Gunby Equine Center

The buildings of Eugene Gunby Equine Center served originally as a poultry farm where chickens and turkeys were raised and eggs were produced. After the poultry farms were closed in the 1960's, the buildings were not used until 1974, when they were remodeled as horse barns. In May 1974, the buildings were dedicated as the Eugene Gunby Equine Center in recognition of the inspiration, encouragement, and material assistance of Judge Pierce Eugene Gunby, an alumnus of Berry's class of 1919. The 77-acre center is a complete equestrian facility containing a main barn with stables, feed and tack rooms, grooming areas, a maternity barn, and a lighted outdoor arena equipped with a public-address system for horse shows and horsemanship clinics. Gunby Center has a quarter-horse breeding program. Two adjoining buildings house the offices. In the fall of 1976, the Gunby Room at the center was opened to honor the achievements of Judge Gunby. The room contains awards and memorabilia relating to his life as a judge and lawyer, his horsemanship achievements, and his works of service. Stricken with polio when he was five years old, Judge Gunby showed great personal courage and perseverance in overcoming his severe physical disability to become a skilled and avid horseman. The Gunby Center recognizes his love and concern for youth in a lasting and fitting way. The Swedish Paralympics team practiced at the Gunby Center in 1996 in preparation for the Paralympics Games in Atlanta.

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