
Training Arenas, Therapy Barns, Full-Service Care
About Freedom Woods
For more than twenty-two years, Freedom Woods has been family-owned and dedicated to providing exceptional care for every horse that calls our stables home. Our commitment to excellence and a welcoming community has made us a trusted destination for riders across Chicagoland. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Chicago and the North Shore, our property sits alongside the scenic Cook County Forest Preserve. This unique setting gives us the best of both worlds — the quiet charm of the countryside with the accessibility of the suburbs. Our facility combines history and growth. The original stable, built in the 1930s, remains part of our foundation, while a second barn was added in the early 2000s to support our expanding therapeutic riding and beginner lesson programs.
Our Amenities
We’re proud to offer a thoughtfully designed facility equipped for both horse and rider comfort:
Fully heated 80-stall barn
Interlocking rubber mats throughout aisles and grooming stalls
Eight all-weather turnouts
One large outdoor arena and three heated indoor arenas
Large round pen (inside one indoor arena)
Viewing room with Wi-Fi and rider workstations
Dedicated grazing area
Three wash racks with hot and cold water
Commercial-grade washer and dryers
Horse Gym treadmill
Game Ready therapy system
Centurion magnetic blanket and Bemer blanket
Direct access to miles of forest preserve trails
Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
We believe caring for the environment is as important as caring for our horses. In recent years, Freedom Woods has introduced several sustainable practices to reduce our impact:
Upgraded all lighting to high-efficiency EcoSmart fixtures
Implemented a rainwater storage system to reuse water for arena footing
Transitioned most stalls from shavings to straw bedding, reducing disposal-related emissions
Partnered with local mushroom farmers who recycle our used straw to grow portobello mushrooms
Through these efforts, we’re proud to blend exceptional equestrian care with responsible environmental stewardship.