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Horseback Riding in Illinois

Experience Illinois on horseback. Ride through meadows and woodlands with this guide to Illinois stables and equestrian centers.

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Arabian Woods Horse Farm

Camp Point

Showcasing Arabians, and colorful half-Arabians, the farm is a friendly site dedicated to well-rounded horsemanship for all ages. Tours and tutorial camps available by appointment.

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Jaynesway Farms (Bartlett)

Bartlett

A complete equestrian center offering English & Western riding lessons, boarding trail rides, pony rides, hayrides, carriages rides, and barnyard zoo. Heated indoor arena.

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Fairmount Park

Collinsville

Excitement and passion of racing is the heart and soul of Fairmount Park. So whether you are new to the sport, a seasoned veteran of the…

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Argyle Lake State Park

Colchester

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Rockford Park District

Rockford

The Rockford Park District offers dozens of outdoor and indoor places for you to spend your recreational time and make memories for a lifetime.

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Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Newton

22 miles of hiking, cross-country skiing, and horse trails; five mile bike trail, waterfowl hunting, archery, turkey hunting

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Lockwood Park Trailside Equestrian Centre and Children's Farm

Rockford

Fall in love with Lockwood Park as you experience life on the farm in the heart of a big city.

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The Shawnee Challenge

Vienna

Sign up for the Shawnee Challenge, it’s free and fun! It is a self-supported, complete at your own pace outdoor challenge to explore areas of…

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Shawnee National Forest

Harrisburg

Nestled between the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers in southern Illinois, the Shawnee National Forest is teeming with natural beauty, making it ideal for all types of…

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Williamson County Fairgrounds

Marion

The Williamson County Illinois Fairgrounds has hosted the longest running county fair for 161 years. The Fairgrounds is open all year round and is available for…

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Danada Equestrian Center

Wheaton

Danada Equestrian Center welcomes visitors of all ages to learn about riding and horsemanship through hayrides, group barn tours, riding lessons, summer camps for kids and…

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Big Rock Forest

Big Rock

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