Board of Directors 2024

 President: Lori Kohl
Director: Dawn Mittelholtz
Director:  Jeanne Karyl
Director: Laura Stockland
Director: Adele Mitchinson
Director: Lindsey Davis
Director: Rebecca Helliwell

Board of Directors Role:

Board Members oversee the governance of and financial integrity of PRANCE and help to lead and guide the strategic vision of the organization. They serve on a volunteer basis and attend regular board meetings; supporting our programs and volunteering at events. We thank each and every director for their hard work and dedication.

Meet our Board of Directors:

Lori Kohl(President):

A Health and Safety professional, Lori has personally witnessed the incredible impact horses can have on humans through her own inspiring journey. She is a proud mother of two boys, one of whom has benefited from a therapeutic riding program. An active volunteer and rider, Lori finds horses to be profoundly therapeutic and credits PRANCE with playing a pivotal role in her transformative experience.

Rebecca Helliwell:

Rebecca is the faithful owner to her own horse Mickey and brings with her many years of experience as both a child and adult at PRANCE. An excellent Western rider with lots of horse expertise and an enthusiasm for fund-raising, Rebecca looks forward to serving on the Board.

Dawn Mittelholtz:   

In her second year on the Board, Dawn is an enthusiastic supporter of PRANCE having seen first-hand how much horses can help heal humans.  As an employee of the Town, she brings with her a depth of knowledge on procedures and protocols.

Laura Stockland:

As the mom of a therapeutic rider who has participated in PRANCE programs for the last decade, Laura understands and appreciates the role of the therapy horse in the lives of children with special needs. With her background in education and administration, Laura is well-equipped as a leader to help steer PRANCE into the future.

Lindsey Davis:

Lindsey has been riding since she was a child and currently sponsors our beautiful Lexi whom she dotes on whenever possible. When not riding, Lindsey is employed in finance and risk management at one of Canada’s major banks. She is excited to help support PRANCE and work with the numbers to ensure our long-term longevity as a registered charity.

Adele Mitchenson:

Adele has experienced the joy of horses in her own life and believes in the magic and healing they bring into our lives. Currently employed at a nuclear supplier, Adele is very familiar with the nuclear industry in our community and has run her own business in the past. She hopes to help PRANCE with fundraising and share her connections in the community.

Jeanne Karyl:

Having returned to the region to care for her beloved mother in 2022, Jeanne is rediscovering Saugeen Shores. Jeanne has a background working with Indigenous communities and programs in British Colombia and PRANCE is honoured to have her join our team. With an unique perspective and lived experience, Jeanne hopes to help PRANCE to build bridges with our neighbouring First Nations at Saugeen and Cape Croker.