Lakeside Performance Horses

08/05/2026

Another fair in the books! This was Kelsea and Gretchen last 4-H fair.
These two together showed 36 classes overall. Earning top 5 placings in 34 of those classes. Plus, 9 Grand or Reserve Champion titles. To be able to watch these two grow throughout the years and develop into the women they have become has been Incredible. I have gotten the opportunity to be there so for many firsts. From the first class win, tears of frustrations, the first big ribbons and trophies, first full show, every season leveling up at fair and everything in between. I can’t begin to put into words how truly grateful I am to be apart of this journey. I can’t wait to see what the future holds, and I know the road doesn’t end here for either of your show careers!
💎 Kelsea Barcelow and Iz A Precious Invite 💎
1st in Western Dressage Basic Level 1
1st in Western Dressage Level 1
4th Trail
3rd English Equitation Advanced Senior
2nd Western Pleasure Advanced Senior
3rd Showmanship Advanced Senior
3rd Ranch Senior
2nd Versatility Senior
5th for both Ranch Patterns
3rd in English Pleasure Advanced Senior
4th Horsemanship Advanced Senior

Reserve Grand Champion Senior English Equitation
Reserve Grand Champion Senior Western Pleasure Horse
4th Overall Senior English Pleasure Horse
6th Overall Senior Horsemanship
3rd Overall Royalty (Had to show English Eq, Showmanship, Barrels, Horsemanship)

💋 Gretchen Gautz and Kiss My Special Assets 💋
2nd in Trail
1st English Equitation Advanced Senior
1st Western Pleasure Advanced Senior
9th in Showmanship Senior Advanced (called back for Honors)
2nd Place English Pleasure Advanced Senior
1st Horsemanship Advanced Senior

Reserve Grand Champion Trail Horse
Grand Champion Senior English Equitation
Grand Champion Senior Western Pleasure Horse
Grand Champion Senior Showmanship
Grand Champion Senior Hunt Seat Pleasure Horse
Grand Champion Senior Horsemanship
Reserve Grand Champion Royalty (Had to show English Eq, Showmanship, Barrels, Horsemanship)

Next stop Michigan 4-H Horse Show.

07/27/2025

Fair prep has looked a little different for us this year. Even with the sale of the farm and life being full force we are still doing the things.

Kelsea Barcelow and Donnie showing in the senior division

Gretchen Gautz and Julie showing in the senior division

Good luck to our riders as they tackle The Ingham County Fair

Lakeside Lopers is accepting new 4-H members. Please reach out to Devon at 517-960-8785 to discuss the enrollment process.

02/08/2025

This is not the end of us, just a break in the program. All of our clients know and now it’s time to share with everyone else.

For the past 10 years Lakeside has called this place home. This barn is where we have got to make countless memories, create the most awesome barn family, and build new skills. I have watched riders take their first canter strides, take their first falls, conquer patterns and even handle their first horses here. Countless top ten, top 5 and Grand Champion teams in all walks of life have been made here. I have been so blessed to even spend the first couple years of my sons life here making memories in the barn. While this is not the end of Lakeside, it is the end of Lakeside here. Our farm is currently for sale (
https://apps.realtor.com/mUAZ/hnqw8q6i ) and Thistle Dew Tack Shop is also up for consideration as well.

As far as lessons and training goes, I am still offering lessons to students who have their own horses.

Thank you so much to everyone who has been apart of our journey here. I am so blessed and thankful to have each of you in our lives. 💙

1082 Kinneville Rd, Leslie, MI 49251 is for sale. View 46 photos of this 4 bed, 1 bath, 1854 sqft. single family home with a list price of $375000.

01/01/2025

Poco Cool Max
2008 AQHA Gelding
3 sets of papers.
14.3 hands
Located in Leslie,MI
Price is X, ###

Jake is a barn favorite. He’s a dog in a horse body. He’s as sweet as they come. He’s lived a pretty easy working life, but does have some arthritis in both hocks. Ideal home would be for a walk/trot family. Jake has been shown by youth for high school equestrian team. Used for lessons here and there. He stands to be clipped and bathed. Throw him in cross ties for the farrier and he will stand all day. Loads and unloads like a dream. Jake will pasture with anyone as he generally runs low man in the herd. Gets fat on air. Doesn’t require shoes, any specialty maintenance, or special diet.

Jake currently has been sitting without regular work for almost a year, downfall for being the trainers horse I have hopped on ba****ck and played around.

Please message for an additional questions

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! 🎄❄️ We are wishing you all the best holiday season!!

📸: One of our own, Kelsea B.
🦄: Donatello owned by Kelsea and Gee I’m Fantastic owned by Devon Clute.

10/23/2024

Come join our Lakeside family! Located in Leslie, MI.
Lakeside Performance Horses is a small facility which allows for more specialized programs for yourself and your horses.
🌟Proven program from the 4-H level all the way to breed circuit level.

Services:
- Lessons: limited space on our current horses. Use of your personal horse welcomed!
- Boarding plus lessons: Want multiple lessons a week without having to haul your horse? This one is for you. Also access to an indoor all year around.
- Training: We specialize in all around pleasure showing but have programs for young ones as well.
-Arena Rental: Hourly rental available.

Contact us today to learn more!

07/31/2024

Just like that another fair is in the books! These teams rocked a wild week of judging and carried on with grace.

💋 Gretchen Gautz and Kiss My Special Asset
1st place in Versatility
2nd English Pleasure Advanced Sr.
Grand Champion Sr. Honors English Pleasure
Top 5 placings in the Royalty classes
1st Horsemanship Advanced Sr.
Grand Champion Sr. Horsemanship Honors

🏎️Kelsea Barcelow and Donatello
These two had a quality ride in the English pleasure. A few inconsistencies kept them out of the placings


🦄 Kelsea Barcelow and Gee I’m Fantastic
4th place in both their ranch classes
Top 5 placings in the Royalty classes
3rd in Horsemanship Advanced Sr.
4th in Horsemanship Sr. Honors
This team laid down the best rides to date as a pair!

Great job ladies!!!

07/29/2024

Day 2 is in the books! Interesting day of judging but our teams laid down some fabulous rides and patterns regardless!

💋 Gretchen Gautz and Kiss My Special Asset
1st in Advanced Sr. Trail
3rd in Advanced Sr. English Equitation
Qualified for Honors Eq, a small bobble left her out of the placings.
2nd in Western Pleasure Advanced Sr.
3rd in Western Pleasure Honors Sr.

🏎️ Gretchen Gautz and Jedi
2nd in Barrel Advanced Sr.
1st in Down and Back with a 8.8 second ride!!

🦄 Kelsea Barcelow and Gee I’m Fantastic
3rd in Advanced Sr. Trail
6th in Advanced Sr. Western Pleasure

🥷🐢 Kelsea Barcelow and Donatello
6th in Advanced Sr. English Eq. - Getting this gelding to this point in the game to be competitive was something we weren’t not sure last spring would even be possible. To see this team at fair and W/T/C is a huge win in and of itself!

Monday is Showmanship, versatility, ranch and the rest of gymkhana.

Great job today ladies! 🎉