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

***Reservations are required at this time for Pony Rides***

Monday: Closed

Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Pony rides are offered year-round weather permitting.                                                                                                                                                            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* - Not Available at this time

*Staff helper - Weekends only

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

***AT THIS TIME, TRAIL RIDES ARE BEING DONE BY RESERVATION ONLY***

TO MAKE A RESERVATION, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT (708) 560 - 0306. 

NO MORE THAN 8 PEOPLE

WE WILL BE DISINFECTING AND CLEANING ALL EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN RESERVATIONS

Horse Trail Rides are offered during the following hours:

• 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM DAILY

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 weather permitting.

Trail Ride Prices:

Private Reserved Ride:                                                                                                                                                                                              Reservation Required (at least 24 hours in advance)                                                                                                                                                Accompanied by a trail guide                                                                                                     

1 Hour Private Ride, 2 or more 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 - Not Available at this time

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