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Trail Rides

Trail RidesForest View Farms abuts the Cook County Forest Preserve, a beautiful piece of land that begs to be seen. You can see it on a comfortably paced trail ride through the preserve. Enjoy time away from life's stress and spend time relaxing as you meander through the beautiful forest trails. Riders are paired with a horse at the rider's skill level, so new riders do not feel overwhelmed. Children who want to ride can also enjoy controlled pony rides around the Forest View Farms property. Read more or contact us to schedule your trail ride!

Pony Rides

Pony rides are offered daily on the Forest View Farms property from 10:00am to 5:00pm, weather permitting. Available for children under the age of 9! Children learn to be comfortable around ponies in a controlled environment.

• All pony rides are hand-led by the parent (or adult) that comes with the child.
• Helmets are strongly recommended, but not required. Helmet rental is $1 per helmet.

15 minutes: $10 per pony (Multiple children can switch on-and-off.)
30 minutes: $20 per pony (Multiple children can switch on-and-off.)

 

Horse Rides

Trail rides begin on the Forest View Farms property and take adjacent trails through the Cook County Forest Preserve. Rides are offered daily from 9:00am to 4:45pm, weather permitting. Every trail ride is accompanied by a Forest View Farms trail guide, and group rides will be limited to 8 people. Reservations are strongly recommended. Place your reservation by calling the farm office at (708) 560-0306.

• Riders must be at least 9 years of age with feet able to reach stirrups. No double-riding of parent and child is allowed.
• Anyone under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian present to fill out a release form. (Form can be emailed in advance, if requested.)
• Riders must be under 250 pounds.
• Helmets are strongly recommended, but not required. Helmet rental is available.
• $5 Cook County Trail License Required.

Standard Ride (Advance Reservation Recommended)
1 hour: $35.00 cash per person/$38.00 credit per person

Private Ride (Advance Reservation Required, Morning Rides ONLY)
1 hour: $50.00 cash per person/$53.00 credit per person

School and Scout Groups
30 minute or 1-hour rides + optional Barn Tour add on. Please call for pricing.

All prices are subject to change without notice.

**Prices and rates are subject to change without notice**
**Forest View Farms is fully insured**