Golden Horse Dressage, LLC

03/06/2024

Newest Addition to the "My Magical Horse" FAN CLUB! Customizable stickers available to Patreon My Magical Horse Members! Go to: www.Patreon.com/MyMagicalHorse

17/05/2024

I created Patreon Pages for both of my horses, Ugo and Xena, 3-years-ago when my brother first introduced me to the platform...but I never actually "launched" them...until now.

I had yet to come up with the concept of a "Fan Club" and I wasn't quite sure why anyone would want to join or support me and my horses...

Yet I was an artist and had been dreaming about writing and illustrating children's books.

Xena was my initial inspiration, but my busy lifestyle as a "horse trainer" kept me hustling with little time to devote to creative projects, so I set the idea aside in my mind and told myself "someday" I will write children's books about my horses. I had a slew of ideas ready and waiting about my exotic Lusitano mare Xena. But I told myself those ideas would have to wait.

Fast forward three more years...

On a Friday evening, February 2, 2024, my other Lusitano, Ugo, was not OK. I thought he was choking but when my vet arrived, we did not find any blockages per a choke. Yet Ugo would still not swallow. My vet was concerned it could be colic and ultimately because of his strange symptoms, we opted to load him up and haul him to Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital, about an hour and a half away.

I thank God for my truck and horse trailer so that taking him was not a question of how.

As a horse trainer I've experienced and seen a lot over the years. But this was the FIRST time one of my own personal horses needed to go to the Emergency Clinic. And it IS different when it is your own. All the "fears" that accompany such an event affect you on an even deeper level.

I count my blessings that Pilchuck was able to take us that fateful night and for the kind and knowledgeable staff that greeted us and took such good care of my boy while he was there.

Ugo ultimately stayed three nights. Many tests were run. He did not swallow for far too long. But eventually HE DID start to drink water on his own.

In the meantime the costs involved just keep racking up...but how does one put a price tag on saving another soul's life? Especially the life of your "soul horse?"

I was determined to go the distance for my precious boy and told myself if needed I could start a "Fan Club" to help raise funds to cover his vet bills. That certainly sounded better to me than a "GoFundMe" page or the like. The last thing anyone wants to be worried about when making decisions to save a life is "how much is it going to cost?" I cast my fears aside as far as the money was concerned and had faith it would work itself out.

In fact, I always did my best to stay POSITIVE for Ugo's sake, because horses DO read our energy. Yet, there were still times when I did get scared and emotion overcame me and I wondered if he might not be coming home...and then the list of "regrets" of all the things you didn't get to do together plays through in your mind...

I thank my lucky stars and God above that HE DID come home!

I told Ugo the entire time he was at the Vet Hospital that THIS was our Phoenix Rising Rebirth! How kismet to see this PHOENIX appear in the recent Northern Lights we experienced just a couple days ago!

I KNEW going forward I would make a point to make sure HE got to be a PRIORITY on my daily list of horses to work with. I would RENEW my commitment to HIM and to MYSELF! As a horse trainer, all to often your own horses DON'T get the same attention that all of your client horses get. Why? Because you are getting PAID to work with those other horses, but NOT your own.

But this was going to change. It HAD to! This experience showed me that.

To further deepen this resolve, I was already taking part in a special VIP (Very Intentional Person) group experience with Amber Lydic and Shayleigh Evans during the month of February and as such I was blessed with the opportunity to have Shayleigh communicate with both of my horses, after Ugo's trip to the ER.

Ugo's messages for me were profound. So profound in fact, they may become the topic of a future post or posts...but ultimately Shayleigh told me that Ugo feels like a story teller. And every time she saw an image of me drawing him (something I had mentioned maybe I could do to "raise" some funds for his vet bills, for those who join his fan club) she said she would see him flipping through a book..."I almost feel like your going to write a book about him." she said. (She had NO prior knowledge of my plan to write children's books). Ugo then continued to tell her, "oh yea, I'm a night-time story." My jaw dropped! OMGeee YES! I have had plans to write children's books I tell her!

The conversation continued, but I knew right then and there that my FAN CLUB idea was about SOO MUCH MORE than just being able to pay off Ugo's vet bills.

This "FAN CLUB" will become a Creative Space...the place where not only will I draw artwork of Ugo and Xena...but it is also where I will start writing my children's books at last!

SOMEDAY is NOW!

I see the divine timing in Ugo's ER Visit and how it has shifted my focus and my priorities and the number of inspiring ideas flowing to me has been endless ever since!

But the Creative Endeavors will not only be about "My" Magical Horses! We also have plans to help YOU grow and develop YOUR relationship with your own horse or horses.

Do you remember how you felt when you first saw a horse? Or when you first pet one? Or what you felt like inside when you first got to ride one of these magical creatures? What about the first time you felt your souls melding and your hearts beating as one? Or when you first began to read each others thoughts?

MY MAGICAL HORSE is for EVERYONE who longs to feel the MAGIC horses bring to this world! You need not own horses to be here! We are excited to share the magic through our stories and artwork!

And if you DO own horses? Stay tuned because we are going to help you find some MAGIC of your very own with YOUR MAGICAL HORSE!

Thank-you for joining us on this CREATIVE and EPIC ADVENTURE!

WE simply cannot wait for YOU to experience ALL of the MAGICAL things we have in store for you here!

If you haven't subscribed yet on Patreon, PLEASE DO! Only 18 more Pegasus Charm necklaces left for FREE followers! (Oh! And if you sign up in support as one of our first 50 followers at the $7/month "Earth Angel" tier level you will of course get a FREE Pegasus Charm necklace too!)

We'd LOVE to have you along for the journey!

~Jordan & Ugo, My Magical Horse

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26/04/2024

So excited to start creating artwork for My Magical Horse!

Check out our very first design! This beautiful Pegasus is available in Gold or Silver Foil! Currently available as a 3.5"x5" notecard.

Available for just $4.10 a card as our Special Introductory Celebration Gift to YOU!

Go to: https://www.zazzle.com/z/iaagxl6m?rf=238344157450705254 to order directly from the MyMagicalHorse store! Note that Zazzle often runs specials so you could even get these one-of-a-kind cards at a discount!

PLUS Stay Tuned "Earth Angel" Tier Members!! You will be getting a "Earth Angel" Fan Only post within the next couple of days, detailing HOW this beautiful card was created *AND* YOU will receive a SPECIAL DISCOUNT link for 20% OFF these cards, in addition to any specials Zazzle may be running! (NOT yet an "EARTH ANGEL?" Head over to the Patreon Page via the link below to upgrade your membership today!)

We are SOO EXCITED to BE on this JOURNEY with you creating ALL THINGS MAGICAL at MY MAGICAL HORSE!

Thanks for being here!

~Jordan & Ugo, My Magical Horse 🪽

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08/04/2024

The mythical Pegasus is known as a Steed of Inspiration, Strength and Magic!

Many of us refer to the most special horses out there as "unicorns," but I've known all along that my Ugo is even more rare...this natural born 'airs above the ground' horse is and forever will be a Pegasus...AND he is "My Magical Horse!"

Ugo and I invite you to join our magical world where we will be creating our own inspiring stories, artwork and more...bringing the spirit of the magical Pegasus to real life!

I'm excited to announce that the first 50 members who join "My Magical Horse'" Fan Club at the "Earth Angel" Tier AND the first 50 FREE Patreon subscribers to "My Magical Horse" will ALL be gifted one of these beautiful Pegasus Pendant necklaces to celebrate! (Mailing address is required to receive the free gift ~ gifts will be sent out in May 2024).

Be sure not to miss out on any of our creative and inspiring adventures! Sign-up on Patreon today! And Thank-You for your support!

~Jordan & Ugo, My Magical Horse 🪽

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28/03/2024

So exciting to have friends joining the "MY MAGICAL HORSE" FAN CLUB!
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Thank-you to our growing list of Free Patreon followers AND WELCOME Rachel S. and Wendy B. as "My Magical Horse" FAN CLUB's VERY FIRST "Earth Angel" $7/month Tier Members! Soo excited to have you! 🥂

As our first two "pledging" supporters, you have each WON a beautiful pegasus and silk necklace! (Pictured in front of a gorgeous photo canvas of Ugo by Mary Cornelius).

More prizes to come throughout March and into April as we grow our fan base!

In fact, our first 50 "Earth Angel" $7/month tier members will ALL receive a special surprise gift provided you enter a mailing address when you sign up! (Mailing address not required to join, but IS required to receive the free gift).

I am SOO excited to create this special community of "My Magical Horse" Lovers and FANS!

What exactly IS Patreon? And WHY a FAN CLUB for a horse named Ugo dos Pinhais?

Patreon is a platform used by ARTISTS: Videographers, Comic Artists, Writers, Podcasters, Musicians, Painters, Illustrators and many other categories of CREATORS who post regularly online. Patreon allows artists to receive funding directly from its fans, or "patrons," on a recurring basis.

We've all heard the term "starving artist." Patreon was developed to help ARTISTS grow their following and fan base with monthly membership "tiers" that offer the artist financial backing, while offering various levels of benefits to their supporters. In turn, the artist can worry less about survival and instead free up their energy to CREATE more ART!

I have been thinking of writing and illustrating children's books about horses for many years...and THE TIME IS NOW!

Last month, after an Emergency trip to the Equine Hospital, I vowed to Ugo that this is our Phoenix Rising Rebirth!

Ugo later told the beautiful animal communicator Shayleigh Evans that he is a "Night-Time Story." And my heart just knew...THIS IS MY CUE! I will do what it takes and make this dream a reality!

And THIS is the WHY behind a FAN CLUB for Ugo... "My Magical Horse!"

If you love horses, love Ugo, love magical winged equine creatures we know as Pegasus...if you love art, love story telling and are intrigued by animal communication...PLEASE join us!

This IS an interactive and collaborative experience here at MY MAGICAL HORSE! If you have things in mind that you would love to see offered in the current or future membership tiers, please reach out to me and tell me your ideas as they shape the future of this community!

If you prefer to support MY MAGICAL HORSE with a one-time donation, Ugo and I are happy to accept your contribution AND add you to our Private MY MAGICAL HORSE page! Message me for more information!

Who will win the next membership PRIZES for being the 5th, 10th and 25th members to join MY MAGICAL HORSE "Earth Angel" membership tier?! I hope its YOU! 🤞🏻

See you inside and Thank-You for your support! ♥️

~Jordan & Ugo, My Magical Horse 🪽

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12/03/2024

Would you believe me if I told you that "My Magical Horse" Ugo dos Pinhais was actually given to me?!

That's right! This stunning 16.3 hand Lusitano gelding, imported from Brazil, was ultimately GIVEN to me, because he was "cold backed."

(If you aren't familiar with the term "cold backed" it's when a horse bucks, or attempts to buck, as soon as you sit on them...)

This spectacular moving gelding came into my life in February of 2009 as an 8-year-old "Sales Horse" who needed to find a new home. But by October of 2010, his owner asked If I'd like to take him on as my own. The amount of therapeutic care and maintenance we discovered he was going to need, in order to get and keep him comfortable under saddle, was simply more than the owner wanted to put into a horse that he was trying to sell...

Despite being one of the most difficult and challenging rides of my life, I had already fallen head over heals and completely IN LOVE with this charismatic grey gelding.

And despite being a young trainer trying to make a name for myself, I already owned one horse and didn't exactly have the financial means to take on another. So what did I do? I said YES! How could I not?! He was the most beautiful, stunning creature I'd ever laid eyes on, and without his "issues" was WAY out of my budget for any foreseeable future...so I figured I'd take a chance. If there's a will there's a way and Ugo and I were going to figure it out...TOGETHER!

Ugo dos Pinhais did in fact put me on the map in our local dressage community. He was absolutely breathtaking to watch. People noticed HIM! And in turn, they noticed me too.

We debuted in the show ring together at Training Level in 2009 and steadily progressed through the levels, all the way to Prix St George, when an injury finally sidelined our goal of attaining our USDF Silver Medal in 2016.

We have not made it back into the competition ring since that fateful day, yet the journey this horse has taken me on has been nothing short of MAGICAL!

Then, on February 2, 2024, Ugo landed himself in the Emergency Room at Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital for a 3-night stay. The fact he DID come home signifies our Phoenix Rising Rebirth! I vowed to him that we will not waste another single day of our precious life together! In this next segment, we are devoting ourselves to our ART, our CONNECTION and the power of our ENERGY!

"My Magical Horse" The FAN CLUB was born in TRIBUTE and CELEBRATION of UGO himself and will be a special space of MAGIC, CREATIVITY, ART, STORY TELLING and so much MORE! He said he is a children's bedtime story...AND SO IT BEGINS!

Please JOIN US on the adventure of a lifetime with "My Magical Horse!"

You can follow us as a "Free Member" on Patreon but PLEASE DO consider upgrading to our first tier called "Earth Angel" at just $7/month.

I chose the name "Earth Angel" for this introductory and first level tier because I constantly remind Ugo that he IS my "Angel" but then quickly quantify "EARTH" Angel, as I invite him to stay here on earth with us a bit longer!

There will be PRIZES throughout the month of March 2024, our very first month, to some lucky new "Earth Angel" FANS as we hit membership benchmarks! Stay tuned for more details!

And THANK-YOU for being here with us!

~Jordan & Ugo, My Magical Horse 🪽

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04/03/2024

✨ATTENTION Ugo FANS! UGO has a BRAND NEW FAN CLUB!✨

It's called "MY MAGICAL HORSE" and is LIVE NOW on Patreon! 🤍

This will be a special space of MAGIC and CREATIVITY...ART...STORY TELLING and MORE! ✨

We will also be sharing our journey into ANIMAL COMMUNICATION! 🤍

If any or all of these topics interest you ~ or if you simply want to support My Magical Horse ~ please JOIN US! 🙌🏻

We will be having special prize giveaways for ALL levels of membership throughout the month of March! 🥳

Can't wait! SEE YOU THERE! ✨

~Jordan and Ugo, My Magical Horse 🪽

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08/01/2024

Create some Magic with us in 2024! ✨🙌🏻✨

My favorite moments this year were when I really surrendered and FINALLY was able to fully detach from a specific outcomes of things. I was WORKING SO HARD to manifest (which is exactly the opposite of what you are supposed to do) AND DEEP DOWN I KNEW THAT! 😅

29/04/2023

Looking forward to teaching some Working Equitation July 21st-23rd at The Iron Horse Farm in Tacoma, WA! Contact Christine Headley to join us!
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27/12/2020

Introducing Golden Horse Dressage Stickers with my new logo designed by Jordan Banks/Golden Horse Studio ♥️ Watch for more Golden Horse Dressage "MERCH" coming soon!

Golden Horse Dressage Stickers

14/12/2020

The 2021 Commemorative Paddock Wood Farm Calendars are here! Order yours with this link and keep of piece of this magical place in your heart all year long in 2021! ♥️

2021 Wall Calendar Commemorating "The End of an Era" at Paddock Wood Farm, Gig Harbor, WA. Enjoy beautiful photos by Jordan Banks of Golden Horse Dressage and remember the magic that was Paddock Wood Farm. This hidden treasure and the memories there will remain special in the hearts of many.

14/06/2020

Pick up the June issue to read the entire article! 💖

Local Talent Jordan Banks from Lower Puget Sound Dressage Club. Every issue we like to highlight a club member, reader, equine professional or trainer to spotlight. This issue, our fantastic LPSDC chose to focus their club news section on Jordan and the wonderful work she has done as a dressage trainer and club member. They write: Jordan Banks is one of Lower Puget Sound Dressage Club’s trainers, and has been with the club for 10 years. Her knowledge of the sport and enthusiasm for her students her made her popular with the club. She is an “L” Judge graduate and has her bronze medal with USDF. Jordan says, "Co-creating art with a living creature, and helping others to do the same. Developing a relationship with each horse and honoring what makes them unique -- that is the 'Gold' for me.” While Jordan hopes to pursue her USDF Gold Medal, her love of the sport and her work with the animals shines through. Thank you to our fantastic clubs for sharing their members and thank you, Jordan, for making our sport better. Also a VERY special thanks to photographer Mary Cornelius this issue. This picture of Jordan and our cover feature both contain photos taken by Mary.

01/03/2020