About Us
What started with our parents’ love has now evolved into a second-generation endeavor, as we continue to nurture this legacy while embracing the joys of equestrian life.
Horses Run In the Family
With a history of ownership stretching back over 30 years, Time Square’s story began with Paula and her husband Les, who transitioned from their own competitive pursuits to establishing a flourishing lesson and training program. Complementing this endeavor, the stable also operates a hauling business, facilitating transportation both within and beyond state lines, including urgent hauls. Paula, Les, and their team have entrusted the lesson and training program to Kala Uelmen, the esteemed head trainer, and appointed Leslie Gelinas as the operations manager, a strategic move aimed at nurturing the escalating hauling enterprise with focused dedication.
Kala Uelmen
As a Junior Kala excelled in Hunters Equitation and in the Jumper arena. You will find her name etched into many year-end championship awards at MHJA. Kala Qualified for Maclay regionals and USEF hunt seat medal finals in Harrisburg and Kentucky. She did the jumpers competing up to 4’6 and was the youngest rider to win the Metamora Hunt Jumper classic, she won the mini prix twice at Grosse Pointe Hunt Club. After finishing her career as a junior she went on to further her education with Thoroughbred Race Horses. She worked her way up from being an exercise rider to training and owning her own race Horses. Racing in Michigan, winning many stakes races, and still owns to this day the older horse of the year two years in a row Boo Dutton. As racing came to an end in Michigan Kala started focusing back on Hunter Jumpers. She has spent many years breaking and training horses, specializing in difficult horses, and has restarted many off-the-track thoroughbreds to go on to successful second careers as champion Hunter Jumpers.
Leslie Gelinas
Leslie Gelinas is a dedicated full-time realtor who seamlessly weaves her passion for equestrianism into her multifaceted journey. Over two decades ago, she embarked on her teaching journey by introducing beginners to the world of riding. With time, her role evolved into that of an invaluable assistant trainer and operations manager. From orchestrating show schedules to meticulously curating lesson schedules and camps, Leslie’s meticulous touch ensures seamless operations. Her innovative spirit shines through as she introduces novel lesson programs and captivating events, leaving an indelible mark on the equestrian landscape.