In 1986, Memphis attorney Drew J. Canale and his wife Allison abandoned life in the fast lane for the enjoyment of a more peaceful and slow paced existence in the idyllic Southern countryside near Oakland, Tennessee. Or so they thought. They started with 100 acres of soybean field and carved into it 10 pastures, an eight acre lake, a show arena, a 52 stall barn and a lovely home in which to raise their two children, Valarie and Leslie. Soon thereafter, Drew built his mom, Helen her own home on the Canale farm, where she now lives with Drews brother Billy Hoss. Canale Farms was originally constructed and designed as a full service equestrian facility. Boarding, breeding and raising colts to sell was for the first 10 years the major direction of the farm. Drew and Ali started with one horse in 1987, and seven years later they had built one of the largest allbreed boarding facilities in the MidSouth, with as many as 72 horses boarded at one time. Riding lessons and introducing new people to the world of horses was always a major part of the facility and the Canale Farms Riding School continues today, teaching the art of trail gaiting with emphasis on trail riding and learning to enjoy the gaited pleasure horse. In 1987, the couple also began breeding and raising Spotted Saddle horses. They had four spotted stallions standing at stud at the farm and raised many beautiful foals over the years. They also hosted many horse shows, horse sales and auctions. At a New Years Eve sale at the farm the Canales purchased the World Grand Champion Dirty Harry, who stood at stud at Canale Farms in 1995 and 1996. Soon the path of Canale Farms took another turn and they began a childrens summer camp, hosted childrens birthday parties and gave horseback riding lessons to hundreds of Memphians throughout the year. The Canales soon learned there were many people, young and old, that wanted to enjoy their beautiful ranch and get away from the fast paced city life as they once did. Searching for a way for Memphians to come and enjoy their ranch and not get burdened with the debt of horse ownership, they formed the Paddock Club, a trail riding club for individuals who do not wish to own their own horse. The venture failed due lack of interest and the expense of feeding the club horses, but the Canales did not give up hope.

Address: CANALE FARMS CORPORATE EVENTS For the pleasure of your Company 620 Canale Way Oakland, TN 38060
Telephone: 901-465-6690
Fax: 465-0083
Website: http://www.canalefarms.com/