Boarding: Regular service $325 mo. Includes feed, turnout.
Extra services: Body clipping; Lunging; Exercising; Training; Trimming.
Lessons: Dressage. Private; Group; Adult group. Minimum age 12.
Instructors: Leslie G. Weiss
Riding Apparel Requirements: Boots/paddock shoes; Chaps; Hunt cap; ASTM/SEI harness.
Other: Horses for sale.
Updated: 1995
Majestic Farms and Training Center
12035 S. 252nd Ave.
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 254-7433
Email: Riley01@aol.com
Facility opened in 1996
Owners: Connie Blaskovich
Managers: Julie Leather, Nadine DeYoung, Amanda Lovett
Trainers: Jean Cook, Julie Leather, Nadine DeYoung, Valarie Henry
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-9pm, Sat & Sun 9am to 7:30pm
52 stall barn located on 36 acres. Two indoor arenas and a large outdoor sand arena. Daily turnout and stall cleaning. Schooling shows.
Specialization: English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Dressage;
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
Large field to ride/work in
Boarding:
Full Service: $450/month. Includes: turnout 7 days per week, stall cleaning 6 days per week, feed four times per day, use of entire facility
Lessons: Private; Adult
Minimum age: 8
School horses available: 6
Lesson types: English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Dressage; Balance Seat
Instructors: Julie Leather, Nadine DeYoung, Valarie Henry
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Horse Shows: We do small schooling shows and travel to Dressage and Hunter/Jumper Shows
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: We are hosting a musical freestyle clinic in January and February with Yvonne Barteau. Call for more information!
Updated: December, 2002
Majestic Rose Paso Finos
W9796 Bidlingmaier Rd
Browntown, WI 53522
(608) 966-1613
Facility opened in 1998
Owners: Jim/Kaye desRosiers
Managers: Michelle desRosiers
Hours: 8:00-8:00 Tues-Sun
Family owned farm located in the heart of the midwest. Personal care and attention make this an ideal place for your horses.
Specialization: Gaited/Saddle Seat; Breeding; Sales; Other: Showing
Facilities: Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Round Pen
Horse Breed Specialization: Paso Fino;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $100/month. Includes: feeding 2x day, daily turnout, stalls cleaned daily
Extra Boarding Services: Shots given, worming, etc.
Updated: March, 1999
Manes & Tails
34170 Warsaw Trail
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-9278
Email: info@manes-and-tails.com
WWW: www.manes-and-tails.com
275 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2001
Owners: Lori & Donovan Carey
Please visit our website.
Specialization:
Facilities: Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack;
Boarding:
Pasture Boarding: $130/month. Includes: Basic Grain and Hay 2x/day; water at all times
Extra Boarding Services: Special diet accomodation may be extra
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: November, 2001
Maple Row Farm
2200 53rd Drive
Franksville, WI 53126
(262) 835-9169
Email: mustangtalk@hotmail.com
70 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1970
Owners: Brenda Rivest
Managers: Matt Tuttle
Trainers: Denise Kruger/ Matt Tuttle
Hours: 24 x 7
Wonderful, clean, quiet barn with quick acccess from I-94. Great place for the beginning rider, or someone that just wants to spend quality time with their horse. We cater to our boarder's individual needs by making ourselves available to them 24 x 7. We pride oursevles on the friendly atmosphere and great boarders that entust us with their horses. We offer training, indoor and outdoor areas, lots of healthly pasture acerage, matted stalls and TLC to every horse!
Specialization: Western Pleasure; Breaking; Other: Trail
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Trails (miles: 1)
Horse Breed Specialization: Arabian; Mustang; Quarter Horse;
Boarding:
Full Service: $175/month. Includes: Indoor board, hay 2x day, grain 2x day, daily turnout
Pasture Boarding: $150/month. Includes: hay 2x day, grain 2x day, indoor board during inclement weather
Lessons: Private; Semi-private;
Lesson types: Western Pleasure;
Instructors: Denise Kruger & Matthew Tuttle
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Updated: October, 2003
Maranatha Arabians & Sunnydae Kennels
29586 North Gossell Road
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-0942
Email: GHiggins@Ameritech.net
35 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1989
Owners: Pam & George Higgins
Hours: 8-9 Winter 8-10 Summer
We are a small boarding facility located in the heart of the Wauconda Apple Orchard. The lake county forest preserve is a cool 2 1/2-mile ride away. We have an indoor arena and outdoor riding area. For the time being we are allowed access to ride through the apple orchard. We have 2 Arabian stallions available for breeding as well as a plethora of sale horses. All breeds are welcome and appreciated. We also sell and breed German Shepherds.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Gaited/Saddle Seat; Breaking; Breeding; Sales; Halter; Performance; Driving; Other: Lessons
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Trails
Horse Breed Specialization: Arabian; Paint; Saddlebred;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $325/month. Includes: Feed, Daily Cleaning, Weather Permitting T/O
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: March, 2002
Mare Meadows
2010 SW 17th Terrace
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-1337
Email: BScott@MareMeadows.com
WWW: www.MareMeadows.com
Facility opened in 1990
Owners: Barbara Scott
Hours: 24
Florida Winter care for your race, performance or show horse, Lay ups, Board, Breeding, Recovery from illness or injury, 24 hour supervised foal watch, Professional Mare Foaling, Closed Circuit Monitors, Video Capabilities, 12'x20' Foaling Stalls, Heated Barn, Imprinting and Halter Breaking, Multiple Mare discounts available, We also stand outside stallions
Specialization: Breaking; Breeding; Performance; Driving; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups; Racing; Other: Cutting/Reining
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Security System; automatic fly spray system, watering system, professional foaling facility
Updated: May, 2003
Market Hill Farm
27161 Darrell Rd
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 487-2123
Email: Markethillfarm02@aol.com
Owners: Kris Yankula
Managers: Kris Yankula
Trainers: Kris Yankula
Hours: Closed Mondays
Specialization: Hunter/Jumper; Breaking; Sales;
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Arena; Indoor Heated Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Tack Shop;
Horse Breed Specialization: Thoroughbred; Warmblood;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $/month. Includes:
Full Service: $/month. Includes:
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Lesson types: Hunt Seat; Jumping;
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: January, 2004
Marquis Stables
8410 Huber Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-9173
Facility opened in 1999
Owners: Amy and Steve Walker
Trainers: Amy Walker
Hours: 24/7
A small facility that offers a quality atmosphere, and where the fun never stops. Field trips, trail rides, summer camps, schooling shows, outside competetions, horseback games, yoga on horseback, and most importantly to learn horsemanship - RESPECTING the HORSE......
Specialization: English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Eventing;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Viewing Area; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $300/month. Includes: daily turn out, stalls cleaned daily, shavings, feedings (hay and pellets)
Lessons: Private; Group;
Minimum age: 5
School horses available: 10
Lesson types: Dressage; Jumping;
Instructors: Amy Walker, Training clinics held by Lyle Mckinney, Jan Merlet, Val Arneson
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Horse Shows: Schooling shows and summer horse camps available.
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: We specialize in a balanced seat and building confidence for all ages.
We hold alot of activities (trail rides, games on horseback, etc. to build friendships between the riders for a more enjoyable experience.)
Updated: January, 2003
Martin Stables in The Smokie Mountains
745 Caney Creek Road
Cosby, Tn 37722
(865) 805-3217
Email: Breezy8830@aol.com
bunches miles from Chicago.
Facility re-opened
Owners: Greg Martin
Managers: Diana Martinez and Nicole Williams
Trainers: Diana Martinez and Nicole Williams
Hours: 24/7
Martin Stables in the Smokie Mountains Conviently located between Gatlinburg and Newport, on 16 lush green acres. We offer both long and short term horse boarding with a variety of boarding options. Stalls are 12 x 12 with sliding front doors. Each stall has a mounted hay rack, mounted corner grain feeders, and mounted water bucket brackets. The stalls also have back windows are lights. Onsite amenities include : camper hookup. girls and boys bathrooms plus showers, horse wash racks and tie outs, camp out areas, pasture, and miles of trails. For more information please call 865-805-3217 or 865-654-1403
Specialization: Western Pleasure; Performance; Rental/Livery horses; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups; Other: Camping
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Outdoor Wash Rack; Lights for Night Riding; Trails (miles: bunches)
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; Updated: June, 2004
Mary Ellsworth Quarter Horses
W5048 Schmidt Rd.
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-4145
WWW: users.elknet.net/me49
65 miles from Chicago.
Owner/Manager: Mary Ellsworth
We are a breeding facility. We've bred World Class Halter horses for over 30 years. We have foals by all the top halter stallions coming out of Superior halter and World Champion mares.
Specialization: Sales; Halter;
Facilities:
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse;
Updated: December, 1999
Matchmaker, Ltd.
15141 Little St. Mary's Road
Mettawa, IL 60048
(847) 362-8880
Email: matchmaker-ltd@comcast.net
WWW: matchmakerltd.com
38 miles from Chicago.
Owners: Connie Curtes Stevens
Managers: Sonya Svaty
Trainers: Connie Stevens
Hours: Barn closed Mondays and holidays
Top-notch professional staffing gives this facility an aim to please atmosphere for clients and their horses! Outstanding horse care and customer service are the standard at this state-of-the-art hunter/jumper facility, located just minutes from I-94 and 40 minutes from downtown Chicago. The heated barn has 12x12 rubber-matted stalls, a heated tack room, 60x200 indoor ring with overhead silent heat, h/c water washrack, fly control system, and window stalls with dutch doors are available. Outside is an enormous 175x275 ring (larger than many midwest show rings) with horse-friendly footing groomed daily, turnout paddocks and access to trails. School horses are available for lessons, and trailer-in lessons are always welcome.
Specialization: Hunter/Jumper; Eventing; Sales; Other: Equitation; Ponies
Facilities: Heated Barn; Indoor Heated Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Trails
Horse Breed Specialization: Thoroughbred; Warmblood; Ponies;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $call/month. Includes: Twice daily feeding and stall cleaning; free choice hay.
Full Service: $call/month. Includes: Full personally tailored professional lesson/riding program, including six lessons, professional rides, daily turnout and grooming, tacking/untacking, cleaning tack, bandaging, mane pulling, scheduling of farrier and vet, completing show entry forms and booking hotel rooms.
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Adult
Minimum age: 5
School horses available: 3
Lesson types: Hunt Seat; Eventing; Jumping;
Instructors: Connie Curtes Stevens
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Horse Shows: None; trainer travels to horse shows monthly.
Additional Special Information: Matchmaker, Ltd.'s owner and trainer, Connie Stevens, is a nationally-recognized trainer and "R" judge for hunters, jumpers, equitation and ponies. She can design a personalized riding/lesson/show program to help you and your horse achieve your full potential. Sales are also a specialty, and Connie is highly skilled at matching horses and riders. Riders are welcomed at all levels, and lessons are challenging, rewarding and fun. Connie's emphasis on learning also includes hosting and attending clinics from outside professionals whenever possible. Her relaxed show schedule usually includes 10-12 "A" horse shows per year, and a trip to sunny Florida in winter.
Updated: October, 2004
Mathias Stables
915 E Sandusky St
Findlay, OH 45840
(419) 423-9172
Facility opened in 1995
Owners: Melissa Humphress
Hours: 7am-8pm
A nice, quiet stable where we love our horses.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Breaking; Breeding; Sales; Halter; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Tack Room;
Access to the Findlay Fairgrounds
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; Any breed;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $175/month. Includes: feed and stall. You turn out, you clean stall.
Extra Boarding Services: Call for details
Minimum age: 5
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Dressage; Eventing; Jumping; Halter
Instructors: Lessons avalible from Sept.-April
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap; Own horse is required
Horse Shows: The Findlay Fairground has a few horse shows.
Updated: November, 2004
McCarthy Farms
10 N 331 Nesler Road
Elgin 60123
(847) 888-9888
40 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1992
Owner/manager: Ed McCarthy
Trainer: Melissa Kelly
Hours: 7AM to 10PM
Private residence on premises, security, 18 grass paddocks 18 mud paddocks most all with shade t rees. Forest Preserve across the road.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Dressage; Eventing;
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Heated Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout
Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Security System;
Trails (miles: 4)
Boarding: Regular service $425. Includes hay and grain 2x daily, supplements
if required, turnout 6 days a week, bedding and stall.
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Adult
Minimum age: 6
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Dressage; Eventing;
Instructors: Melissa Kelly, Natalie Lamping
Apparel Requirements: Hunt Cap;
Updated: July 2003
McCrae Farm
32159 N Bacon Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 546-5164
Email: jem60030@aol.com
50 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1987
Owners: Jill McCrae
Managers: Jill McCrae
Trainers: Jill McCrae
Hours: M-F 8-8 Sat-Sun 8-6
A small private classical dressage barn. All levels, all ages and breeds. A friendly, supportive atmosphere.
Specialization: Dressage; Sales; Other: dressage clinics w/Dominique Barbier
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Security System;
Horse Breed Specialization: Appaloosa; Arabian; Quarter Horse; Saddlebred; Warmblood; Lusitano;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $425/month. Includes: Daily stall cleaning and scrubbed water buckets, feed, turnout, blanketing
Full Service: $825/month. Includes: above, 3x/wk training, tack cleaning, clipping
Extra Boarding Services: training, clipping
Lessons: Private;
Minimum age: 5
School horses available: 3
Lesson types: Dressage;
Instructors: Jill McCrae
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Horse Shows: Regular clinics with Dominique Barbier
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: A French Classical Dressage facility that stresses lightness of hands and legs. We welcome beginners. Schoolmasters available or trailer in.
Updated: December, 2003
McIntosh Stables at Flatrock Creek Farms
18500 Connecticut Ave
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 250-6773
Email: McIntoshStables@yahoo.com
WWW: www.mcintoshstables.com
Facility opened in 2000
Owners: Linda Lewis
Trainers: Jim McIntosh, Mindy Preston
Hours: By appointment only
Saddlebreds, Fresians, Hackneys; McIntosh Stables is a full-service training and Saddleseat lesson facility on the northeast side of Indianapolis. Direct lesson inquiries to Kristen Stonecipher: mcintoshstables@yahoo.com
Specialization: Gaited/Saddle Seat;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Indoor Heated Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Security System;
Horse Breed Specialization: Friesian; Hackney; Morgan; Saddlebred; Lessons: Private; Semi-private;
Minimum age: 6
School horses available: 7
Lesson types: Saddleseat only
Instructors: Kristen Stonecipher
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Saddleseat jodhpur pants
Updated: Febuary, 2005
Mead Ranch
Rt.5 Box 44
McLeansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2232
Email: mead@midwest.net
WWW: www.geocities.com/twoidhat/quarter_horses.html
Owners: John & Beverly Mead
We raise quaility Quarter Horses. We stand a stallion Two Id Hat. He is an AQHA point earner and producer. He is also a two time World Show Qualifier. We have colts by him for sale and others. Contact us for more information.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; Performance;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Indoor Wash Rack; Outdoor Wash Rack; Security System; Trails
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; Updated: March, 2002
Meadowsweet Ranch
8118 Wilmot Road (at the end of Sundial Lane)
Spring Grove, IL 60081
(815) 675-1177
Email: kathy@meadowsweetranch.com
WWW: www.meadowsweetranch.com
60 miles from Chicago.
Managers: Kathy Boettcher
Trainers: Kathy Boettcher, Jenny Piecz, Eric Clarke
An equine boarding facility for riders of all disciplines. At Meadowsweet Ranch, the horses that live here are our main concern. Every effort is made to provide your horse with a clean, safe, healthy place to reside. We believe in promoting a "family" environment for the horses as well as their human families. We have the nicest group of horse people you'd ever want to meet here at Meadowsweet Ranch. If you're a trail rider, we have quick access (no road riding) to about 8 miles of wonderful trails in Chain O'Lakes State Park.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Gaited/Saddle Seat; Overnight/Short Stay; Other: Progressive Horsemanship
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Trails (miles: 8)
Boarding:
Regular Service: $350.00/month. Includes: Hay 4X/day; garin 2X/day; daily turnout (weather permitting); stalls cleaned daily; use of complete facilities
Extra Boarding Services: Grooming; training; exercising; etc.
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 4
School horses available: 8
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure;
Instructors: Kathy Boettcher, Jenny Piecz
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Helmet
Additional Special Information: Does your horse normally reside on your property and you can't get away for vacation? You can bring your horse here and let your horse vacation while you're away on your vacation. Call for stall availability. Eric Clarke is on site monthly for private, semi-private and group lessons. I have been apprenticing with Eric and help his students inbetween Eric's monthly class if requested.
Updated: Febuary, 2004
Medinah Black Horse Troop Stables
24W280 St. Charles Rd
Carol Steam, Il 60188
(630) 690-8592
Email: medinahbht@aol.com
WWW: medinahbht.com
25 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1950
Owners: Medinah Shriners
Managers: Ian Coul, Bill Lomax
Hours: 7am to 10pm
The medinah Black Horse Stables has 34 stall, 24/7 on sight stable hand, feeding twice a day, stall cleaned 6 days a week, turn out available, indoor/outdoor arenas, pasture, trails, round pen, group rides.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Trails
Barn supports the Shriners Childerns Hospitals.
Boarding:
Regular Service: $325/month. Includes: two feedings, stall cleaning, turn out
Additional Special Information: Trails connect to forest preserves, and miles of trails.
Updated: May, 2004
Meketa Farm
7417 Meketa Farm Rd.
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 277-7023
Email: meketafarm@yahoo.com
Owners: Margie Schirmer
Meketa Farm is located only 15 minutes from St. Louis, Missouri. The facility is a nice quiet place to take time away from the city.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Breeding; Sales; Halter;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
Horse Breed Specialization: Appaloosa; Paint; Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred;
Boarding:
Full Service: $225/month. Includes: Grain and Hay 2x daily, fresh water daily,Stall & daily turnout (weather permitting), stall cleaned daily
Pasture Boarding: $150/month. Includes: Grain and Hay 2x daily, and fresh water daily.
Extra Boarding Services: Exercise of horse at extra charge
Lessons: Private; Semi-private;
Minimum age: 6
School horses available: 2-3
Lesson types: Hunt Seat; Jumping;
Instructors: Jessica Padilla
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: We have been in the horse business for 30+ years.
Updated: October, 2004
mel-o-dee stables
13151 elmcrest ave. n.
white bear lake, mn. 55110
(651) 426-5572
Email: donna-dee@usfamily.net
400 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1971
Owners: donna & howard meline
Managers: same
Trainers: barbara landis
Hours: 24 hours
Barn with 50 box stalls,large inside & outside arenas, club room, large paddocks,mostly grass,green pastures,instruction all types of riding. Over nites welcome.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Sales; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups;
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding;
Horse Breed Specialization: all breeds;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $245.00/month. Includes: hay, grain,box stall turn-out daily in pasture (mares & geldings seperate
Full Service: $255.00/month. Includes: hay-grain-turnout in paddocks
Extra Boarding Services: blankets,sheets,meds (when needed)special turnouts
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 8
School horses available: 5
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Dressage; Jumping;
Instructors: barbara landis
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Horse Shows: none at this time
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: August, 2003
Menominee Pines Farm
N9322 Anacker Road
Portage, Wi 53901
(608) 981-2451
Email: menominee_wind@hotmail.com
WWW: www.menomineepinesfarm.com
150 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1997
Owners: Richard Corning
Trainers: Judy Guenther
We are a quarterhorse farm specializing in horses of color, particularly grulla. Our stallion,Menominee Wind,is a silver grulla stallion homozygous for the black gene. We have babies coming this spring for sale. These are all around prospects who will excel in many disciplines such as western pleasure, trail, halter, lungeline, and reining. Our trainer is Judy Guenther. She has studied with Ray Hunt, and Jack Brainard and is a graduate of UW River Falls, Wi, with a B.S. in Animal Science - Equine Science Program.
Specialization: Breeding; Performance;
Facilities: Barn; Pasture; Tack Room;
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; Updated: November, 2003
Mernaugh Morgans
5811 195th Av NW
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7958
WWW: www.mernaughmorgan.com
490 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1996
Owners: Paul and Lisa Mernaugh
Managers: Lisa Mernaugh/Sonya Debenetti
Trainers: Lisa Mernaugh
Hours: M-Sat 9-5
Private boarding/training/breeding facility in north suburban Minneapolis area. Limited openings, specializing in Morgan pleasure/show horses.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Gaited/Saddle Seat; Breaking; Breeding; Sales; Halter;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Tack Shop;
Horse Breed Specialization: Morgan;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $185/month. Includes: runout stall/twice daily grain/hay/turnout
Full Service: $225/month. Includes: Box stall/twice daily grain/hay/turnout
Pasture Boarding: $165/month. Includes: twice daily grain/hay
Extra Boarding Services: Farrier,vet,blanketing,clipping
Lessons: Private;
Minimum age: 6
School horses available: 5
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Jumping;
Instructors: Lisa Mernaugh
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Horse Shows: We attend a number of open/breed/rated shows each year.
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: July, 2003
Mernaugh Morgans South
6350 NW 90 Av
Ocala, FL 33484
(763) 753-7958
Email: onremlop@yahoo.com
WWW: www.mernaughmorgan.com
1500 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2003
Owners: Paul & Lisa Mernaugh
Close to all major showgrounds (HITS, Tampa, etc) in beautiful Ocala Florida. Lovely barn, 3/2 block home, irrigated/lighted arena. Your home away from home. Winter/seasonal rentals available.
Specialization: Overnight/Short Stay; Other: Rental
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Trails Additional Special Information: Contact us for rental information, rates and forms
Updated: July, 2003
MiCa Stables
1252 Council Road
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-9078
Email: buddyfever@yahoo.com
63 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1990
Owners: Michael Banks
Managers: Michael Banks
Private 5 acre farm with 6 stalls & tack room. Quite country setting for your horse to call home. Located 2 miles outside of town. 3 Pastures, 1 paddock. Large outdoor riding area. State Park with Equine trails with-in 10 miles.
Specialization: Other: Boarding
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Tack Room;
Horse Breed Specialization: Tennessee Walker; Updated: August, 2003
Mid West Horse Center
811 E. Eagle Lake Rd.
Beecher, IL 60401
(708) 946-9469
Email: MidWest@MWFarrier.com
WWW: www.mwfarrier.com
35 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1985
Owners: Sibyl Zegers
Managers: Sibyl Zegers
Trainers: Dottie Smith & Heidi Green
Hours: 7:00 AM - 11:00PM
48 stalls cleaned daily. 80 x 160 indoor arena, 100 x 200 outdoor arena, 200 x 300 slide track for reining. On 40 acres north of Beecher.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Breaking; Sales; Halter; Performance; Layups; Other: Reining
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding;
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $325/month. Includes: Stall & feed, Full use of the facility
Pasture Boarding: $200/month. Includes: Fedd & Full use of the facility
Lessons: Private; Semi-private;
Minimum age: 6
School horses available: 2
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Reining
Instructors: Heidi Green & Dottie Smith
Updated: March, 2003
Middle Fork Farms
6643 Quail Ridge Lane
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-1509
Facility opened in 2004
Owners: Gordon and PAule' Webb
Managers: Gordon and Paule' Webb
Trainers: Gordon Webb
Hours: 7AM TO 10PM 7Days per week
We are a small private facility that provides personal care for you and your horse. we have an indoor arena, outdoor arena, round pen, and temperature controlled tack room with private lockers and restroom. we cater to any discipline, and provide, poles, barrels, and jumps at our facility. we treat every horse individually, and customize a feeding program for each and every horse. we do not give lessons, and only board 8 horses which means there is never any crowding of our facilities. all horses are turned out after morning feeding and are brought back in for evening feeding. each horse has a minimum of 1 acre of pasture which has a 30' x 30' loafing shed.
Specialization: Breaking; Breeding; Sales;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse;
Boarding:
Full Service: $300/month. Includes: 12X12 stall,worming,vaccination,trailer parking,feeds of your choice,single use of facilities
Extra Boarding Services: We cater to each horse and their owner for their specific needs
Additional Special Information: We are a small private facility with a very friendly atmosphere. the owners live on the premises, and you and your horse wont get lost in the crowd like at the big places. We don't like people or horses with "attitudes", so you wont find them here at middle fork.
Updated: September, 2004
Miles Saddlebred Stables
6723 Hyw. 81
Platteville, Wi 53818
(608) 348-8218
Email: amiles@mhtc.net
WWW: www.411web.com/M/MILESSTABLES/
180 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1959
Owners: Audrey and Keith Miles
Managers: Audrey Miles
Miles Stables is primarily a breeding and sales facility. We stand four black and white Pinto American Saddlebred stallions. We also stand a Cremello Am. saddlebred Stallion. We have a fine selection of young horses and Bred Mares for sale at all times.
Specialization: Breeding; Sales;
Facilities: Barn; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture;
Horse Breed Specialization: Palomino; Pinto; Saddlebred; Updated: November, 2000
Mill Run Farm
699 N.Milwaukee
Wheeling , IL 60090
(847) 537-9610
Facility in operation for over 24 years
Owners: Donna Kriese/Shirley Jarnowski
Managers: Donna Kriese/Wade Pecos
Trainers: Donna Kriese/Bob Devore
Hours: M-F 8am-9:30 pm Weekends 8am-6pm
100 stalls,25school horses,Large indoor arena,Heated clubroom,3outdoor arenas,2grass pens,Outdoor washrack,Trails that extend to chicago
Specialization: Western Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Security System; Hunt Course; Tack Shop; Trails (miles: To chicago)
Horse Breed Specialization: Paint; Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred; Warmblood; fancy ponies;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $330/month. Includes: Stalls cleaned every day/new shavings every other day/horses fed twice a day
Extra Boarding Services: Turn out/lunging/clipping/grooming/meds/extra feeding program/warm ups/training
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group;
Minimum age: 6
School horses available: 25
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Dressage; Jumping;
Instructors: Donna Kriese/Bob DeVore
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Horse Shows: At our facility open shows take place
We go to A'shows and B'shows
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: November, 2001
Miller's Farn
2903 264 Ave
Salem , WI 53168
(262) 537-2827
Email: thediettrichfarm@tds.net
50 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1987
Owners: Lynn Diettrich-Miller
Managers: Lynn Diettrich-Miller
Trainers: Lynn Diettrich-Miller
Hours: 24 hrs
Miller's Farm offers the essential elements of horsemanship through timing,feel,and balance. We believe in developing a foundation built on safety and harmony with the horse builds confidence and self awareness in how our movement can influence the movement of the horse. We offer lessons and camps year round, leasing, apprenticeship program,and birthday parties.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Sales; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups; Other: foundation education
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Security System; Trails (miles: 13)
60 ft. outdoor round pen; fenced in hand grazing area
Boarding:
Regular Service: $350/month. Includes: daily turnout, hay and grain 2x day, use of facilities, locked tack room
Full Service: $400/month. Includes: grass turn out 4 hrs/day WHEN AVAILABLE
Extra Boarding Services: holding for farrier/ vet; grooming; excercising
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
School horses available: 7
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Foundation with horse and rider
Instructors: Lynn Diettrich-Miller
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; SEI helmet
Horse Shows: Play days
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: Yearly clinics with Tom Nagel, Lee Smith, Asia Voight.
Updated: August, 2004
Millstone
Stables
13301 Willmas Rd
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-3146
Email: millstone@lakefield.net
WWW: millstonestables.com
150 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1995
Owners: Janet and Dave Clements
Managers: Janet & Louise Clements
Trainers: Janet, Louise & Marianne Clements
We are a small breeding and retirement facility. We breed a few quality warmblood sporthorses and Connemara sportponies each year. We have quality young horses, broodmares and a few riding horses for sale all the time. We stand approved warmblood stallions Debonaire and Dignity; and approved pony stallion Millstone's Riverdance, and his ACPS approved sire Heaven's Ridge Barry Mor. We also house retired Thoroughbreds for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation(TRF). The TRF takes in permanently unsound and aged Thoroughbreds to save them from slaughter, and finds them permanent retirement homes. They also layup and retrain sound horses and find adoption homes for them.
Specialization:
Dressage; Eventing; Breeding; Sales; Performance; Layups;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Indoor Wash
Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding;
Horse Breed Specialization: Thoroughbred; Warmblood; Connemara;
Boarding: Regular Service: $225/month. Includes: feed and hay twice a
day, water, daily turnout in good weather
Full Service: $275/month. Includes: feed and hay twice a day, water, supplements,
grooming, blanketing, daily turnout in good weather
Pasture Boarding: $175/month. Includes: Field turnout with shelter, water and
hay when needed
Extra Boarding Services: Handling for vet and farrier
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: January, 2005
Millstream Rehabilitation and Retirement
18702 Millstream Rd
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5849
Email: harrydog1013@aol.com
Facility opened in 2002
Owners: Larry and Lynda Matson
Managers: Lynda Matson
Hours: 8 TO 8 7 days per week
Quiet 27 acres four large grass pastures, four very large dry lots, one 12x16 outside hospital stall. 60x90 indoor, 11 stalls are 11x12, one 12x16. total care short or long term, hand walking, medication and treatments provided by rn. perfect for retirement, or when your horse needs more care than you can provide on a daily basis. a place you will not worry about your horse.
Specialization: Overnight/Short Stay; Layups; Other: medical/retirement
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Trails
Horse Breed Specialization: ALL;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $220/month. Includes: hayX3 grainX2 All day turnout everyday heated buckets daily cleaning
Full Service: $250/month. Includes: Regualr plus grooming, exersizing, meeting vet and shoer
Extra Boarding Services: Hand Walking, Limited Activity Turnout, medical care
Additional Special Information: Rehabilitation, Retirement, Skilled Nursing Care, full service care
Updated: September, 2002
Mini Cedars Miniature Horse Farm
2900 Russell Road
Utica, KY 42376
(270) 275-4252
Email: mini34@mindspring.com
WWW: www.angelfire.com/ky3/minicedars
Owners: David, Elvera & Lisa Leonard
We started our Miniature Horse Farm in 1985. We raise, train and show AMHA & AMHR Miniature Horses. We specilize in performance horses. You can see several pictures of our National Champion and Reserve National Champion 2 and 4-horse hitch of red and white pintos on our web site. Our 30 inch stallion Circle Ls Night Editor (Mr. Ed) is a National top ten performace horse showing in Jumping, Liberty, and Driving.
Specialization: Hunter/Jumper; Halter; Driving;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding;
Horse Breed Specialization: Miniature; Updated: January, 2003
Minix Mtn. Horse Farms
7729 w 700 n
Winamac IN 46996
(219) 896-2315
WWW: http://205.163.41.2/scripts/main.exe?2052&AGMINIX&0
90 miles from Chicago.
We have several acres of land and have begun raising rocky mountain, kty mountain gaited horses.. we basically breed to sale the foals and have two stallions that are available for breeding. We have 1 foal on the ground now with 2 more expected in june and 1 in july. We have a yearling colt and a two year old. We are just 8 miles from the Tippecanoe State Park where trail riding is tremendous.
Specialization: Gaited/Saddle Seat; Breeding; Sales; Halter;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Lights for Night Riding; Trails; ponds for fishing and plenty of hunting area and open riding.
Horse Breed Specialization: Palomino; Rocky Mountain, Kentucky Mountain;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $200/month. Includes: feed, farrier, pasture turnout unless poor weather
Extra Boarding Services: vet requirements
Updated: May, 1998
Miramax Farms, Inc.
289 Irene Rd
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 547-9300
Email: www.dave@miramaxfarms.com
WWW: www.miramaxfarms.com
60 miles from Chicago.
Owners: Miramax Farms, Inc
Managers: Jim And Dave Koch
Specialization:
Facilities: Updated: October, 2002
Misty Valley Stables
7976 Cty Rd T
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 836-9906
150 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1997
Owner/Manager: Sue Wideman
Trainers: Julie Jameson and Sue Wideman
Family orientated, fun atmosphere. We are a small facility with a large indoor area. We have about 15 stalls and three large turnouts. Beautiful setting very close to trails.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Breaking; Sales; Halter; Performance; Other: Fun
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Tack Room; cross ties, beautiful stalls
Horse Breed Specialization: Appaloosa; Arabian; Paint; Palomino; Pinto; Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $call/month. Includes: feed twice daily, turnout, use of facilities
Extra Boarding Services: other services available
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 6
School horses available: 5
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Dressage; Jumping; halter, showmanship
Instructors: Julie Jameson
Horse Shows: We attend open, 4-H, breed, and fun shows during the summer. We also attend clinics.
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: We are a family owned and operated stable. We are a fun place to board and ride. We specialize in 4H and open showing.
Updated: January, 2000
Mitchell Equine Center
Ozark, MO 65721
Email: drbeckwitt@classicnet.net
WWW: www.equinecenter.net
Facility opened in 2004
Owners: Stephanie Mitchell
Managers: Stephanie Mitchell
Trainers: Dawn Beckwitt
Hours: M-F-Sat
Our program focuses on enhancing the connections between horse and rider. We discourage centering lessons around performance skills. Instead, our belief is that; the relationship, bonding, and personal awareness between horse and rider encompass the foundation of true horsemanship.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; Dressage; Performance;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Tack Shop;
Horse Breed Specialization: Arabian; Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred; Lessons: Private;
Minimum age: 18
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Dressage;
Instructors: Dawn Beckwitt ( Certified Equine Growth and Learning Specialist)
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Updated: Febuary, 2005
Meadow Creek Stables
N 5090 Bowers Road
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1815
Email: reanna@mdwcrkstables.com
Facility opened in 2002
Owners: Jeannie Mermal
Managers: Reanna Mermal
Trainers: April Lessard
Hours: 8am-10pm
Conveniently located just over the IL border in Elkhorn, Meadow Creek offers a clean and safe environment for your horses. We offer daily turn out, large stalls, free feed hay, 12 acre pasture, and private to semi-private turnout available for an added fee. We also have an lighted indoor arena, large lighted outdoor arena, hot/cold wash stall, and a round pen. We welcome all disciplines and all ages. Young horses started. School horses are available if you want lessons and don't own a horse. Educated caring staff on premises 24-7. Equine health and foot programs are in place. Call or stop by for further information.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Breaking; Sales; Halter;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Clubhouse; Indoor Wash Rack; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding;
Horse Breed Specialization: Appaloosa; Arabian; Paint; Pinto; Quarter Horse; Standardbred; Tennessee Walker; Thoroughbred; Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 5
School horses available: 4
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat;
Instructors: April Lessard
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Updated: April, 2004
Meadow Lake Farm
5496 Audrain Road 245
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-5339
Facility opened in 2001
Owners: Pat Eddy
A brand new horse facility in the country. Eleven stalls (with matts and lights)and generous sized paddocks for their daily turnout use. A smaller sized facility for more personal attention to your horse. Whether you want to show, train, ride for pleasure, or just retire your horse, this could be the place for you. This facility is set up to accomodate anything from clinics and shows to a quiet day with your horse.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Gaited/Saddle Seat; Performance;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
Round Pen / Ride along country roads & fields (off season) / Trails within close trailering distance
Horse Breed Specialization: Arabian; Quarter Horse; Peruvian Paso;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $250/month. Includes: Daily stall cleaning, feeding, turnout
Pasture Boarding: $125/month. Includes: Plus $25 extra for winter months supplimental feeding
Extra Boarding Services: lunging, training, lessons, medication, farrier/vet attendance, etc.
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 8
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Gaited horse
Apparel Requirements: Children required to ware protective head gear.
Updated: March, 2002
Meadow Ridge Farm
14314 Towne Trail Rd.
Libertyville, IL 60048
847 367-6201
Children who want to improve their horse showing ability will benefit here. Those taking lessons attend horse shows and learn all aspects of horse care and stable managemant.
35 miles from Chicago.
Owner: Anne Madej
Manager Stephanie Sugars
Trainer: Anne Madej; Jeannie Savegnago
Hours: T-F 8AM/7PM; S-Su 8AM/5PM
4 years of operation.
Specialization: Hunter/jumper; Breaking; Sales; Starting young horses.
Facilities: Heated barn; Indoor heated and outdoor arenas; Lights for night riding; Turnout paddocks; Pastures; Security system; Club room; Viewing area.
Boarding: Full, Regular, and Self Service - Call for information.
Extra services: Body clipping; Grooming; Turnout; Lunging; Exercising; Trimming; Hacking; Shipping.
Lessons: Hunt seat. Private; Semi-private. Minimum age 5. Ten school horses available.
Instructors: Anne Madej; Jeannie Savegnago.
Riding Apparel Requirements: iBoots/paddock shoes; Hunt cap.
Other: Horses for sale; Leased to students only; Clinics/lessons with other professionals.
Horseshows: Transportation to other shows and events.
Updated: 1995
Meadow View Ranch & Guesthouse
27409 Missouri Drive
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 533 - 8133
Email: same
WWW: www.meadowviewranch.com
Facility opened in 2002
Owners: Craig and Heidi MacQueen
Managers: Jamie McNail
Hours: 24 hrs a day
200 acre ranch with rolling hills, 2 barns with total of 11 stalls (12x12), several outside paddocks of various sizes,1 Cabin sleeps 4 people, 1 Barn apartment also sleeps 4 people, pets allowed. Horse Trailer hook-up available, outside arena avail. July 2004. Riding Trails throughout the property, Day Spa for your relaxation on property.
Specialization: Overnight/Short Stay; Other: Ranch Day Spa
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Trails (miles: 3)
We also take in horses nobody else wants....I guess you could call us a Retiree Ranch !
Horse Shows: We are also affiliated with the McNail Indoor Arena, which has various events such as Barrell Racing, Team Roping, Team Penning and Rodeos.(about a 10 minute drive from this ranch). Our guests are also welcome to use the arena for a small fee per horse.
Updated: June, 2004
Meadows Farm, Ltd., The
24630 Old McHenry Rd.
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
847 438-1090/91
Family environment for all types of riders. Friendly atmosphere with programs and activities to involve the entire family. Visitors are always welcome.
1 hour from Chicago.
Owners: Bev and Bill Marshall
Manager/Trainer: Martha Bennett
Hours: T-F 9AM/9PM; S-Su 9AM/5PM
2 years of operation.
Specialization:Hunter/jumper
Facilities: Heated barn; Indoor heated and outdoor arenas; Turnout paddocks; Pastures; Security system; Club room; Viewing area; Tack tooms; Heated wash stalls; Free laundry facilities; Kitchen area; Vending machines.
Boarding: Full service - Call for information.
Regular service $440 mo. Includes board, facility amenities, 5 weekly turnouts.
Extra services: Body clipping; Grooming; Turnout; Lunging; Exercising; Trimming.
Lessons: Hunt seat. Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult group. Parental supervision preferred. Ten school horses.
Instructor: Martha Bennett
Riding Apparel Requirements: Boots/paddocks shoes; Breeches; Hunt cap.
Other: Horses for sale; Leased to students only; Clinics/lessons with other professionals.
Horseshows: Rated shows on premises for students and boarders by invitation only; All levels of competition; Open to public.
Updated: 1995
Millennium Sport Horses
6437 Highway 185
Beaufort, MO 63013
(573) 484-3030
Email: millenniumsporthorses@direcway.com
364 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2002
Owners: Bill and Sue Bradford
Managers: Bill and Sue Bradford
Trainers: Bill and Sue Bradford
Hours: 24 hours/365 days
We offer a full service facility to include ALL training for ALL disciplines for ALL horses of ALL ages and breeds . We teach students of ALL ages and ALL disciplines , including driving . We breed , raise , train ,and show our American Warmbloods which are also used for schooling horses . ALL are CHAMPIONS at what they do ! We are carded judges , members of the U.S. Equestrian Team and have trained with Olympians . Both of us are nurses and we do rehabilitation for any type of injury or illness . Our farm is a sister farm to Barefoot Arabians which do all of our specialized Stallion Breeding and frozen semen sampling . There is a team of Veterinarians available , including chiropractic and specialized medicines , 24 hours a day/365 days a year !! We do overnight stabling for all stallions and equines on the road with proper Coggins , shipping , and Health Certificates .
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Eventing; Breaking; Breeding; Halter; Performance; Driving; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups; Racing;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Security System; Hunt Course; Cross Country Course;
All stallion handling , breeding , boarding , frozen semen collection , and transport .
Horse Breed Specialization: Appaloosa; Arabian; Belgian; Clydesdale; Friesian; Haflinger; Morgan; Mustang; Paint; Palomino; Percheron; Pinto; Pony Of America; Quarter Horse; Shire; Standardbred; Thoroughbred; Warmblood;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $500/month. Includes: Absolutely ALL full care . You just come out and ride !!!!! We groom and turn out also !!
Full Service: $700/month. Includes: Full care and any training that you want or need done .
Pasture Boarding: $400/month. Includes: This includes all full care except your horse will only be stalled if necessary .
Extra Boarding Services: We take ALL stallions for ALL reasons . Price will be Private Treaty .
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 3
School horses available: 4
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Dressage; Eventing; Jumping; DRIVING
Instructors: Bill and Sue Bradford
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap; We also teach handicapped . So, anything that YOU personally need to assist YOU !
Horse Shows: We show all over the country for many different clients in ALL disciplines and for ALL breeds ! We also transport, train, and coach before, during, and after ALL shows ! There are no shows too big nor too small for us to assist you and your horse to a CHAMPIONSHIP !
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: We teach any type of clininc and seminar that you request . We are the 1989 Nationasl Barrel Racing Champions . We still own our 30 year old Leo bred Stallion that won this prestigous CHAMPIONSHIP for us ! He is still offered for stallion services of Private Treaty with a Live Foal Guarantee !!
Updated: January, 2004
MJH Pintabians
60612 State Hwy 38
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-6095
Email: pintabians@bigfork.net
WWW: mjhpintabians.homestead.com/home.html
Facility opened in 1999
Owners: Mrs. Michelle Haley
Hours: Anytime
Minnesota farm. Standing a Western Pleasure and Halter, TRUE, Pintabian Registered, Pintabian Stallion. He is triple registered w/ Pintabian, Pinto & Half Arabian. Extremely calm and sweet natured, he loves people.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; Breeding; Sales; Halter; Overnight/Short Stay; Other: Rare Breed of Horse with Over 99% Arabian blood and it's own Registry
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Tack Room; Trails
Horse Breed Specialization: Arabian; Pinto; Pintabian;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $125/month. Includes: pasture, hay, water, occasional stall use
Full Service: $200/month. Includes: pasture, hay/grain, water, stall use, corral use
Pasture Boarding: $75/month. Includes: pasture, water, you provide care/grain/hay in winter
Additional Special Information: Overnight stays for your horse if you are on the road.
Updated: October, 2004
MLS Equestrian
120 Cedar Point Place #12
Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
(636) 332-6747
Email: mlsequestrian@yahoo.com
WWW: www.mlsenterprises.com/equestrian/
Facility opened in 2003
Owners: Leslie & Matt Smith
Managers: Leslie Smith
Trainers: Leslie Smith
Hours: M-Sa (8-6)
We are located at Cuivre River Stables, Hwy. W, Winfield, MO (Troy, MO) N.W. of St. Louis. The facility offers full care boarding with daily turn out. MLS (Leslie) offers training for TWH, SSH, RMH, MFT, Racking, Paso, and Pleasure Stock type horses (AQHA, APHA, ect.) as well as versatiliy training. Leslie also offers riding instructions for all ages.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Gaited/Saddle Seat; Breeding; Sales; Halter; Driving; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Trails
Versatility equipment available for use.
Horse Breed Specialization: Appaloosa; Arabian; Miniature; Paint; Palomino; Paso Fino; Pony Of America; Quarter Horse; Saddlebred; Tennessee Walker;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $195/month. Includes: stall with daily turn out and full care......training is $200 extra
Full Service: $240/month. Includes: stall with private run, daily turnout, and full care.....training extra $200
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 5
School horses available: 4
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Dressage; Jumping;
Instructors: Leslie Smith, Corrine Dover
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap; Helmet for all youth, long pants
Horse Shows: 4-H, Youth, Open, Gaited, Versatility, Speed, Jumping
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: Very friendly atmosphere in the country, but close to St. Louis and the National Equestrian Center-Lake St. Louis.
Updated: September, 2003
Moctezums Stables
18520 Kishwaukee Valley Rd.
Woodstock, Il 60098
(815) 568-6501
Email: moctezumastables@yahoo.com
WWW: www.moctezumastables.com
1 hour from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2001
Owners: Jose "Mayo" Moctezuma
Trainers: Mayo Moctezuma
Hours: Tues thru Sun
Beautiful barn located outside Woodstock, Illinois. 40 stall barn with heated indoor arena, also with a large outdoor track. Lessons with Megan Donahue for the children wanting to learn to ride saddleseat.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; Gaited/Saddle Seat; Breaking; Sales; Driving;
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: Hackney; Saddlebred;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $450.00/month. Includes: turn out and stall. feed and bedding
Full Service: $700.00/month. Includes: training , two lessons on your horse per week.
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Adult
Minimum age: 7
School horses available: 6
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; saddleseat
Instructors: Megan Donahue
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap; jods
Horse Shows: We go to A & B shows for your saddlebred or hackney.
Megan goes to the academy shows for beginners.
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: October, 2004
Mohawk Farm
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-7585
Facility opened in 1974
Owners/managers/trainers: Dougls & Debra M'Gonigle
Hours: T-F 9-9, Sat 9-7, Sun 10-7, Closed Mon.
Specialization: Dressage; Breaking; Breeding; Sales; Driving;
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Security System; Cross Country Course; Trails (miles: lots & lots)
Horse Breed Specialization: Andalusian; Arabian; Lipizzan; Morgan; Thoroughbred; Warmblood; Train All Breeds;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $400-450/month. Includes: Stalls cleaned daily, Hay & Feed 2x daily, Turn Out, All Facility use
Full Service: $525-725/month. Includes: $525 includes full board + 4 lessons/mo $725 includes full board + full training or unlimited lessons/mo
Pasture Boarding: $250.00/month. Includes: Pasture only,seasonal only: April to October
Extra Boarding Services: Can be negotiated
Lessons: Private; Semi-private;
Minimum age: 16
Lesson types: Hunt Seat; Dressage; Driving
Instructors: Douglas & Debra M'Gonigle
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Horse Shows: None, not set up for shows.
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: Can provide transportation to other shows & events for clients only.
We also can host parties and host trail rides.
Updated: March, 2004
Moon Shadow Stables
6511 Hill RD
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9248
Email: JWMSS101@aol.com
WWW: www.freewebs.com/moonshadowstables2/
150 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1995
Owners: Joan and Bob Wilson
Managers: Joan and Bob Wilson
Trainers: Angie and Joan Wilson
Hours: 6am-10pm
Moon Shadow Stables is a quiet 30 acre farm with many facilities to accommodate your needs. We offer horse boarding for $175 a month, limited training and lessons, and stallion service to Zans Moon Beam for the 2004 fee of $400. Zans Moon Beam is a flashy sorrel overo paint stallion with a great dispostion and 50/50 color pattern. He has thrown over 80% color and is a great performance producing sire.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Breaking; Breeding; Sales; Halter; Performance; Other: Boarding
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Trails (miles: 20)
Seven 12' by 12' box stalls, two 12' by 18' box stalls, 60' round pen, 100' by 200' outdoor arena, and 40' by 60' indoor arena.
Horse Breed Specialization: Appaloosa; Paint; Pinto; Quarter Horse;
Boarding:
Full Service: $175/month. Includes: Hay, grain(straight oats or pellets...if anything extra then you supply), spacious pastures, and use of training facilities.
Lessons: Private;
Minimum age: 7
School horses available: 3
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Jumping; Gymkhana and Showmanship
Instructors: Angie Wilson
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Jeans
Horse Shows: None, but we go to plenty.
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: Quiet environment, professional training 1/2 mile away, and friendly people.
Updated: April, 2004
Moonlit Meadows Performance Horses
5544 Blahnik Rd
Denmark, WI 54208
(920) 863-5208
Email: moonlitmeadowsqh@aol.com
WWW: moonlitmeadows1.tripod.com
240 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1996
Owners: Mandi & Matt Mincheski
Managers: Mandi Mincheski
Trainers: Mandi Mincheski
Hours: Open
Moonlit Meadows rests quietly on 60 + acres of grass and hills. We offer aqha and apha stallion service, boarding, training, beginner lessons and foaling services. Here, we care for 30 horses, 20 cats, 2 dogs and 2 rabbits (and whomever strays in for a warm bed and a bite to eat) We grow and harvest our own hay to assure the finest quality available. Horses are fed three to five times per day depending on the weather. Vet and farrier visits are prescheduled and mandi is always available.
Specialization: Breaking; Breeding; Performance; Overnight/Short Stay;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Trails
Horse Breed Specialization: Paint; Quarter Horse;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $200/month. Includes: Daily turnout, daily stall cleaning, 3 feedings, eight week deworming program
Lessons: Private; Semi-private;
Minimum age: 5
School horses available: 4
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; Horse Safety
Instructors: Mandi Mincheski
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; SEI approved safety helmet
Horse Shows: CLINICS TO COME
Additional Special Information: Our APHA stallion is a homozygous tobiano reiner
Updated: April, 2003
Moonshadow Riding Arena and Boarding Stables
8908 East 825 South
Upland, IN 46989
(765) 998- 2803
Facility opened in 2005
Owners: Lori and Bryan Meyers
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Large indoor arena with Eggshell base. 12x12 fireproof and kick proof stalls. Large pasture area. Full service, self service, and overnight/ emergency services available. Vet available. Farrier available. Storage lockers available. Alfalfa hay, and 12% feed used. Outside wash rack. Outside arena. Call for other options. Home phone is 765-998-2803 Cell phone is 765-206-0478 Pasture board- $175 with hay and grain daily if needed. Heated water on sight. Stall board- $300 with stall cleaning once per day, turnout (weather permitting), grain option, and hay. Riding arena hours as available. Indoor arena is rented on first call basis.Indoor arena can be rented by groups or individuals, with boarders getting priority. Overnight/ Emergency board is $20/ day (inside stall availability permitting), or $10 if outside. Will bill directly for other services such as farrier, vet, shots, emergency visits, etc... No Stallions.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; Eventing; Sales; Halter; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups;
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $300/month. Includes: stall cleaning, hay 2xday, grain if wanted, turnouts 1xday weather permitting. Use of arenas
Full Service: $400/month. Includes: stall cleaning, hay 2xday, grain if wanted, turnouts 1xday per weather, brushed/combed daily, walked daily for 15 minutes, use of arenas.
Pasture Boarding: $175/month. Includes: Hay as needed, shelter, heated water, grain if wanted , combed and brushed once per week, use of arenas.
Extra Boarding Services: Vet, Farrier, Shows/Clinics.
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes;
Horse Shows: Any shows or clinics can take place at arena that is rented in 4 weeks in advance, is sanctioned by AQHA, on a National level, State level, or 4h event. Any clinic can be permitted with 4 weeks notice.
You pay for cleanup, personel, on site vendors etc..., or we provide these requirements, at a higher cost to be negotiated prior to event.
Additional Special Information: Close to I 69. Muncie, Anderson race track, Within a day driving distance to Chicago, Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio.
Updated: November, 2004
Morris Equestrian Stables
Nelson Lake Road
Batavia, IL
(630) 482-3257
35 miles from Chicago.
Owners: Sheila & Jim Morris
Hours: 9am-9pm Tues-Sun, closed Mon.
Conveniently located in Chicago's western suburbs, MES offers large 12X12 airy rubber matted stalls, daily turnout in pastures and paddocks, personalized care and attention. Heated barn, wash stall with hot water, tack room, large indoor arena, over 20 acres to ride on.
Specialization: Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Eventing;
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $480/month. Includes: Stalls cleaned 7 days, daily turnout
Extra Boarding Services: Excersizing, trailering to shows/clinics
Lessons: Private; Semi-private;
Lesson types: Dressage; Eventing; Jumping;
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: December, 2001
Morning Mist Farm
1 N 806 Francis Road
Maple Park, IL 60151
(630) 365-2909
40 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1997
Owners/Managers: Louis Vasseur & Barbara Bischof
Trainers: Various
Hours: 8:00am-9:00pm M-F; 8:00am-6:00pm Sat & Sun
Premier equine boarding and training facility specializing in dressage, eventing, and hunter/jumper disciplines. MMF offers a nurturing and safe environment for the horse and owner/rider. Our boarders tend to be those who really enjoy horses and learning about them, improving their skills and knowledge in "horsemanship". Dressage is stressed as a foundation for all equine disciplines. MMF places special emphasis on providing a safe and positive growth experience for young and jr/young riders.
Specialization: Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Eventing;
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Indoor Wash Rack; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Security System; Trails; Over 30 acres of quality grass pasture turnout
Boarding:
Regular Service: $350/month. Includes: 3 feedings/day, T/O 6 days/wk, stall cleaning 6 days/wk
Full Service: Call for price
Extra Boarding Services: clipping, grooming, exercising, lungeing
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 5
Lesson types: Dressage; Eventing; Jumping;
Instructors: Various
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap; All riders under 21 must wear helmet when mounted
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: Horse for sale; Horses leased to students only; Share-boarding; Video Taping Services; Clinics/Lessons with other professionals; Seasonal Parties; Young Rider/Jr. Young Rider Development Program
Updated: May, 1999
Morningview Riding Center
2941 Hempfling Road
Independance, KY 41051
(859) 363-3441
Email: info@mrcky.com
Website: www.mrcky.com
Facility opened in 1995
Owners: Susan Muench
Managers: Jaquline Black
Trainers: Sue Kolstad, Susan Muench, Jaqueline Black
Hours: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Mon-Sat.
Beautiful 70 acre 24 stall boarding /training facility conveniently located just 30 minutes south of Cincinnati, Ohio and one hour north of the KY Horse Park, Lexington, KY. Amenities include: outdoor arena, insulated mirrored indoor arena, four board wood round ring, heated lounge, heated tack room, (2) wash stalls (one is hot/cold), miles of trails, competition jumps. Specialize in Dressage training for the horse and rider beginner through Prix St. George. Morningview Riding Center staff and clients focus on a warm welcoming environment for all horses and discipline.
Specialization: Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Eventing;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Trails (miles: 100)
Boarding:
Full Service: $330/month. Includes:
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Adult
Minimum age: 5
School horses available: 5
Lesson types: Dressage; Jumping;
Instructors: Sue Kolstad, Susan Muench, Amy Fischer
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: January, 2004
Mosby Farms
Brick Church rd.
Walworth, WI 53184
(262) 275-6885
Email: Mosby@execpc.com
WWW: www.tackdhi.wmpd.com
60 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1996
Owners/managers/trainers: Gregg & Kelly Mosby
Hours: TUES-SUN March to Nov.
Small Hunter Jumper facility specilizing in beginers through advance Riders as well as training and showing. We do alot of young sale prospects from around the country. We always have a line on great hunter/jumper, eventing and polo prospects. We also manufacture Jumps, Tack Trunks and have the most complete line of Jump Plans for building your own jumps.
Specialization: Hunter/Jumper; Eventing; Polo; Sales;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Shop;
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred;
Boarding:
Full Service: $425.00/month. Includes: Full board, 4x week training and 3 lessons for rider
Lessons: Private;
Minimum age: 6-7
School horses available: 5
Lesson types: Hunt Seat; Dressage; Jumping;
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Updated: December, 2000
Ms. Bud's For You
PO Box 258
Welborn, FL 32094
(800) 849.2015
Email: dobrien@jeoine.com
2000 miles from Chicago.
Owners: Doris O'Brien
Managers: Rhonda
Ms Bud's For You is a fully insured carriage livery. We do weddings, special occasions, hay rides, summer camps, breaking/training (horse/mule &/or driver/rider) to cart and breaking/training to ride. We are located in the Spirit of the Suwannee Music park where we also offer rental horses to used on our 100's of miles of trails, daily or by the hour.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Gaited/Saddle Seat; Breaking; Breeding; Sales; Performance; Driving; Rental/Livery horses; Overnight/Short Stay;
Facilities: Barn; Turnout Paddocks; Clubhouse; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Trails (miles: 100+)
Please call ahead for services.
Horse Breed Specialization: Andalusian; Appaloosa; Arabian; Belgian; Clydesdale; Hackney; Haflinger; Miniature; Morgan; Paint; Palomino; Percheron; Pinto; Pony Of America; Quarter Horse; Saddlebred; Shetland Pony; Shire; Standardbred; Thoroughbred; Warmblood;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $350/month. Includes: Bedding,Feed 2x per day, use of trail & TO
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 5
School horses available: 20
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Jumping; Driving
Instructors: Jamie DeHart
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Horse Shows: All types of trail rides, including a National Trail ride,take place here. We also have camping sites available.
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: October, 2002
Mulberry Farm
5054 N. Hagener Road
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3432
Email: anysideuptwo@sbcglobal.net
5 hrs. miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2004
Owners: Don&CindyShowalter&VeronicaLawson
Managers: TheShowalters&Ms.Lawson
Trainers: CindyShowalter
Hours: all day
We breed & sell APHA horses & Q.H.'s, give lessons, stand an APHA stud to the public(sonny dee bar bloodlines)
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Breaking; Breeding; Sales;
Facilities: Barn; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Tack Room;
Horse Breed Specialization: Paint; Quarter Horse; Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 5
School horses available: 3
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat;
Instructors: Cindy Showalter
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Horse Shows: Mainly Open Shows
Updated: January, 2004
Mundelein Equestrian Center
23350 hwy 176
Mundelein, il 60060
(847) 949-8020
1 hr from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1985
Owners/Managers/Trainers: jane and heidi wilson
Hours: mon-thur9:00-9:00,fri-sun9:00-5:00
Mundelein offers a healthy atmosphere for both horse and rider. We stable 50 horses including about 10 school horses. We show on the a circuit, but also go to some smaller shows for our other customers.
Specialization: English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Sales; Other: training
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Heated Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred; Warmblood;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $410/month. Includes: everything but lessons and training. $ 20 extra amonth for everyday turnout
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 6
School horses available: 10
Lesson types: English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Jumping;
Instructors: jane and heidi wilson
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap; jeans or breeches
Horse Shows: 4 student shows a yearstudent
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: July, 2001
Murphy's Mane Quarters
4482 E 10000 N Road
Manteno, IL 60950
(708) 925-1130
Facility opened in 2003
Owners: Mike & Sue Murphy
Managers: Frank Gibbons
Trainers: Frank Gibbons
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Horse breaking, training and lessons available. 12 x 12 custom stalls with fold-down yokes, interlocking stall mats, heated barn, 100' x 130' indoor arena with custom footing, 4 large grass pastures with Centaur fencing, indoor/outdoor wash racks. We feed timothy hay 3x daily and Purina Strategy 2x daily; stalls cleaned 6 days per week. Turnout 5 days per week, weather permitting.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Breaking; Halter; Performance;
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Indoor Wash Rack; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
Horse Breed Specialization: Appaloosa; Arabian; Morgan; Mustang; Paint; Palomino; Pony Of America; Quarter Horse;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $350/month. Includes: Timohy hay fed 3x daily; Purina Strategy 2 x daily; stalls cleaned 6 days per week.
Lessons: Private; Adult
Minimum age: 8 years
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat;
Instructors: Frank Gibbons
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Safety Helmet
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: December, 2004
Muscatine Community College Equine Science Certificate
2116 Forest Lane
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 2635840
Email: webmaster@foresthillfarms.com
WWW: www.equinecollege.org
250 miles from Chicago.
Owners: Muscatine Community College
Equine Science Certification at Muscatine Community College is a diverse and comprehensive program with something for every horse enthusiast - from the weekend equestrian to the person serious about a career in the horse industry.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Breaking; Other: starting riders
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Viewing Area; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Hunt Course; Tack Shop;
Additional Special Information: Equine Studies Colleges
Equine Science Certificate.
Horse School.
Equine Career Training
Updated: Febuary, 2003
Mustang Alley
20793 W. 7th Rd.
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-6694
WWW: www.freewebs.com/mustangalley
70 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2002
Owners: Jason & Kathy Grant
Trainers: Tim Shreve
Hours: 9 am to dusk
"Quality Care You Can Depend On" Full or part care facility with lighted indoor & outdoor arena. Hourly riding, Natural Horseman's workshops every Friday night, and "Play Days" and short stays for traveling horse people. Full range Tack & Feed store on premises.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; Breeding; Sales; Rental/Livery horses; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Security System; Tack Shop; Trails, Pavilion for cook-outs
Horse Breed Specialization: Haflinger; Mustang;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $175/month. Includes: Full care, hay, extra large paddock w/ shelter & daily grooming & exersise
Full Service: $275/month. Includes: Full care, hay, personal pasture, cleaning of stall & pasture, grooming & exersise
Pasture Boarding: $100/month. Includes: shelter, hay
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 5
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Dressage; Eventing; Jumping;
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; long pants, children under 18 must wear a helmet
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: Natural Horsemanship workshops every Friday night from 6:30 to 9:30. $25 to join in the workshop with your horse, or you can use one of the barn horses. Free to watch!
Updated: August, 2003
Mustard Seed Ranch
1267 E. 200 North Road
Cissna Park, IL 60924
(815) 457-0108
100 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2003
Owners: Scott & Kathleen Brown
Managers: Scott & Kathleen Brown
Hours: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Specialization: Overnight/Short Stay;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding;
2 Turnout Paddocks are 3/4 acre each and are grass not dirt
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 7
School horses available: 4
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure;
Instructors: Kathleen Brown
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes;
Additional Special Information: 22 minutes from Gordyville; 30 minutes from Middlefork; 40 minutes from Kankakee State Park; located in rural area - quiet gravel & blacktop roads for riding.
Updated: September, 2004
My Epiphany Stables
13610 W. Greenview Drive
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 872-0942
Email: rlmichaelz@yahoo.com
50 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2004
Owners: Robin Broughton
Managers: Robin Broughton
Trainers: Traveling Trainers Available
Hours: 8am-Sunset, 7 days per week
Privately-owned boarding facility with 8 brand-new stalls, 110x110 outdoor jumping arena with all-weather footing, 5 grassy turn-out paddocks, 5 minutes from I-94. Owner/Manager with 20+ years horse care experience lives on site for 24-hour security. My Epiphany Stables is "Where Your Horse Really Matters".
Specialization: English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups;
Facilities: Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
Nelson Heated Automatic Stall Waterers, Summit Flex-Mats in each stall, Radiant Stall Heaters
Horse Breed Specialization: Paint; Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred; Warmblood;
Boarding:
Full Service: $500/month. Includes: Premium grain twice daily, Premium hay 3 times per day, minimum of 4-hour turnout 7 days p/week, stall cleaned and bedded daily, horses groomed and blanketed, assistance with farrier and vet, laundry of saddle pads/wraps, twice annual wormer
Extra Boarding Services: Lunging, riding/exercising horse, training, daily supplement and daily wormer, trailer storage, hand walks, administer of medications, wraps and poultices
Updated: December, 2004
My Fantasy Farm, LLC
N3342 Willow Road
Pulaski, WI 54162
(920) 822-5854
Email: MFFarm@aol.com
WWW: www.myfantasyfarm.com
225 miles from Chicago.
Hours: 8:00am-9:00pm
Full service boarding facility, specializing in American Saddlebreds. Indiviualized care/feeding for each and every horse. My Fantasy Farm located 20 minutes from Green Bay and 15 minutes from Seymour. Owners live on site providing additional security.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; Gaited/Saddle Seat; Sales;
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Trails
Fine American Saddlebreds ready for the show ring for sale at all times.
Horse Breed Specialization: Saddlebred;
Boarding:
Full Service: $/month. Includes: stall cleaning, turnout (weather permitting), use of facility during business hours, grain 2x/day, hay 4x/day.
Extra Boarding Services: Holding for vet/farrier
Lessons: Private; Adult
Minimum age: 6
School horses available: 2
Lesson types: Saddleseat
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap; long pants and gloves.
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: January, 2005
Mystafyre Training Stable
6490 VanBuren
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 875-7446
Email: Mysta_fyre@hotmail.com
Facility opened in 1996
Owner/manager/Trainer: Corey Norman
Hours: 5am-11pm
Mystafyre Training table is not just a training facilty, we offer Lessons, Trail Rides, Training, Educational Seminars, Breeding, Horse and Tack Sale (3 times a year), Equine Massage and much more.
Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Gaited/Saddle Seat; Breaking; Breeding; Sales; Halter; Performance; Driving; Rental/Livery horses; Overnight/Short Stay; Layups; Other: Educational Seminars
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Security System; Tack Shop; Trails (miles: 100's)
Equine Massage availible by apt.
Horse Breed Specialization: Andalusian; Appaloosa; Arabian; Friesian; Hackney; Icelandic; Morgan; Mustang; Paint; Palomino; Paso Fino; Pinto; Pony Of America; Quarter Horse; Saddlebred; Standardbred; Tennessee Walker; Thoroughbred; Warmblood;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $250/month. Includes: stall with daily turn-out, access to all facilties
Full Service: $350/month. Includes: stall w/private turn-out, acess to all facilities & Educational Seminars, daily exercise program, clipping & bathing,
Pasture Boarding: $200/month. Includes: Pasture w/run-in shed, accesss to all facilities
Extra Boarding Services: Pregnant mare care, stallion care, Professional Training, Massage Therepy
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 5
School horses available: 10
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Jumping; Side Saddle
Instructors: Corey Norman, Certified and a Graduate from the KY Horse Park Equine Program
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Helmet
Horse Shows: Monthly Fun Shows for Boarders & Lesson students.
Bi-Monthly Open Shows
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: Educational Programs & Seminars, Equine Massage Therepy
Updated: April, 2002
Mystic Marsh Farm
11840 Sprague Road
Delton MI 49046
(616) 623-3878
Email: mystics@mysticmarshfarm.com
WWW: mysticmarshfarm.com
125 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1983
Owners: Bill & Darla Maybee
Managers: Darla Maybee
Trainers: Marl Steinbach
Hours: 6 am- 10 pm
30 stall barn with indoor arena. Heated viewing area, Lighted outdoor 120 X 240 Jump arena, 20 X 60 m Dressage arena. Monthly Clinics in Jumping and Dressage. Dressage and Hunter Jumper Shows in summer. Near State Park with horse trails and camping. High quallity care, daily turn-out, lay-ups, & sales.
Specialization: Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Eventing; Breaking; Sales;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding; Trails (miles: 20)
Horse Breed Specialization: Arabian; Thoroughbred; Warmblood; Irish Draught Cross;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $215/month. Includes: all grain, hay, turn-out daily, feed three times daily
Full Service: $350/month. Includes: as above plus riding 3X wk
Extra Boarding Services: medication, farrier, treatments, AI
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group;
Minimum age: 4
School horses available: 6
Lesson types: Hunt Seat; Dressage; Eventing; Jumping;
Instructors: One regular, two consulting trainers
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Horse Shows: Dressage, Hunter-Jumper
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Updated: June, 1998
Mystic Valley Friesians
N5062 860th St.
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-5013
WWW: mvfdante.nav.to/
Specializing in the Friesian Sport Horse and home to Dante 1999 Friesian Stallion. We offer purebred Friesians as well as crosses.
Specialization: Breeding; Sales;
Horse Breed Specialization: Arabian; Friesian; Morgan; Pinto; Thoroughbred; Oldenburg; Updated: March, 2002
Mystique Arabians
3019 E. 129th. Ave
Crown Point, in 46307
(219) 663 8804
55 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 1985
Owners: Susan Munch
Managers: Susan Munch
Hours: M-Thr.9-7,Fri. Closed,Sat,Sun.-9-6
Indoor and out door arena,turn out available,trails nearby.
Specialization: Overnight/Short Stay;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Tack Room; Tack Shop;
Horse Breed Specialization: Arabian;
Boarding:
Regular Service: $250./month. Includes: feeding 2x aday,stall cleaning and turnout 2x a week
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Updated: Febuary, 2003
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