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In true storybook fashion, the dedication of local equestrians combined with an unexpected turn of events saves a beloved local horse show facility in Florida from development.
By Jennifer M.
Keeler for ELCR
Canterbury Equestrian Showplace covered arena
For almost thirty years, Canterbury Equestrian Showplace has been a cornerstone of the local horse show community in Alachua County, Fla. Conveniently located on 212 acres in the city of Newberry, Fla.
just north of Ocala, the Canterbury facility was built from the ground up by original owners Alan and Carlie Evans. After it began hosting events in 1991, Canterbury quickly became a regional destination where generations of horse lovers gathered almost every weekend to enjoy a wide variety of equestrian events.
“When Canterbury first opened, it was the only real showgrounds in north central Florida,” Carlie Evans explained.
“We opened long before the Jacksonville Equestrian Center, the Florida Horse Park, Grand Oaks, and all the other