Freedom Woods
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Customer Reviews (19 reviews)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 14, 2010I have been a boarder at Freedom Woods for over 5 years now and I have never been happier with the service and people working there. The fam... (more)
horselover12345
on Citysearch Dec 19, 2009wow... really people? all of you who have written negative reviews here obviously had a bad experience with this barn. of course not everyone is going to have a good experience at fw or anywhere else for that matter.... (more)
Zuzu123
on Citysearch Dec 18, 2009My name is Ashleen Lee. I am the owner's daughter at Freedom Woods. I take riding very seriously, and being a young professional I find it to be important to continue my learning as well as teach my students. George... (more)
kookoo2
on Citysearch Aug 16, 2009UGH. no. the people only care about money and theyre all stuck up and really mean. the main trainers cant ride. the owners really insane and nutty. they charge you for every little thing. the lesson are way over... (more)
sketcha2
on Citysearch Aug 16, 2009the owners a wack-job, he only cares about money. a lot of the trainers just yell. the only nice and good trainers left or were fired for some reason. the paddocks have no grass, only 1 shower stall works well the trails... (more)
SHHOOT
on Citysearch Aug 16, 2009this place is not good for anyone that likes to ride. the people are not nice, and they only care about money. they dont know how to ride (thats why they have a SPECIAL trainer come in to give the trainers lessons)... (more)
BOOOOyaa
on Citysearch Aug 16, 2009BAD place. mean trainers that only care about money. trainers dont know how to ride. (I know much better riders) crazy/ coo coo owner. (the only thing thats good is that the borders are nice people)... (more)
EEKKA2
on Citysearch Aug 16, 2009first of all the owner is really crazy and nutty... he doesnt even know how to ride! he fires like all of the trainers (except for his kids) and he only cares about money. the trainers (some are the owners kids) barelly... (more)
hookie3
on Citysearch Aug 16, 2009let me be COMPLETELY honest. I would say that the barn is only a good place to ride if you are a beginner and if you dont plan on becoming a serious rider for the future. when i started riding i loved it. i thought that it was... (more)
ahhh1
on Citysearch Aug 14, 2009ive ridden at FW for 6 years. I didnt realize until the end when i bought a horse that the owners only care about money, and theyll do anything to get it... thats why i left too. the facility is OK there are some nice parts,... (more)
d665
on Citysearch Jan 21, 2009I'm not a horse person but my daughter is horse crazy. We started lessons at FW 3 yrs ago with Sandy - the perfect instructor for serious beginners. She was able to adjust her lesson plan to my daughters learning style.... (more)
flips4me
on Citysearch Jan 01, 2009Let me start out by saying that these are some of the nicest horse people I have EVER been around!! And I have been around a whole lot!!! From the trainers all the way down to stable hands who take care of the mucking, they... (more)
born2ride1044
on Citysearch Dec 05, 2008This barn is a great choice if you have a young child that 'wants to ride the pretty pony', but if you have a horse or are serious about riding, forget about this stable. It's conveniently located, but that comes with a... (more)
BellaGirl895
on Citysearch Aug 16, 2008Freedom Woods is a much better place to ride at then Glen Grove. I recently switched to Freedom Woods because the trainors at Glen Grove were rude, disrespectful, and obnoxious. When my Mom and I took a ride over to... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 05, 2008I don't understand why there is always a in-depth review and/or complaint, but no one wants to talk money. Quality of services os great, bu... (more)
Ramonelove56
on Citysearch Apr 19, 2008The place looks great but the buildings are separated. What i meen by that is say its freezing cold and you have to take your lesson this is what you will have to do. First you will have to check in then tack up your horse in... (more)
winters_inc
on Citysearch Oct 27, 2007Our horse was boarded at this barn for over 2 years --I do not recommend this barn to anyone. There is absolutely no grass turnout only small sand paddocks. In need of constant repair. Hay was always of low quality.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 27, 2007Our horse was boarded at this barn for over 2 years --I do not recommend this barn to anyone. There is absolutely no grass turnout only sm... (more)
Bekah W.
on Judys Book Oct 31, 2005Freedom Woods offers horse lovers an opportunity to ride and board horses in an area not too far out of the city. Just miles out of Chicago, Freedom Woods is set in an area immediately surrounded by trails. Board your... (more)