Canterbury Farm's Trainers & Staff

Greg Franklin is the head trainer at Canterbury Farm, he is dedicated to producing riders and horses in the Hunter, Equitation, and Jumper rings that are competitive at local, national and international levels. His commitment to providing people and horses with the guidance necessary to bring out their greatest potential provides those who train with him the tools, focus and discipline necessary to achieve success. For over 30 years, he has ridden hunters to numerous championships all over the country and has brought many different horses to Horse of the Year awards in Zone Five. Greg also understands what it takes to achieve success in the Equitation ring, having trained a Reserve Champion in the Midwest Region of the ASPCA Maclay championships. He has qualified horses and riders for the Pennsylvania National, Washington International and the National Horse in the Junior Hunter Division Amateur Owner Hunter Division and Regular Working Hunter Division. While at HITS in Ocala, FL he trained the pony Equitation 2011 Circuit Champion. He has also shown internationally at Spruce Meadows in the 1.40 and 1.45. Greg’s local, national and international networking with top professionals allows him to stay current, cutting edge and comprehensive in his riding and training. Greg also has his ‘R’ in the Hunters, Hunter Seat Equitation, and Jumpers, and judges many shows throughout the country, bringing home with him a unique “judge’s eye” perspective to those who train with him.

Rebecca grew up in California and began riding at the age of four. Eventually, she turned her lifelong passion and love for horses into a career. Rebecca began her professional career at a barn which predominantly concentrated on hunters, while attending university. Upon completing her schooling, Rebecca dedicated her full attention to her riding career, and shifted her focus to show jumping.

During this time Rebecca worked internationally, riding for Spruce Meadows and also developing horses in Germany. While abroad she gained experience competing successfully at an international level, producing young horses, and training under top professionals. Upon Rebecca’s return to the United States, she continued to work alongside leading professionals while competing in both the hunter and jumper rings.

Rebecca’s love for horses combined with her unique experiences aid in her ability to develop young horses, further the potential of experienced horses, and help riders understand their horse’s individual needs to facilitate an effective and fluid relationship.

Marcia Franklin is one of the owners of Canterbury Farm. She has been in the horse business for more than 25 years on a variety of levels including barn owner, horse owner, rider and most recently has found joy in driving. Marcia owns her own driving pony and on beautiful days can be seen driving down Thurnau road.

Marcia is a horse lover, hands-on owner, and is great with kids. Before becoming an owner of Canterbury Farm, Marcia was a school teacher for 20 years in a Northbrook School District. Together with the rest of her family, she prides herself on creating a warm family environment for all of the horses and riders that train at the farm.