Equine Division                                               

Blackjack Farms - a nationally recognized Hunter-Jumper training center, provides love and care of the equine animal as both an Art and a Science for you, the Equestrian enthusiast

Blackjack Farms has been in the Gorrie family since 1942. The equine operation expanded in 1995 with the opening of a new full service boarding facility. Two outdoor rings and a covered arena provide riders with plenty of options for year round riding.

When the Gorrie grandchildren became of riding age, they expressed an interest in hunter-jumper competition, thus inspiring the expansion of the barn to 29 stalls and the employ of two full time trainers. Hunter-jumper lessons are offered to beginners as well as advanced riders. J Michael Halbleib was hired as head trainer in 2000, and Ellen Bethea joined the program in 2003 as the assistant trainer.

The farm now offers a variety of lesson and show services to its hunter-jumper customers as well as 750 acres and 10 miles of trails for its pleasure riders.