Ellis House and Equestrian Center

Kendall County's Premier Banquet Facility & Equestrian Center

Let me introduce you to Ellis Equestrian Center at Bakers Woods Forest Preserve. Ellis, operated by the Kendall County Forest Preserve, provides a safe and welcoming environment to learn and experience first hand the lifestyle of a working farm and holistic horse care.

It was established to fill the beginner riding program needs in the Kendall, North Grundy and Western Will county areas. We teach beginners balanced seat riding and hope to provide students to the more advanced lesson barns in the area when students finish our programs.

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Our mission is to connect environmental stewardship with the equestrian, educational and recreational opportunities we provide to county residents.

What's Happening Now

Pure Enjoyment!

Friday, May 11, 2012

A Daytime Retreat in the Country
Hosted by The Yoga Cottage and Ellis House and Equestrian Center

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Murder at the Masquerade!

For the Love of Horses Art Class

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Learn about our Pony Birthday Parties!

Open Arena
The Ellis Equestrian Center will provide the horse owning public open arena times at least twice a week. The public may purchase a daily tag to ride their horse in the indoor arena. Because of increasing programming, we ask that Open Arena Users call or email ahead for arena availability.

Stay Connected

Volunteer
A volunteer will perform Horse Care Volunteer duties and may perform additional volunteer position duties within the first year of volunteering.

Why Volunteer at Ellis?

Volunteer Application

Trish Kinnavy
Jessica Conner
Forest Foundation
K'Nex Demonstrations
EHEC Fundraiser
Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program
Healthy Alternatives
Independent Shaklee Distributor
Prairie Parklands Ecosystem Partnership

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Events

Horses

Grace
Faline
Jazz
Polly
Princess
Fred
Big Red