Indiana started lessons at the age of 5 and enjoyed showing in hunters on Vancouver Island through her teenage years. She then started her professional career in Horse Trails (eventing) and competed to Intermediate level in the UK. After returning to Canada in 2008, Indiana shifted her focus to the dressage ring, where she continues to compete at the regional level. As well as introducing a strong foundation of flatwork to our QMS riders, Indiana’s background as a Registered Yoga Teacher offers her a unique insight in developing the positions of riders in all disciplines. A dedicated horsewoman, Indiana is currently pursuing her Pro-EFW certification as an Equine Professional.

In addition to her coaching certification, Leora holds a Bachelor's of Education and is our Equestrian Teacher at Queen Margaret's School. With a fondness for developing young horses, she has competed in the jumper ring throughout the Pacific Northwest up to 1.20m. As well as teaching our Equine Science classes and overseeing our Equestrian PHE curriculum, Leora is regarded for her positivity and education based approach to coaching. Leora works with a wide variety of riders, from beginners through 1.10 jumpers and mini medal finalists.

Brittany bring a wide breadth of experience to QMS, as both a coach and competitor. Under her confident guidance, Brittany’s students have successfully competed in the Junior Hunters, Equitation’s and the Jumpers (up to 1.25m). In addition to her love for developing young hunters and competing in the international hunter derbies, Brittany has competed up to 1.35m in venues throughout North America. Brittany is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and is excited to support our riders in optimizing their performance through proper nutrition. 

Carlie’s passion for horses started in a western saddle, but quickly shifted when she moved to the west coast and joined Pony Club. At age 16 Carlie passed her Pony Club “B” and started working at QMS as a member of barn staff the following year. Carlie was the QMS Barn Manager from 2013-2020, until she decided to focus full time on the fulfilment she experiences developing riders in our Learn to Ride program.

Rhawnie Hankins was born and raised in the Cowichan Valley and has ridden horses since she was a child. Rhawnie's love of horses brought her to QMS as a member of the barn staff, yet her education and skills in event and sport management made for a very natural progression into her current role as Team QMS Manager and Administrative Assistant. She is very excited to learn more about the horse industry and is excited to put her degree to good use.