Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Plainfield, IL

1 of these schools is based in Plainfield; the others serve Plainfield from towns including Maple Park (26 mi), Elgin (29 mi) and Oswego (7 mi).

1 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

AZ Acres Riding

AZ Acres Riding

(27)
  • Patient
  • Goals
  • Lessons
“They will not hold you back or make you do something you aren't comfortable with, i have never been to and seen a barn better then az acres, megan and lorretta are incredible owners and just all around bring great vibes.”
In Business Since 2001
26143 W Renwick Rd #9058, Plainfield, IL
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Bakerhill Stables

Bakerhill Stables

(6)
  • Lessons
“She really helps make my daughter's experience perfect.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2020
Emergency Services
Manhattan, IL · 20 mi from Plainfield
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Just Ride Ranch

Just Ride Ranch

(7)
  • Lesson
  • Patient
  • Instructor
“They take great care of their horses and they are very patient with new riders!”
In Business Since 2023
Yorkville, IL · 10 mi from Plainfield
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Camelot Farm

Camelot Farm

(3)
“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”
In Business Since 2002
Accepts Cash, Check
Oswego, IL · 7 mi from Plainfield
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Oak Brook Farms

Oak Brook Farms

(4)
“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!”
In Business Since 1990
Licensed
Oak Brook, IL · 20 mi from Plainfield
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CR Ranch Lessons & Boarding

CR Ranch Lessons & Boarding

(1)
“Stalls are nice, the barn is kept clean and the people are friendly!”
Lockport, IL · 12 mi from Plainfield
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The 24 schools listed for Plainfield, 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: Plainfield, IL

The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 757 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 15 on Sundays. Domain records put 12 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 20 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page and 13 list a public email. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and 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, 20 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.

Forest View Farms

Forest View Farms

(40)
  • Petting Zoo
  • Feed
  • Kids
“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”
In Business Since 2009
Tinley Park, IL · 22 mi from Plainfield
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Equestrian Events LLC

Equestrian Events LLC

(17)
  • 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.”
In Business Since 2018
Maple Park, IL · 26 mi from Plainfield
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Runaway Ranch

Runaway Ranch

(17)
  • Lessons
“This is a place where you can make freinds and even a family you bond with horses and with people and there are summer camps and spring break camps and fall camps they teach you all you need to know they are AMAZING!”
In Business Since 2010
Sycamore, IL · 31 mi from Plainfield
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Country Meadow Farm

Country Meadow Farm

(16)
  • Respect
  • Learn
  • Lessons
“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!”
In Business Since 1987
Mokena, IL · 16 mi from Plainfield
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Bellis Show Jumping Stables

Bellis Show Jumping Stables

(1)
“Full service, good footing in both arenas, as well as access to hills and trails.”
In Business Since 2022
Maple Park, IL · 26 mi from Plainfield
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Horsepower Therapeutic Riding

Horsepower Therapeutic Riding

(1)
“Been volunteering and doing lessons here for two years, highly recommend for anyone who's struggling or want to help out”
In Business Since 2012
South Elgin, IL · 24 mi from Plainfield
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Bull Run Equestrian Center

Bull Run Equestrian Center

(1)
“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 ...”
In Business Since 2009
Elburn, IL · 23 mi from Plainfield
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Meadow Brook Stables

Meadow Brook Stables

(4)
“The quality of care for our horse and the owners expertise is outstanding!”
In Business Since 2016
Maple Park, IL · 26 mi from Plainfield
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Red Horse Ranch

Red Horse Ranch

(10)
“I absolutely love this place an the awesome people that work, board, an own this barn are the best”
Monee, IL · 22 mi from Plainfield
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Sunset Stables

Sunset Stables

(2)
“Their care of horses is beyond the ordinary.”
In Business Since 2015
Newark, IL · 19 mi from Plainfield
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KS Equestrian INC

KS Equestrian INC

(5)
“Both of my daughters also take weekly lessons and we have training for our horses here as well.”
Somonauk, IL · 22 mi from Plainfield
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Kinvarra Farm

Kinvarra Farm

(1)
“Their facility is top notch and the care for their horses is consistently a priority.”
Saint Charles, IL · 21 mi from Plainfield
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Coachlight Stables

Coachlight Stables

(7)
  • 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.”
Frankfort, IL · 24 mi from Plainfield
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Horse Logic LLC

Horse Logic LLC

(1)
“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.”
Maple Park, IL · 26 mi from Plainfield
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Our Day Farm

Our Day Farm

(10)
  • Kids
  • Team
  • Barn
“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.”
In Business Since 2003
Elgin, IL · 29 mi from Plainfield
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Thoroughquest Acres

Thoroughquest Acres

(2)
“All three of my children have taken lessons here starting as little ones with no experience and my two girls continue on to this day.”
Family Business
In Business Since 2021
Coupons & Offers
Plato Center, IL · 29 mi from Plainfield
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Campton Hills Equestrian Center

Campton Hills Equestrian Center

(3)
“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.”
In Business Since 2017
Elgin, IL · 29 mi from Plainfield
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Perfecta Farms

Perfecta Farms

(12)
“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.”
In Business Since 2010
Streamwood, IL · 29 mi from Plainfield
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Horseback Riding Services in Plainfield, IL Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$200
Maximum cost
$950
National Average
$285
Avg Per Hour Rates
$85
$250
$450
Typical price range is based on 336 cost profiles
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Average Cost $285
Minimum cost $200
Maximum cost $950
Avg Per Hour Rates $85

Typical range $250 to $450 is based on 336 cost profiles.

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