News And Information
Head Trainer, Greg Franklin, writes for The Plaid Horse!
We're excited to share a featured article that was written by Greg Franklin, our head trainer here at Canterbury Farm. He shares his thoughts on the current pandemic situation and how those in the equestrian world, particularly horse shows, are being impacted. Please...
2018 An Excellent Year – Ready for 2019!
As 2018 comes to a close and we are moving into 2019 it is time for a little reflection on the past year and setting goals for the New Year. The passed year for Canterbury Farm was an exciting one. It started with our annual pilgrimage to Florida where my students...
Congratulations Caitlyn, Michelle and Cassius!
We'd like to congratulate Caitlyn Shiels, Michelle Durpetti and Cassius on all they accomplished in the last year. Getting to Derby finals with just 8 international derbies under their belts was amazing. We would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the many people...
FOR SALE: 12 year old Italian Warmblood
Canterbury Farm is proud to offer Gomeri Della Caccia, a 12 year old Italian Warmblood. He began his career as a jumper in Europe, successfully competing up to 1.45m. He is experienced, has a huge stride and a very sweet personality. Gomeri would make a great junior...
Excellent Press Features!
We're so excited to share that we've been featured in multiple publications and have won numerous awards thru-out the seasons. We invite you to check out what we've been up to on our Press page. There are so many great pieces featuring our farm, our trainers, our...
The Dressage Training Pyramid
For over 2000 years man has been riding horses and discovering techniques on how to train them. People have come up with fantastic ideas, including: inside leg to outside rein, figuring out that horses travel in a diagonal frame, go forward first. I am sure they came...
Caitlyn Shiels and Cassius Win $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby at Chicago Festival of the Horse!
Caitlyn Shiels and Cassius Win $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby at Chicago Festival of the Horse Written by: Allyson Lagiovane Client: Lamplight Equestrian Center...
Canterbury Farm at Great Lakes Equestrian Festival 2016
We are so excited to share a great photo gallery with you; a glimpse at our time at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. (July 2016) All photos courtesy of Collin Pierson. [gallery link="none" theme="photomosaic"...
Caitlyn Shiels and Cassius Take 2nd at USHJA National Hunter Derby!
We are thrilled to share that Caitlyn and Cassius took the prize at Traverse City; take a look below! Cassius $5000 National Hunter Derby GLEF 3 from Canterbury Farm Chicago on Vimeo.
Canterbury Farm Concludes Fantastic Florida Circuit
Thanks to Jump Media LLC for the great write up on our time down at HITS Horse Shows Ocala this year! Special thanks to our 2016 partner sponsors for their continued support: Tucci, Samshield America, BUTET Saddles Usa, Hayward Sportswear Ltd., Éce Equestrian Co.,...
Canterbury Farm Kicks Off 2016 Show Season with Top Ribbons in Florida, Feature In The Plaid Horse
Canterbury Farm Kicks Off 2016 Show Season with Top Ribbons in Florida Published March 4, 2016 in The Plaid Horse Canterbury Farm, of Hampshire, IL, is currently in the midst of ten weeks of competition at...
Caitlyn Shiels and Canterbury Farm Featured In The Plaid Horse (October 20, 2015)
We are excited to share a feature from October 20th in The Plaid Horse!! Caitlyn Shiels Leads Canterbury Farm to Top Prizes Nationwide Hampshire, IL – October 19, 2015 – Canterbury Farm, of Hampshire, IL, has become one of the top hunter/jumper facilities in the...
Canterbury Farm in The Plaid Horse June 2015
We are so excited to have a multiple-page feature in The Plaid Horse June 2015 edition! You can view it below, or check out the digital edition by clicking here (pages 64-69). [gallery columns="2" size="large" link="none" theme="photomosaic"...
Capital Challenge Horse Show: Caitlyn Shiels + Granted Wish
Congratulations to Canterbury's very own Caitlyn Shiels and Granted Wish (owned by Helen Lindsay) on their 8th place finish in the World Champion Hunter Rider Developing Professional Challenge at Capital Challenge this week! With 25 of the country's best developing...
The Chronicle of the Horse : Wobbler’s Syndrome
Canterbury Farm's Michelle Durpetti is featured along with Moody Blues in this feature within The Chronicle of the Horse, check it out below.
Press Release : Canterbury Farm Extends Sponsorship to Major National Events
For Immediate Release Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. Hampshire, IL – August 20, 2015 – Canterbury Farm is pleased to announce its sponsorship of several upcoming equestrian events as competition around the country heats up moving into the fall season....
Jennifer Wood Media, 7.29.15 : Canterbury Farm Concludes Successful Summer in Michigan
CANTERBURY FARM CONCLUDES SUCCESSFUL SUMMER IN MICHIGAN Hampshire, IL – July 29, 2015 – Canterbury Farm just completed three weeks competing at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival at Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, MI. The team had great results across the...
Jennifer Wood Media, 6.23.15: Canterbury Farm Captures Top Prizes At Showplace Spring Spectacular
Originally posted on Jennifer Wood Media CANTERBURY FARM CAPTURES TOP PRIZES AT SHOWPLACE SPRING SPECTACULAR Hampshire, IL – June 23, 2015 – The horses and riders of Canterbury Farm just concluded three fantastic weeks of competition at the Showplace Spring...
Winner At Spring Spectacular 2015!
Phelps Media Group coverage of yesterday's gorgeous derby day at Spring Spectacular! Click the link to read all about Caitlyn + King's win in the $10,000 National Derby sponsored by Old Barrington Farm! Congratulations to Kelly Farmer + Mindful on their win in the...
Chicago Equestrian, 5.26.15 : Canterbury Farm Aims for Pre-Green Incentive Championship with Two Young Hunters
View the feature on ChicagoEquestrian.com by clicking here! For Immediate Release: Media Contact: Brenda Mueller 312-715-7433 Brenda@ChicagoEquestrian.com Article by: Brenda Mueller for ChicagoEquestrian.com Canterbury Farm Aims for Pre-Green Incentive...