About Us
Alison Brebner began riding at an early age, first beginning her competitive career in horse trials in Ontario on her thoroughbred gelding Northern Touch. From there, Aliy started training with 1996 Olympic show jumping team member Chris Delia at his Chris Delia Stables in Oakville Ontario, competing her own horse as well as others in the hunter, jumper and equitation divisions.
Shortly after, Aliy received her Equine Canada coaching status and became a working student for CET member Liz Steacie, competing in the Young Riders division on the Oldenburg gelding Daneel. Aliy became the Assistant Trainer and Barn Manager at Liz Steacie’s Porcupine Hill Dressage, riding and competing both her own horse Halston and client horses up through the Prix St. Georges level.
Since opening Northern Equestrian Centre in 2007, Aliy's students have been very successful at the discovery, silver and gold levels, where they have won many local and provincial championships.
Carney Howe
- Carney Howe grew up on his family farm and from there went onto the University of Guelph- Kemptville where he graduated with a diploma in agriculture. He is now the fourth generation in his family to be employed in agriculture, as he works in the animal nutrition industry.
- Carney is involved in all aspects of the farm from horse care to shipping and grooming at the horse shows.
Meet the Team
Lea Mitchell - Barn Manager
Lea has been working at NEC since 2007, she is responsible for the daily running of the facility- everything from managing staff to working with many of the young horses. Currently, she is riding and competing NEC Kairos, a young 4 year old prospect.
Meaghan Cullen- Weekends
Meg has been a working student at NEC since 2007. In 2009 she comepted NEC Tempo Primo at Training Level at the Silver Level with many wins, finishing as Eastern Ontario Champion in the JR division and Reserve Champion in Ontario.