Oakwood Farms

05/01/2024

After a bitter cold winter, TJ is very thankful for this beautiful spring weather!

01/14/2024

On days where it’s -34 degree RealFeel, we are awfully thankful for our heated barn and heated indoor arena! Oakwood staying cozy!

Be safe out there, friends!

12/01/2023

Team Oakwood is at AAEP, and today we are attending a lecture on the updates in strangles testing and biosecurity management!

Never stop learning!

11/06/2023

How kissable is this face?!?!

10/25/2023

Fall is in full swing here on the farm! That means winter is coming soon….so if you’re dreaming of a heated indoor, dream no more - we’ve got you covered!

10/22/2023

Team Oakwood had a great time at the RCBH Fall Spooktacular yesterday!

Clara and Pear won the 2’3” over fences class, and Elin Laschen and Party on took 4th in the 2’0” over fences class - and then this fun young rider duo brought their ponies to the costume class as giraffes and their zoo keepers! So fun!

Audrey Bilton completed her first horse show ever!! She and T-Bear won the walk/trot class and came to the costume class dressed as a fairy! T-Bear also carried Judge Fatima Kranz grandson Logan to a blue ribbon in leadline!

Celia and Falken won their TOC class, won the 2’0” over fences class, and won their starter CT division, taking home high point trophy for over fences! Falken and Celia’s husband Todd then completed the Husbands class for a pretty blue ribbon! Straight blues for Falken today!

Brooke and Arrow won their cross rails over fences class, placed third in the 2’0 over fences class, and finished on their dressage score for secure 2nd in their CT class! And then came to the costume class dressed up as Picasso and his paint!

Ashlee and Andy rode their way to a blue ribbon in first level dressage dressed up like Santa! Her husband Nemanja took home a blue ribbon in the husbands class, her God daughter Molly rode him in leadline, and then he and Nemanja took over as Santa and his elf in the costume class!

Meredith unexpectedly rode Thor to a 5th place finish after Krista had a family emergency. Her daughters Molly and Ella rode Felix and Andy in the leadline class and took home some cool trophies!

Peter Fleps and Carl the Belgian came to Carls first horse show and did the Do You Best class sporting an awesome outfit and a great attitude. They took home a fancy blue ribbon.

All in all, it was a great day - fun, relaxed, and a perfect atmosphere for learning and confidence boosting. Can’t wait for the next one!!

North Star Equine
Jessica Underwood
Shelby Litwin
The Riding Club of Barrington Hills

10/12/2023

When it comes to non-profit horse shows - teamwork makes the dream work! We are looking for folks interested in lending a helping hand at our Spooktacular, and and all volunteers are welcome!

10/08/2023

The Riding Club of Barrington Hills U-Pick Apples at Oakwood Farms was a huge success!

Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy some donuts and hot cider, and take home as many apples as they could pick!

I think we should make this an annual tradition!

10/08/2023

Don’t forget, RCBH is hosting U-Pick apples today at Oakwood!

09/24/2023

A wonderful night celebrating the heart and soul of our operation, the man who makes it all possible - Damian! Happy Birthday, Damian! Here’s to many, many more!

08/23/2023

The Forest Preserve District of Cook County faces balancing preservation and recreation after acquiring land in the northwest suburbs.

08/23/2023

Man is it HOT out there! If you're planning to come to the barn today we have a cooler of gatorade and a freezer of popsicles up in the social area. Please stay hydrated and be safe!

08/19/2023

Who’s up for a trail ride?!

Oakwood sits steps away from the Cook County Forest Preserve, which offers endless manicured trails for you to enjoy on beautiful days like today!

08/19/2023

3 weeks until the best day of the year!

Who will we see at the LeCompte Kalaway Cup?

08/18/2023

Denny is enjoying his all-day private turnout 😎☀️

08/01/2023

Happy horses are our main priority! We offer free choice hay to keep them busy and well fed, all day turn out to ensure they’re relaxed and moving, and top notch care to make sure everyone is safe and healthy. Oakwood horses sure to have a cushy life!

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas, from our family to yours!

11/04/2022

WINTER IS NEAR! If you’re on the hunt for a heated barn, with a heated indoor, and a heated wash rack, with hot water, Oakwood has your back!

We do unlimited daily blanket changes to make sure your horse has the perfect amount of warmth, feed free-choice grass hay to keep your horses cozy and healthy, and offer all day turnout on limestone paddocks to ensure our horses still get plenty of sunshine even in ice and snow.

Stop by for your tour today!

10/11/2022

09/12/2022

Fall Hunter Jumper Show -Sep 24 Barrington Hills Park District Posted on September 9, 2022 by BHPD helperSeptember 9, 2022

09/12/2022

27 years ago a beautiful tradition was born at the Oakwood Farms’ polo field out of a love for this unique sport. Ever since, this event has become a Barrington Hills staple, and a social soirée that so perfectly demonstrates the equestrian roots of this special town we all love so dearly.

It’s gone by many names over the years, but the LeCompte Kalaway Cup never gets old, and gets better and better every year! Thank you to everyone who made another year possible! Cheers!

09/08/2022

Who is ready for Chicagolands biggest polo event of the year?!

Oakwood Farms is so very proud to present the 27th year of polo this year at the annual LeCompte Kalaway Cup!

Field opens at 11, matches start at noon! $20 at the door - come one come all!

08/12/2022

The polo field on a summer night - nothing more beautiful and serene!

08/05/2022

Riding into the weekend like 🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻

Who else is hitting the trails tomorrow?!

07/01/2022

06/09/2022

Welcome to Oakwood Farms!

Our farm sits just outside Chicago in the quiet suburb of Barrington Hills, and boasts 15 private all-weather paddocks, 15 private grass paddocks, and 2 huge herd pastures. Our 60 stall facility offers deeply bedded stalls, free choice hay, high-fat pelleted grain, all-day turnout, blanket changes, supplement feeding, and indoor and outdoor arenas.

Our lead staff lives on site, our heat and smoke detectors communicate directly to the local fire department, and we have a hardwired surveillance system to insure protection of horse, rider, and property.

We take great pride in serving our clients with a safe, functional, and enjoyable equestrian environment - come see it for yourself!