Jessica Heikes Performance Horses

Jessica Heikes Performance Horses 2011 Canadian National Champion 14-18 All Around Youth

Horse trainer and riding coach on Savona BC

Let’s talk goals for a minute.. I got thinking about this during my morning routine & it’s been eating me up all day. La...
08/14/2025

Let’s talk goals for a minute..

I got thinking about this during my morning routine & it’s been eating me up all day.

Last year I hit a slump I went with one goal to make the short go at Williams lake indoor.. did I do that YES

Infact Nirvana was top 5 in the average there brought home a wad of cash even finishing second in the long go and then…

I hit a wall & when I say a wall I slammed into that sucker hard.

By July she had ulcers (I always feed & give preventatives as well as know my horses as much as I possibly can) she was clocking worse after worse & I finished the season so discouraged I actually hit my first set of burn out & thought maybe trail riding wasn’t so bad 😟 (that’s not a dig at the trail riders I’m just to damn competitive for that)

After a long break & still struggling to see her clock in the beginning of 2025 I readjusted my goals. I started looking at the smaller things I needed to have done to create those big goals.

After slowing myself down I realized & started to hit major mile stones.

She won jackpots
She won another rodeo
She placed with horses I couldn’t touch the previous year
She clocked somewhere less then a second off what pros win with in an arena
Being tenths off of pulling cheques at our regular amateur rodeos.
She started firing harder
She started becoming confident
She placed in a 2d average with almost if not 1,000 horses entered.
She won a 2d round against derby horses we all dream about. Winning money ive dreamed about through this entire journey.

I was entered in a jackpot tonight. Did I go? No did I enjoy her at the trailer today between riding & tending to others yes. Was I disappointed after coming home on a high NO. I went into this season wanting to clock THATS IT. This horse exceeded it by a mile & then some. When I got her she hardly wanted to show a single personality trait about herself she was a shell of unconfidence but pure raw talent when she’d perform. Now shes happy & strives to run for me whenever I call on her. Are we perfect yet NO but we’ll get there, how I won’t get there is rushing her process. Look back on your goals when you just want to make that next run. Listen to your horse & your heart. She didn’t owe me anything tonight & I owed her a thank you, a big hug & some love.

2025 you’ve been a slice.
2026 I’m coming after you. ✌🏻

-Jessica.

I haven’t wrote a post in awhile being plum full with a wait list but with all of that I’m noticing somethings I’d like ...
06/20/2025

I haven’t wrote a post in awhile being plum full with a wait list but with all of that I’m noticing somethings I’d like to clarify with consigment especially! Health stuff falls into the training category as well.

Before I start I’d like to say! Thank you, thank you, thank you! To my continued clients & the ones who understand what I’m about to explain. I have rode some incredible horses in the last 5 years on this journey and I wouldn’t have it any other way! My connections have grown, my business has grown, my knowledge has grown and my heart is full! THIS IS ALL THANKS TO YOU TRUSTING ME! Without you I wouldn’t be here & it’s been such a great ride so far! If you want a laugh & to learn some of my largest pet peeves you’ll read on a good dry sense of humour is needed but do take from this I love all horses and I want the best for them and the homes they find!

I’m learning more with how my business is growing you don’t have to take EVERYTHING and make a perfect ending for everyone. That being said…. If it bucked you off for no good reason (bee sting, sore back, poor health, a cow ran it over or a tent blew over its head) we don’t want it. I’m not saying I don’t love solving a good problem but we have to many nice ones to ride daily and I enjoy running my own not crippled same with my help!

If they don’t look a great weight feed them till they do or call the vet. If I have to feed your horse quality hay for 2 weeks to get it healthy enough to market without seeing the nightmare comment “sure looks like it could use some groceries” it’s not worth it your wasting your money, my pen & time.

Horses sell faster UTD I know big surprise…
If you want top dollar for your horse put top dollar care in… I can book teeth, feet & vaccinations hell I’ll buy a wormer for you if needed but again your wasting time the horse can be on the market waiting for those things.. you dont ask top dollar for your car if you hit the brakes and it rolls down the hill.

Value your consigner ive been lucky through attempting to master the selling market of horses many folks ask me for a competitive price opinion but to the ones who think fluffy still running around with a snaffle in their mouth at 11 years old with no back up, woah and can’t load in a trailer are worth 15k cause their mothers grand dads cousins sister on the papers was doc o lena and there grandson rode it ba****ck at a family barbeque once isn’t realistic folks. The market is still high, horses are still a luxury, the wealthy and middle class are still smart enough to pay for what a horse is worth and the training it has had.

Lastly not all new bought homes want a weekly relationship with a previous owner… this one has happened twice in my program and there was definitely some heat from the seller… I can wait and find you the perfect buy sell relationship of course but I can also guarantee just because a buyer doesn’t want to send you a picture of every time sparkles has a nap doesn’t mean they aren’t a good home! Generally I’m very lucky everyone is very inviting and inclusive during sales and doesn’t mind sending a few yearly updates but don’t bash a person who spends less time on their phone and more time with the horse you once loved ♥️

That’s my Ted talk! I’ve been so lucky the last year selling horses and enjoying this so much! Everyone buyer or seller I’ve met have been incredible and understanding! I can’t wait to see what the future holds with some higher dollar horses in these next few months and great clients trusting our process!

Im coming to westsyde a hop skip & a jump from barriere! Super fun clinic covering more then just barrel racing 1 time C...
05/14/2025

Im coming to westsyde a hop skip & a jump from barriere!

Super fun clinic covering more then just barrel racing

1 time Canadian all around champion
2x reserve
Multiple championships in horsemanship & equitation!

This will cover a lot and be beneficial for any riding!

Lunch & giveaways included please contact Alena at the number provided!

One consignment or training spot open Highly successful selling programWell accomplished training program Individual pen...
01/14/2025

One consignment or training spot open

Highly successful selling program
Well accomplished training program

Individual penning
& hay included in price

Pm for pricing.

New Year New Business Details. I currently have an overwhelming list of consignment/training requests. I have decided th...
01/10/2025

New Year New Business Details.

I currently have an overwhelming list of consignment/training requests.

I have decided this year I’m limiting my numbers to focus on my upcoming few horses but I’ll keep my doors open for 3-4 a month.

Consignment spots will require a deposit as of February 1st to hold a spot.

Training spots will require a deposit to hold as of February 1st as well.

ALL prices when inquiring include board/pen fees.

ALL business will come with a contract & no horse will start without a signed contract in place.

Lessons will start March 1st as I have inquiries on those as well. Please pm for price & package rates.

I’m looking forward to having a fun successful year with my own horses as well as yours & your business!

Do not hesitate to pm with any questions. The little side job consignment business I started in 2021 has really taken off! I thank everyone whose ever used my business to find a successful sale and to my buyers you folks have been WONDERFUL its been a pleasure! ♥️

- Jessica 🔥

Received a few messages for lessons lately so here’s a weekend I can offer some help before winter hits 🥶🥶Going to open ...
10/29/2024

Received a few messages for lessons lately so here’s a weekend I can offer some help before winter hits 🥶🥶

Going to open my life up to do a few lessons November 9th & 10th here in Cache Creek can be in a group or individual 🙂

Main focus will be basic horsemanship, barrels & poles..

Please PM for rates & times!

09/12/2024

One update of a training horse we have currently is Bugs 🐞

Bugs came in carrying a few luggage bags it seemed but with some patience & perseverance plus consistency she’s coming along really well. She’s now confidently picking up all three gates & adding some rope swinging and object dragging to her resume! We’re really liking her! Especially Emily videod below cruising around relaxed ♥️

Have room for a few more lessons on the island August 12th to 15th Pm for more info! Love seeing familiar faces 😀♥️
08/08/2024

Have room for a few more lessons on the island August 12th to 15th

Pm for more info!
Love seeing familiar faces 😀♥️

1 training or consigment spot open 🔥🔥Highly successful sales program! Training comes with 1 lesson per week. Cache creek...
07/22/2024

1 training or consigment spot open 🔥🔥

Highly successful sales program!

Training comes with 1 lesson per week.

Cache creek bc

Pm for more info

05/14/2024

Will be posting a 13 year old grade QH mare
We know the ownership background she’s 13 for sure 😉

15.1hh
Sorrel
Easy keeper
Well started to go in any direction
Requires a confident intermediate to experienced person (couple minor quirks I’ll discuss with any potential buyer)
Very balanced
Good moving
Kind temperament
Been rode out a bit

6,500 obo

Cache creek bc

Have some video will have more tonight of her further along in my program 🙂

We did it! 2024 VI trip was such a success! Missing two very important women from this picture who participated as well ...
04/10/2024

We did it! 2024 VI trip was such a success!

Missing two very important women from this picture who participated as well BUT WE DID IT!

Thank you to all of my fantastic sponsors for the help making this successful yet again!

Thank you to all the girls who believe in my program & let me be a big part of there 2024 season & journey!

🔥♥️

Clinic participants we are only 2 WEEKS AWAY!Audits are welcome for $50.00First off I’d like to thank everyone who has d...
03/23/2024

Clinic participants we are only 2 WEEKS AWAY!

Audits are welcome for $50.00

First off I’d like to thank everyone who has deposited and is on the list to come! This is going to be such a FUN weekend! 🔥

Second off if you would like to top up your payment for the following amount due ($200.00) please pm this will avoid extra time April 6th (Saturday) morning getting that organized to start the day! If you need till then to pay no worries but if you can shoot me a message!

Third SCHEDULE!

9:00-9:30 am warm up please be there by 8:30am and ready to start.

9:30 team meeting & group meet & greet! I want to hear all of your goals/troubles you want focussed on for the weekend in this talk it worked so well my first one on VI and gets everyone on the same page to cheer each other on & achieve greatness! please don’t hesitate to PM me if you want anything privately discussed!

10:00-12:00pm drills & horsemanship

12:00-12:30/1:00pm lunch

12:30-1:00pm - 4:00pm more drills, horsemanship & goal achieving!

April 7th (Sunday) same start time & warm up with more focus on drills in the morning and putting your hard work to focus in the afternoon & seeing your improvements where you wanted them! 😃

PS SKY HIGH IMAGES IS NOW ON BOARD TO GIVEAWAY ONE WEEKEND OF VIDEOS OF YOU BARREL RACING TO ONE LUCKY PARTICIPANT🎉

I can’t wait to see y’all! Neither can Rex!

See you soon
Jessica

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Leonie Creek Road
Barrière, BC
V9G

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2506193862

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