Advanced Practices in Equitation

Summer 2023: June 21-24

This is a program designed to further prepare riders ages 12-18 for the challenges of catch riding horses in the style of IEA, IHSA, and NCEA.

This program combines classroom theory and unmounted lessons with instruction in the saddle. Riders will have lessons twice daily, and be asked to participate in thoughtful dialogue with coaches and instructors about theory and position. This program is ideal for riders wanting to improve in IEA or who are looking to ride on a competitive team in college. In order to maintain individual focus and work towards personal goals, this camp is limited to 12 campers.

Outside of the saddle, riders will develop their own mental skills including sports psychology practices and specific individualized strategies for preparing for competition. Campers will participate in additional programming in rider nutrition, fitness, mental health and wellness, and stable management practices, and attend Equine Studies classes with Chatham Hall’s barn manager, veterinarian, and farrier. Classroom time will be incorporated throughout the day and dedicated to learning the history of the American Forward System of Riding and its current applications.

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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. 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 across 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.