Pony rides are offered on the Forest View Farms grounds during the following hours:

• 9:00 AM to dusk daily

Pony rides are offered year-round and are great for smaller children under 9 years old. Children learn to be comfortable around horses during their controlled trail ride around the Forest View Farms property. All ponies are hand-led by a parent or adult.

Pony Ride Pricing:
(requires one adult per pony or one of our staff can lead for small additional price)

• $10.00 per 15 minutes
• $20.00 per 30 minutes
• Staff helper additional 5.00 each 15 minutes*

*Staff helper - Weekends only

Helmets recommended but not required. Helmet rental is $1.00 per helmet.

Horse Trail Rides are offered during the following hours:

• 9:00 AM to dusk, Monday - Friday
• 8:00 AM to dusk, Saturday and Sunday

Trail rides begin on the Forest View Farms property and take adjacent trails through the Cook County Forest Preserve. Trail rides are offered year-round and are offered for both private reserved rides and walk-in customers.

Trail Ride Prices:

• Standard Ride:                                                                                                                                                                                No Reservation required                                                                                                                                                                    First come - First serve - Accompanied by a trail guide                                                                                                     
• 1 Hour Standard Ride, 5 or more riders: $25.00 cash per person/$27.00 credit per person                                                   
• 1 Hour Standard Ride, 4 or less riders: $28.00 cash per person/$30.00 credit per person 
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• Private Reserved Ride:                                                                                                                                                              Reservation Required (at least 24 hours in advance)                                                                                                                    e - Accompanied by a trail guide                                                                                                     
• 1 Hour Private Ride, 3 or more riders: $35.00 cash per person/$37.00 credit per person                                                     
• 1 Hour Private Ride, 2 riders: $38.00 cash per person/$40.00 credit per person                                                                 
• 1 Hour Private Ride, 1 Rider: $40.00 cash per person/$42.00 credit per person

Lesson and Trail Ride

This package includes a 20-minute lesson and a 40-minute trail ride.

• Monday through Friday only
• Reservation required (at least 24 hours in advance) 
• 3 or more riders: $45.00 per person, cash or credit
• 2 riders: $50.00 per person, cash or credit
• 1 rider: $55.00, cash or credit

 For reservations, call 708-560-0306

Trail riders need to be at least 9 years of age. Feet must be able to reach stirrups.                                                                                    Weight Restriction is 250lbs.                                                                                                                                                                      Anyone under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian present to fill out a release form.                                            Helmets are optional. If you don't have one, you can rent one for $1.00.                                                                                                      Cook County Trail License required (good for June 30 - June 30 of next year)

School / Group / Scout rates available

Trail Ride - 30 minutes: 10 Riders or Less: $18.00 per person                                                                                                                                        10 Riders or More: $16.00 per person

Trail Ride - 1 Hour: 10 Riders or Less: $25.00 per person                                                                                                                                        10 Riders or More: $24.00 per person

Barn Tour: $3.00 per person