Blue Star Farms

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Blue Star Farms owner and trainer, Kristin Jacob, has been passionate about horses since she was 5 years old. From an early age, Kristin Jacob has competed on the A-rated hunter/jumper circuit and has shown up through the Grand Prix level on the West Coast. She has competed and won ribbons, championships, and circuit championships at prestigious horse shows across the country including the Colorad

o Summer Circuit, HITS Thermal, HITS Arizona, and The National Horse Show and has piloted multiple horses to USEF Horse of the Year and CHJA Year-End awards and championships. degree in Geology from Sonoma State University and a Ph.D. in Geochemistry from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Although Kristin has enjoyed considerable show ring success, she has felt that a deeper understanding of the horse was missing from that world. In 2013, Kristin met exceptional horsewoman, Mindy Bower, who opened up for her an entirely new approach – one of true respect, understanding, and willing partnership between horse and rider. In addition to continuing her show career, Kristin has strived to learn all that she can from Mindy, and most importantly from the horse. It is Kristin’s goal to integrate the underlying horsemanship principles and philosophies with show jumping and to methodically build confidence, trust, and communication between horse and rider. There are very few people in the English disciplines who follow these methods and it is Kristin’s hope to be able to share this approach and philosophy with the Hunter/Jumper community. As a dedicated student of the horse, it is imperative to Kristin that she continuously collaborate with her mentors and take every opportunity to grow and improve her own riding and horsemanship. She continues to work with Helen Gould of Blue Cloud Farms, along with several other top Hunter/Jumper trainers who have helped to bring her along and have imparted to her their knowledge and experience at the higher levels of show jumping throughout the years. Mindy is in the process of handing down the extraordinary gift of horsemanship to Kristin, as her mentors have handed down to her, and it is Kristin’s hope to be able to pass on this gift to those who desire to better understand and deepen their relationship with their horse. Kristin also attends several Buck Brannaman clinics per year and encourages her clients to participate or audit. Kristin is open to working with any horse and rider but places emphasis on those who have ambitions to compete on the “A” Hunter/Jumper circuit.

12/03/2024

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Kristin Jacob and Blue Star Farm would like to wish everyone a happy and safe thanksgiving!
11/28/2024

Kristin Jacob and Blue Star Farm would like to wish everyone a happy and safe thanksgiving!

11/26/2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️ STARBUCK ⭐️⭐️⭐️A barn favorite for sale! Starbuck is a 2018 16.3 hh registered BWP mare by Imothep HS out of a La...
11/19/2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️ STARBUCK ⭐️⭐️⭐️

A barn favorite for sale!

Starbuck is a 2018 16.3 hh registered BWP mare by Imothep HS out of a Landkoenig mare. She is beautiful and refined with three comfortable gates, an easy lead change, and a soft snaffle mouth. She spent last summer showing in the 2’6” hunters and 0.75m jumpers with beautiful confident rounds. She has consistently schooled 1.0m at home and up to 1.15m (3’9”) at with scope for more. Starbuck would be best suited for an adult or junior rider in a professional program looking to continue to bring along a lovely, talented mare. She has lovely ground manners, loves getting groomed, clipped, and bathed, and nickers to you when you go to catch her from turn out. Full X-rays available. Priced in the mid-fives.

This past weekend students and friends of Blue Star Farms enjoyed a fantastic clinic taught by exceptional horseman, Tom...
11/06/2024

This past weekend students and friends of Blue Star Farms enjoyed a fantastic clinic taught by exceptional horseman, Tom Mowrey. Riders in the morning session worked on their feel and timing, first through exercises on the ground and then took those exercise into the saddle. It was so nice to see the relaxation and mental changes in the horses throughout the session. The afternoon group had a great time tracking and roping the hot heals with plenty of supportive cheering and smiles. A super fun and educational day with great camaraderie was had by all. Thank you to clinic participants, Hannah Joy Porter, Jody Marken, Allyson Schult, Isabella Steiner, Jennifer Abbott, Melissa Names Sells, Martina Carlucci, Karla Diviesti, Amy Dunkelman, Howard Reinstein, Jon Padia, and Larry Fleming.

Blue Star Farms and Kristin Jacob teamed with Plane View Farm and Boarding to create a fantastically fun Halloween Horse...
10/31/2024

Blue Star Farms and Kristin Jacob teamed with Plane View Farm and Boarding to create a fantastically fun Halloween Horse Show! Riders and horses were so creative with their costumes and jumped a beautifully decorated course. We want to give special thanks for Amy Henze and North Ridge Farm for judging and given each of our riders constructive feedback. We rounded out the day with a great pot luck and fun games on horseback. A wonderful time was had by all! Thank you to participants Isabella Steiner, Sarah Radunsky, Anna DeNicholas, Jeremy Duerksen, Ella Desmoulins, Karla Diviesti, Makayla Sells, Melissa Names Sells, Hannah Joy Porter, Martina Carlucci, and Megan Garrett.

We love a mare that can do it all! Kristin loves to help her jumpers be confident, well-rounded horses. Here she is hel...
10/30/2024

We love a mare that can do it all! Kristin loves to help her jumpers be confident, well-rounded horses. Here she is helping Roxanne Van ’T Kiezelhof drag a log and work on precise movements as if it were a calf. No matter the job, Kristin works to help the horses be willing and accepting partners.

Kristin is very excited about the business investment she made this morning in a new 2025 Cimarron extra tall extra wide...
10/07/2024

Kristin is very excited about the business investment she made this morning in a new 2025 Cimarron extra tall extra wide oversized tack room six horse trailer so the Blue Star Farms horses can ride to the shows in great comfort, with great safety, and of course in great style! Kristin would like to thank Luke Sullivan at Transwest for being so easy and great to work with. She can’t wait to haul our wonderful horses with this new top of the line rig!

Blue Star Farms horses and riders had a fabulous time at the bison working clinic last weekend taught by Kristin Jacob w...
10/04/2024

Blue Star Farms horses and riders had a fabulous time at the bison working clinic last weekend taught by Kristin Jacob with facility and bison kindly shared by J&J Cook Performance Horses. Kristin prepared riders through ground work which riders took into the saddle with flat exercises and applied those to the (cutting) flag, and finally to working the bison. These critters sure were exciting and really put to test the rider’s timing, balance, and togetherness with their horses. The horses and riders were so confident and really got into it with a great day of fun and learning had by all. Thank you to clinic participants Karla Diviesti, Hannah Joy Porter, Isabella Steiner, Martina Carlucci, David Monahan, Jon and Sarah Radunsky, Jeremy Duerksen, Allyson Schult,and Grace Kennedy

09/30/2024
Phil and I had a wonderful summer pack trip to the Cloud Peak Wilderness in the Big Horn Mountains, Wyoming. I'm very p...
09/22/2024

Phil and I had a wonderful summer pack trip to the Cloud Peak Wilderness in the Big Horn Mountains, Wyoming. I'm very proud of my homebred Filly for stepping up to be my saddle horse this year. Thank you to Matthew L Keil for always generously loaning us his wonderful mule, Susie.

Kristin Jacob had a fantastic day this past Friday with Larry Fleming and Melissa Names Sells on Melissa’s lovely horse,...
09/16/2024

Kristin Jacob had a fantastic day this past Friday with Larry Fleming and Melissa Names Sells on Melissa’s lovely horse, Maverick. Larry was so kind to invite Kristin out to help her get to know Maverick and aid in a smooth transition to the Blue Star Farms program. Kristin always loves the opportunity to ride with and learn from great horsemen and very much appreciates Larry’s wisdom and generosity!

Blue Star Farms and Kristin Jacob had a fantastic day with Jody Marken at Two Spruce Farm! Jody opened up her beautiful...
09/15/2024

Blue Star Farms and Kristin Jacob had a fantastic day with Jody Marken at Two Spruce Farm! Jody opened up her beautiful farm for our riders to work over her super fun obstacle course. Riders worked on their feel, timing, and balance and each pair gained trust and confidence as they progressed through the obstacles. It was a great day of fun and education for our team. Thank you to all who attended - Martina Carlucci, David Monahan, Karla Diviesti, Isabella Steiner, Jennifer Abbott, Jay Harris, and Sarah Radunsky!

Blue Star Farms had a great time at Autumn in the Rockies at The Colorado Horse ParkColorado Horse Park. Thank you to ...
09/10/2024

Blue Star Farms had a great time at Autumn in the Rockies at The Colorado Horse ParkColorado Horse Park. Thank you to LEG Shows & Events for a terrific show!

Roxanne Van ’T Kiezelhof owned by Blue Star Farms, ridden by Kristin Jacob - this young mare is so talented and Kristin is fast forming a partnership with her. Together they had multiple top three placings in the competitive 1.20 m division with a 2nd place finish in the 1.20 m Classic on Sunday to round out a fabulous week!

Mt Antero owned by Cedar Vale Farmand ridden by Jeremy Duerksen and Kristin Jacob - what a fabulous week to see the growth in this horse and rider. They had multiple clear rounds and placings in the large .85 m division and “Tots” stepped up with Kristin to show in his first .95 m class.

Solaguayre Divina owned by Rianna J. Willsonand ridden by Kristin Jacob - Divina stepped up to show in the .95 m and loved the bigger fences! She gained great miles in the show ring and had clear rounds and top three placings. We are excited to see where this nice young mare will go in her career. She has loving owners and a loving team behind her!

Huck Carrobio - owned by Jody Marken and ridden by Kristin Jacob - Huck came out to play for his first rated show and showed us all what a woefully kind horse he is. He got ribbons in the 2’3” USHJA Hunters and put in beautiful, consistent rounds. What a wonderful horse with such a good mind and so peaceful about his job.

Vida - owned by Jody Marken and ridden by Kristin Jacob - Vida had a great show and gained very nice miles in the 2’6” USHJA Hunters, picking up some good ribbons along the way. This nice, young mare is always game for the job and loves to jump. It was wonderful to have her at a show so she could show off her stuff!

09/02/2024

Kristin schooling Roxanne Van ’T Kiezelhof at home. Blue Star farms is gearing up for the Colorado Horse Park Autumn in the Rockies horse shows. See ya there!

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Erie, CO
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Kristin schooling Roxanne Van ’T Kiezelhof at home. Blue Star farms is gearing up for the Colorado Horse Park Autumn in the Rockies horse shows. See ya there!

This mare can really do it all! Starbuck ridden bridle-less effortlessly by Kristin Jacob. This mare is still proudly offered for sale. Vallecito Sport Horses LLC

Starbuck schooling 3’/3’3” at home last week! This mare is truly an amateur/junior dream. Find her Ad on proequest (https://www.proequest.com/horse/starbuck-0) or contact Kristin Jacob for inquires.

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About Blue Star Farms and Kristin Jacob

Kristin Jacob focuses on the training and development of horse and rider for competition on the “A/AA” Hunter/Jumper circuit. Horses are Kristin’s greatest passion, and from an early age she has competed on the Hunter/Jumper circuit through the Grand Prix level on the West Coast. She has won ribbons, show championships, and circuit championships at prestigious horse shows across the country including the Colorado Summer Circuit, HITS Thermal, HITS Arizona, and the National Horse Show, and has piloted and coached multiple horses and riders to USEF Horse of the Year and CHJA Year-End awards and championships.

The unique Blue Star Farms program that Kristin has developed focuses on fostering a willing partnership between horse and rider, with emphasis on good horsemanship and the fundamental elements of the American Forward Riding System. It is Kristin’s goal to methodically build confidence, trust, and communication between horse and rider. Although Kristin’s riders enjoy considerable show ring success, they additionally enjoy rewarding relationships with their horses outside the show ring because of the importance she places on educating her riders in horse care, horse welfare, and horse handling.

As a dedicated student of the horse, Kristin takes every opportunity to improve her own riding and horsemanship skills. Kristin works closely with Helen Gould of Blue Cloud Farms along with several other top Hunter/Jumper professionals who have imparted to her their knowledge and experience at the higher levels of the sport throughout the years. Kristin has also worked closely with exceptional horsewoman Mindy Bower who introduced her to the style of horsemanship made popular by Buck Brannaman. Kristin is open to working with any horse and rider but especially welcomes those who have ambitions to compete on the “A/AA” Hunter/Jumper circuit.

Kristin’s academic education includes a B.S. degree in Geology from Sonoma State University and a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

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