Majestik Dressage LLC

27/07/2024

So excited to be a part of this cool program!!

Unlock Your Full Potential at Our Last 2024 Summer Camp: Advanced Edition!

From riding every day to ending the week with a Ride-A-Test with Majestik Dressage LLC. Learn more about horse care and delve deeper into saddles and saddle fit with Happy Horse Tack in Fort Collins (they are coming to us). Bring your horse or ride ours. We cannot wait to spend the week of August 5-9 with you!

16/07/2024

So enjoyed meeting the team at Carpe Diem Equestrian last week!! Everyone did a great job.

Let me know if you want to get on the list for a lesson!

04/07/2024

Horse friends of the Front Range this is for you!
I am opening my calendar for local half and full day clinics and would LOVE to come work with you, your barn, your students, friends, club, etc.

I offer dressage and horsemanship lessons, as well as PEMF therapy. I am happy to travel anywhere on the Front Range if your barn has a small group (3+) of people wanting lessons and/or therapy sessions!

I am a USDF Bronze, Silver, Silver Freestyle and Gold medalist; I have successfully trained all types of horses from green thru Grand Prix. Dressage, eventer, jumpers, ranch horses, and untraditional breeds have all been helped in their respected disciplines by my program! I love working with riders from all walks of life. I am also a certified Magnawave practitioner who operates my own PEMF machine. I have been riding and teaching professionally for over 10 years and many testimonials from students of all levels and disciplines.

Offering reasonable rates for my experience as I am new to the area. Unique opportunity to combine lessons and PEMF therapy!
Reach out to schedule!

14/06/2024

Circles are hard

Why do we work on circles? They help you develop the horse evenly from back to front and they help build the bridge that carries the weight of the saddle and the rider. When riding accurately, they enable the horse to lift the sling which is the apparatus that suspends the trunk to the shoulders and is responsible for lifting the withers to bring the horse off of the forehand. This is crucial for topline development, balance and communication with the horse. (This can not be achieved using a leverage bit).

It can be boring to some but necessary for the long-term health of your horse.

If you would like help working on this, please contact me for a clinic near you or to set up a virtual lesson.

“What’s in it for the horse?”
Carl Bledsoe Horsemanship
770-403-4635
[email protected]

04/06/2024

To being on your path!

"I found myself at a show recently, warming Beaker up for first level, test 3, in the warm-up arena next to the CDI arena, thinking wistfully of how I could be on that side of the perimeter fence," writes blogger Lauren Sprieser of choosing to give her young horse time, despite the FOMO.

Read the full blog here: https://www.chronofhorse.com/article/staying-your-course-when-fomo-hits/

30/05/2024

Now that I am settled in to our new home, I am opening up some time slots to start teaching!

Jessica Gaston is a USDF Bronze, Silver, Silver freestyle, and Gold medalist, all awards achieved on self trained horses.

I have a kind and goal focused teaching and training approach, always keeping good horsemanship as the most important aspect. I have a passion for young horses, as well as experience with non traditional breeds. Having trained with some of the industries best, I am excited to offer my knowledge and skills to my new home in Colorado!

I have the ability to travel to your barn for lessons and training. Taking students of all levels and experiences. Contact me with any questions and for scheduling!

23/05/2024

Slowly getting settled in our new home! Finesse and I went for our first little trip to get some lessons with Petra Warlimont over this week. So excited to get back in the training grove post move and apply my homework!

19/05/2024

Good visual!

25/04/2024

Finesse tied for second best mare in the 2023 US Westfalen inspection tour! Honored to be able to present her and excited for the future

26/03/2024

Congratulations to the new owner of Cartier Cat!! I am so happy to have found such an amazing home for my buddy. I’ll miss him so much but am excited to follow his journey with Sara Lee Little!

Thank you Carolyn Lockhart Williams for giving me the opportunity to develop this one in a million horse!

21/03/2024

In the middle of the packing crazy it was so nice to receive some GMO awards for Finesse’s 2023 season!

Thank you Ohio Dressage Society!

26/02/2024

Cartier Cat
16.2hh
Coming 6yo, born in 2018
Registered Fresian Sport Horse (sire is Douwe C, who successfully competed upper level dressage)
Gelding
In Wilmington, Ohio

Cartier (called “ Steve” in the barn) is ready for his forever person! This is such a fun horse, the type that can brighten anyone’s day with his personality and joy for life and he also happens to be a dream to ride. He is schooling first level, with elements of second started, and has successfully been to a few USDF shows at training. He has super correct and soft basics. Is lovely in the hand and good off the leg he has been started and exclusively trained by a Grand Prix dressage trainer. Steve has a good walk, comfortable trot (you can sit on it all day long!), and powerful uphill canter.

Most importantly Steve is a horse who is straight up a good time no matter the focus of the day. He is down for any adventure (or social media video shoot), trail ride, cow chasing, or flag carrying you can think of! He has been my go to “fun horse” for the past year, he’s the one I pull out when I have a bad day, or really just need a good ride. He is level headed and clever while not being dull or boring.

Trainer is moving end of March, contact to schedule to meet him ASAP!

Dressage
https://youtu.be/iQWNP2BDd-k?si=opuFFNUQV6q_HmUD

All cool things he did this summer:
https://youtu.be/iERN81rR1wQ?si=-wmIRkaDY3r03vt9

Bridle-less fun just because
https://youtu.be/4Ogf0B5QKU8?si=0ug_4EPcZLoUjQKA

24/02/2024

Big News!

I will be moving to the Denver, Colorado this spring. My passion for good horsemanship, dreams of talented horses and goals of becoming the best trainer I can be are coming with me! If you are in the Denver area and interested in lessons, clinics, or training please reach out.

It was difficult decision to leave my barn family in Ohio. I am so grateful for the people, horses, and opportunities that have come my way in the past five years. Each one of you has touched my life and changed it, and I will miss you all deeply. I am particularly grateful to Carolyn Williams for allowing me to be at her farm and giving me the chance at so many great opportunities.

I’m excited to get to know a new community and continue to seek excellence in developing horses!

15/02/2024

Flying into Friday!

12/02/2024

So excited to officially announce the in-barn purchase of Doctini! She and Maureen have been getting to know one another the past few months, and now get to be a team for life!

Could not have asked for a better situation for a horse and person I love!

04/02/2024

Will you be my valentine 💘

Cartier Cat
16.2hh
2018
FSH (Douwe C, competed PSG x TB)
Gelding
In Wilmington, Ohio 

Cartier (called “ Steve” in the barn) is ready for his forever person! This is such a fun horse, the type that can brighten anyone’s day with his personality and joy for life and he happens to be a dream to ride. He is schooling first level, with elements of second started, and has successfully been to a few shows at training. He has correct and solid basics, having been started and exclusively trained by a GP trainer. Steve has a good walk, comfortable trot, and powerful uphill canter.

Steve loads, bathes, clips ,ties (to the trailer at fun events and cross ties) is good for the vet but does get sedated for shoes (he can go barefoot and is good for trims) he is good in the herd, and is currently a babysitter type for the dumb warmbloods!

Most importantly Steve is a horse who is straight up good fun! He is down for any adventure (or social media video shoot), trail ride, cow chasing, or flag carrying you can think of! He has been my go to “fun horse” for the past year, he’s the one I pull out when I have a bad day, or really just need a good ride. He is level headed and clever while not being dull or boring. He is best suited for an intermediate rider as he is athletic (but never naughty).

Contact to schedule to become BFF’s with this fun guy!

Dressage
https://youtu.be/iQWNP2BDd-k?si=opuFFNUQV6q_HmUD

All fun things he did this summer:
https://youtu.be/iERN81rR1wQ?si=-wmIRkaDY3r03vt9

Bridle-leas fun just because
https://youtu.be/4Ogf0B5QKU8?si=0ug_4EPcZLoUjQKA

27/01/2024

Great goal setting meeting of 2024! Love taking this opportunity to get together and put some goals on paper ( or on champagne bottles!)

Cheers to a super year!

26/12/2023

Who didn’t find a tall bay gelding under the Christmas tree? No worries, you can still bring in the new year with a BFF!

Cartier Cat
16.2hh
2018
FSH (Douwe C, competed PSG x TB)
Gelding
In Wilmington, Ohio 

Cartier (called “ Steve” in the barn) is ready for his forever person! This is such a fun horse, the type that can brighten anyone’s day with his personality and joy for life and he happens to be a dream to ride. He is schooling first level, with elements of second started, and has successfully been to a few shows at training. He has correct and solid basics, having been started and exclusively trained by a GP trainer. Steve has a good walk, comfortable trot, and powerful uphill canter.

Steve loads, bathes, clips ,ties (to the trailer at fun events and cross ties) is good for the vet but does get sedated for shoes (he can go barefoot and is fine for trims) he is good in the herd, and is currently a babysitter type for the dumb warmbloods!

Most importantly Steve is a horse who is straight up good fun! He is down for any adventure (or social media video shoot), trail ride, cow chasing, or flag carrying you can think of! He has been my go to “fun horse” for the past year, he’s the one I pull out when I have a bad day, or really just need a good ride. He is level headed and clever while not being dull or boring. He is best suited for an intermediate rider as he is athletic (but never naughty).

Contact to schedule to become BFF’s with this fun guy!

Dressage
https://youtu.be/iQWNP2BDd-k?si=opuFFNUQV6q_HmUD

All fun things he did this summer:
https://youtu.be/iERN81rR1wQ?si=-wmIRkaDY3r03vt9

Bridle-leas fun just because
https://youtu.be/4Ogf0B5QKU8?si=0ug_4EPcZLoUjQKA

20/12/2023

Always work all the steps when it comes to young horses even if you don’t “need too”. I’d rather take my time in the beginning, then go back and fix something missed.

24/11/2023

I loved seeing everyone’s Thanksgiving posts yesterday! As I sit recovering from a day full of food and fun with family, I reflect on what I’m thankful for.

I’m thankful for the horses that push me, the ones that make me feel like I need to go learn to be and do better. Because they make me a horsemen.

I’m thankful for the clients that trust me with their place of peace, with the horses that provide them sanctuary and with the goals that give them hope.

I’m thankful for the friends that this industry has brought me, the people who have helped me at the bottom and celebrated with me at the top.

I hope everyone is enjoying a weekend with family and food!

27/10/2023

Always get a picture! Finesse during her first award ceremony at regionals.

08/10/2023

Community is important, I’m so blessed with an awesome group of ladies!

Thanks to everyone for coming out and supporting one another in lessons yesterday, and then enjoying some Mexican 🎉🌮

01/10/2023

Super training weekend with Scott Hassler! It’s so exciting to hear “your changing your horse”.

Thank you Reese Koffler-Stanfield for hosting us!

24/09/2023

October lesson space available! Offering haul in, and select traveling lessons.

Jessica Gaston is a USDF Bronze, Silver, Silver Freestyle and Gold medalist, all achieved on self trained horses. She has a passion for not only producing top dressage horses, but for horsemanship in any discipline and breed. She has trained ( and continues to train) with some of the best in the dressage industry.
Approaching each lesson with a goal centered mindset, she strives to bring understanding of good basics to everyone no matter the level!
The Majestik Dressage community is filled with supportive, excited and inclusive people who strive to make this sport fun!

Reach out if you would like to schedule!

23/09/2023

Finesse (2018 Fantastic x Rousseau bred by Jeff Beane) went to her first Regional Championship at Lamplight! Super proud of her bringing home a 7th place with a 69% in First level open Championship, which was a huge competitive class. I keep being happily surprised at how mature she is becoming even in the big atmosphere she stepped up today!

Huge thank you to everyone who helped me this week, and especially to my amazing husband Ethan Gaston for being all the things and keeping me running!

Trilogy Performance Saddlery( Sally Dietrich)
Above and Beyond Custom Equestrian, LLC
Purves Farrier Service

10/09/2023

I’m so grateful to the difficult horses of my past and present that have made me a horseman. I hope to always have a horse that pushes me to be better.

I hope one day you meet a difficult horse.

A horse that frustrates you and sometimes says no.

A horse that shatters your dreams and makes you feel hopeless because you cannot solve their problem with what you know.

Why would I wish this upon you?

Because this horse will show you the limitations of your understanding and challenge you to step up and learn.

Sometimes the lessons you will need to learn is to improve your knowledge, skills and self awareness and how you directly impact the horse and make the feel.

You will work hard spending hours in the dust, sun, wind and rain making yourself better to help this horse - and you will do it.

Sometimes the lesson will be one of acceptance that the horse you love and have poured so much time and money into is not sound.

Your heart will break as you now see your difficult horse was just telling you it was struggling.

This horse will teach you to see and know things about horses that you will never be able to un-see or un-know. You will see horses struggling and people (no different than you past self) blind to that struggle.

But this horse will make you a better horsewoman or man, and you will be grateful they came into your life and what they taught you.

The story of you and this horse will always be a hard story to tell. Sometimes when you tell it, you will get tears in your eyes. But it will be one of the most meaningful stories of your life.

You will share this story with others with the hope that it will help them with their horse. So that your horse, can help their horse too.

This is my difficult horse. His name was Skuda and I am grateful what this horse taught me...and if I have helped you with your horse.....well you can be grateful for him too ❤

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04/08/2023

Something Reese and I talked about this past weekend. When the time is right, the things are aligned ( and you have your trainers blessing 🙃).
Just freaking go to the show, buy the picture, pet your horse and enjoy it! Theses good moments are fleeting and take a lot of work to achieve, so when they are there waiting for you, seize the moment and GO!!!

02/08/2023

Got some pictures back from WEC!! I’m trying not to get excited and post them all at once!!

Loved riding in this ring and can’t wait till next time!!

31/07/2023

What a fantastic weekend!!

We had a great clinic this weekend filled with tons of progress made by every rider! I feel so blessed to have an amazing group of clients,and a super supportive coach who goes above and beyond for us! 💕💕

27/07/2023

Finesse and I took a Tuesday trip to go participate in the Westfalen NA inspection tour hosted at Mill Creek Equestrian

Finesse was awarded premium mare status, with an average score of 8 ( a 9 for type and an 8.5 for her walk!) She also won site champion! It was such a pleasure to present her, and to have the opportunity to learn from the knowledgeable judges!

Huge thank you to Nicole Taylor Crider for hosting, Vickie Swartz for pictures and everyone else who pitched in and helped present the horses!

Finesse 2018 Fantastic x Rousseau bred by Jeffrey Beane