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 closed for Spring Break this week! Boarders We are closed for Spring Break this week! Boarders and lessors have the whole week to hack and enjoy their horses without lessons in the ring. Have a great break!
While some riders were at the GHHJA show over the While some riders were at the GHHJA show over the weekend, others were at IEA Zone Finals with trainer Tracey Forsythe! Brielle placed 4th and 6th in the Varsity Open Eq over fences and flat, respectively. Jordan placed 3rd in the Novice Flat as well as 2nd in the horsemanship test! 

We are so proud of you both! What a great way to end the IEA season!
We had a great time at the GHHJA Mo Daze and Brita We had a great time at the GHHJA Mo Daze and Britannia Farm shows! 

Maura and Bal Harbour made their debut together  as Maura's first non IEA show and even brought home first out out of all 11 rounds of PreBeginner Warmup, as well as another over fences win! 

Arianna and Ba-Bam made their debut together and Arianna stepped into the Short Stirrup for the first time. They boast 2 Reseve Champions out of 13 on Saturday and 9 on Sunday. 

These girls showed so much bravery, kept their heads on straight and had the absolute BEEEEEEST ATTITUDES ALL WEEKEND! We are so thrilled they are beginning their show career with us and know that they're going to be forces to be reckoned with in no time! Thanks everyone for a fantastic weekend!
I never get enough photos at the shows and always I never get enough photos at the shows and always forget to post but what an amazing 2 weeks at Winter Series we had! Fantastic teamwork by everyone, amazing rides by all, and the cutest leadliner in all the land! Congrats everyone on a great 2 weeks of growth in and out of the saddle!
The heat has us all worn out this week! It's a big The heat has us all worn out this week! It's a big change from the low 30s last week to now the mid 80s! The master of naps, Dexter, says the weather needs to make up it's mind.
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