Lessons
From new rider to experienced veteran, we offer a path to being better!
All lessons at Hannaberry focus on control and communication between horse and rider. Lessons are based on the principles of dressage (rhythm, relaxation and flexibility of horse and rider) and the balanced riding seat. All group and private lessons are based on the skill-level and age of the rider. Classes are held 6 days a week, Tuesday through Sunday.
Be sure to inquire about our summer camp and academy sessions. We offer day and overnight camps for kids and special adult events as well. All are a great way to meet others who share a passion for the horse and the art of riding in a robust atmosphere of learning.
Safety practices are based in Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) guidelines. Owner Denise Berry-Hanna is a certified master CHA instructor in English riding. You are required to complete a release form to take lessons.
To schedule a lesson, contact Denise at 773-875-1118 or hannaberryfarm@gmail.com.
Denise Berry-Hanna,
Owner and Trainer
Denise Hanna has been a horse lover all her life.
Her passion for horses began as a child in Colorado, as a young barrel racer, and riding drill team with the Bare Back Daisy Dozen. Later, riding in Illinois, Denise became an active Pony Club member and achieved her “B” rating.
After attending college at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Denise worked as a professional storyteller, actor and artist-in-residence.
Married and mother of four, her oldest daughters led her back to horses. When the kids were young she encouraged riding activities and soon realized how much she missed it. She returned to training, and eventually to competition, in dressage and three-day eventing.
Horses became her focus and in 2001 Denise with her husband, David Hanna, an amateur three-day eventer, founded Hannaberry Farm and Riding Academy.
Recognizing a need for more quality instructors who focus on amateur riders, Denise received her Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) certification as a master English trainer. She continues to compete and actively pursue her own training in both dressage and jumping.
Elizabeth Harrington,
Eventing Instructor
Elizabeth Harrington is an upper level three-day event rider based out of Monee, IL, and has competed through the Intermediate level of eventing. She is an active rider, trainer, and competitor looking to produce well educated horses and riders to safely and successfully ride and compete through the levels of the sport. She rides and trains with Clark Montgomery and currently competes her two mares Miracle Mona and Vanity’s Revenge at the Training and Intermediate levels respectively. She aims to build confidence in both horse and rider through developing a solid foundation on the flat and over fences.
“Hannaberry Farm is a great farm from beginners to riders wanting to kick start their dressage careers. Denise cares about each and every one of the riders in her program and will help teach them the tools necessary to achieve their equestrian goals.”
