Quantum Leap Eventing LLC

06/25/2024

You can be a great rider if you really want to know the truth, with no false praise, and you are truly willing to do the hard work it takes to improve. YOU will be the one that improves the most.

Those that think they already know or don't accept and learn from criticism will not progress, and will remain average.

05/30/2024

While the weekend didn’t progress as we planned, the Generalist put in a solid dressage test at 27. I’m over the moon and big thanks to Mary Schwentker and Brooke Alnwine for helping make this lovely fellow happy and relaxed

04/16/2024

I posted this to my personal account earlier, but I’m still SO HAPPY about the performance of QLEs horses this past weekend. Thanks to all who helped, the organizers and fellow riders who make eventing such a great sport!

03/27/2024

How many times do you hear me say “NO GADGETS!”

Ultimate Checklist: Why Every Jumping Rider Absolutely Needs Draw Reins

1. **To Be One of the Cool Kids:** First and foremost, nothing says "I'm a pro" like a pair of shiny draw reins. It's like high school all over again, but with horses. Fit in or miss out!

2. **Because Head Position Is Everything:** If your horse's head isn't touching its knees, are you even riding? Remember, aesthetics over athletics!

3. **To Make the Hind Legs Decorative:** Who needs all that power from behind when you can have a beautifully useless trot that's all show, no go? Plus, those hind legs make great accessories.

4. **To Give Your Horse a Reason to See the Physio:** Let's face it, we all know physiotherapists need love (and business) too. What better way to support your local equine physio than by creating some totally avoidable back and neck issues?

5. **To Complicate Simple Tasks:** Anyone can ride a horse using balance and mutual respect, but it takes a real genius to make it complicated and gadget-dependent. Why keep it simple when you can keep it interesting?

6. **For That 'Instant Dressage' Look:** Instantly transform your jumper into a dressage diva with just the tug of a rein. Who cares about years of training and communication? Instant results are where it’s at!

7. **Because Who Needs Trust Anyway?:** Building a relationship based on trust and understanding is so last century. Let's fast-track to obedience with the magic of draw reins. Instant respect, right?

8. **To Never Actually Improve:** Because true improvement requires change, and who has time for that? Keep doing things your own old way (whether it works or not), and you're guaranteed to stay exactly where you are.

😆 Remember, this is satire. For real horse pros, the real shortcuts are the long, hard hours of dedication, understanding, and respect between horse and rider. 😘

02/07/2024

Keep your hips loose, says my massage therapist…it will help so much with your riding!

12/07/2023

What fun we had at Above and Beyond farm last night!

03/07/2023

Katie Myer.

02/13/2023

Katie Myer and Zeus exploring the magic of grids at QLE. What a good boy!

01/26/2023

Oh yeah!

01/05/2023

A well deserved footing refresh. Now I can bounce a bit softer when tossed from my favorite redhead!

09/30/2022

Far bear week starts 5 October. Don’t miss an opportunity to brighten your day and vote for Otis!

08/26/2022

Happy National dog day from Quantum Leap Eventing!

06/07/2022

I have some of the most beautiful alfalfa square bales EVER just stored and ready for you to feed to your livestock. This is high quality, luscious and consistent quality throughout the lot. Price is $8.50/ bale if picked up; additional costs accrue for delivery and stacking. PM me for details

05/16/2022

I think it’s time for the first hay cutting of 2022 per Dexyer’s expert assessment!

05/14/2022

This is why we can’t have nice things!

05/12/2022

From wearing sheets to ward off the chill to 75F in 3 days. Gotta live climate change!

04/30/2022

04/30/2022

A lovely day at the Frederick Area Dressage Show held at Leslie Raulin’s beautiful farm. Thank you to the organizers and the hostess for a great experience. Danielle Thumma had super rides on her Squishy & Ryker and a big congratulations to Gegi Leeger for her first outing of the season!

02/16/2022

This lovely pair just joined us at Quantum Leap Eventing. We welcome Jewel and Brianna Candelaria and thank them for trusting us with Jewel’s care.

01/06/2022

Capturing so much in a few words…

09/21/2021

We say a sad farewell to QLE Helen Wheels today. While our loss is devastating, it means an open stall. PM me if you are interested in a highly individualized, safe, sane and comfortable experience for you and your horse.

09/07/2021

06/01/2021

Our dear Taz (QLE positron) jumping this past weekend with my wonderful Katie Myer aboard. This horse had a very serious injury last October and just riding him was in doubt. We are thrilled to see him sound and happy! Thanks to South Mountain Equine, Lindsay Woods, Karen Nutt, Danielle Thumma and all who have provided support.

03/22/2021

Congratulations to Danielle Thumma and Emmie Spare on their wonderful outings at Loch Moy starter trial this weekend. What fun to see their hard work over this past (yucky) winter paying off.

03/01/2021

A busy weekend for QLE! I had my first rehab ride on QLE Positron (Taz to all his friends). Many thanks to Lindsay Woods for her excellent care immediate post injury. And a HUGE shout out to South Mountain Equine for all their excellent diagnostic and treatment skills. We will be excited to see his recuperation.
Secondly it was a GREAT weekend for Danielle Thumma and Emmy Spare at loch moy cross derby. So much fun (and blue ribbons to compliment the pink attire!). Yay!

02/24/2021

We are looking forward to having a great weekend at the rescheduled Cross Derby at Loch Moy! C'mon spring!

02/09/2021

Dexter, QLE’s official greeter and muskrat hunter taking a break to warm up the hay for his horse buddies. Or maybe he’s cold??

10/07/2020

Quantum Leap Eventing welcomes this beautiful girl, Lovely l' Prada (now called Balou by her new owners). Congratulations to Katie Meyer on the purchase of an exciting young prospect. Thank you to Sally Shirley for orchestrating the sale and to the Meyer family for entrusting this gem to our care! You will see this sparkling pair out soon!