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Canterbury Farm’s favorite holiday gifts!

Canterbury Farm’s favorite holiday gifts!

  We LOVE this time of year! The holidays are always such a great opportunity to spend time with family, friends, and of course, our horses! It is also time for presents - and let's face it - who doesn't love holidays presents!? Don't know what to get the...

Aullmyn Photography comes to Canterbury

Aullmyn Photography comes to Canterbury

Caitlyn Shiels + Michelle Durpetti had the immense pleasure of working with Wendie Aull of Aullmyn Photography + Design a few weeks ago for a photo shoot held at the farm. The results are just gorgeous! For all of the photos, check out Aullmyn's gallery by clicking...

Annual George H. Morris Clinic held at Canterbury Farm

Annual George H. Morris Clinic held at Canterbury Farm

We always look forward to hosting George Morris at the farm the weekend after Thanksgiving, and this year's clinic was a smashing success! The annual clinics have 24 riders and over 200 auditors over a three-day event. The clinic is the most popular clinic in the...

2013 has been such fun!

2013 has been such fun!

We cannot believe it is December! Where did this year go!?! Oh - wait! We know - to horse shows!!!! We have been from HITS Ocala to Lamplight Equestrian Center. From Horse Shows by the Bay to Kentucky and back! What a year it has been! We are so proud of all of our...

IHJA Awards Dinner Fun!

IHJA Awards Dinner Fun!

We had a blast celebrating all our had work at the IHJA Banquet in November! Michelle Durpetti and Kenya were champions of the 18-35 Amateur Owner hunter division, Caitlyn Shiels earned third place in the 3'6" Performance Hunter division riding Kenya and Jocelyn...

Caitlyn Shiels sponsored by O’Shaughnessey!

Caitlyn Shiels sponsored by O’Shaughnessey!

Caitlyn is the latest addition to the roster of wonderful sponsored riders, and we couldn't be happier!!!! Caitlyn Shiels is currently an assistant trainer and rider here at Canterbury Farm in Hampshire, Illinois. Do you know all about Caitlyn? Born and raised in...

WGN visits Canterbury Farm!

WGN visits Canterbury Farm!

We loved having Ana and the WGN around town team out to the farm earlier this fall! They are such a fun and fabulous group of people! To see the clip, check out our vimeo page - https://vimeo.com/m/76223985  

Tucci + Canterbury Farm Sponsorship!

Tucci + Canterbury Farm Sponsorship!

WE are thrilled to announce that Canterbury's very own Caitlyn Shiels is now sponsored by Tucci! Tucci hand crafts their line of custom made, traditional design equestrian boots.Produced using Italian calfskin inside and out, with a back or front zipper, and hand-sewn...

Girls photo shoot day

Girls photo shoot day

we LOVE this adorable portrait of two  of our favorite girls, Maddie + Samantha with their pal Pumpkin Pie! Thank you Wancket Studios for the awesome photo!

Throw Back Thursday Photo Amazingness!

Throw Back Thursday Photo Amazingness!

When the WGN Morning News "around town" team came to visit us at the farm a few weeks back, we were so delighted to hear Canterbury's very own Marcia Franklin share the story of how the Franklin family got into horses close to 30 years ago ...(if you did not see the...

Congratulations to Kenya + Michelle Durpetti!

Congratulations to Kenya + Michelle Durpetti!

Congratulations to Kenya + Michelle Durpetti, who are off to Harrisburg and Washington the next two weeks! These two had a great year in the 3'6 amateur owner 18-35! We are so excited for them!!!! (The photo is courtesy of Carasco Photography).

Congratulations Caitlyn Shiels!

Congratulations Caitlyn Shiels!

Congratulations to our very own Caitlyn for being a finalist in this year's assistant of the year contest in Horse & Style Magazine! It has been such a magical last few months here at Canterbury! We have had so much fun all summer and have had great success - and...

WGN Morning News visit Canterbury Farm!

WGN Morning News visit Canterbury Farm!

We were SO excited to welcome Ana Belaval and the entire WGN "around town" news team to the farm yesterday! We had such a great time with everyone and Ana is such a great sport! We were up and at it bright and early yesterday and Michelle of Molise PR caught this...

Throw Back Thursday Post

Throw Back Thursday Post

today's #throwbackthursday post is all about Cadillac Kid + Jocelyn Miller. This pair had an awesome summer showing in the novice + beginner adults at great horse shows like Spring Spectacular, Trader's Point and Kentucky. They had a super summer with multiple...

Congratulations to Cavalier II + Caitlyn!!!

Congratulations to Cavalier II + Caitlyn!!!

Gosh we love these photos! Caitlyn + Cavalier II make quite the team! Congratulations to them on qualifying for the 6 year old jumper championships at The Kentucky National!!! Cavalier II is owned by Caitlyn and Frake Van De Meer. We are so excited for what this...