Julie Egolf Dressage
Peotone, IL
(708) 707-2432

Owners: Julie Egolf
Trainers: Julie Egolf

INFLUENCE WITHOUT INTERFERENCE. Do you want to learn to be a more effective rider? Have your horse understand your aids? I can help you learn to move in harmony with any horse you ride. Lessons and training available for beginner riders, seasoned riders, eventers, and especially for dressage from training level through FEI. Over 25 years of experience from starting a green horse to training an upper level horse. Offering training to work through the levels or help with specific issues. Lesson horses available and I will travel to you in some situations. Weekly, biweekly, monthly-design your schedule. Horses taken in full or part training. Lessons and training are designed with fundamental dressage principles in mind whether your horse is green or Grand Prix. DRESSAGE WILL HELP EVERY HORSE AND RIDER. Trailering to shows available.

Specialization: English Pleasure; Dressage; Breaking; Sales; Other: Trailer services
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Pasture; Viewing Area; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
School horses available: 8
Lesson types: English Pleasure; Dressage;
Instructors: Julie Egolf
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes;
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: Dressage training.
Updated: August, 2003

Kathy Findley - CHA Certified Master Instructor
Whispering Willow Farm
W186 S9159 Racine Avenue
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 679-7662
WWW: http://geocities.com/whisperingwillowfarm/

Midnight Stars Equestrian Services
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 533-4542
Email: mstarseq@hotmail.com

Trainers: Laura Holmes

I provide riding lessons for people who keep their horses at home or don't have a trainer at their barn. Will travel just about anywhere in Northeast Illinois/Southeast Wisconsin. Lessons-Western, English, Jumping, Longe Line, Kids, Horsemanship and Horse Care. Experience starting young horses. Lesson base price is $10/half hour, $15/45 min, $20/hour, plus a milage fee of $1.50 every 5 miles from Antioch, IL.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Gaited/Saddle Seat; Eventing; Breaking; Sales; Halter; Driving;
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 5
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Dressage; Eventing; Jumping; Longe Line, Kids, Horsemanship, Horse Care
Instructors: Laura Holmes
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Updated: December, 2004

Pine Hill Farm
@ Lance Williams Show Stable
Libertyville, IL 60048
(773) 218-0024
Email: XAmyHunterJumper@aol.com

40 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2004
Owners: Amy Brown /Josee Dubois
Managers: Amy Brown
Trainers: Amy Brown
Hours: Closed Mondays

Pine Hill Farm is a riding school like no other! We offer a very friendly atmosphere, and we all work as a team. We will make time for you, and we take pride in what we do. We have a very proffessional image. . Whether you are riding just for fun, or aspire to be on our show team, we can make your dreams a reality. Our caring instructors & staff focus on the individual needs of new riders. We have a variety of lesson horses available to suit all skill levels. Lesson horses are available for horse shows at home & away. Our lesson horses are show quality & very well cared for, always well groomed, with well fitting, clean tack. Come and discover for yourself why Pine Hill Farm has become chicagolands primere riding school.

Specialization: Hunter/Jumper; Sales;
Facilities: Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room;
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred; Warmblood; Extra Boarding Services: Please call for information
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 6
School horses available: 3-6
Lesson types: Hunt Seat; Jumping;
Instructors: Amy Brown
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap; Long Pants
Horse Shows: Pine Hill competes in Schooling shows, NIHJA shows & A citcuit shows.
Updated: September, 2004

Pine Hill Farm
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 613-5589
Email: PineHillFarm_LLC@yahoo.com
WWW: www.geocities.com/pinehillfarm_llc/

40 miles from Chicago.
Facility opened in 2004
Owners: Amy Brown & Josee Dubois
Managers: Amy Brown
Trainers: Amy Brown
Hours: Closed on Monday

Pine Hill Farm is a riding school like no other. We offer a professional, yet friendly atmosphere. We are a laid back, fun & educational riding school. Owner, Trainer & Instructor, Amy Brown has been riding for over 20 yrs. We have A circuit, show quality horses to use in lessons for more advanced riders. we also have quiet, safe horses for those riders just beginning. Wether you have never ridden a horse before, or are a seasoned rider, come & see why Pine Hill Farm is Chicagoland's premiere riding school. Pine Hill is the only riding school at our location, so you are sure to get one on one instruction, without a busy, overcrowed arena.

Specialization: English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Breaking; Sales;
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Clubhouse; Viewing Area; Indoor Wash Rack; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Lights for Night Riding;
COme and enjoy riding in a large, no congested enviorment.
Horse Breed Specialization: Quarter Horse; Thoroughbred; Warmblood;
Boarding: Regular Service: $550/month. Includes:
Extra Boarding Services: Full Service available upon request.
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 6
School horses available: 5-10
Lesson types: English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Jumping;
Instructors: Amy Brown
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap; Lang pants
Horse Shows: Pine Hill competes on the NIHJA & A circuits
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: WE specialize in training young horses off the track.
Updated: November, 2004

Robert O. Mayer Riding Academy
3284 Harts Run Road
Pittsburgh (Glenshaw), PA 15116
(412) 767 - 4902
Email: dressage@romra.com
WWW: www.romra.com

Facility opened in 1963
Owners: Robert O. Mayer, B.H.S.I., FN.
Hours: 6:30 AM to 10:PM / EST

Riding Instruction and Training in Classical Dressage to Olympic standards ; through Grand Prix and haute ecole. Clinics. Apprenticeships / Internships. Riding Instructor Certification. Yoga for Riding.

Specialization: Dressage; Sales;
Facilities: Barn; Heated Barn; Indoor Arena; Outdoor Arena; Turnout Paddocks; Indoor Wash Rack; Outdoor Wash Rack; Tack Room; Trails
Horse Breed Specialization: Andalusian; Lipizzan; Thoroughbred; Warmblood;
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 2.5
School horses available: 16
Lesson types: Dressage; Jumping;
Apparel Requirements: shoes w/ 1/2" heel, ASTM / SEI F1163 approved equestrian helmet
Horse Shows: in - house
Updated: July, 2002

Shannon Dailey
Dressage Rider, Trainer, Instructor
Georgetown & Southern Ohio
Phone: (937) 446-1821
Website: www.angelfire.com/stars4/shannon45121/horsesite.html

Specializing in:
Dressage Training ~ Green thru 3rd. Level, Hunt Seat,Pleasure Training, Private Lessons, Full or Part Training , Lungeing, Starting Under Saddle, Coaching at Shows, Showing, Besides experience. I have ridden with excellent horsewomen. (I am available to come to your barn on a short or long term basis (Southern Ohio)

Sunny Corner Farm and Stables
501 West Poplar
Bloomfield, IA 52537
(641) 664-1571
Email: Dragon_Keeper52537@lycos.com
WWW: michaela52537.tripod.com

Owners: Michaela Ells
Managers: Michaela Ells
Trainers: Michaela Ells
Hours: Vary, 8-5 M-F, some saturdays

I don't have a "home" facility, therefore, I must make housecalls. I offer lessons in Hunt Seat Equitation and Basic Dressage and can help with the training of your "problem 4 legged children". If you want to show your horse, but can't, email me.

Specialization: English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Dressage; Breaking; Sales; Halter; Other: Hunt Seat Equitation
Facilities:
Horse Breed Specialization: Any and All!; Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Adult
Minimum age: 6
Lesson types: English Pleasure; Hunt Seat; Dressage;
Instructors: Michaela Ells
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap;
Updated: November, 2004

Suzanne Ridenour
Private Riding Lessons and Horse Training
521 Coventry Ln
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-7006
Email: myhorses@mc.net
WWW: ridenourquarterhorses.bizland.com/Home.chtml

40 miles from Chicago.

I am offering Private Riding Lessons and will travel to you at your convenience. You may use my horses in Crystal Lake if you wish. Please email for more details. I can travel to most of McHenry, and Parts of Kane and Lake Counties in Illinois. If you are fighting bad habits with your horse I will help you correct them. All Beginner and Intermediate Riders Welcome. If you know anyone that needs lessons, please let me know. I can offer discounts for multiple lessons in the same session, and may even do yours for free. Discounts may also be provided for giving successful referrals! Start your planning now! Thanks.

Horse Breed Specialization: Arabian; Paint; Quarter Horse; all;
Lessons: Private; Semi-private; Group; Adult
Minimum age: 5
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Reining
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Updated: December, 2000

Taylor Made Training
Email: EverWoodTraining@aol.com

Owners: Sarah Ward
Managers: Sarah Ward
Trainers: Sarah Ward
Hours: Flexible

Training in all differnet fields. Using humane natural methods for problem horses and youngsters. Will travel. Affordable, Professional. Lessons available. Over 15+ years experience. All horses accepted.

Specialization: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Hunter/Jumper; Eventing; Breaking; Breeding; Sales; Halter; Performance; Layups; Other: problem horses/rescues
Facilities:
Your farm or any area bording facility of your choice
Regular Service: $20per day/per horse , professional training garaunteed results(depending on consistency)
Full Service: $300/month. Includes: 30 days professional training, garaunteed results!
Lessons: Private; Adult
Minimum age: 4
Lesson types: Western Pleasure; English Pleasure; Jumping; any related discipline
Instructors: Sarah Ward
Apparel Requirements: Boots/Paddock Shoes; Hunt Cap; A horse to ride.
Horse Shows: Will train at any related events.
Transportation can be provided to other shows and events.
Additional Special Information: I do not have a facilty to train from so i will travel to your facility, or i can provide a list of five star facilities for you to board your horse while they are in training.
Updated: June, 2003

Wendy Pratt
Horseplay Haven, Inc
42285 N Pedersen LN
Antioch, Il 60002
(847)-395-0169
email Horseplayhaven@prodigy.net
website: www.horseplayhaven.com

I am located Between Chicago and Milwaukee. Easy to find. I am HSA horsemanship certified. Horse Safety Association. I teach Horse Health Care; Ground Work and Riding. I have a client list of references , I would be happy to share with anyone serious about taking some lessons with me. Lessons are fun and rewarding for my students. I specialize in Natural Horsemanship. Your costume (tack style) does not matter here. All disciplines are welcome. All breed of horses for lesson. Your horse or mine. Check out our always changing website. No Minimum age. Private; Semi-Private, Group, Adult, Child ( Family) Come learn at your own pace, I do not push you. I do not yell at you. We have fun and learn to be safe around horses. I also do lessons to prepare you and your horse for the Trail. I teach by appointment only.