Freedom Woods Equestrian Center
Chicago, Illinois
Guests can take classical hunt seat equitation lessons focusing on hunters, jumpers, and equitation disciplines. The center offers hippotherapy and adaptive riding programs for physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges. Boarding services include basic and full service with full training options.
Duration: 6 days
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Highlights
- Three indoor arenas and one large outdoor arena
- Facility includes heated 80-stall barn and direct access to forest preserve trails
- Sustainable practices including rainwater storage and straw bedding
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What's included
- Safety helmets available to borrow
- Certified instructors and trained volunteers for therapy sessions
- Daily stall cleaning, 3 feedings, coordinated exercise and veterinary programs
- Tacking, grooming, bathing, tack cleaning, bandaging 6 days per week
- 6 days per week training rides or lessons, monthly mane pull, trim ears and muzzle
Requirements
- Children as young as five can begin with lead line lessons
- Complete liability waiver before lesson
- Long pants such as jeans or leggings required (no shorts)
- Therapy participants assessed for personalized plan