round and summer camps both day and overnight on selected days. Give us a call or email for more info.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Other: overnight and day camps in Summer
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Viewing Area; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Trails (miles: 2)
We enforce a strong language and dress code so you can be sure you or your children will be comfortable here.
Horse Breed Specialization: Belgian; Paint; Quarter Horse; Mules;
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Adult
Minimum age: 5
School horses available: 10
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Recreational Trail Riding
Instructors: Betty Broadfield (25 yrs) Kim Lembke (beginners western) Delores Anson (beginners children)
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap; long pants
Additional Special Information: Safety emphasis... long excellent safety record Sr. Citizens are welcome to come join our over 50 club!
Updated: May, 2004

Briar Hill Farm Training Center
29583 N. Gossell Rd.
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-9536

Facility opened in 1983
Owners: Lee and Beth Hampel
Managers: Beth Hampel
Trainers: Beth Hampel
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday

Specialization: English Pleasure; Gaited/Saddle Seat; Sales; Driving;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding;
Horse Breed Specialization: Saddlebred; Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group;
Lesson types: English Pleasure; Saddle Seat
Instructors: Beth Hampel
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Gym Shoes, Jods/Jeans
Updated: July, 2003

Briairwood Farms
9250 Dellwood RD N
Grant, MN 55115
(651) 762-1944

Facility opened in 1999
Trainers: 2 trainers
Hours: 9am to 9pm

We have open 68 stall boarding with a heated 100x160 indoor arena adn 2 outdoor arena's

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Sales; Performance; Rental/Livery horses;
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Arena; Indoor Heated Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Cross Country Course; Tack Shop;
Horse Breed Specialization: Paint; Saddlebred; Thoroughbred; Warmblood;
Boarding: Regular Service: $375/month. Includes: box stall,turn out,hay am and pm grain,use of all facilities,tack locker
Full Service: $425/month. Includes: same as above with grooming
Pasture Boarding: $200/month. Includes: hay and use of indoor arena,run in shed
Extra Boarding Services: grooming,lessons,horse training-riding,holding for vet ect.
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 10
School horses available: 5
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Jumping;
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Horse Shows: pony club,horse-tach sales
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: December, 2001

Bridleway Stables, Ltd.
18520 Kishwaukee Valley Rd.
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 568-9462

55 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1988
Owners: Marcia Everett
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8-9, Fri-Sat 8-5

A family oriented stable that caters to the beginning rider as well as the "A" show horse owners. Small enought to give personal attention yet expansive enough to incorporate all facets of the industry to meet desired goals.

Specialization: English Pleasure; Gaited/Saddle Seat; Sales; Driving; Other: Saddle Seat instruction, Training
Facilities: Heated Barn; Indoor Heated Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
2 heated indoor arenas, club room and lounge.
Horse Breed Specialization: Saddlebred;
Boarding: Regular Service: $325/month. Includes: Box stall, bedding, hay, grain, water, turnout, daily stall cleaning, weekly stripping.
Full Service: $650/month. Includes: Above plus training, grooming, and two riding lessons per week.
Extra Boarding Services: Body clipping, grooming, exercising, lunging, driving
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 6
School horses available: 8
Lesson types: Saddle Seat
Instructors: Eileen Byrnes - head instructor
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes;
Horse Shows: We maintain a schedule of "A", "B" and academy shows for which we provide transportation and full services.
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: Horses for sale, horses available for lease to students only. Summer Horse Camp. We are a Girl Scout council approved facility. ASHA member youth club and activities.
Updated: April, 2002

Bridlewood Equestrian Center
6500 E. Highway 50
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-6131

Facility opened in 2003
Owners: Donna Manfredi & Carolyn Ply
Trainers: Lorrie Thorsen
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 9 p.m. everyday

12 x 12 stalls with screened windows, 125' x 250' outdoor arena, 70' x 180'indoor arena, heated/airconditioned club room, viewing room and wash racks. 65' indoor round pen. 14 grass pastures/all-weather paddocks on 33 acres. Staff live on premises.

Specialization: English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Sales; Layups;
Facilities: Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
65' indoor round pen
Boarding: Regular Service: $330 - $440/month. Includes:
Extra Boarding Services: Excellent care of all types
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 8
Lesson types: Hunt Seat;
Instructors: Lorrie Thorsen
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Updated: November, 2003

Brighton Acres Guest House
26425 52nd street
Salem, WI 53168
(866) 537-4567
WWW: bbonline.com/wi/brightonacres

50 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2002
Owners: Jessica Plotsky
Hours: Year Round

Brighton Acres is a Bed and Breakfast catering to people traveling with their horses. We are located in just north of the south-eastern gateway into Wisconsin from the Illinois border. There are many state parks in the area all with riding trails to enjoy. Lake Geneva is about 20 minutes west of the guest house and Kenosha is about 20 minutes east. Come enjoy all the area has to offer. Take advantage of our relaxed atmosphere where you can be assured that you and your horse are safe for the evening.

Specialization: Overnight/Short Stay;
Facilities: Barn; Pasture; Updated: March, 2003

Brinkmanns
6737 Martini Rd
Waterloo, Il 62298
(618) 473-2167
Email: dede6737@msn.com

Facility opened in 1yr
Owners: Diane Brinkmann
Managers: Diane Brinkmann

I offer nice size stalls by the month or just a layover. My pricing includes water, hay, feed and stall cleaning. I have some pasture room for that horse who does not like the stall. Riding arena avaliable inside and outside with lights. Negative coggins and health certificate a must.

Specialization: Overnight/Short Stay; Layups;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Outdoor Wash Rack; Updated: December, 2004

Brockwood Farm
8861 E. Brock Road
Bloomington, IN 47408
(812) 336-7818
Email: shifter@mail.kiva.net
WWW: www.brockwoodfarm.com

230 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1997
Owners: Harry & Anabel Hopkins
Managers: Harry & Anabel Hopkins
Hours: 24/7

Our 20 acre horse ranch in South Central Indiana is Located between Bloomington, home of Indiana University, and Nashville, home of 35,000 acre Brown County State Park. The ranch is surrounded on three sides by thousands of acres of state forest with hundreds of miles of dedicated horse trails directly connected to the property and is only 15 minutes from either Bloomington or Nashville. We have two barns one with six stalls and one with 10 stalls the stalls are 10 x 12 and 12 x 12, all have rubber mats and large dutch windows overlooking two of the paddocks. We have 15 acres of cross fenced pasture, an indoor arena and a 1/2 mile oval training track. We offer overnight boarding at $15/night includes hay, water and Purina Sweetina. Full board is $260 to $280 per month and includes daily turnout, feeding twice daily, free choice hay, stall cleaning daily. We have a hot/cold water indoor wash rack, tack room, tack lockers, and trails in the surrounding state forest.

Specialization:
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Trails (miles: 500)
stalls are sifted daily with a stall shifter that removes particles as small as a kernal of corn. Its like stripping them in place every day. You could walk barefoot through them when we are finished.
Boarding: Regular Service: $150/month. Includes: 10 x 12 stall and use of facility amenities, no feed, no hay, no stall cleaning.
Full Service: $280/month. Includes: 12 x 12 stall use of all amenities, feed, hay, water, stall cleaning daily
Pasture Boarding: $125/month. Includes: water, round bales in winter, pasture grass in summer
Extra Boarding Services: blanketing, horse holding for farrier and vet, trailer parking all are extra.
Updated: Febuary, 2002

Broken Oak Ranch
5601 S 900 West
West Point, IN 47992
(765) 572-1253
Email: lmurfitt@city.west-lafayette.in.us

130 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2001
Owners: Thomas and Lisa Murfitt
Managers: Thomas and Lisa Murfitt
Trainers: Thomas Murfitt
Hours: 7 AM to 10 PM

Training Horses and Educating Riders. We are located on a 52 acre ranch just southwest of Lafayette, IN and about 20 minutes from Purdue. We provide a full care facility with three pastures, an 80x150 outdoor riding arena that is surrounded by oak board fenceing, 10x12 hand crafted box stalls that are cleaned daily, large water buckets that are cleaned daily, and two feedings of grain and alfalfa hay per day. We have plenty of room to go trail riding and enjoy the outdoors on your horse. We welcome all disciplines of riders from the casual rider to the dedicated showman.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Gaited/Saddle Seat; Eventing; Breaking; Breeding; Sales; Halter; Performance; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups;
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Trails
Horse Breed Specialization: Paint; Quarter Horse; Warmblood;
Boarding: Regular Service: $225/month. Includes: Everything! We work, you enjoy your horse.
Full Service: $225/month. Includes: 10x12 stall, feed, fresh water, daily cleaning, bedding, turnout, use of facilities, blanets as needed, oversee farrier and vet visits
Lessons: Private;
Minimum age: 5
School horses available: 1
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; Hunt Seat;
Instructors: Thomas Murfitt and Jaime Clifton
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: Family owned and operated with specialized individual attention for each horse. We put the safety of the horses and the people first.
Updated: September, 2003

Broken Y Ranch
RR1 Box 109
Queen City, MO 63561
(660) 379-2692
Email: pebbleslefty@wmconnect.com

Facility opened in 20
Owners: Eugene Yearns
Managers: Katie Larsen
Trainers: Katie Larsen
Hours: 6AM to 10 PM

Country Living, Small Town appeal, Lots of Open Range to ride on. Currently in the process of building a new facitity with dessage and roping arena.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; Breaking; Breeding; Sales; Halter; Driving; Rental/Livery horses; Overnight/Short Stay;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Security System; Cross Country Course; Trails (miles: 25)
Horse Breed Specialization: Arabian; Paint; Quarter Horse;
Boarding: Regular Service: $125/month. Includes: Clean Stalls, Daily Feed/Grain, Brushing, Walking
Pasture Boarding: $25/month. Includes: Winter Hay, Salt Blocks,
Extra Boarding Services: Graining, Farrier
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Adult
Minimum age: 5
School horses available: 2
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Barrel Racing
Instructors: Katie Larsen and Mandy Yearns
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Updated: October, 2003

Buck-N-Horse Ridge
4817 Ridgeview Rd.
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-3029

25 miles west of Madison. 150 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1999
Owners/Managers: Dave and Beth Coyne
Trainers: Your choice
Hours: 8AM TO 10PM

We are located on 150 acres of scenic land overlooking Blue Mounds State Park. We have many miles of trails on site plus we are fifteen minutes away from Goveror Dodge State Park which has many miles of equestrian trails. Our indoor stalls are 11X12. Our outdoor pasture has an automatic waterer and indoor shelter from the elements available at all times. Our indoor arena is 65X85 connected to our outdoor arena of 80X200.

Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Trails (Acres: 150)
Horse Breed Specialization: All breeds considered;
Boarding: Regular Service: $200/month. Includes: AM and PM grain and hay, stall, dailey turnout
Pasture Boarding: $150/month. Includes: Hay and grain, indoor shelter available at all times
Extra Boarding Services: Local trainers, vets, and farrier's available
Apparel Requirements: Helmets are encouraged
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: Febuary, 2000

Bull Valley Stables
605 Valley Hill
Bull Valley , IL 60098
(815) 337-1600

approx 50 miles from Chicago.
Owners: Kevin Kaszynski
Managers: Kevin Kaszynski
Hours: 8-8

Very Comfortable, easy going family oriented stable. Beautiful setting with access to fantastic privately owned trails (over 70 miles).

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Sales;
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Arena; Indoor Heated Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding;
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse;
Boarding: Regular Service: $470.00/month. Includes: grain 2/daily hay 3/daily Daily turnout
Lessons: Private;
Minimum age: 7
School horses available: 9
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure;
Instructors: Fran Lambert and Kevin Kaszynski
Horse Shows: Generally we have monthly fun shows during the summer (pending weather).
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: January, 2005

Burr Oak Stables
5650 N Boothe Ln
Rocheport, MO 65279
(573) 442-5792
Email: burroak@socket.net

Facility opened in 2000
Owners: Jerry and Angie Gerzen
Managers: Jerry Gerzen
Trainers: Jerry Gerzen, Karry Heun
Hours: Sun - Sat, close at 9pm

21 Stall barn with 40 acres of pasture, horse training, riding lessons, horse boarding including overnight and short-term, custom hauling, trailer parking on paved drive and parking lot, owners live on-site

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Breaking; Sales; Halter; Performance; Rental/Livery horses; Overnight/Short Stay;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Indoor Wash Rack; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding;
15' X 15' solid wall stalls, 2 round pens, concrete hallway, tie-ups
Horse Breed Specialization: Arabian; Morgan; Paint; Palomino; Pony Of America; Quarter Horse; Missouri Foxtrotter;
Boarding: Regular Service: $225/month. Includes: Outside stall, feed, hay, turnout, cleaned stall, use of all facilities
Full Service: $250/month. Includes: Inside stall, feed, hay, turnout, cleaned stall, use of all facilities
Pasture Boarding: $150/month. Includes: Use of all facilities, feed twice a day
Extra Boarding Services: Worming, shoeing, vet service
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 5
School horses available: 6
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Dressage; Jumping;
Instructors: Jerry Gerzen, Karry Heun
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap; Long pants
Horse Shows: 4-H Shows
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: Close to Midway Equestrian Center and Columbia, Missouri, located about 4 miles off I-70 at the Route J Exit.
Updated: December, 2003

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