Always Faithful Equestrian Club
855 N Bradley Rd, Mettawa, IL 60045
Always Faithful Equestrian Club (AFEC) is a private, not-for-profit equestrian facility on 25 acres in Mettawa, Illinois, offering full care boarding with an...
Mettawa is one of Illinois' smallest incorporated villages, a tiny Lake County community surrounded by the affluent equestrian corridors of the North Shore. Despite its small size, Mettawa sits in the heart of one of the most established horse country areas in the Chicago metro region — Lake County's rolling terrain, preserved open space, and long tradition of thoroughbred and hunter/jumper ownership give this area a genuinely distinguished equestrian identity.
Full-care boarding is available in the Mettawa area, focused on the hunter/jumper discipline that dominates the North Shore equestrian community. The Mettawa area benefits from proximity to the Des Plaines River Trail, the Chicago Equestrian Center, and the show circuit that runs through Lake and Cook Counties. For competitive hunter/jumper riders based in the northern Chicago suburbs, this corner of Lake County offers serious boarding with easy access to the metro area's show infrastructure.
Check out the boarding options available in Mettawa and the surrounding North Shore equestrian community below.
About horse boarding in Mettawa
Mettawa is one of Illinois' smallest incorporated villages, a tiny Lake County community surrounded by the affluent equestrian corridors of the North Shore. Despite its small size, Mettawa sits in the heart of one of the most established horse country areas in the Chicago metro region — Lake County's rolling terrain, preserved open space, and long tradition of thoroughbred and hunter/jumper ownership give this area a genuinely distinguished equestrian identity.
Full-care boarding is available in the Mettawa area, focused on the hunter/jumper discipline that dominates the North Shore equestrian community. The Mettawa area benefits from proximity to the Des Plaines River Trail, the Chicago Equestrian Center, and the show circuit that runs through Lake and Cook Counties. For competitive hunter/jumper riders based in the northern Chicago suburbs, this corner of Lake County offers serious boarding with easy access to the metro area's show infrastructure.
Check out the boarding options available in Mettawa and the surrounding North Shore equestrian community below.
Frequently Asked Questions About Horse Boarding in the Mettawa Area
What type of horse boarding is available in Mettawa, IL?
Mettawa has full-care boarding focused on hunter/jumper on a 25-acre property. The area is part of Lake County's established equestrian corridor, with access to the North Shore show circuit and the broader Chicago hunter/jumper community.
Is Mettawa, IL in horse country?
Yes — Mettawa sits in Lake County's equestrian belt, one of the most recognized horse areas in the Chicago metro region. The North Shore has a long tradition of thoroughbred and hunter/jumper ownership, and Mettawa is centrally located within that community.
What show opportunities are near Mettawa, IL?
Lake County and the broader Chicago metro area host a significant hunter/jumper show calendar. Facilities in the Mettawa area are well positioned to access these competitions, and the area's proximity to major shows makes it attractive for competitive North Shore riders.