I asked Steve how he feels now that his vision has gone from imagination to reality, and he swiftly but politely corrected me. The barns are state-of-the-art, with a high-ceilinged design that maximizes air circulation, as well as stall fans, LED lights and “mattresses” cushioning the stall floors to insure horses get a comfortable night’s rest. The ambitious TerraNova endeavor continues its growth, with a permanent VIP pavilion, a new show office under construction and permanent stables for the horses shipping in to compete. Equestrian Federation for those competitions, because it has not only a specialist operations team experienced in the discipline, but also demonstrated the ability to accomplish what the family set out to do. Nagy)Īlthough the facility had no track record in eventing, it immediately received dates from the U.S. Palms and trees hung with Spanish moss provide a lovely setting for hacking near the show rings. Since TerraNova opened last year, it has hosted not only jumper shows, but dressage competitions and eventing as well. Natalee is part of the effort as well, handling community outreach and charitable initiatives.
Her husband is experienced in construction and stable management. Steve, whose businesses include workers’ compensation insurance, handed the equestrian portion of the project over to Hannah, an eventer turned dressage rider who has a degree from the University of Florida in communications and leadership fulfillment. Hannah and Zach named it TerraNova after two of their horses, Terra and Nova, but the name was doubly appropriate because it means “new land” in Latin.Įventually, the showgrounds will be surrounded by housing, estates particularly suitable for horse lovers who want to enjoy their animals in the country, while being close enough to Sarasota that it’s easy to hop over for shopping or dinner. When the family started its work, there was nothing on the property they had bought, just over the Sarasota County line in Manatee County. The still-rural location offers a contrast to the busy tourist destination city with its famous Gulf beaches, high-end stores and wonderful restaurants, but it’s close enough to allow exhibitors access to those features. It’s a state-of-the-art horse show facility, rising from an old cattle pasture similar to the properties you can still see on the drive of a half-hour or so from glamorous Sarasota on Florida’s west coast.
But for Natalee and Steve Herrig their daughter, Hannah, and her husband, Zach Ketelboeter, the family project is being produced on a grander and altogether different scale. Unlike many other show facilities, TerraNova is nestled away on over 225 acres so your horse can enjoy vast grazing and roaming space while benefiting from the state-of-the-art stabling barn featuring 12×12 stalls with included fans and mattress system.When you think of family projects, perhaps painting the living room, cleaning the garage or planting a garden comes to mind. Settled in the peaceful countryside of Myakka City, you can enjoy both top-tier competition while feeling at ease in a soothing environment away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Hannah and Steve Ketelboeter had a vision to produce luxury and lifestyle amenities in a picturesque setting where the horses could still be horses.Įvery detail was carefully considered and collaborated on to produce the most inviting and safe stabling, competition arenas, and outdoor accommodations for both horse and rider.
Sarasota, Florida, USA - Decem- With the 2023 Sarasota Winter Classic quickly approaching, West Horse Shows would like to take the time to introduce you to our incredible new venue! The TerraNova Equestrian Center was born from a vision to deliver an unparalleled equestrian experience for exhibitors, spectators, and equine athletes.
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