McCrae Farm celebrates and is committed to the education of horse and rider.
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Become a Part of McCrae Farm
Boarding stalls are now available in our newly-renovated facility which features open, airy stalls and the utmost care for your horse. See our About page for photos of our barn, and feel free to contact us for more information.
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McCrae Farm is proud to offer lessons to horses and riders of all skill levels. We have qualified school horses on site, or you can trailer in your horse. Contact us for more information!
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Summer Horse Camp
We will be offering three weeks of mini-camp for riders 10 and up Monday through Wednesday, June 4-6, 11-13, and 18-20. The emphasis of the camp will be on basic horsemanship and an introduction to French Classical Dressage. See flyer below for more information; click for a larger image.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Spring 2012 Clinics
Please see below for our upcoming Spring Clinic Series events. Auditors are welcome at all clinics for a fee of $40; please call the Farm for lesson pricing.
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St. James Homecoming May 26
Please joins us Saturday, May 26 for the 2012 Homecoming Celebration at St. James, held at the St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville, IL.
Jill on Quebec, Jeff on Justo, and Bethany on Illustre will be there with dressage demos and more. Hope to see you there! |  |
"Montage" Anniversary June 30
McCrae Farms will celebrate their 25 year anniversary on Saturday June 30, 2012. We hope you can join us!
Reception begins at 6:00PM, with a performance to follow at 6:30PM. Tickets are $100; champagne and hors d'oeurve will be served. Click here for the poster!. |  |
SPRING 2012 CLINIC SERIES
Victor Pozzo Clinic May 12
Victor Pozzo will join us Sunday, May 12 at 9:30AM. Learn about Quadrille riding and the art of riding in perfect formation with an accomplished Tempel Lipizzaner Trainer!
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Enrique Martinez Clinic May 19
Saturday, May 19 at 9:30AM, join us as Enrique Martinez takes us through a demonstration of Doma Vaquera, and discusses high school and in hand work.
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RECENT EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES
You can see even more past performances by visiting our Photos page!
Illinois Horse Fair 2012
Jill was once again both a clinician and performer at the Illinois Horse Fair, held this year from Friday to Sunday, March 2-4.
Visit the Clinicians Page of the Fair's website for her bio and information on what she was doing. |  |
February 2012 Martinez Seminar
With a strong belief in continuing education, McCrae Farm hosted a well-attended seminar with Enrique Martinez on February 15, 2012.
Please join us for future seminars! |
2011 Fall Performance
Thanks to everyone who were able to join us for this sold-out performance! A good time was had by all!
If you were not able to join us this year, be sure this performance will continue to be a tradition...join us next year! |
Renaissance Faire 2011
Jill performed at the Bristol Renaissance Faire in 2011 with Laura Amandis' show "Spirit of the Stallion." The Bristol Renaissance Faire has really stepped up their horse performances over the past several years by showcasing various breeds such as Andalusian, Lusitano. Hanoverian, Friesian and Fell Ponies. No matter if you have horses or just admire them from afar, this performance is breathtaking and a must-see; see you next year!
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Working Student Applications Now Being Accepted
Minimum commitment required; please contact Jill McCrae for more information.