Quantum Leap Eventing LLC

01/06/2025

My student and good friend Jesse Brett gave me a fitting gift for Christmas. She knows me (too) well!

11/13/2024

I had the privilege of a coordinated visit today between the farrier and vet to consult on shoes for the QLE horses. Many thanks to Corey Minnick of Mid Valley Forge and Dr Brooke Alnwine of South Mountain Equine for their time and expertise. Remember to get a team of professionals to keep your horses happy, healthy and performance-ready!!

11/12/2024

While our results weren’t as hoped, we had a great time at Virginia Horse Trials this past weekend. The General was a lovely gentleman in a high energy environment while I met up with my fellow eventer friends, Rachael Gill, Mary Schwentker, Jess West, Chris Ehlers and too many more to recall. Eventers are THE BEST!

10/07/2024

The smile says it all. The General having a fine time at MDHT. A great venue and the Loch Moy Farm staff are the BEST! I also thank Mary Schwentker, the South Mountain Equine staff and Corey Minnick for their support and expertise.

10/01/2024

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!