Kankakee River State Park Riding Stables

10/19/2026

Look who found the horse ball!

10/19/2026

The new hay is much better than the hay you brought to barn in the wheelbarrow!

10/17/2026

10/11/2026

After breakfast nap! Soaking up sun enjoying the beautiful day! Let it be a lesson for us all😁

10/07/2026

This hen used to come out of the coop and run to the barn and basically stay with Chaco all day! I think Chaco has been schooling her on how to get what you want!She now lives in the office nesting in the cat condo and demands to eat with the cats!

10/05/2026

Chaco not happy that someone closed the office door so he can’t take his shortcut thru to barn and stop to search for an apple or 2 or 3 or….

09/01/2026

🥵🥵🥵🥵 I am sure like many of you - we are tired of this heat & humidity! Basically trying to keep all the animals hydrated and alive while they are threatening to file an official complaint with their union rep Bonnie (the old mule)! I keep telling them that I am the one who needs to be filing a complaint as I am taking care of their every need while suffering in this heat/humidity! Hmmm then they act like they don’t understand human language! Who wants a treat - everyone’s ears pop up😝😝

07/18/2026

07/18/2026

I really appreciate everyone who wants to ride here with us!

I know it is very frustrating that once again this season we have not been able to ride much yet due to rain/muddy trails and now extreme heat/humidity! Believe me no one wants to ride more than us! Horses are like kids they want to eat whether they are working or not!🙀

Luckily with the new riding arena and a fabulous Lesson Wrangler we have been able to do lessons, Scout Activities and Parties!

Remember that visitors are always welcome to visit the animals! You will be a favorite if you bring carrots or apples with you!🐴

Here is hoping for Riding weather and a long Fall🤠🤠