Silver Spur Ranch Illinois

05/01/2026

Congratulations!

04/14/2026

Want your horse to be happy and peaceful?
At Silver Spur Ranch that is just how they will be. Gorgeous sunsets and miles of trails are just added benefits.
We have stalls available. Contact us today to schedule your tour!
Photo credit: Stephanie Benic

04/06/2026

Contact Diane today to grab this last minute spot!!

02/12/2026

Reach out to Diane today to reserve your spot!

CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR DRESSAGE CLINIC
Sunday April 12th

Tall Grass Equestrian and Silver Spur Ranch are excited to share that they will be hosting esteemed dressage instructor Christopher Taylor for a 1 day clinic Sunday April 12th at the Silver Spur Ranch in Maple Park IL.

Quality in performance, dedication, achievement, and excellence-the tenets of Christopher Taylor’s riding and training philosophy resulted from his studies with some of the worlds most prominent American and European to Dressage experts.

Chris is passionately committed to classical training always striving for lightness balance and harmony with unique in structural style for both horse and rider- “Ask a little at a time, praise often”. The result has been happy, highly motivated horses and riders who can focus, as partners, and learning their art

He stresses “Basics, basics basics...and small incremental steps.” Chris has observed that when horses derail in the Dressage-even at the highest levels-it is usually because the basic foundation has been ignored. He strongly believes that regardless of discipline any horse and rider will reap benefits from Dressage.

This philosophy has proven its value for both Chris and his students. Chris has completed internationally at the FEI Grand Prix levels, and has been FEI champion in the Prix St. Georges and was selected to represent Bermuda at the 1999 Pan American Games.

We are thrilled to be hosting Christopher. If you are interested in riding with him please message us. We do intend to make it an auditor friendly. In the event you are unable to ride but would still like to learn there will be no charge for auditing.

12/23/2025

11/05/2025

Register today!

CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR DRESSAGE CLINIC
Sunday December 7th

Tall Grass Equestrian and Silver Spur Ranch are excited to share that they will be hosting esteemed dressage instructor Christopher Taylor for a 1 day clinic Sunday December 7th at the Silver Spur Ranch in Maple Park IL.

Quality in performance, dedication, achievement, and excellence-the tenets of Christopher Taylor’s riding and training philosophy resulted from his studies with some of the worlds most prominent American and European to Dressage experts.

Chris is passionately committed to classical training always striving for lightness balance and harmony with unique in structural style for both horse and rider- “Ask a little at a time, praise often”. The result has been happy, highly motivated horses and riders who can focus, as partners, and learning their art

He stresses “Basics, basics basics...and small incremental steps.” Chris has observed that when horses derail in the Dressage-even at the highest levels-it is usually because the basic foundation has been ignored. He strongly believes that regardless of discipline any horse and rider will reap benefits from Dressage.

This philosophy has proven its value for both Chris and his students. Chris has completed internationally at the FEI Grand Prix levels, and has been FEI champion in the Prix St. Georges and was selected to represent Bermuda at the 1999 Pan American Games.

We are thrilled to be hosting Christopher. If you are interested in riding with him please message us. We do intend to make it an auditor friendly. In the event you are unable to ride but would still like to learn there will be no charge for auditing.

10/02/2025

Let us host your next event!
Weddings, showers, birthday parties, corporate gatherings, fundraisers.
Contact us for more info!

10/01/2025

Do you know we grow our own hay and will be certified organic next year?? No chemicals!!!
We have stalls available. Message today to setup and tour!

09/28/2025

Christopher Taylor will be at the Siver Spur Ranch in Maple Park for a dressage clinic. Auditors are welcome at no charge. Come and learn with us!