TriCo Equestrian Center

TriCo Equestrian Center offers horse riding lessons, pony parties, and customized lessons in both English and Western riding styles. The program also includes Barrel Racing, Roping, and Fundamental Training, along with services such as boarding and managing horse sales. The riding arena measures 60 feet wide by 120 feet long, and the barns and pastures are described as providing a home, freedom, and space for the horses.

• Ages: 5–18 years old

TriCo Equestrian Center started as a small family farm and has grown to offer lessons, pony parties, seasonal events, boarding, and managing horse sales. The center is described as providing a fun, safe, and educational environment for riders of all ages and skill levels and is designed with both horse and rider in mind. The business is named in homage to Tick Jannie’s TriCo Welding and is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The leadership team includes founder Yvonne Jannie, a long-time owner of the TriCo farm, and instructor Kelsey Whalen. Kelsey Whalen is a Black Hawk College East alumna with degrees in Horse Science Technology and Equine Science, has almost twenty years of horse riding experience, and has expertise in Barrel Racing, Roping, Fundamental Training, and working with children. TriCo Equestrian Center is described as a trusted name in the local equestrian community and as being located in a serene, quiet environment described as perfect for focused training and peaceful rides. The mission statement says TriCo prioritizes the well-being of both horses and riders, follows the family values on which the center was founded, and aims to create a welcoming environment for beginners and experienced riders while supporting the local equestrian tradition.

Last updated January 8, 2026.