Riding Program

List of 4 members.

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  Ally Doyon 

  Director of Riding

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  Ally Doyon joined the Chatham Hall Riding Program in 2022. She came to the School from New Hampshire where she ran her own training business, AMD Equestrian, LLC. She was previously the assistant to the riding director and an IEA coach at the Fountain Valley School of Colorado. Ally rode at the collegiate level as a member of the Connecticut College equestrian team while earning her bachelor’s degree before continuing her education at the University of Colorado where she received her master’s. As a USHJA Certified Trainer, she has trained junior riders in the equitation, hunter, and jumper rings at both local and rated shows throughout Colorado, Arizona, and scross the Northeast. As a graduate of Canterbury School, Ally is familiar with boarding school life and has experience as a history teacher, dorm parent, and admissions officer. 
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  Emma Lane 

  Assistant Director of Riding; Equine Science Teacher

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  Emma Lane joined the Chatham Hall family in 2017 and spends the majority of her time at the Barn as assistant director of riding. Emma earned an M.B.A. in equine management from Midway University and B.S. in biology from Hollins University. At Hollins, she rode on the IHSA team as an open/open rider all four years, and qualified and placed at IHSA Nationals twice in her college career. Emma is also a USHJA-certified trainer, registered USEF/USHJA hunter/equitation and jumper judge, and ASEA-certified equine appraiser. Her favorite things about Chatham Hall are the students and beautiful riding facilities. She also enjoys organic gardening, cooking, reading, and spending time with her dogs and two rescue turtles!
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  Frankie Beyer 

  Associate Dean of Students for Wellbeing; Coach

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  Frankie Beyer came to Chatham Hall in 2015 as a member of the Riding Program. She graduated from Sweet Briar College with a bachelor's degree in psychology and certificate in equine studies and completed a master's degree in counseling from Wake Forest University during her time at Chatham Hall. Frankie joined the residential life team in 2022 to assist with community life and is still active with the Riding Program as an instructor. On campus, she loves working with our diverse student body and walking her dog Stuart.
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  Carley Sukkert 

  Barn Manager

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  Carley Sukkert joined the barn staff in 2023 as barn manager. Carley earned both a B.S. and M.B.A. from William Woods University (WWU). During her time at WWU, she was recognized as a Distinguished Scholar in Equine Administration and worked as a equine studies graduate assistant. Carley also has experience working in several barns in North Carolina.