Forest Trails Stable

Forest Trails Stable Thank you for visiting We are located in Bartlett, IL approximately 30 miles west of Chicago and only 15 minutes south of I-90 and Route 59.

Forest Trails was first opened in October of 1983. Our family has owned and operated the stable since January 1991. We are a family oriented stable that houses a variety of riding specialties including pleasure, dressage, hunter/jumper and trail riding. Our stable is nestled along the Wayne Grove Forest Preserve and gives our boarders the direct access to several miles of riding trails right from

the stables driveway. We offer many amenities at our facility for both you and your horse. We welcome you to view our website and take an online tour of our facilities. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

05/17/2026
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05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms of 4-legged kids! 🐎🫏🐐🐩🐈

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04/03/2026

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DO YOU KNOW WHAT CAUSES GRASS FOUNDER?

Spring is a wonderful time of the year, but it may be the beginning of some serious problems for horses vulnerable to grass founder — like horses that are over the age of 10, easy keepers, overweight or cresty-necked.

Laminitis or founder, as it is commonly called, is inflammation of the laminae of the horse’s foot. Laminae are the delicate, accordion-like tissues that attach the inner surface of the hoof wall to the coffin bone (the bone in the foot). A horse suffering from laminitis experiences a decrease in blood flow to the laminae, which in turn begin to die and separate. The final result is hoof wall separation, rotation of the coffin bone and extreme pain. In severe cases, the coffin bone will actually rotate through the sole of the horse’s hoof where it becomes infected and can ultimately lead to the horse having to be euthanized.

Laminitis can be triggered by different causes, like repeated concussion on hard ground (road founder), grain overload, retained placenta, hormonal imbalance (Cushing’s syndrome), obesity, and lush grass.

In cases of grass founder, the sugar fructans produced by rapidly growing grass stimulates an overgrowth of bacteria in the horse’s large intestine. The bacteria produce and release toxins (endotoxins) that are carried by the bloodstream to the foot where they cause damage to the laminae and small blood vessels.

The best way to deal with laminitis is preventing and managing the causes under your control. Consult your equine practitioner for further information and to formulate a plan tailored to your horse's individual situation. If you suspect laminitis, consider it a medical emergency and notify your veterinarian immediately.

The spring vaccination appointments have been made. Sign up sheets posted. I strongly recommend everyone do f***l test...
03/21/2026

The spring vaccination appointments have been made. Sign up sheets posted. I strongly recommend everyone do f***l testing.

01/25/2026

‼️ Bidding is now open for the IPHA online auction. You DO NOT need to be a member to bid! Lot's of great items. Go to the "discussion" tab to see all the items. I donated Summit Daily bites for horses - retail $69. Check it out ‼️

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Address

600 S Bartlett Road
Bartlett, IL
60103

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 10pm
Thursday 8:30am - 10pm
Friday 8:30am - 10pm
Saturday 8:30am - 9pm
Sunday 8:30am - 9pm

Telephone

+16307748648

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