Alissa Cue
Owner & Operator
CTRII (CanTRA Intermediate Instructor)
Equestrian Canada Competition Coach Specialist-Jumping
Equine Science Certificate with honors: Guelph University
Certified Young Horse Trainer
HP 1 Cohort 2025
Alissa Cue, owner and operator of Rohan Wood Stables, is the the head coach of RWS and FSTRA. Alissa began her riding career at the age of 7 in B.C. After moving to Winnipeg, Alissa joined the Canadian Pony Club as a teenager and attained her B Rating. She has maintained her affiliation with Pony Club by establishing Evangeline Pony Club at RWS in the Fall of 2003. She also sits on the Regional Board as the current Nova Scotia PPG Chair. She was the recipient of the Equine Canada/NCCP National Competition Coach of the year and received the NSEF Coach of the Year Award in 2017. Alissa is the current President of the Nova Scotia Hunter Jumper Association and was the NSHJA Coach of the Year in 2024. Alissa can be found most weekends at a Pony Club function or coaching and competing at Hunter Jumper shows around the Maritimes.
Jessica van Nostrand
Program Coordinator
CTRII (CanTRA Intermediate Instructor)
Equestrian Canada Competition Coach
Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management: Guelph University
Certified Young Horse Trainer
Jessica has worked for RWS prior to attending post-secondary schooling and has since assumed a full time position with RWS as our Recreational Program Coordinator and coach. She has obtained her HA rating in the Canadian Pony Club and volunteers her time with Evangeline Pony Club helping to run the adult Horsemasters program. In addition to all of Jessica’s responsibilities and roles at RWS, Jessica also coaches FSTRA’s therapeutic riding program, develops programming and volunteers at multiple events hosted by our facility. Jessica was the recipient of Equestrian Canada’s Community Coach of the year in 2017.
Anneli Visser
Instructor
Equestrian Canada Certified Instructor
Anneli started her riding career at RWS and was a member of the Evangeline Pony Club in her younger years. She has had a successful show season on the Scotia Series Circuit competing with Fiona in Dressage. Anneli also runs a hobby horse business called Dalia Hobby Horses. Anneli works in the barn on Tuesdays and also teaches our afternoon lessons.
Kylee Roberts
Instructor
Equestrian Canada Certified Instructor
Kylee Roberts started her riding career at RWS and as become a valuable member of our team. Kylee has been a member of the Evangeline Pony Club for over 10 years and has participated in many regional events over the years. She also competes on the EC Hunter/Jumper Circuit with RW Caliana. Kylee is currently attending Acadia University and works in the barn when our regular staff are sick. We are excited to have her join our team for the Summer of 2025. She will be coaching lessons as well as helping develop some young RWS horses.
Chloe Peckford
Instructor
Equestrian Canada Certified Instructor
Chloe Peckford started her riding career at RWS and was a member of the Evangeline Pony Club in her younger years. She then pursued riding outside of RWS before returning to become a Certified Instructor. She has had a successful show season on the Scotia Series Circuit competing with Bo. Chloe has been a valuable addition to our team. Chloe is currently away at University in Montreal.
Hannah Cliche
Barn assistant
Hannah’s upbeat and funny personality has been an asset to the RWS team and her passion for animals shines through her diligent work. Hannah is responsible for feeding all of our horses as well as grooming them in preparation for lessons. She can often be found driving the RTV around the farm working on her U-Turns. Hannah loves to ride and is often seen helping to train our therapy horses through their desensitization program.
