Blackjack Lane Equestrian

Hunter, Jumper, Equitation and Dressage

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History

Blackjack Lane Equestrian began in 2012 out of a need for an exceptional hunter, jumper, equitation and dressage trainer and facility on the east side of Houston.

When Krissan and Adam Barber moved to the Houston area in July of 2012, and needed to settle just east of Houston due to Adam’s job, Krissan realized there were no english trainers or facilities within a 30 minute radius.  Having just moved from an “AA” and “A” show barn in California where Krissan was an assistant trainer for McIntosh Stables and worked under Olympic veteran Colin McIntosh and his international Grand Prix rider wife, Toni McIntosh, Krissan missed her teaching and saddle time.

After only a few short weeks without horses, Krissan set out on a mission to find a barn to hopefully ride and teach at.  She happened upon Peacock Stables in Baytown where Blackjack Lane Equestrian was started.  After a short 6 month transition from Peacock Stables, which was previously a western training facility, Krissan and Adam officially started Blackjack Lane Equestrian LLC. in January of 2013 and began operating under the name in March.

After years of outgrowing facilities in Baytown and La Porte and the desire to own their facility, Adam and Krissan tried to build their own in Crosby.  After a year of headaches before ever breaking ground, they decided to purchase the facility they were working out of, the well known Cherry Creek Arena in Mont Belvieu.  They purchased the facility in October 2019 and it continues to be a labor of love updating and improving the facility to their very own dream farm.

About the Name

Barry Lane and Asterix at the 1990 Hampton Classic Horse Show
Barry Lane and Asterix at the 1990 Hampton Classic Horse Show

Blackjack Lane Equestrian was named after a few important figures in Krissan’s life.  “Blackjack” came from her first horse named Blackjack Magic, a big black Thoroughbred gelding whom Krissan still has, retired at her parent’s farm in Atlanta, Ga.  “Lane” came from her childhood trainers, Barry, Nancy and Debbie Lane of Full Cry Farm.  Barry passed away while Krissan was a junior and Ms. Nancy Lane passed away in 2011.  Since there were no more children to carry on the lineage or training techniques of the Lanes’, Krissan wanted the name and legacy of Barry and Nancy to live on for many more years.  Thus the name “Blackjack Lane Equestrian” was born!

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We are excited to announce our partnership with Th We are excited to announce our partnership with The Alex Nichols Agency! We are now a USDA Approved Isolation Facility for horses for export! We are excited to take this new step with such a well respected company and group of individuals. Cheers to new adventures! 🥂
CR In the Bag and Sammie schooling 3'3" beautifull CR In the Bag and Sammie schooling 3'3" beautifully today! This amazing gelding is for sale! Eligible green
Pin Oak 1 is a wrap! And what a wonderful week it Pin Oak 1 is a wrap! And what a wonderful week it was for everyone! It looks like we are now adding Junior Hunter Finals to our summer schedule! If you know Pin Oak, to ribbon is an accomplishment. Our horses and riders far exceeded expectations and had a wonderful time doing it! Boy, did we have fun! Onto week 2!

Congratulations to:
🏆Abby and Forgetta Beau It - Reserve Champion in the 3'3" Large Junior Hunter 15 and Under with a win in an O/F, a 2nd in the Handy, and thirds in the undersaddle and other O/F! Qualified for Junior Hunter Finals! 
🏆Abby and Zozimus Encore on their 2nd in the 1.05m Jumper Stake
🏆Ava and South Point 1st in Short Stirrup O/F and 2nd in the Equitation O/F. Ava has only ridden South Point 3 times prior!
🏆 Arianna and Hot Tamale with their first show together, and Arianna's first time showing 2'6"! They had a 3rd in the Equitation on the flat, and 8th in the Eq O/F and a 3rd O/F! 
🏆Arianna and Hot Tamale Blue Ribbon in the .60m! Their first time ever doing Jumpers together!  And Arianna's first time showing Jumpers at a rated show!
🏆 CR in the Bag and Krissan with an 8th in the 2'6" out of nearly 30!
Congrats to our blue ribbon winners at Pin Oak tod Congrats to our blue ribbon winners at Pin Oak today! Wonderful rides ladies!

🥇 Ava and South Point in the Medium Stirrup Hunters
🥇 Abigail and Forgetta Beau It in the 15 and Under 3'3" Large Junior Hunters

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The amount of love I have for this pony is immeasu The amount of love I have for this pony is immeasurable. She was the first pony bought for my lesson program nearly 13 years ago. She has taught countless riders since then, and I will never be able to repay her enough for packing my own kiddo around like she does. From a crossrail course straight out to a trail ride, she's the safest thing on the planet and the most incredible teacher. Jazzy Belle, we all love you so very much. Thank you for being the most amazing soul on the planet!
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