Visit Glen Grove Equestrian Center!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pony rides are currently only open on Sundays when the weather is nice, through the end of October. No reservations are needed, but on the day of your visit, you may call our office to confirm that pony rides are open. (Age 6 & under.)

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Public trail rides and birthday parties are not offered at Glen Grove, but anyone can join us for a riding lesson.

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Lesson scheduling and cancellations must be done via phone by calling our office at 847-966-8032.

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We're hiring!

Glen Grove Equestrian Center is seeking an Assistant Trainer/Instructor to join our team! (Specific duties of role will depend on experience of applicant.) This is optionally either a full time or part time position. Full time trainer would have an established schedule of students including one weekend day, and the possibility of additional riding duties depending on experience and ability.

Additionally, we’re also looking at applicants for full or part time help in the barn. Duties to include tasks such as grooming, tacking, assisting with administering supplements. Does not include mucking stalls or daily feeding.

Please send resume and/or summary of horse industry experiences to . Be sure to include your phone number, weekly availability, and when you would be able to start. Applicants must have reliable transportation to our facility in Morton Grove.

LESSON INFO

Glen Grove Equestrian Center offers training for hunters and jumpers, as well as equitation and lower level dressage. Lessons are available on the flat and over jumps.

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All new riders (beginner to advanced) are required to start with a half-hour private lesson for evaluation purposes.

LESSON PRICING

1/2 hour private ...................................................  $50

1/2 hour semi-private  ........................................  $45

1 hour group .........................................................  $65

Reservations are required in advance and we maintain a 24 hour cancellation policy. Lessons may be paid for individually or with a pre-paid monthly card.

PONY RIDES

Riding lessons begin at age seven. Children six and under can take a pony ride on weekends, Spring through Fall, weather permitting. Please give our office a call to check if pony rides are open.

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Pony rides are located at the north west corner of our property, right at the corner of Harms and Golf. 

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Saturday & Sunday 10 - 5
$5 per time, advance reservations are not required.

SHAREBOARD AND LEASING

We also offer shared or full leases. Please schedule a lesson so that our trainers can match you with the best horse for you! We have a wide range of horses available of varying breeds and training.

BOARDING

We have 90 stalls sized 12' x 12' (heated in winter) or 10' x 10'. Turnout is included in board and typically provided five days per week, weather permitting. We utilize three paddocks and our large outdoor and heated indoor arenas.

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Our staff and veterinarians work with boarders to create an appropriate nutrition plan for each horse. We can administer any supplement, wrap legs, hand-walk, or blanket, as needed. We manage appointments with farriers, veterinarians, chiropractor, dentist, etc. Grooming and service packages are available.

HORSEMANSHIP CLASSES

Horsemanship classes are individually customized

and scheduled for community groups of all ages and backgrounds. (For example, we welcome many Girl Scout troops.)

Horsemanship classes show a glimpse

of the day-to-day care of our horses, as well as

riding demonstrations, riding lessons, or pony rides.