Shalom Farm Arabians Inc. won many major events in Endurance, Show Halter, Performance in English and Western riding, Most Classic, Liberty, Dressage, Show Hack and Hunter / Jumper.

Leslie was a member of long standing of AHAEC (Arabian Horse Association of Eastern Canada) for over 25 years and a director until he formed CADENCE (Canadian Arabian Dressage Enthusiast Club East). While a member of the board of AHAEC he became a delegate and vice-chairman to the Region 18 director Mr. F. Wilkins.

Leslie assisted in initiating the Hunter Pleasure classes and was heavily involved in furthering Arabian skill classes e.g. Hunter, Jumper, Eventing, Stock horse, Racing and Dressage, and now working cow horse.

He is currently an active member (Vice Chair) on the Dressage executive committee for IAHA (International Arabian Horse Association). Since elected as a delegate Leslie has attended most IAHA annual Conventions over the past 30 years.

Leslie was elected and served as Area Representative (President) of CADORA (equivalent to the USDF) Toronto in 1984-85.

Leslie organized and assisted in the first Dressage classes for Arabians in 1982 at the Canadian Arabian Breeders Show (over 40 entries) and was able to get the first all Arabian Dressage Show approved by IAHA and CEF which was held at Shalom Farm Arabians Inc. in April 1984. Since then many recognized shows are offering Dressage classes including the Region 18 Championship Show and the Canadian and U.S. National Championship Show up to and including Prix St. George and higher.

American Arabian Horse Registry

Canadian Equestrian Federation

Past president and director of Operation Catch-up (help to troubled youth)

Founder and senior executive of Y.O.U. (Youth Opportunity Unlimited)

Past president of Home and School Association

Founder and past president of Beth Ami Congregation

Co-founder and past president of WHOA (Regional Horse Owners Association).

Founder and president of CADENCE (only existing and approved Arabian Dressage Club of IAHA.

Delegate IAHA for Canada re; Dressage

Senior Steward for CEF (Canadian Equestrian Federation)

Senior Steward for IAHA (International Arabian Horse Association).

Contributing editor 1986/89 re; Dressage to Arabian Horse Express, U.S. trade journal distributed world wide, specializing in performance Arabians e.g. Racing, Endurance, Dressage etc.

Writer re; Dressage training of Arabian horses, on file at the Sport Information Resource Center in Ottawa, - SIRC number: 099768-099761-098256

Competed at the 1985 Master Games in Dressage Prix St. George and above and placed 6^th in the Kur and 7^th overall at this International Event.

Coaching and seminars in Switzerland, USA, Canada and Egypt (Egyptian National Equestrian Team and individuals for several years) specialize in Dressage with Arabian blooded horses.  

Breeder and trainer of “SHALOM MISHKOH+//” who received his Legion of Excellence, Legion of Supreme Honor and IAHA Special Recognition Award (Hall of Fame). The highest winning Arabian blooded horse in North America, won 13 National Championships, several National Reserve Championships and Top 10 in U.S.A and Canada, plus numerous Open National and International wins.