Nova Quarter Horses go above and beyond to not only ensure knowledge of riding but the happiness and safety of all who take part! My daughter has gone to 4 of their summer camps and is also in their lessons and absolutely raves about how much fun she has as well as the friends she makes! I recommend this establishment every chance I get!!!! They are above and beyond and absolutely love all of the people and horse!!

I have been riding at Nova for almost 6 years now and never have I once thought of going anywhere else. The best part about Nova is that it’s not a business, it’s a family. A community. Nova has given me not only 1st place winning riding skills, more importantly I’ve found my real people. My best friends. I don’t know what I would do without Lorri (The owner). She is so kind and loving to everyone at Nova and I couldn’t ask for anything more. She pours her heart and soul out into every lesson. Every child. All. The. Time. When I come to Nova, I feel at home. At Nova it doesn’t matter who you are, or where you came from, you get treated equally as a student and a person. The lesson horses are so well cared for and live such long, amazing lives. Also, the horses that are boarded at our barn are treated with great care and compassion. Every ride is worth your time. The friendships you make are lifelong. Nova. Is. My. Home. And I hope all of you can get the chance to experience the joys of Nova for yourself ❤️

The passion I have to teach, all types of riders will show when you meet all of us at our welcoming farm!The love of my horses, gentleness and their kind waysWill make you want to to come back weekly!So don’t wait any longer come by for a visit and a snuggle!Lorri Ebeling

Large stables. They were able to accommodate our group with varying experience and ability levels. We had a good time.

Nova Quarter Horses Inc. YES 👏 thanks to NOVA, all the staff, Leah ♥️ and fate!Not to long ago our child was completely barnless. Nova took her in with no doubt and welcomed her with wide OPEN arms!This kid is the story of while one door opens the other closes. Not mentioning names but we can thank all the shallow barns that didn’t want our young “peewee” and literally left her standing at a locked front gate twice, avoided her phone calls, didn’t return messages, texts, or emails, and completely blew her off. They’re loss 👍NOVA you are none of that!!! Nova’s staff, horses, owners, students, and entire facility have positively proven to be beyond our expectations. This is one VERY SPECIAL BARN. We thank you for YOU and ALL that you do! 🐴

Had a great birthday party here and the kids had great time. The kids got to ride, feed and pet horses. The staff was helpful and kept the kids engaged the whole time.

I enjoy the thorough feeling that riding at Nova brings. Students are encouraged to learn about grooming and how to tack up horses. We also get a chance to ride different horses. I feel a lot more competent in my riding now and honestly, its just nice to be around horses!

I’ve never been here I’ve mastered western riding and ive tryed English and fell if I wanted to know if u train beginner English riders?

We love Nova! We tried many other places for lessons with no success. When we found Nova the search was over! Everyone makes you feel like family, the horses are so nice and love the kids as much as the kids love them. My daughter has learned a lot and gained so much confidence. The entire staff is wonderful and always willing to help.I could go on forever about Nova, the people and the horses. Please come out and see for yourself what I am talking about. We would love to expand our Nova family.

I went to watch my granddaughter do her lessons and I was so proud of her and the staff too! Very friendly and helpful too!

They love the hoses and take good care of them and all of them are so kind to the children.

Very nice place Very comfortable all of the staff are friendly and pleasant.

They take really good care of the horses.. Theyre not afraid to tell you what you did wrong and what you can fix. Really good for kids who really wants to learn how to ride a horse.

We love Nova! My daughter and I have been riding their on and off for about 4 years. The barn is clean and organized and staff are always willing to help with question and horses. The horses are all loved and well cared for.Lorri and Sam are involved owners and trainers and put safety first, which is important when dealing with large animals. At times voices will be raised, but only because the student is doing something that could cause a potentially unsafe outcome.They offer a variety of lessons for all riding levels and ages. The lessons are safe and organized. Even though it is a group, the instructors make sure to challenge individual students.Nova had many special events both for current students and the community.

The owner Lori is an amazing trainer. In 5 months she was able to turn my wife and her new off-the-track race horse into powerhouses. She trained my wifes horse at the same time. Very impressive. Thank you Lori!

We had a girl scout event at Nova to earn our Juniors girl scout horse riding patch. We arrived in the office, picked out helmets and went to meet the horses. The staff member who ran our event was very knowledgeable, fun and so good with the kids. She had some great ideas for pictures of our girls, which were some of the best photos we have taken as a troop. We learned about grooming the horses and the staff had selected horses for each of the girls to ride. They helped get each girl who wanted to ride get onto her horse and then taught them how to communicate with the horses so they would go where they wanted. They rode around in the barn slowly until everyone was pretty good then did a light trot. It was in the 90s so we stayed in the barn out of the sun. Most of the girls were asking when we would come back before we even left. Nice facilities, friendly staff. Great experience!

Lorri is fantastic! My sister and I had the best private lesson and an amazing experience. I have a rare disease and Lorri gave us the memories I want to cherish. I just want to go back to help with the horses. Great for therapy! Will def be back for their events

Rode there for 5+ yrs and it was wonderful at first, but as time passed it seemed like they were more revolved around money than the skill and quality of the riders i whitnessed the owner smaking a shoer...and she contantly yelled at us that we were to close to each other when we could do nothing about because we were in a 22 + kid class in a very small arena and there were some very dangerous sittuations...like when a friend of mine fell of everyone kept goning at a canter. im so glad i made the decision to leave i love my new barn the are it is an enviorment that makes me feel like family. dont get me wrong it is a decent place as a beginner but go some where else if you want to become an advanced rider and a trainer that keeps promises and cares about you!

I have been riding at Nova for ten years, and I have never even once thought about ever going somewhere else. This facility, first off, is gorgeous, and is home to the biggest indoor riding arena in the area, so that year round riding lessons are provided, along with an outdoor arena. The lessons they offer range from pee-wee all the way up to advanced, and every time you go you learn something new. After a few years of riding with Mary Joe, I began riding with the owner of the barn, Lorri. All the instructors at Nova are extremely knowledgeable of not only how to ride a horse, but how to make the riding experience an unforgettable one! As I climbed the ladder and eventually became an advanced rider, I was given the opportunity to show off the property at an open show. Little did I know i was in for a treat. Lorri and her staff exceeded my expectations and to this day never cease to amaze me. The staff is always willing to go above and beyond and help in any way possible for the best interest of the customer. The horses are extremely friendly and are very trustworthy. As I mentioned before pee-wee lessons starting as young as 5 years old are offered, and the horses take care of their riders to the fullest extent. Not only is this a place to learn how to ride horses. But you learn how to properly care for them in an environment that is kid friendly! There simply are not enough words to express how impressive this facility and its staff is.

Great place for horse riding lessons

I have been riding at Nova for about 3 years. Nova is a wonderful place with great people who share a love for horses. Lorri and Sam are the best at helping you learn about horses whether its riding or caring for horses and offer everything from riding lessons to summer horse camps to opportunities to show horses.

My daughter went here for lessons and was in the shows they had. She loved every moment. Everyone is so nice!! My daughter had to take a break from riding, but will be going back soon. She cant wait.

Wonderful facility to ride inside or outside. The staff is great. My daughter has taken lessons from Lori and her staff for almost 2 years. Great experience!Shes attended summer camp and loved it! Cant wait to go back next year. My daughter loves horses. Shes been riding since the age of 4. Weve been to several stables and Nova to us is quite nice. My daughter is competing in student shows, learning how to care for horses, ride horses safely and several other things that horse people do. I dont ride! But I make sure m daughter does.I give Lori and Nova 5 stars! Thank you

Ive been at Nova for almost a year now and everyone there is always so nice. I rode at Fitzjoy Farms for just a camp maybe 4 years ago and when I came to Nova for summer camp last year, I felt like there was more love going around and like there was more interaction. Everyone is so nice to each other and people dont just go here to ride. Some come to the barn and they dont even ride! They just come because they love the Nova community. The owner Lorri has been an excellent trainer and some people says that shes mean but that is not the case at all. Lorri is always just trying to help everyone get better so that they they can be their best selves. I hope that I get to stay here for as long as I can because for now Im definitely not thinking about moving to another stable. Thank you Lorri for not only giving me the opportunity to ride at your stable and your horses, but for also being an amazing trainer.

My young daughter and I have been riding at Nova for almost two years. What started out as a trail ride followed by weekly lessons quickly led to volunteering, working and quite honestly a second home/family. Mother/daughter team Lorri and Sam and the rest of the office and barn staff are extremely knowledgable, friendly and welcome all riders (and non-riders) of all ages with open arms. My daughters confidence has really blossomed and shes made some great friends. The older more experienced riders are excellent mentors and role models. The opportunities at Nova are endless...lessons, birthday parties, on and off-property horse shows, summer camp, winter camp, mommy and me, daddy and me, family days, ladies nights, fundraising events, community events, etc. The barn is clean and the horses are healthy and happy. Both indoor and outdoor riding is available year round. Check it out for yourself, you wont be disappointed.

Great place to board a horse - the owner Lorri treats every horse as if it is hers, with special love and care. I know my horse is taken care of if we cannot make it out to the barn often. It is a great comfort feeling.

I cant say enough about what Nova has done for my daughter. She has not only become a great rider, but a more confident and more responsible young lady. The stables are clean (and my family has bad allergies). The staff is amazing and very responsive to my many questions. The horses are VERY well taken care of. They are like children to the owner Lorri. Finding Nova has been a blessing in so many ways.

Nova is my daughters second home, love that she has Lorri and Sam as role models for her.She is always learning something new and loves sharing the knowledge she has been taught with the younger girls!! The facility is fantastic and always clean, love Nova!!

Nova Quarter Horses is where my 24 year old daughter and I have spent the last 18 years. They are family before friends. The training is unprecedented. Experiences phenomenal. Trail rides and special functions are FUN!

The people are so awesome and knowledgeable. We had so much fun and learned a lot. This was the perfect mother-daughter opportunity. Highly recommend this place. We will be returning.

Been riding there for years with my daughters. Cant tell you enough about my experience there. The time spent there will be in mine and my daughters memories for a life time. You wont get this experience anywhere else. A must try.

I rode here for a few years when I was a kid. The owner or Lori Ebeling doesnt care about the students, just their parents money. When I rode here she verbally abused the students including myself, put the students in dangerous situations and verbally abused employees. Id give my business to a barn that will actually teach your child/self riding skills and how to compete athletically, not milk parents bank accounts and do the very minimum training techniques, theres more to competition than walk trot and canter people. I left to go to a barn that actually cares about the rider and was cheaper and better for my mental health in the long run. Edit-- also, i personally witnessed the owner (lori) abusing a horse inside the indoor arena after the horse attempted to buck her off. I watched her tie the reins to the saddle stirrups and hit the horse with the slack of the reins as the horse tried to run away from her in circles as it could not get away from her. It was absolutely disgusting.

This is the most amazing horseback riding place ever! I have been riding since I was 4 years old at Nova and I am now 12 years old! Everyone there is one big happy family and it is an amazing place to go to and learn about horses! Ms. Lorri is the best instructor ever and she gives all of her time to help you learn! Lorri would never put anyone in harm and she prides herself getting the satisification that everyone went home safe! Nova is better than any other barn in the entire state of Illinois! Trust me and go to Nova Quarter Horses! You cant find better!

They gave me everything sam and lorie are both awsome trainers for and im going Wednesdays

This is a fantastic place. They really take care of my 6 year old and give a FULL hour. Highly recommend.

My daughter has been riding here for several years and loves it! They offer a variety of classes and several instructors to fit your age & experience level.

My daughter started horseback riding with Nova on a Groupon four years ago and she hasnt stopped since! She has learned so much from Lorrie, Sam and the wonderful staff. Other then lessons, there is always a fun event to attend. We are so glad we came to Nova. A true 5 star establishment!

Brought my daughter for her first lesson ever and she loved it. Very nice staff!

Rode here for awhile. Not safe for young beginners; very little supervision. Bizarre owner.You can find better.

My Grand Daughter has learned so much here. A clean enviroment with great people and excellent horses and lots of warmth and passion

I rode there and it was terrible. I have been riding other places and so far this is the worst and Fitzjoy Farm has been the best. There is little supervision. The people helping bridle the horse was just shoving it straight into his teeth that could brake. The horses are always a little on edge. Not safe for beginners. When I went for my first lesson there they were training a horses inside the arena.It was the worst. I have been riding at Fitzjoy and they take well care of their horses and make it safe. The location of NOVA could have been better.

It was a great lesson! Cant wait to go back

Not only is this place unprofessional but dangerous!!!!! The owner (Lori) took my 6 year old on her 4 th lesson onto a trail where she allowed my daughter to get separated from the group. When I ran up to Lori to ask where my daughter was after I seen she was not with the rest of the group of kids, Lori (very unconcerned) tells me that the horse my daughter was on ran back to the barn. So while I waited on the other side of the trail for them to come out, the horse took my daughter away from the group and I had to run to find my daughter unsupervised in the barn alone on the horse. Lori said she couldnt leave the other 5 kids she had on horse to attend to one. So I guess my child doesnt matter?!?! My daughter will never return here. Greatly concerned for other childrens safety when attending the lessons threw Lori and her staff.

Great people great place good place for veterans therepy

Hello everybody, I have been riding and Nova for ever I ride with Lorri b/c I think she is the best instructor ever!!! Im also on the show team!! Ik she is you may think shes not but shes the best anyone can get, now ik some people say oh well shes mean or She yells to much and shes a bad instructor and abunch more stuff but to tell you the truth yeah your right she does yell a lot but you want to no why b/c she wants to make you a better rider and also sometimes you can not hear properly when your riding on the horse. She doesnt want your parents paying money for you to ride in a lesson and not learn anything she doesnt want there money wasted. She helps you with so much stuff shes not some boring instructor shes not sitting on her phone shes watching each and every one of you to make sure your doing things properly and safely the people there are so kind and so sweet!! Kids have so much fun here there always walking around making abunch of friends and having fun together!! I always see everyone with big smiles on there faces!! She has special events for different holidays and everything we play games on horse back which is so much fun!! She helps all of us threw everything even stuff non horse related!! Lorri is so perfect I mean she never gives up on a kid never once have I seen that!!! I know for a fact that she is the instructor for me b/c shes never gave up on me shes been threw a lot with me and so much more but I love her with all my heart shes made me the rider I am and shes always helped me accomplish my goals!!! Nova has such great horses none of them are mean rumors get spread around saying abunch of stuff but that doesnt mean there true!! Every place has rumors and you cant denie that b/c its the truth!! Lorri would never do anything cruel to a horse she treats them with so much respect!! The people here are not liars or thiefs and if they are liers well guess what thats only some and everybody is a lier at some point in time so just face that!! And thiefs always are punished if they steal from Nova or Novas people that come here!! I could go on forever about how much this place ROCKS but I think this is good enough for now!!!

I ride at nova and board a horse there,there is nothing better than having Mrs.Lorri as a teacher i have been to other barns before this to try them out and nova has been my favorite because there are very kind people the worlds best barn man and the best horses along with intsroctdurs.i went from horses are boring to horses are every second of my life!i will never leave my best 2nd mom (lorri)side thankyou for delivering dandy on christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Definitely going back

Great people! Love this place!

VERY friendly and helpful good with kids

Great people

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