Summer

Show Like a Pro

Summer 2024: June 30 - July 3

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This intensive four-day clinic is designed for intermediate and advanced riders looking to improve their skills in the show ring.

Riders who attend this camp should be confidently jumping 2ft or higher on a regular basis. While campers do not have to have prior show experience, they should be interested in gaining an introduction to the USEF and collegiate show format. For those already actively competing, the clinic will allow them to hone their skills in their current division and prepare them for competitions in other styles.

Riders will participate in 2-3 mounted lessons per day from our experienced instructors focusing on show preparedness and performance. At the end of the four-day residential program, riders will participate in a mock show with a carded USEF judge as well as a roundtable judge’s clinic.

In order to maintain individual focus and work towards personal goals, this camp is limited to 14 participants. During their stay at Chatham Hall, campers reside in air-conditioned dorms supervised by an adult faculty member and high school- or college-aged counselors. In the evenings, campers are able to participate in fun camp games and activities, including tie dying, s’mores making, water balloon fun, movie night, and bingo.

Eligible riders are between the ages of 12-16 and have experience confidently jumping 2ft or higher on a regular basis. The fee for Show Like a Pro is $2,000.

The daily schedule includes 2-3 mounted lessons, classroom learning, hands-on instruction in various aspects of horsemanship, three meals in our dining hall, and evening activities.

Our Instructors

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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.
Emma Lane

Asst. Director of Riding; Riding Instructor; 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!