McCrae Farm was established in 1987. We are a classical horsemanship facility dedicated to training, instruction and performance.
We are dedicated to the preservation of French Classical Training principals set in the Eighteenth Century by François Robichon de La Guérinière. We are also here to share our love of horses with the local community via performances and instructions.
What started out as our first performance six years ago has inspired and grown into sold out performances to benefit local charities and to entertain family and friends. Inspired by traveling around the world, from Brazil to Paris, and seeing what the top schools and troupes have to offer, McCrae Farm has melded these experiences and brought them to life here in the Midwest.
We are dedicated to the preservation of French Classical Training principals set in the Eighteenth Century by François Robichon de La Guérinière. We are also here to share our love of horses with the local community via performances and instructions.
What started out as our first performance six years ago has inspired and grown into sold out performances to benefit local charities and to entertain family and friends. Inspired by traveling around the world, from Brazil to Paris, and seeing what the top schools and troupes have to offer, McCrae Farm has melded these experiences and brought them to life here in the Midwest.
Our Barn
Our lovely barn and indoor arena are welcoming places to learn and attend events.
Enjoy the photographs of the barn and spaces, and come visit! |
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Events at the Barn
We often hold events at the barn, including clinics with Jill as well as guest clinicians, and larger public events.
Watch our Home page for news of upcoming events, which are open to both riders and auditors. You can see photos of recent and past events on our Photos, Videos, and Events page. |
Performances
Jill and others from McCrae Farm perform around the country on a regular basis, taking part in events ranging from the Vernon Hills Fourth of July Parade, to the yearly Midwest Horse Fair, to the World Equestrian Games held in 2010.
Watch our Home page for information on upcoming events; they are always enjoyed by everyone who attends! You can see videos from the Farm as well as photos of past events on our Photos, Videos, and Events page. |
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Dominique Barbier Clinics
We occasionally host intense three-day clinics with world-renowned teacher of the "Art of Dressage."
Keep an eye on our front page for news of upcoming clinics. "Believe in how easy it is to ride; relax and think.
Believe and your mind will find a way." - Dominique Barbier |
All Creatures Great and Small
McCrae Farm is home to animals of all kinds, and a home-away-from-home for many.
Enjoy these photos of our "extended family"...come visit soon! |
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“Remember when you used to carry around all your Barbie dolls?” Jill immediately asked. This is why I try not to interview people who knew me when I was seven.
Claire Suddath, former student of Jill McCrae, recently interviewed Jill for an article called "Confessions of a Former Dressage Competitor" in Business Week's Lifestyle section.
At left is Claire with the beloved Dante (Andante), and you can read the article here!
At left is Claire with the beloved Dante (Andante), and you can read the article here!