Jigsaw Farms

09/22/2026

09/15/2026

Want FREE judges' feedback on your dressage ride?
Seeking demo riders for the upcoming USEA Dressage Judges' Training Symposium in Hampshire, IL on Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Horses and riders should be able to complete one or more tests at any level between Starter through Prelim. They will be grouped according to level. Riders are asked to commit for a minimum of half a day, with ride sessions expected to be 1-2 hours. Ride times will depend on horse/rider level and the symposium schedule.
Interested? Contact Matt Trynoski at 630-776-2236 for more information or to sign up.

Symposium hosted by Fox Valley Saddle Association in collaboration with US Eventing Association. Permanent stabling, ample parking, and RV electric hookups available onsite. Demo riders and FVSA members free to audit, low auditing fee for all others.

Not an eventer? You are still welcome to participate! Please reach out to learn more. The highest level test (Preliminary) will be similar to USDF First Level tests with a few Second Level movements. The lower level tests require walk/trot/canter, posting trot, and transitions to halt through the walk.

09/04/2026

Thanks Melanie Rousseau for the much needed moment of peace!

07/27/2026

And its a wrap!

Thank you Allison Springer Eventing for coming out to offer stellar coaching and mentorship to our USEA Area IV Young Riders Young Riders Camp! It was an honor to host you and these young ladies at Jigsaw Farms - we love seeing their growth and potential!

07/24/2026

Putting the finishing touches together!!

So excited to host USEA Area IV Young Riders camp at Jigsaw Farms with Allison Springer Eventing
We are looking forward to seeing these young riders again. See ya tomorrow folks!

06/25/2026

Today marks 6 years since Jigsaw Farms became a reality- many of you have heard our story before - 20+ years of dreams and hard work, disappointment and tears and a belief that a better future for a very special little man was possible.

There have been so many people in our lives that helped make Jigsaw possible- milestone moments and people who made a difference flash through the years in my mind - since Jake was 3 years old sitting on the floor doing therapy - to being put astride a horse at 5 - to the years of fighting and pushing the school district and teachers to share our belief that there was so much potential to unlock - our friends and family who let us cry and yell or cheerled from the sidelines - to his coaches and riding instructors to the "kids" who reached out across a divide to meet Jake where he was and continue to grow. To our work family who welcomed our chaos and allowed us to drag Jake around the world to give him experiences that were the adventures of a lifetime - to our travel buddies who embraced Jake and surrounded us with love and acceptance which we know is not the norm. To our dreams finally coming true at Jigsaw and the small band of exceptional humans and horses that took the leap of faith with us and continue to understand that Jigsaw is so much more than a horse farm.

Today at the Farm we continue to be surrounded by some of the most amazing people - our phenomenal staff led by Sammy and our boarder family at Jigsaw, the amazing support of Ms Jennifer and the L'Esprit Team as well as by a group of ladies ("girls") who have profoundly changed Jake's life for the better and continue to support him even when not a daily part of his life. We could not imagine being on this journey without any of you and will forever be grateful.

A special acknowledgment needs to be mentioned to our family. To the best husband and father imaginable, to the brother who carries so much and is the biggest advocate and best friend and to our extended family who has walked 30 years of this path with us - there are no words - just love.

We sometimes say Jake is a bit like the mob - if he decides you belong you belong forever - so to all of you that have crossed our paths please know you are part of this journey and will be remembered always - so on our 6th anniversary at Jigsaw Farms we send you all our gratitude for being part of The Founder's "Mob"

With love and thanks,
The McManus Family

05/27/2026

ITS ALMOST JUNE!! What are your June plans?! We can help you plan, practice & execute. Come on over to Jigsaw Farms to practice XC, Dressage & Stadium with the L'Esprit Equestrian team!!
⭐️Dressage ring in both standard & small.
⭐️XC offers water, ditches, banks, combinations & more!
⭐️Stadium can be set as a full course with plenty of fun fillers, a liver pool & combinations.
Come on over & have some fun!

05/19/2026

Register early! Don't Miss out - see the links below

Registration is now available for the 2026 Area IV Young Rider Clinic❗️

Want to level up your riding and kick your summer season into high gear? This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

Join us for the 2026 Area IV Young Rider Clinic featuring 5* Eventer Allison Springer!

📅 When: July 24–26, 2026
📍 Where: Jigsaw Farms, Woodstock, IL
👥 What: Intensive riding days + invaluable unmounted education & team bonding

Back by popular demand, Allison Springer is coming home to Area IV! She’s a former Young Rider Gold Medalist, Olympic shortlist rider, and the powerhouse behind the 2024 USEA Horse of the Year and Mare of the Year (No May Moon). She knows exactly what it takes to get to the top—and how to help you get there.

Whether you’re looking to polish your performance or simply bond with your fellow Area IV teammates, this weekend is going to be unforgettable.

⚠️ SPOTS ARE LIMITED & WILL FILL FAST! ⚠️

🔗 Secure your spot today: https://www.useaivyr.org/yr-camp

05/17/2026

Are you ready USEA Area IV Young Riders ?? We are so excited to host Allison Springer Eventing back at Jigsaw! Save the Date -

Save the date for an educational weekend with Allison Springer!

July 24-26th at Jigsaw Farms, Woodstock, Illinois

This clinic will offer riding days as well as unmounted education. Registration will be limited. Clinician for the weekend will be 5* eventer, Allison Springer formerly from Area IV, member of Young Rider Gold Medal Team, short listed for Olympics on Arthur, in 2025 was honored with the USEA awards for 2024 Horse of the Year and Mare of the Year on No May Moon.

This is a great opportunity that you won’t want to miss! Registration opens soon!

https://www.allisonspringer.com

05/15/2026

Save the date for an educational weekend with Allison Springer!

July 24-26th at Jigsaw Farms, Woodstock, Illinois

This clinic will offer riding days as well as unmounted education. Registration will be limited. Clinician for the weekend will be 5* eventer, Allison Springer formerly from Area IV, member of Young Rider Gold Medal Team, short listed for Olympics on Arthur, in 2025 was honored with the USEA awards for 2024 Horse of the Year and Mare of the Year on No May Moon.

This is a great opportunity that you won’t want to miss! Registration opens soon!

https://www.allisonspringer.com