Ride Your Best Life!
52 Years of Horsemanship Excellence!
Birthday Parties for Horses and Ponies
Come and join us for your child's special day with a birthday party on horseback or a pony party for the smaller tykes. After the party, we have a beautiful party room to share pizza, gifts or whatever delights that you may have.
The Youth Group

Our Saddlebred Riders United Youth Group fosters compassion, responsibility, and equitation...why not join today? Ask your instructor at your next lesson!
Equine Extravaganza Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, December 8 and 9
Come and join us this weekend for our Holiday Extravaganza.....on Saturday, we will feature a round of retailers.....The Horse Emporium, Becker Brothers, Sassy Stuff by Valerie, Bob Collectibles, just to name a few. There will also be a number of seminars on Saturday as well. Please download the schedule below for more information! Then come to our school and boarder show on Sunday, December 9, 2012!
The Groupon/Living Social Experience
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Those of you who have purchased the Groupon/Living Social experience might want to consider the many health benefits that are associated with horseback riding. Horseback riding is a very enjoyable activity that can keep you incredibly fit. If you just think that horseback riding is merely sitting upon a horse, guess again. You can use every muscle in your body, and not realize that you are exercising! How many hours do you spend in the gym to look and feel your best? Just a couple hours a week in the saddle can keep you looking and feeling your fantastic. After your first riding lesson, you will feel muscles that you didn't even know that you had. And, another perk is that horseback riding is much gentler on the joints. And, the benefits are not only physical....you are outside in the fresh air, bonding with your horse, one on one....this is also a great way to decrease depression and lower your stress levels. Your stress will magically disappear after a day at the barn. The bond of the horse and rider can solve the most difficult day, as well as increasing your confidence level. And, it is a great sport for children, as it will teach them responsibility, compassion, kindness as well as helping with their overall physical activity levels. So, why not try that beginner class today? We do want to remind everyone that the Groupon/Living Social coupon is for a GROUP LESSON that will give you some very basics and introduce you to the world of horseback riding. It is NOT a trail ride, even though you will be pleased with the skills that you learn at your introductory lesson and you may want to take more lessons to become more proficient. Horseback riding is a very addictive sport! Just ask all of our customers who are current students and boarders! And, at this point, our Groupon rating is excellent; our customers have given us a 100% satisfaction rating! Call us today to schedule your lesson at (708)598-7718; please call to reserve your spot and call us at least 24 hours in advance for any cancellations. Thank you!
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Today we offer group and private lessons, summer camp programs, pony rides, birthday parties and an occasional wedding. Learn how to ride to enjoy the trails, or perhaps to dabble in the smaller local shows or jump into the deep waters of professional horse shows on the national level... you too, can ride the green shavings of Louisville at the World Championship Horse Show!
A Full Service Riding Academy with the Professionals with Experience
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New Traditions Riding Academy, LLC is the academy program of Palos Hills Riding Stables, Inc. located in Palos Hills, IL. This facility is family owned and run and was previously purchased by the late Charles Thompson of the New Parkway Riding Stables (located in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago, IL). Many top riders and horses have come through the gates of Palos Hills Riding Stables, Inc. and we continue to honor the pride and the passion that Chuck Thompson had established when he first moved here in 1960. Chuck Thompson's daughter, Martha Thompson-Hoyt, currently runs the facility and is a UPHA Hall of Fame member and a UPHA Horseperson of the Year, so you know that you are riding at a top notch facility that has the expertise to take you wherever you want to go!
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Today we offer group and private lessons, summer camp programs, pony rides, birthday parties and an occasional wedding. Learn how to ride to enjoy the trails, or perhaps to dabble in the smaller local shows or jump into the deep waters of professional horse shows on the national level... you too, can ride the green shavings of Louisville at the World Championship!
The New Tradition of Family Time
The new family time; spending quality time together at a stable with three generations of experience at blending families and horses in a pastime that can last a lifetime. Share the excitement of mastering a new riding skill or shake off the rust in time for a summer trail ride. All family members, from ages 5 to 85 can experience the enjoyment of learning how to ride our American Saddlebreds (we have other breeds as well). Or, are you game for something a bit different? How about learning how to drive a Hackney pony? From riding lessons to riding the trails, making new friends or renewing old friendships, demonstrating your new found skills in our school horse show or trotting down the green shavings at the World Championship Horse Show; whatever you dream, our experienced instructors can help bring this experience to life for you. And, a bit more. The staff at New Traditions want you to realize your dreams...so, come out and visit our facility. Bring your family. Spend some time with our family. And, fall in love with horses all over again.
Services Offered:
RIDING LESSONS: Group or private, adults or children, 3 to 85 years of age......we've got you covered! We are currently offering the new late winter/early spring schedule that features a class for those riders who are 45 years and over, a special "hands on" class that will allow our riders to just simply bond with horses from the ground (no riding), an aerobic boot camp class, a working pleasure class, as well as offering an extended private lesson program for all ages of riders.
SUMMER, WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY CAMPS: Fine tune your horseback riding experience with a dose of summer camp; a combination of riding and horse care all bundled up in one week......or join one of our weekend camps to have a full day of your favorite horses. We have a special holiday camp around the December holidays to keep the energy high during the holiday season!
BIRTHDAY PARTIES: We feature birthday parties where your child can be the star; select one or two hour packages, horses or ponies, your choice. A beautiful party room is available for your use for presents, cake and pizza as well.
GIRL SCOUT AND BOY SCOUTS AND OTHER SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS:
We offer special riding programs for your scout group to help them with their badge work;
we have horseback riding lessons and barn activities that will introduce your group to the world of horseback
riding with our kind horses and our patient instructors. Call to schedule your group today!
Contact Information: New Traditions Riding Academy, LLC is located at the
historic Palos Hills Riding Stables, INC at 10100 So. Kean Avenue,
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708)598-7718 (708)598-0018 fax Whatever your needs or desires for horseback riding, we are here to make those
dreams happen for you. We would like you to come to experience our facility, whether it is a for a day trip with
the scouts, a week for summer camp, or a commitment of a lifetime of sharing your life with horses. We have
the staff, the facility and the horses to make your dream come true for being a rider who enjoys the simple rides
in the woods, to the competition of the green shavings at the World Championship Horse Show. 10100 So. Kean Avenue Palos Hills, IL 60465-1100
(708)598-7718/7719
(708)598-0018 FAX E-Mail:
NTRidingacademy@aol.com We are located on the same premesis as Palos Hills Riding Stables, Inc. Our Goal for You:
Pony Rides
Do you have a younger family member who wants to ride? We have
pony rides for $2.00 per minute! Also, please call us for information on birthday parties and in-house pony parties!
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