Blackjack Farms

09/01/2026

08/20/2026

Available for L:

Bentley RW
USEF #: 5862963

2019 large bay gelding. "Bentley" just completed his first Pony Finals in the Large Green Pony Hunters, finishing 27th overall. Bentley is super fancy with a big step, and always gets noticed in the ring. Available for lease and currently located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Contact Adam Sklansky at 609-471-4080 to set up and appointment!

08/17/2026

North American Youth Championships for Jumping & Pony Finals Recap:

NAYC:

Kate LaBorde & Hakini had consistent rounds for their first FEI competition. Qualifying for this finals is a huge accomplishment, and we are so proud of Kate and Hakini!

Pony Finals:

Ella Cato & Bentley RW had a stellar week finishing 27th overall in the Large Green Pony Hunters. Their highlight includes a 14th place in the over fences portion out of 80 ponies.

Ella Cato & Woodland's Bellhop had a great Pony Finals experience finishing 67th overall in the Medium Pony Hunters out of over 150 entries.

We're so proud of our riders qualifying for these finals! Way to go Ella and Kate!

08/11/2026

Available for L:

Woodland's Bellhop
USEF # 5810387

2014 Huge bodied medium grey gelding. "Alfie" is the safest and best crossrails to division packer out there. He's easy to get to the ring and super brave, has an adorable jump, huge step and auto changes. Alfie absolutely loves his job and comes out ready to work every single day. Already qualified for 2027 Pony Finals! Available for L and is currently located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Contact Adam Sklansky at 609-471-4080 to set up an appointment!

08/04/2026

Thanks for the inspo Mya Poulos | CMB Equestrian and Gregory Warwick We see you, we hear you and we feel your pain.

Not pictured: Kevin, Ziba, Cappy, Connie, Stephie, Arisca and Alfie

07/31/2026

Rider of the Week - Ella Cato

Ella had a stellar two weeks in Tryon earning champion on Woodland's Bellhop in the medium pony hunters, Bentley RW in the large green pony hunters and on Hazelwood in the 3'3" Junior Hunters. Now, Ella gears up for Pony Finals next week with Alfie ad Bentley! Wish her luck!

Great job, Ella!

07/30/2026

Tryon Summer 5 & 6 Recap:
Week 5:
Blackjack Gardens Equine, LLC's Domo Z & Adam Sklansky earned 6th in a 1.40M Jumper Class

Ella Cato & Bentley RW were champion in the Large Green Pony Hunters and 2nd in the classic

Ella Cato & Cohinour D'Arthenay won a .90M schooling jumper class

Ella Cato & Hazelwood were champion in the 3'3" Junior Hunters

Ella Cato & Woodland's Bellhop were champion in the Medium Pony Hunters

Lia Cato & Kavalier PL Z earned 3rd in the 3'6" 15-17 Eq Class

Lia Cato & New York's Joy won a 1.10M Junior Jumper Class

Lia Cato & Poker van de Plataan earned 5th in the 1.10M Junior Jumper Classic

Cynthia Hallman's Fig Street's Impulsive earned top ribbons in the 3'3" Green Hunters

Kate LaBorde & Hakini won the 1.40 Jr/Am Classic

Kate LaBorde & Zibaloubet Z earned 7th in the 1.30M Jr/Am Jumper Classic

Laura Packer & Cuarantini Z earned top ribbons in the Middle Adult Amateur Hunters

Aubrey Shirah & Catinos earned good ribbons in the Younger Adult Amateur Hunters

Ellen Walker's Emerald's Double Down earned 6th in the FEI 1.40M Two Phase

Week 6:
Blackjack Gardens Equine, LLC's Domo Z earned 2nd in the Open 1.40M with Adam Sklansky

Ella Cato & Bentley RW were champion in the Green Pony Hunters

Ella Cato & Cohinour D'Arthenay earned 4th in the Hamel Medal

Ella Cato & Hazelwood earned top ribbons in the 3'3" Junior Hunters

Ella Cato & Woodland's Bellhop earned top ribbons in the Med Pony Hunters

Lia Cato & Kavalier PL Z earned 4th in the Dover/USEF Hunter Seat Medal

Lia Cato & New York's Joy finished 2nd in the Zone 4 Team Final

Lia Cato & Poker van de Plataan earned 5th in the 1.10M Jr/Am Jumper Classic

Anderson Ellis & Castino had good rounds in the Older Child's Hunters

Cynthia Hallman's Fig Street's Impulsive earned good ribbons in the 3'3" Green Hunters

Kate LaBorde & Hakini had good rounds in the 1.30/1.40M Zone Jumper Championship

Kate LaBorde & Zibaloubet Z won the 1.30/1.40M Zone Jumper Individual Championship

Laura Packer & Cuarantini Z had good rounds in the Middle Adult Amateur Hunters

Briley Shirah & Catinos earned 5th in the 3'3" Performance Handy

Ellen Walker's Emerald's Double Down won the 1.40M Jumper Class

07/24/2026

Rider of the Week - Laura Packer

Recently, at the Aiken Summer Classic Laura and her young horse "Cappy" earned reserve champion in the Middle Adult Amateur Hunters while only being 3 months into their partnership. Laura and her other horse "Tio" compete in the 3'3" Amateur Owners and have consistent qualified for indoors the past few years. Outside of riding, Laura enjoys playing with her dogs and reading.

Way to go, Laura!

07/17/2026

Horse of the Week: Flash

Flash became a fundamental part of Blackjack Farms in 2001. Over the last 25 years he has many notable achievements including, walk/trot lesson teacher extraordinaire, summer horse camp king, the best advanced camp pond swimmer, and first lesson pony for many kids that went on to show all over the country. These days at Blackjack, he enjoys pasture life with his retired friends and shines in his current role being a leadline pony. Flash has sparked a love for horses for so many kids over his years at the farm.

Thank you for all you do, Flash!

07/05/2026

Aiken Summer Classic
Week 1:

Hannah Banks & Ghirardelli were reserve champion in the 1.10M Amateur Jumpers

Lynnley Bayless & Balou Label earned top ribbons in the Short Stirrup Hunters

Lynnley Bayless & Cartier had great trips and ribbons in the Short Stirrup Hunters

Madeleine Bayless & Splendid earned good ribbons in the Low Adult Hunters

Ella Cato & Bentley RW were reserve champion in the Large Green Pony Hunters

Ella Cato & Cohinour D'Arthenay earned 3rd in the Child's THIS Medal

Ella Cato & Hazelwood won the NAL/WIHS Children's Hunter Classic

Ella Cato & Woodland's Bellhop earned top ribbons in the Med/Large Pony Hunters

Lia Cato & Kavalier PL Z earned 2nd in the ASPCA Class

Lia Cato & New Yorks Joy earned 6th in the NAL/WIHS 1.10M Junior Jumper Classic

Lia Cato & Poker van de Plataan earned 3rd in the NAL/WIHS 1.10M Junior Jumper Classic

Cynthia Hallman's Fig Streets Impulsive earned great ribbons in the 3'3" Green Hunters

Kate LaBorde & Zibaloubet Z were champion in the 1.35M Jr/Am Jumpers

Laura Packer & Cuarantini Z earned reserve champion in the Middle Adult Amateur Hunters

Week 2:
Hannah Banks & Ghirardelli were reserve champion in the 1.10M Amateur Jumpers

Lynnley Bayless & Balou Label were reserve champion in the Short Stirrup Hunters

Lynnley Bayless & Cartier earned great ribbons in the Short Stirrup Hunters

Madeleine Bayless & Splendid earned good ribbons in the Low Adult Hunters

Ella Cato & Bentley RW earned reserve champion in the Large Green Pony Hunters

Ella Cato & Hazelwood were reserve champion in the Small 3'3" Junior Hunters

Ella Cato & Woodlands Bellhop earned 2nd in the USHJA Pony Derby

Lia Cato & Kavalier PL Z won the Dover Medal and ASPCA Class

Lia Cato & New York's Joy earned top ribbons in the 1.10M Junior Jumpers

Lia Cato & Poker van de Plataan were 5th in the NAL/WIHS 1.10M Junior Jumper Classic

Anderson Ellis & Castino earned 3rd in the NAL/WIHS Children's Hunter Classic

Cynthia Hallman's Fig Streets Impulsive was champion in the 3'3" Green Hunters

Kate LaBorde & Zibaloubet Z were champion in the 1.35 Jr/Am Jumpers

Laura Packer & Cuarantini Z earned consistent ribbons in the Middle Adult Amateur Hunters