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Pastures of Long Grove
“Great location and facilities.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Downers Grove, IL
These schools serve Downers Grove from nearby bases in towns including Maple Park, Hampshire and Elgin.
24 schools listed · 1 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Forest View Farms
- Petting Zoo
- Guide
- Halloween
“It is a place to be calm, a safe ride and very friendly people, in my case I wanted something more adventurous or fast but despite that it was good, greetings and recommended”
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AZ Acres Riding
- Patient
- Tailor
- Individual
“Whether I wanted to improve my jumping technique or just build a better connection with the horse, Olivia always had a plan and made sure I understood the steps to progress.”
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Horsepower Therapeutic Riding
“Been volunteering and doing lessons here for two years, highly recommend for anyone who's struggling or want to help out”
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Oak Brook Farms
“There are not a whole lot of bells and whistles to this place, it is very old school but it is busy and the horses seem happy which I think is the most important part!”
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Kinvarra Farm
“Their facility is top notch and the care for their horses is consistently a priority.”
The 24 schools listed for Downers Grove, IL teach riding. Which disciplines a barn runs, whether it has an indoor arena and which ages it accepts come from what the barn publishes itself; star ratings and rider quotes are taken from public listings.
Area overview: Downers Grove, IL
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 701 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 19 are open on Saturdays and 17 on Sundays. Domain records put 13 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the schools on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Where are riding lesson times and rider levels published?
Out of the 24 schools here, 22 publish a site of their own. That page carries the lesson timetable, the rider levels and the age rules; whether a barn has an indoor arena is rarely in the listing itself, so read it before you call.
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Equestrian Events LLC
- Training
“No idea of fees but I can generalize they have a lot to offer and with approximately 75 or so horses I would expect monthly fees not to be out of line.”
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Our Day Farm
- Kids
- Barn
- Team
“Alex Jayne quickly saw what I was capable of achieving, matched me with a once in a lifetime horse and guided me through a thrilling and memorable junior career.”
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Country Meadow Farm
- Respect
- Lessons
- Learn
“Unlike some other riding places, I've never been pressured to compete, but if you want to, they can take you all the way to the top (some riders are world champions!”
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Thoroughquest Acres
“The staff and Dundee are just the best:)”
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Campton Hills Equestrian Center
“I love all the work they put into teaching the students and they teach not only how to ride but they also teach horsemanship with every class u start from scratch to riding in the arena.”
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Perfecta Farms
“If you live in Bartlet, Hanover Park, Streamwood, Elgin of Schaumburg it's extremely convienant, located just past Bartlet Road and Bode Road down a quiet country road.”
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Just Ride Ranch
- Lesson
- Instructor
- Patient
“They take great care of their horses and they are very patient with new riders!”
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Topline Equestrian Center
“Perfect for boarders who want the quality amenities of a show barn (large arenas, good footing, pasture turnout, 14x14 stalls) without the busy-ness, drama, and pressure to compete.”
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Morning Light Stables
“Clean, classy stable.”
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Bull Run Equestrian Center
“Even though we had experience with horses before, we have seen countless times new riders show up for lessons and the focus, attention, and commitment the trainers provide to both safety and teaching makes for a very great experience (even if you're ...”
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Barrington Hills Park District
“A beautiful place to ride.”
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Camelot Farm
“My granddaughter has gone to three different stables in the area and I believe her progress has been so much more advanced are the owners and all the people involved are very professional”
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Oakwood Farms
“Very clean, i even witnessed them dusting the Box Stalls I have been to many Horse Barns in the Area, this is one of the best so far.”
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Meadow Brook Stables
“The quality of care for our horse and the owners expertise is outstanding!”
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Somerset Sporthorse Inc
“What a great place for riding lessons or pony parties.”
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Coachlight Stables
- Barn
“Two of my horses went on the farm with Mae, my baby horse is a Rare breed, Mae right away have her a big stall because she is expected to grow very huge.”
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Hawks Landing
“Very good boarding facility , lots of trails to ride Beautiful indoor arena, owners are on site And very helpful horses are very well taken care of I highly recommend Hawks Landing!”
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Horse Logic LLC
“There is an idea in the equestrian world that if your interaction with horses begins and ends at the mounting block, then you can call yourself a rider but not a horseperson.”
Horseback Riding Services in Downers Grove, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$204
Maximum cost
$968
National Average
$291
Avg Per Hour Rates
$87
$255
$459
Typical price range is based on 548 cost profiles
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