AA & JR DB Sport Horses LLC

09/14/2025

It was a big weekend for DB Sport Horses LLC!!
Somehow, we managed 2 shows in 2 different states with 8 horses and 9 riders! AND everyone made it into the ring on time.

While Danielle, Jamie, and Hadleigh were showing their horses at Region 2 Championships at Waterloo, we took 5 of our other horses to the September NODA Schooling show back home.

First, a huge congratulations to our crew at Regionals! See Danielle Nemastil’s post for a full recap, but we are SO proud of everyone’s hard work and beautiful rides this weekend. This group set lofty goals for this year, with freestyle and third level debuts, and even a first time competing at Regionals.

Back home, we had a full weekend of showing, too!

Amy and her young guy, Royal, had two consistent rides at Training Level, each softer than the one before. They’ve spent the season building confidence and consistency, and it shows!

Morgan Tate’s patience has helped her and Paz grow so much this season! They laid down two beautiful Training level tests in a busy setting, and maintained Paz’s focus throughout, which is a huge achievement for this team!

Brenda Smith and Kodak joined us again at first level and rode their softest, smoothest test of the season! We might just have to keep them over here in dressage land…

My two Junior riders entered the season just wanting to attend their first shows with their equine partners. They’ve done all that and more! The girls qualified for NODA Championships in Dressage Seat Equitation as well as one rider in Intro! They dedicated their summer break to really building their riding skills, and it shows. They’ve become such confident riders this year!

Lastly, I showed my own Ziggy at Training level. He’s grown so much in balance and rideability this summer. Rider error kept us from qualifying for the championship show, unfortunately, but we had productive rides and are looking forward to next season.

We are so proud of all of our clients and their horses- it’s been an incredible show season watching these partnerships develop. We’ve had great rides, challenging rides, lots of learning, and a bunch of fun in between. NODA Championships are just around the corner, and then we’ll be ready for a winter of training to prepare for next season.

As always, thank you Northern Ohio Dressage Association for a fantastic show series, and a special thank you for encouraging our Junior riders this season!

08/21/2025

We are excited to be partnering with Equine Academy and Michael Willham Eventing to offer educational grants for the upcoming LandSafe - Reducing Rider Risk clinic!

Don’t wait! Now is your chance to apply!

EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS AVAILABLE!
2 scholarship grants are available for the Landsafe clinic!

The LandSafe clinic is only 2 weeks away - September 5-7th

LandSafe is the most important clinic you could ever take.

Riders will learn what should be taught nationwide - how to protect yourself and your head in the event of a fall from your horse.

In partnership with Bath PC and DB Sport Horses LLC , the Equine Academy is proud to present 2 people with a grant to attend the upcoming LandSafe clinic being hosted at Michael's barn.
Winners will be randomly selected from the pool of entries.

Grant #1 is for a $190 grant for an Adult entry (Ages 12-60), which covers half of the entry fee for the clinic (not including payment processing fees) and is sponsored by Bath Pony Club and Equine Academy.

Grant #2 is a $190 grant for a Junior entry (Ages 6-11) which covers the entire entry fee for the clinic (not including payment processing fees), and is sponsored by DB Sport Horses.

Grant Application is here: https://forms.gle/nbNGUcL7rPk8AsfB7

And if you don't get selected as the winner of one of the grants, we still have several spots open in both entry types, so please get your entries in ASAP!
Applications will close in just a few days - Sunday August 24th and winners will be notified immediately!

Grant winners will need to enter and pay for the clinic via the standard entry process and will receive their grant check at the clinic. Entry link for the clinic will be provided (or can also be found on the Michael Willham Eventing and Equine Academy pages, or LandSafe's website - www.landsafeequestrian.com)

A big thank you to Bath Pony Club for partnering with me on this (we usually give it to a pony clubber, but due to a rally that weekend, nobody was able to attend, so we are passing it along to the local community!), and a big thank you to DB Sport Horses and Betsy Ortner for stepping in and providing their own grant as well. Betsy has been a HUGE supporter of LandSafe, not only having brought many of her students through the program, but also having personally attended LandSafe every year for the past 4 years.

We both wholeheartedly believe that LandSafe can save lives and save from tremendous injury. That's why I keep bringing them back, year after year, for what will now be the 6th year in a row!

08/10/2025

Thank you, Northern Ohio Dressage Association for another fantastic show!

This was the perfect way to wrap up summer break for our Junior riders, as they head back to school over the next two weeks.

Now, a bit of a trainer brag moment for these cool kids... These four young riders have grown in leaps and bounds this summer. Our horse show crew this year ranged from 7-14 years old. They’re all at the barn several days a week, doing everything from riding and grooming to feeding, turning out, cleaning tack, and helping with the littler riders.

They push themselves both in and out of the saddle to be the best teammates for their horses and barn friends, and as trainers, that’s all we could ever ask for! The kids all set big goals for themselves this summer, and as of this weekend I think we’ve checked them all off. To name a few-
-first horse shows
-cantering at a horse show
-cantering independently in lessons
-riding alllll the lesson horses
-checking their posting diagonals
-getting their canter leads
-trail rides and riding in the big hunt field
-putting on their bridles independently

I’m beyond proud of all of them, and feeling lucky to be able to offer showing opportunities as part of our program.

None of this would be possible without all of the support behind the scenes. A HUGE thank you to the owners of our lesson horses, who share them with us so they can be loved beyond measure and teach life lessons alongside horsemanship. Shoutout to our amazing horse show parents, who support the whole crew every step of the way and keep us fed and watered. Thanks to NODA for providing more opportunities for our youth members. And lastly, thanks to our head trainer Danielle Nemastil for coaching, training, kid/pony wrangling, hauling, and all the things that make it possible for us to show with the kids!

08/03/2025

While the adults were off showing at Waterloo, our junior riders had a show prep Sunday! These kids are ready to rock the Northern Ohio Dressage Association schooling show next weekend! I’m so proud of their work ethic and dedication to the sport. The girls have had many, many hot and humid lessons this summer, but it hasn’t dimmed their enthusiasm or desire to reach their riding goals.

07/26/2025

We finished off with a fun Friday at Pony Camp!

Our campers finished up their crafts for the week and then enjoyed one last ride out in the big hunt field.

We can’t let camp finish up without a HUGE thank you to all of the folks who make it possible- our fantastic barn staff and horse owners, lesson parents, and especially our teen helpers!

07/24/2025

Thursday at July Pony Camp was a toasty one! We kept our feet on the ground today, and learned about horse nutrition! The campers helped to prep our horses’ dinner, and then fed the barn. They learned that horses need vitamins and supplements just like we do!

We finished up some crafts, including our tie dye shirts, and then had a blast running in the arena sprinkler.

07/22/2025

Day 2 of July Pony Camp was a whirlwind of riding, crafts, and a horseless horse show in the hunt field!

07/22/2025

July pony camp is off to a great start!

Monday was full of scavenger hunts, glitter, riding, and even a mounted dance party!

There’s nothing better than pony time with your barn besties!

07/20/2025

We had a great time volunteering at the Northern Ohio Dressage Association schooling show today!

04/22/2025

The perfect weather for an Earth day trail ride at Hunters Creek Farm !