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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  Frankie Beyer 

  Asst. Director of Riding; Asst. Director of Community Life & Wellbeing

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  Frankie Beyer came to Chatham Hall in 2015. She graduated from Sweet Briar College with a bachelor's degree in psychology and certificate in equine studies. As a student, Frankie rode on the hunt seat show team for two years, and was president of the Riding Council her senior year. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in counseling from Wake Forest University and expects to graduate in spring 2023. On campus, she loves working with our diverse student body and walking her dog Stuart around campus.
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  Emma Lane 

  Barn Manager; Riding Instructor

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  Emma Lane joined the Chatham Hall family in 2017 and spends the majority of her time in the barn as a riding instructor and stable manager. Emma Lane earned an MBA in equine management from Midway University and B.S. in biology from Hollins University. As a student at Hollins, Emma rode on the IHSA team as an open/open rider all four years, having qualified and placed at IHSA Nationals twice in her college career. She is also a USHJA-certified trainer, registered USEF/USHJA hunter/equitation and jumper judge, and ASEA-certified equine appraiser. Emma's 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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  Kat Gay 

  Barn Fellow

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  Kat Gay came to Chatham Hall in 2023 to serve as the barn fellow. She rode for the IDA and eventing teams while studying equine studies at Averett University and has previously served as the riding director at Camp Mont Shenandoah. In her free time, Kat enjoys photography, writing, and riding her horse Hotch.