We are excited to announce that we are offering a special promotion for the remaining 2024 horseback riding season! When bringing your own horse (s), Monday-Friday, overnight boarding will be FREE in our rustic barn when reserving a room at any of the lodges or private cabins! Lodging is 10% off regular rates too! (prices online already apply weekday discount).
Our equestrian riding boasts not only stunning views of rolling hills but also gourmet meal plans, other fun on-site activities and luxurious lodging options to cater to your every need. Whether you seek a solitary ride through the woods or an adventure with a group of fellow riders, Heartland Lodge is your premier destination for an equestrian vacation unlike any other.
Come, gallop through the forest, ford the creek beds, and gallop across the prairies as you bask in the beauty of the great outdoors that surround you. Let Heartland Lodge be your “Midwestern Yellowstone”, where the harmony of nature and the thrill of adventure await you at every turn. Whether you’re sitting around the campfire with friends and family after a day of riding or enjoying a relaxing trail ride let the magic of Heartland Lodge and the Southwestern vibes rejuvenate your spirit and reignite your love for the wilderness and horseback riding.
Cabin Rentals with Horse Stalls
There are horse stables with stalls available to board your horse while staying at our cabin rentals. A large outdoor arena is located adjacent to our main lodge. Clean stalls are provided when boarding your horse in our stables. We have several different lodging and cabin rental options. From Private Luxury Cabins to Luxury Suites we can accommodate your needs when staying with us on your horse-riding vacation.
Things to know and bring when you’re bringing your own horse:
Bring your own feed including hay.
Water bucket – Please bring your own water bucket.
We will have a clean stall with bedding ready. We do not clean stalls during your stay.
We recommend coming during the week if possible. Saturday and Sunday can be busy with ATV guests who also share the trails. (horses have the right-away)
Other Fun On-Site Activities at the Lodge
During your horseback riding vacation, you can also take advantage of all the other activities and amenities that the lodge offers, including:
We have a variety of lodging options for your horseback riding getaway. You can reserve an individual luxury suite in one of our lodges or a private luxury cabin!
For a large family or group horseback trail riding vacation getaway, we have several different lodging packages. For a large group, we recommend renting out an entire lodge or cabin. Below are some of the different lodging options for buyouts or individual rooms.
Prairie Ridge Lodge – Luxury Suites with Hot Tubs and Fireplaces
Prairie Ridge Lodge, named after the prairie grasses that surround the resort, is also known as our luxury Lodge. Prairie Ridge is located within walking distance to the horseback riding stables. This Lodge has over 10,000 square feet and features seven luxury suites. All luxury suites, each decorated to its own theme, feature an ultra-comfy, king-size, triple-sheeted canopy bed, private bath with Whirlpool, fireplace, daybed, comfy sitting area, mini-refrigerator and direct access to the expansive wrap-around decks. A Recreation Room, Dining Hall and easy access to our horseback stables and trails make this luxury lodge perfect for your horseback riding getaway
The Original Lodge- Great for Big Horseback Riding Groups
The Original Lodge is full of tradition and memories! This cozy lodge was the first lodge built at Heartland Lodge and has become one of the favorites among guests who visit each year. The Original Lodge is located within walking distance of our horse stables and trail head. At 9,500 square feet, it features eleven regular rooms, the Angler Room and the Whitetail Suite for thirteen total rooms. An incredible Great Room (where many of our spectacular photos are taken), Recreation Room, and front and back decks provide the perfect Illinois horseback riding vacation lodge rental for those looking for a great value and larger groups.
Luxury Horseback Riding Cabins -With Fireplace and Hot Tub!
Private Luxury Cabins Enjoy a private luxury cabin that was built with horseback riding couples in mind. Each romantic cabin is decorated with its own unique theme. All cabins are carefully crafted with knotty pine and cedar walls, fifteen-foot vaulted ceilings, hand-carved Old Hickory furniture, fixtures and appliances. Each cabin with hot tub and fireplace also features an ultra-comfy, king-size bed, large 4K HD television with 4K Blu-ray player, relaxing private deck with barbeque grill, kitchen, and private fire pit to roast marshmallows or to make your own s’mores. When staying at these horse lover’s cabins, the stables and trail head is just across the road. More information on Private Luxury Cabins
Secluded Horseback Riding Cabin – Perfect for Two – Ten People
Heavenly View is a luxury cabin with views that will take your breath away! Nestled near the top of the Mississippi River bluff, this cabin provides amazing views of the Mississippi River valley and the surrounding property. The cabin sits on 50 private acres which you can enjoy from the covered patios and screened-in porch that adjoin three sides of the cabin. Wake up in the morning with a cup of coffee and step outside to listen to the wild turkeys’ gobble around you or watch the whitetail deer feed in the meadow at the bottom of the valley. Savor the sunset and its beautiful colors across the Missouri hills. This cabin sits approximately 5 miles from our main horseback riding area and stables.
Private Horseback Riding Group Cabin – Perfect for Two – Eight Guests
Quail Ridge Cabin – This quintessential cabin is located a few miles from the main resort and horseback riding stables on a quiet, dead-end road. It sits atop a beautiful knob overlooking gently rolling meadows, agriculture fields and forest. It offers 4-bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining room and outdoor sitting area with a picturesque view. Perfect for a group of friends and family to enjoy!
