The "Stables", built in 1908 are in need of renewal. Our primary goals are to bring the building up to code,restore the exterior and undertake interior repairs and functional improvements. The Provincial Fire Marshall and Municipal authorities have identified significant shortcomings in the physical infrastructure including lack of wheelchair accessibility, inadequate washroom facilities and rot and decay in the windows, roof and exterior. In addition, we plan to enlarge the stables to better accommodate program requirements.

1. Renewal and Enlargement of the Stables - including replacement of windows and fascia; replacing the existing single washroom, built in 1940, with two new washrooms, one wheelchair accessible and barrier-free;and construction of a 40 by 60 foot addition to house new horse stalls and new service facilities. 

Phase 1 - "The Link" was completed in 2003.  This included 2 washrooms, 2 wash stalls, a new locker room, a new mounting area for HALTR riders, and a manure bin.  Also 2 new stairways were constructed to the 2nd floor of the barn.  In 2004 the sofits and fascia were replaced, a new door and windows were installed on the north side of the barn and the stables were painted.  In 2005 new structural beams and columns were added to the stables and new stalls were built on the west side of the barn.

 2. Enlargement of the Indoor Riding Arena - the adjacent indoor riding arena, will be extended by 20 feet on each end, which will significantly increase its functionality. Overall, covered access to the adjacent stable and the observation gallery will be added.  Is planned for 2006-2007.

3. New Outdoor Riding Ring - A new outdoor paddock is to be built on the stable side of Bell Road in 2006.  This is to accomodate the construction of a new High School on the Community College site.

4. Streetscape and Signage - improved landscaping and signage to complement the historical and equestrian attributes of the renewed facility.

Each of our project's components is independent and lends itself to phased implementation to suit operational priorities and funding availability.

The Halifax Junior Bengal Lancers are soliciting support for needed funding.Donations can be one-time gifts or multi-year pledges. Lancers will also gratefully accept donations of needed goods or services.

It is the Halifax Junior Bengal Lancers intention to acknowledge all donors through a Donor Wall to be prominently located in the entrance lobby of the Stables.

In addition, there are opportunities for greater donor recognition through the individual purchase of naming rights to the Indoor and Outdoor Riding Rings, signage on Bell Road and Stall Plaques.

Our members and our partners,the Halifax Regional Municipality, and the Province of Nova Scotia, have committed significant financial support to the project. Halifax Regional Municipality has also agreed to a 20-year lease (with optional 10 year extension) to assure our continued presence on Bell Road.