Our Featured Volunteer of the Month is Alyson Fenell!

Alyson was introduced to Lancers in 2017 when her stepmom Stephanie, and younger sister Evelyn started riding. She has helped out with many jobs when her dad, Bill gets called in for a variety of repairs needed to be done in the barn, she has also been volunteering in our Therapeutic riding Program since 2022. “Volunteering at the lancers has been so rewarding, the community is so incredibly welcoming and open-minded, a very unique family Everyone is there to help each other and provide support to each other the best we can. We all have shared goals of caring for the horses and those who ride them. Each volunteer has a crucial role to play and make it all work. It is truly an amazing team to be a part of.” Allyson has thoroughly enjoyed being able to help people of all ages and the ability to experience the power and freedom of riding a horse!

Our Volunteers in the Therapeutic riding program are so valued, this program would not be possible without them. Alyson enjoys giving her time to Lancers and hopes to continue to volunteer. “I have made friendships and bonds that will last a lifetime and having the responsibility of caring for 27 horses as a team is such a rewarding experience that I will never forget. Seeing the dedication of everyone at the Halifax Lancers into creating such a welcoming community and caring for all the horses is such an incredible thing to witness”. Alyson formed a great connection with Bella, one of the retired Horses of Halifax, she had the pleasure of working with her every week during one the Therapeutic riding sessions.

Alyson has enjoyed being able to watch her sister Evelyn grow up and learn at Lancers, “to care for horses and treat them with the respect and kindness they deserve has been one of my favorite things to witness. I am so proud of her dedication to caring for the horses and the fellow riders around her.” Thank you Alyson for all of your contributions to the barn and the therapeutic riding program.