Jigsaw Farms

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from the Jigsaw Crew and the Founder!

10/21/2024

When your Jigsaw Farms Family take the bestest pictures of the farm ya got to steal them! Thanks Saddle Seeks Horse & Simone!

10/18/2024

Saying an official goodbye to Harry - Jake wanted a Weeping Willow visible from the bedroom window to honor his heart horse - omnipresent in our universe and our hearts. A horse in a million that changed the course of all our lives- especially The Founder - without Harry there would be no Jigsaw.

10/06/2024

We have one of the best here at Jigsaw Jennifer Howlett Rousseau L'Esprit Equestrian -& we are proud to support the ECP as they raise the bar for coaches!

Where would we be without our eventing coaches⁉️ Take a moment to say “thanks” to the mentors that have helped shape you in the sport to celebrate 🏇 We are grateful for our ECP certified coaches that strive to improve their craft and provide the highest level of educational excellence to their students every day!📚

09/12/2024

We were happy to host the Illinois Draught Horse Society of North America for their Central Region Inspection. We saw 10 lovely future moms and dad's trot up! Good luck to all these Irish Lads and Lassies!



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09/06/2024

Join Us for a fabulous day of friends and fun - polo, hounds and people watching!!

Gates Open 11-5 parking at 350 Bateman Rd Barrington Hills - $25 entry at the gate- we will be on the Field for Tailgating - look for the biggest party and you will find us! The Hitching Post will be stocked and ready - feel free to bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to add to the Chuck Wagon :)

Yee Haw!!

09/02/2024

Sept 7 Gates open at 11 - Tickets purchased at entry - park at 350 Bateman Road Barrington Hills!! Meet Us at Our Wild West Saloon Tailgate!! Grab your 🤠 and your 👢and we will see you at "The Hitching Post" for some fun, some grub & some spirits!

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08/31/2024

When two of Jake's oldest bffs come to suprise you for a tour/ride everyone has big smiles and happy hearts. Love these two young ladies! The tremendous Rosie Simoes who we have known since she is 5 - an old soul and special friend and the fabulous Jessica Kholamian who we have also had in our lives forever who brings joy and fun and laughter to every visit - good job Clara Brodjian Kholamian !! These 2 girls are forever friends of the little man. So grateful to have them in our world!! Thanks for making the time to visit us at Jigsaw Farms - can't wait for our next adventures!

08/26/2024

Don't Miss Out!! Join Us for the party of the year!

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08/26/2024

Who is ready to tailgate?? A fabulous day of friends and fun - check out the Polo Matches, the hounds and more highlights of the equestrian community in Barrington Hills- we always love this event and are proud to participate!

08/13/2024

Sunshine and smiles! Thanks for the company for farm check!

08/12/2024

The fabulous Mark Lyon of Lyon horses will be at Jigsaw doing private lessons! An amazing and patient teacher and trainer Mark and Jake have a ton of fun - let us know if you are interested in booking some time with Mark - young horses? liberty work? despook? He can do most anything!

08/08/2024

Whelp- this one gave us all the feels - the video interview was a lovely and heartfelt representation of what so many parents feel, struggle with and ultimately fight to create for their children. It is a conversation we have had with many over the years - from original confusion over diagnosis to uncertain prognosis - through the milestones of acheivements and overcoming "obstacles" for our kids that are benign for most to the realization that when the supports go away into adulthood the world changes dramatically and requires immense work and support by families. So much of this is univeral for parents and families of special needs individuals and so hard to articulate - so ... if you have the time to check out the video (15 min or so) or read the article - please do so. It is a quick peek into the lives of many families - ours included. We are so grateful that we have Jigsaw Farms for Jake and hopefully we find him a roomate (or as he says "his wife" to share hsi world with) Well done Colin Farrell Foundation for giving voice to so many families and to the needs of our "kids"!

Colin Farrell, who is launching his foundation to support adult children who have intellectual disability through advocacy, education and innovative programs, recalls the first questions he asked the doctor after his son was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome.

07/28/2024

Who wants to in house lease a superstar?? Kydd is THE BEST!!

07/18/2024

Like many, it has been a crazy few months - all the ups and downs that make up people's lives seem to have been condensed into a sort of personal chaos and stress for us. While we are forever grateful for the life we have and the blessings we encounter, occasionally the stressful things seem bigger and the roller coaster faster. That has been our 2024 so far - filled with so many joys balanced with the realities of a very complicated life. We try really hard to remember to "count our blessings" and mark the moments that bring us peace.

One such moment happened yesterday - after a LONG dreaming and building process we were granted our occupancy at "The Founder's Place" and decided to have a "family sleepover" - the McManus Men and I packed a bag, grabbed some groceries and a bottle of wine and our jammies to spend our first night in Jake's new house. It was a momentous "normal" evening. Before (and after) dinner the boys built legos and discussed their favorite video games while we cooked. We prepared Jake's favorite meal per his request, filled the house with the smell of a roasting chicken (nothing homier than that!!) and sat around the table together. It was the most "normalest" of family scenes - yet it encompassed years of hard work, sleepless nights & dreams.

After the dishes were done and the glasses topped off we headed to the deck to watch our horses in the field as the sun set. Later we took a stroll to the barn to do night check in the barn - or as Jake has dubbed it "kittie check" under the moon in our jammies - it was a lovely way to end the evening. We all awoke to the sunshine and start of the day - opening the shutters in the house to some of our favorite views - Jigsaw Farms waking up and the start of a new day. The simplest of evenings and mornings carrying the greatest weight and giving a glimpse into the promise of Jake's future. While Jake's future will not include mom and dad and favorite human - brother Matt living in the house with him - it was a lovely night for our family and one that will help us ride out the roller coaster days when we encounter them.

The glimpse into the future - Jake coming home "after work" and showering and just hanging out chillaxing - totally at ease in his home, enjoying a meal at his table with his horses playing in the fields, followed by a quiet evening doing exactly as he pleases - including a kittie cuddle at bed time before a good night's sleep in his bed with the stars and quiet embracing him. The future we only dreamed of becoming a reality.

We will hold this Milestone Moment in our hearts and be grateful for Jake and how hard he works - and we will breathe deeply as the next phase begins (whenever that is) because we can see the future and it is beautiful - Jake with his horses and kitties and the lovely people who make up Jigsaw Farms in his home - The Founder's Place - indeed!

Much love for indulging us in celebrating and commemorating this Milestone Moment!
The McManus Family

07/16/2024

Rare Opening for PASTURE Board!! Looking for a friend to add to our gelding full time PASTURE Field - beautiful fields, large sheds and excellent care! A perfect spot for your boy and a wonderful barn family. Grain x2 - free choice hay all winter - access to facility and Bull Valley Riding Club Trails with membership!

Come take a tour to join our Jigsaw Family!