Quicksilver Farms, LLC

Quicksilver Farms, LLC Breeders and trainers of Welsh and half Welsh hunter ponies. Now accepting riding students. Our students lesson on current or retired show horses and ponies.

We are an active farm specializing in breeding/training registered Section B Welsh ponies and half-Welsh ponies for the "A" circuit hunter ring. Our ponies are handled daily, have wonderful dispositions and are competitive in the Welsh and hunter competitions. They are selected for their conformation, temperament, movement and excellent pedigrees.
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We have been breeding and training Welsh ponies

since 2001, but our experience in the equine world has spanned over 4 decades. Melinda Zalesky, owner and trainer, grew up on a Quarter Horse farm in Mississippi and competed across the United States for many years. She later trained and rode for a Quarter Horse ranch in Argentina and then began concentrating on riding hunt seat while living in Mexico City. Upon returning to the United States in 1997, she began training ponies and teaching riding lessons at the family's farm in Kingsport, TN. In January of 2003, Melinda and her family moved to Chardon, OH where they lived until July 2012. The farm was relocated then to the beautiful Charleston, SC area and all the ponies and people are loving the new place. They also maintain a second farm in Jonesborough, TN.
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Quicksilver Farms, LLC is owned and operated by Alex and Melinda Zalesky. Melinda handles the day to day operations of the farm and oversees the training and breeding activities. She is assisted by Alyssa Griffith, Senior Instructor and Director of the Training Program and several other qualified instructors and trainers.
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At our farm location in Huger, SC, we offer a select lesson program for hunter/jumper riders of all ages and sizes from beginner to advanced riding levels. We are also accepting a few outside ponies in for training.
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Our pony breeding/training business is based on the premise that a proven pedigree helps to provide a solid base for future success. We strive to breed top quality hunter ponies from breeding stock with excellent proven hunter pony pedigrees.
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Visitors are always welcome, but we do request that you call for an appointment prior to stopping by.
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A good start to the first day at Stable View’s In & Out Series! Let’s see what today brings 🏅
11/23/2025

A good start to the first day at Stable View’s In & Out Series! Let’s see what today brings 🏅

Progressive Show Jumping Medal & Derby Finals weekend! 🏆🏅⭐️Eliza Grace Pruett and Quicksilver Primrose finished off thei...
11/22/2025

Progressive Show Jumping Medal & Derby Finals weekend! 🏆🏅

⭐️Eliza Grace Pruett and Quicksilver Primrose finished off their season 8th in the 2’ Mini Medal and rode up against a very competitive group in the Mary Ann Equitation Challenge

⭐️Addie Charveron and Rosehaven Minuet finished 5th in the Crossrail Derby after an 81.5 in the classic round

⭐️Aurelia Mike and Quicksilver Swamp Fox finished 7th in the Crossrail Derby

⭐️Lulu MacDonald and Shenandoah Pink Slipper finish 8th in the Crossrail Derby

ALL of our crossrail riders competed in this derby for their first time, all coming home with a ribbon!

⭐️Sea Hunter Farm let us borrow Nora Kate to ride Shenandoah Pink Slipper to a 7th place ribbon in the 2’ Derby. We are so grateful that she was still able to participate!

We are so proud of all of our kids and can’t wait for these new exciting chapters next season!

🏆Quicksilver kicked off November at Sea Island Show Series this past weekend. We even had a few ponies joining us for th...
11/10/2025

🏆Quicksilver kicked off November at Sea Island Show Series this past weekend. We even had a few ponies joining us for the first time🏆

🌹Quicksilver Primrose and Brooklyn Oates competed in the combined 2’3, 2’6, 2’9 open division receiving 3rd in the undersaddle and 2nd in one of their over fences. With Brooklyn planning to continue her progress with a new mount next season, this pair had a wonderful last show together.

☀️Shenandoah Pink Slipper and Adelyn Abraham brushed their dust off in a large 2’ division. This pair had some of their best trips together earning ribbons in each class. Looking forward to seeing these two continue their progress together at finals next weekend and throughout this next season.

🃏I’m Joking and Karista Hurley were Reserve Champion in a large 2’ division. With two class wins and 3rd in the undersaddle, we are very excited for this horse to be joining our program.

📸Quicksilver Next Top Model jumped her way into the ribbons in all of her over fences with Karista Hurley in the 2’ open division. She also strutted to 2nd in the undersaddle with Lindsey Northrop

🎵Quicksilver Ballad was Champion in the Crossrail Hunter division with Lindsey Northrop. This duo won their undersaddle and one of their over fences.

🎵Quicksilver Ballad and Emma Scanlon tackled the WTC division together again. After just a short time together, we’ve seen lots of success from these two. We can’t wait to see what they continue to accomplish together.

None of this would be possible without the wonderful team behind us. Huge thank you to all of our clients, Cait Pingolt, and Lindsey Northrop. We’re looking forward to what’s coming these next few weekends!

Next Up —> PSJ Medal & Derby Finals

🏆PSJ Southeast Regionals🏆🍊Tenacious Z and Eliza Bierman received countless compliments this weekend. They were second in...
10/07/2025

🏆PSJ Southeast Regionals🏆

🍊Tenacious Z and Eliza Bierman received countless compliments this weekend. They were second in both of their eq flats and had many ribbons over fences. This pair has a bright future ahead of them.

🌹Quicksilver Primrose and Eliza Grace Pruett had lots of success this weekend. They were third in a large 2’ medal both days and second in all of their over fences on Saturday out of a competitive Long Stirrup division.

☀️Shenandoah Pink Slipper and Lulu MacDonald not only received a tricolor for all four Crossrail divisions throughout the weekend, they were also the SE Regional Champion in the Crossrail Equitation. We are extremely proud of the progress this pair has made in the past year.

🦊Quicksilver Swamp Fox and Aurelia Mike have been finding their groove. They ended the weekend with three Reserve Champions in the Crossrail divisions with placings in the top three in over half of their classes out of 14 competitors.

🌷Rosehaven Minuet and Addison Charveron had a good weekend in Crossrails as well. They were second in the under saddle both days with some seconds over fences to accompany that.

🪄Quicksilver Big Easy and Makenzie Conlin also had much success in Crossrails this weekend. This pair brought home great ribbons. They had many top 3 placings and were very successful in the Crossrails Equitation.

🪽Tranquility’s Made in America and Mila Sinkler Walk-Trotted the weekend away. We are very happy to see this pair back in the show ring with lots of success.

🌟Shenandoah Pink Slipper and Rosehaven Minuet also put their true game faces on for leadline with Emma Hurley. Adding two more blue ribbons to the lineup, these girls were all smiles.

🍂The Quicksilver team had a wonderful weekend in Aiken. We are endlessly proud of all of these girls and very thankful for our wonderful horses and ponies who make it all possible. This weekend was a great start to fall, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of the year brings🍂

A wonderful start to October with Southeast Regionals this past weekend at Highfields in Aiken! Super successful weekend...
10/07/2025

A wonderful start to October with Southeast Regionals this past weekend at Highfields in Aiken!

Super successful weekend with lots of Tri-colors and ribbons. Great riding, good sportsmanship, lots of teamwork, and tons of fun! More pictures to come!

Quicksilver finished off the month at the PSJ Fall Festival!Tenacious Z had his first show with his owner, Eliza Bierman...
09/23/2025

Quicksilver finished off the month at the PSJ Fall Festival!

Tenacious Z had his first show with his owner, Eliza Bierman. They laid down some lovely trips for their first show together which got them lots of ribbons including 3rd in the 2’6 medal and 4th in the combined eq flat.

Tenacious Z was also ridden by Karista Hurley, winning one of his o/f and ending up reserve champion in the Hopeful Hunters on Saturday.

Quicksilver Swamp Fox was ridden to champion by Lindsey Northrop in the Pre Green Hunters on Saturday.

Shenandoah Pink Slipper and Lulu MacDonald kept up with September fun! These two were champion in the Crossrail Eq on Saturday and received a lot of 2nds and 3rds to go with that.

Quicksilver Big Easy and Makenzie Conlin got back in the ring together, and they received lots of o/f ribbons in the crossrails.

New Rex Montgomery and Kelly Davis had their second outing together! They had great trips over crossrails, receiving great ribbons in the eq.

Tranquility’s Made in America took on Walk Trot with Ava Sinkler. This pair was awarded reserve champion both days, winning two of their classes!

It was a busy month here, but we’re so proud of all of the Quicksilver team!

Next up… Stable View In & Out 6Karista Hurley took Tenacious Z on his first outing! They racked up lots of ribbons, incl...
09/23/2025

Next up… Stable View In & Out 6

Karista Hurley took Tenacious Z on his first outing! They racked up lots of ribbons, including 6th in the Stable View Hunter Derby. Tango also brought back a 5th place ribbon with owner/rider Eliza Bierman in the Green/Performance u/s.

Karista Hurley rode Shenandoah Pink Slipper to champion, clean sweeping the open 2’ division on Saturday and receiving reserve champion on Sunday.

Karista Hurley also piloted Quicksilver Melody around the open 2’ division with great ribbons on Saturday and receiving another champion on Sunday.

Aurelia Mike and Quicksilver Swamp Fox had just their second show together. They won one of their o/f and brought home lots of gold ribbons to accompany that!

Alexandra Tappan and Merry Go Round joined us for another eventful weekend. They also won one of their o/f and placed in all of their other classes as well!

Emma Scanlon and Quicksilver Ballad had another successful weekend in WTC. They were reserve champion both days and received lots of blue ribbons!

First Stable View outing for the crew and needless to say it was full of successes!

September has been quite a busy month for the Quicksilver team!Starting with the September Spectacular in Tryon. This wa...
09/23/2025

September has been quite a busy month for the Quicksilver team!

Starting with the September Spectacular in Tryon. This was a lot of first times for this group who also received some top placings.

Brooklyn Oates rode Quicksilver Primrose right into the ribbons for all of her hunter o/f in the Pre-Childrens division and secured 4th in her NCHJA medal to end her weekend on Sunday.

Addison Charveron and Rosehaven Minuet came home as crossrail champions by winning both of their eq o/f. This pair was also awarded 2nd in the u/s out of a large group.

Lulu MacDonald and Shenandoah Pink Slipper had a successful weekend in crossrails. This pair had many great ribbons o/f and barely missed the derby callback, ending up 15th.

Alexandra Tappan and Merry Go Round rode with a large, competitive crossrail group. Alexandra took home 5th in the eq flat. We were happy to see this pair back in the show ring again!

Emma Scanlon and Quicksilver Ballad made their horse show debut together. Competing in a large WTC group, they secured many ribbons, including
3rd in the eq.

Quicksilver Melody toted Emma Hurley around another successful leadline class in the big stadium. Smiles all around!

This group of riders blew us away for their first time at Tryon!

⛵️Quicksilver Melody is at Pony Finals ready for trials⛵️6 year old top of the line small. Registered Welsh, lifetime US...
08/08/2025

⛵️Quicksilver Melody is at Pony Finals ready for trials⛵️

6 year old top of the line small. Registered Welsh, lifetime USEF and USHJA. Models, jumps, hack winner. Quiet, brave, super easy changes.

Melody is a sibling to many Pony Finals ribbon winners. She’s simple enough for a crossrail kid but has all the talent for the division. Wonderful brain and ready to be your small green for 2026.

Come try her anytime today through Sunday. Located in Tent 25 with Denise Antoniadis.

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1816 Charity Church Road
Huger, SC
29450

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+14404877746

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