Steve and Dave THANK YOU

Retirement, mules, and humorous Tuesday night learnings!

Back in 1979, I officially outgrew my horse showing gang and said goodbye to a lively chapter filled with horse shows, globe-trotting, and ribbon-chasing. But hold the phone! During my grand finale show, I spotted my very first mule and made a pact with myself: once I hit retirement, I’d be all about mules. Fast forward to 2022-welcome to my mule adventure! I took a bold step and bought three mules online, and lo and behold, the sellers were as truthful as a mule could be; these creatures acted just like I imagined-calm-ish but maybe more “whoa” than “go.” I forked out $3,800 for one and $5,000 for the others.

Now, you’d think it would all be sunshine and rainbows, right? Wrong! I found myself in a fit of confusion-like a taco at a salad bar. My saddles were like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole, and my bits? Let’s just say they were a bit too “biting” for my taste. Lost again, I scoured YouTube and stumbled upon your channel. It was like a light bulb moment-ding! And then came your Trail Lite saddle: feather-light with the kind of fenders that don’t feel like a brick on my legs. I wasted no time placing an order.

When you reached out about the saddle, I was blown away-your customer service is like gold and sparkles! You predicted my challenges before I even knew they existed, and your clever fixes saved the day.

Now, as I gaze into 2024, I’m living the dream I’ve harbored since I was 19-owning mules and tackling trails! I’m not just existing; I’m thriving! Mules are a whole different ball game; it turns out all my dressage training didn’t click with these four-legged wonders, especially when I discovered through your guidance that mules mostly respond to the nose. Without your wisdom and gear, my trail rides would’ve been like commandeering a rickety old jalopy on a bumpy road. Instead, now it feels like cruising in my slick six-cylinder manual Jeep Wrangler!

I’ve even put together a slideshow because it’s crucial for you and Dave to see just how much your support has meant to me. I know those Tuesday night talks take serious effort, and I wanted to express my gratitude with some delightful photos and music celebrating your hard work, making my retirement chapter full of joy.

Thank you endlessly, Steve and Dave!

Watch Leslie’s Journey with Queen Valley Mule Ranch on You Tube