Education Program
At the Illinois Horse Rescue of Will County, we want to help everyone learn the correct and safe way to handle horses and other animals. With our Education Program, we host Horsey Fun Nights, Down on the Farm Day Camps and other opportunities.
Horsey Fun Nights
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A tour of our facility, you will meet all our rescues and hear their stories
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You will learn how to groom and saddle a horse. No experience needed!!
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Farm obstacle course. (1st - 5th place prizes)
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A variety of treats to feed the animals
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Space is limited, so be sure to sign up today! Click the date below.
Children 4 years and up!
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Upcoming Dates:
Check back for dates.
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Down on the Farm
Day Camp
Includes:
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A tour of our facility, you will meet all our rescues and hear their stories
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You will learn how to groom and saddle a horse. No experience needed!!
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There will be a short demo of lunging and working a horse
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You will be given an opportunity to ride a horse in our indoor arena
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Games, crafts and much more!
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Space is limited, so be sure to sign up today! Click the date below.
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Upcoming Dates:
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Check back for dates.
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Critter Classroom:
Homeschool Day at the Rescue
Include:
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A tour of our facility, you will meet all our rescues and hear their stories
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You will learn how to groom and saddle a horse. No experience needed!!
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Farm obstacle course. (1st - 5th place prizes)
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A variety of treats to feed the animals
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Bring your favorite book to read to an animal.
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Please feel free to pack a lunch.
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!!!Make sure you check your emails from us!!!
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Space is limited, so be sure to sign up today! Click the date below.
Children 4 years and up! Parents are required to stay with their child.
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Upcoming Dates:
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Wednesday September 17, 2025 at 10 AM
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Come out and join us for a day full of FUN!
One of our volunteers saying goodbye to Banshee before she goes to her new forever home!
The volunteers are unloading a truck load of hay into the barn to feed the rescue animals.
Come out and join us for a day full of FUN!