Silver Lining Equestrian

06/10/2017

It is with great sadness to announce that silver Lining Equestrian is closed for good. Our landlord, the Village of Lake in the Hills has forced us to shut down. Never in my life have I dealt with such horrible, lying, unethical people as I did with the Village employees and representatives. We brought beautiful horses and riding to this community. Kept kids off the streets by providing them with a sport or hobby they thrived in. The people at our barn had become a family and helped one another out in every way they could. The Village of Lake in the Hills doesn't care about all these good things the barn brought to the residents of their town and the surrounding areas. They did to me what they did to all the past tenants since the Village acquired the property, cause me to fail and then get me out. The last plan they had was to build a hotel on that property. They will deny it, but they will wait until everyone forgets about it and the drama dies down and then they will strike and this beautiful historic barn will be gone.

As for me, I was offered an amazing opportunity out of state. I guess good things do sometimes come to people who work extremely hard and have been selfless for a long time. I have put my family and our finances last for way too long. I spent all my time at the barn working and started to miss events and things that happened with my younger daughter. What I dealt with from the Village and the barn in general put massive stress on my health and my marriage. As much as it pained me to leave everyone behind I had to come to the reality that I had to do what was best for me for once.

I'm sorry to those that got hurt during all of this. This is a sad ending for Silver Lining Equestrian but a beautiful new beginning for all the wonderful people that were a part of our barn family. Good luck to everyone.

05/29/2017

All the guys survived. This was so much fun! Great times!!

05/29/2017

When you put the guys that never ride on horses. Hilarious!!

05/22/2017

Hello Everyone,

Below is the schedule for the school horse show on Sunday, May 28th. Those riders that are in Group 1 should arrive by 8:30 am to get the horses groomed and tacked up. All riders should arrive at least a half hour prior to their estimated show time. Please let me know if you have any questions. Horse assignments will be released on the Friday prior to the show when riders are schooling. Let's have some fun!!

Group 1 Estimated Ride Time 9 am to 10 am
Hope Deacon
Kasia Kubik
Maia Rosenthal
Nicole Zietara

Group 2 Estimated Ride Time 10 am to 11 am
Camryn Molbeck
Demi Levine
Michelle Gilbert
Jehan Alvarado

Group 3 Estimated Ride Time 11 am to Noon
Holly Streichert
Caroline Zurek
Amelie Dorchies
Alison Blakeslee (Guinness)
Sophia Howard

Group 4 Estimated Ride Time Noon to 1 pm
Emma Hoyou
Alison Blakeslee (Bentley)
Corrie Bennett
Jordyn Schwendinger

Group 5 Estimated Ride Time 1 pm to 2 pm
Lily Doherty
Julie Olcikas
Angelika Falkowski

Group 6 Estimated Ride Time 2 pm to 2:30 pm - This is the fun group no one wants to miss!! Do not try this at home, for entertainment purposes only!!
Armanni Sales
Kyle Galovich
Joe Carnagio
Robert Hoyou
Alyssa Sales

Jumper Jackpot Estimated Ride Time 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Lily Doherty
Corrie Bennett
Julie Olcikas
Angelika Falkowski
Alison Blakeslee
Emma Hoyou

05/18/2017

Last call to sign up for the Spring School Show. I'm cutting off entries at the end of the day this Saturday, May 20th. All levels of riders are welcome. Here's the details:

Sunday, May 28th from 9 am to 3 pm at Silver Lining Equestrian

Cost is $100 per rider which includes schooling (practice session/lesson) the Friday prior to the show and 4 show classes - 2 Hunter and 2 Equitation

For the more advanced riders there will be a Jumper Jackpot. $25 gets you entered and the winner splits the pot with SLE. The more the merrier as the bigger the pot.

We will also be looking for volunteers to help with the following:

Check in riders and hand out numbers
Announce riders in the ring
Pass out ribbons
Assist other riders with grooming, tacking, adjusting stirrups, etc...

Preferred attire for riders are beige breeches/riding pants, riding show shirt or white polo/shirt, boots with half chaps, black helmet, black gloves, white contour saddle pad if riders have all the attire. If not, it's not necessary to go out and buy it.

There is a sign up sheet for both riders and volunteers at the front desk.

Riders, when signing up, please put down two horse choices. We will do our best to match up horses and riders. Volunteers please put down times you are available and what type of jobs you would like to volunteer for.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Let's have some fun!!

05/18/2017

Looking for breeches for the upcoming schooling show? Or fun breeches for lessons or daily riding? I have kids size 10 thru 16 name brands such as Tuff Rider, Horze, Organza, Equilibrium and Miller's. Most priced at $20 each, a couple of the more worn ones $10 each. Just contact me - Tricia Sales

05/16/2017

This looks like a great program if anyone is interested. Especially since you can host an equestrian from another country.

05/09/2017

Definitely a happy cat. Bubba making himself at home....

05/08/2017

I'm feeling nostalgic today. Many of you have heard stories of my previous horses. They were all great and very talented in each of their own ways.

One I'm thinking of right now is Evening Attire "Tuxx". His story starts with me driving by myself to central Illinois in my 1989 Iroc Z Convertible. A farmer's neighbors were trying to help him disperse his horses as he was 80, very sick and losing his farm. We agreed I would just pay for the haul of the gangly gelding with proud flesh on his front leg to the farm where I would board him at. Had I not taken him that week he was going to the slaughter auction.

Hard work and time trained him and he showed how amazingly gorgeous and talented he was. He is the horse that got me to Kentucky and blue ribbons at the Kentucky Horse Park. I played on the Rolex course with him too while there for fun. Years later I sold him to a lady on the east coast and here is a video from when he showed in Upperville at the highlight of his career.

Unfortunately his talent was cut short when he suddenly went blind in both eyes. However his owner chose to build a little farm for him and keep him to live out his days. I miss each one of my past horses tremendously. It's one of the hardest parts about being in this industry.

http://youtu.be/v7twxJxg1gk

3' Children's Hunters at Upperville, summer of '09. Tuxx and Ali got first place... go Clairvaux :)

05/07/2017

The sign up sheets for the school show for Sunday, May 28th are on the front desk. Students please put down two horse choices. Also looking for volunteers to help. Let's have some fun!!

05/06/2017

All my students need to go see this show!!

05/05/2017

After fattening him up a bit this week Bubba has officially been released back into the barn. So you guys will see him around again.

05/01/2017

My heart is so happy to have Bubba back. Even though the law is choosing not to punish the person that blatantly stole him from me and our barn family, karma is a bitch and life and God will make sure you pay for it. Bubba has been through a lot and is resting in my house for a couple days. He will be back out visiting us in the barn after a couple days. He is microchipped and will have a collar with a tag that has our address on it so no one can ever take him from us again.

04/14/2017

http://nfstyle.com/ten-mental-riding-habits-to-get-rid-of-right-now/

You might not realize it, but habits dictate almost everything we do. Among the most common of these include our self-talk, how we deal with setbacks, and our ability to focus in the ring. Certain behaviors, performed over and over again, become habits and routines that influence our thoughts, actio...

04/13/2017

We have a brand new baby born at approximately 4:30 pm. It's a girl and she's very beautiful and has legs for days!

04/13/2017

Bubba "Bubs" our beloved barn kitty has been missing for a few days. Last seen Monday night April 10th. He's always around everyday as he's very social so for him to disappear for a few days is not typical. If anyone has seen him please let us know. I called McHenry County Animal Control but they don't have him. Pictures are below. He wears a red collar with red heart shaped tag.

04/08/2017

I'm looking to re-home my Bengal. He's a 6 year old neutered male. Comes with TICA papers. I originally paid a lot of money for him, but re-homing him for free. Has bright blue eyes, super sweet and cuddly. Likes to play fetch and go on walks on a leash. Once he gets to know another cat he loves them but it takes about a week. I think he would do best though as a single pet in a home or with maybe just one other cat. Great with kids. New owner will need to sign a no shelter/no kill and return to me if it doesn't work out contract.

Here are some Bengal Facts to be aware of:

They are smart. Opening closed cabinets, mostly closed doors, and finding a way to open containers of food is not beyond their capabilities. They use their paws and claws like fingers on a hand.

They are vocal, letting you know when it’s dinner time, play time, or time to just hear themselves echo in the basement. Not always the common ‘meow’, some males can actually have a loud howl.

They like to shred and chew toilet paper, tissue, and things of paper nature.

Whatever you’re eating, they want it and will try to take it, out of your hand, off your plate or if you have thrown it in a closed garbage receptacle, they will take the lid off and find it.

They like all water, including your running faucet, showers and your bath tubs.

They like to dig to China while in their litterboxes.

They like to scratch on closed doors to get their humans to open them.

They have occasional bursts of energy that will replicate a herd of elephants running through your household… this can occur any time of the day or night.

All toys are destructible... all toys. Sometime you look like a toy. Everything is a cat toy, including the other pets in your house and even guests.

04/01/2017

Barn help wanted on Sundays. Job duties include feeding, turnout and stall cleaning for 20 horses. Possibly can split up day and only work mornings. Please text 847-529-8977 or message me me for details. Pay is negotiable.

03/21/2017

Anyone wanting to go see Cavalia, in the link is 10% off regular tickets or 15% off VIP tickets. It's really a great show....

https://cavalia.com/promo/gallopchi/ .97

Known as the world’s largest touring production, Odysseo marries the equestrian arts, stage arts and high-tech theatrical effects at never-before-seen levels. This larger-than-life show sends hearts racing, but it is also a feast for the eyes that succeeds in delivering the spectacular with soul.

03/21/2017

Love my commentary ha!

03/21/2017

03/21/2017

Annoying child hahaha

03/21/2017

For those that don't have Snapchat...

03/20/2017

03/14/2017

Interesting article on the Village of LITH run for President.... How on earth can you stay in public office after Domestic Battery charges??

http://m.nwherald.com/2017/03/13/lake-in-the-hills-trustee-russ-ruzanski-challenges-village-president-paul-mulcahy-for-top-spot/apxvlmo/

LAKE IN THE HILLS – A lack of diversity on the Village Board, the village president’s domestic battery charge and changes in village staff have become issues in the two-way race for Lake in the Hills village president.

03/13/2017

Another article about the Village Administrator...

http://m.nwherald.com/2017/03/13/lake-in-the-hills-trustees-to-consider-firing-village-administrator/aoa20s/

LAKE IN THE HILLS – Lake in the Hills trustees will consider firing Village Administrator Doug Petroshius after about three months on the job – a move that could cost more than $70,000.

03/11/2017

More on this ongoing saga...

http://m.nwherald.com/2017/03/10/lake-in-the-hills-village-administrator-placed-on-administrative-leave/a9t671s/

LAKE IN THE HILLS – The village's leader is on administrative leave, but elected officials aren't saying why.

03/11/2017

This is why we need to keep fighting...

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/03/10/horse-stable-may-close-in-lake-in-the-hills/

The Lake in the Hills village board has given the owner of its last remaining horse stable six months’ notice they'll be terminating their lease.

03/11/2017

Here it is...