Hilary Moss - Owner and Riding Instructor
Hilary established Winterfell Stables in 2013 after gaining several years experience in the equine industry. She began riding at Spruce Ridge Equicenter in Pembroke at the age of 10, and was instantly hooked. She enjoys teaching lessons of both English and Western disciplines, and holds her English and Western Instructor Certification with Equine Canada. Hilary loves sharing her passion for horses with riders of all ages, and enjoys watching people grow in love and trust for these wonderful creatures.
Hilary recognizes it is important to set goals for yourself and to never stop learning. She has trained with several coaches including Casey Gillis, Dr. Nonie Smart, Ron King, Kerstin Blaeske, and more- as well as studied at University of Guelph's Kemptville College and with Equi-Health Canada. She also volunteers with the Cobden 4H Horse Club. Hilary and her horse, Henry, actively show on the silver dressage circuit in the Ottawa region and proudly recently received the Second Level Open Champion title for the 2021 Ottawa Area Dressage circuit.
Hilary recognizes it is important to set goals for yourself and to never stop learning. She has trained with several coaches including Casey Gillis, Dr. Nonie Smart, Ron King, Kerstin Blaeske, and more- as well as studied at University of Guelph's Kemptville College and with Equi-Health Canada. She also volunteers with the Cobden 4H Horse Club. Hilary and her horse, Henry, actively show on the silver dressage circuit in the Ottawa region and proudly recently received the Second Level Open Champion title for the 2021 Ottawa Area Dressage circuit.
Shannon Becvar - Riding Coach
Shannon Becvar has been an Equestrian Canada Certified Coach since 2008. She owns and operates Silver Tree Stables in Pembroke with her husband John. They have 3 Canadian-bred Hanoverian horses and 2 collie dogs.
Shannon has competed at Fourth Level Dressage, Jumping at 3’6” and Training Level Eventing. She trains with Dressage coaches Gina Smith and Joanne Bouwhuis, and with jumper coaches Jen Hamilton and Hyde Moffatt.
Her favourite part about coaching is to help riders through challenges to feel more harmonious with their horses. With years of experience starting horses under saddle and preparing them for successful competition, Shannon creates exercises and forward-thinking plans that will help riders meet their goals.
Shannon has competed at Fourth Level Dressage, Jumping at 3’6” and Training Level Eventing. She trains with Dressage coaches Gina Smith and Joanne Bouwhuis, and with jumper coaches Jen Hamilton and Hyde Moffatt.
Her favourite part about coaching is to help riders through challenges to feel more harmonious with their horses. With years of experience starting horses under saddle and preparing them for successful competition, Shannon creates exercises and forward-thinking plans that will help riders meet their goals.
Roxanne Young - Riding Instructor
Bio to come
Megan Hendry - Riding Instructor, Stable Hand
Bio to come
Chloe Habraken - Riding Instructor, Stable Hand
Chloe has been passionate about riding since she was 9 years old. She has trained and shown in many English disciplines- including hunter, equitation, jumpers, dressage, and eventing all over Eastern Ontario. She has plenty of experience with young horses as well as off the track Thoroughbreds, and has a passion for developing green horses into competitors. Chloe is working towards continuing her Equine Canada certification, and looks forward to beginning her teaching career at Winterfell. Her large knowledge base and gentle spirit will benefit riders, as she shares her under saddle theory and tips with clients.
She currently owns a miniature colt, her first horse who she trained as a jumper, and a Thoroughbred mare who is her up-and-coming show hunter. Her mare, Anna, and her enjoy hunter derbies and have high aspirations to compete on the Trillium and A-circuit in the future.
Fun fact: Hilary had the opportunity to teach Chloe a few lessons when she began riding as a nine year old, making Hilary feel very honoured to have her join the team.
She currently owns a miniature colt, her first horse who she trained as a jumper, and a Thoroughbred mare who is her up-and-coming show hunter. Her mare, Anna, and her enjoy hunter derbies and have high aspirations to compete on the Trillium and A-circuit in the future.
Fun fact: Hilary had the opportunity to teach Chloe a few lessons when she began riding as a nine year old, making Hilary feel very honoured to have her join the team.
Mark Moss - Grounds and Maintenance
Mark is the guy to go to when you need help at Winterfell Stables. He is our maintenance man, keeps the yard free of snow and paddocks filled with hay, and helps trailers the horses. Though he works all day in IT at CNL, he is always willing to lend a helpful hand in the evening.
