Horses Debbie trained to Grand Prix
“I’m so thankful to have had these horses in my life. Each one taught me unique lessons. I’m also extremely grateful to the owners for their support and trust with these horses. It truely takes a willing and smart horse with a sound body and an amazing heart and work ethic to make it to the top level of this sport.”
Alexis OHR aka “Lexi”
2011 Danish mare owned by Robbie Rice. Lexi came into the program ready to be started under saddle. Katie and I started her, and I brought her along and competed her from Training Level to GP. Lexi earned a regional championship and a reserve championship along the way. She was also 4th at PSG at a regional championships. I rode my 100th GP test on Lexi in August 2022. This was also her 1st time up the centerline at GP
2011 Danish mare owned by Robbie Rice. Lexi came into the program ready to be started under saddle. Katie and I started her, and I brought her along and competed her from Training Level to GP. Lexi earned a regional championship and a reserve championship along the way. She was also 4th at PSG at a regional championships. I rode my 100th GP test on Lexi in August 2022. This was also her 1st time up the centerline at GP
Cartier aka “Forest”
2007 DHH gelding owned by Robbie Rice. Debbie and Forest were together from 2014 to 2021. Debbie brought Forest along from a 7yo with minimal dressage experience to GP. They earned a regional and US Dressage finals national championship along the way. They were chosen to be a demo pair for the 2017 FEI level trainers conference. Debbie and Forest have competed in CDI competitions small, medium and large tour including performing their freestyle in The Friday Night Lights competitions at Global.
2007 DHH gelding owned by Robbie Rice. Debbie and Forest were together from 2014 to 2021. Debbie brought Forest along from a 7yo with minimal dressage experience to GP. They earned a regional and US Dressage finals national championship along the way. They were chosen to be a demo pair for the 2017 FEI level trainers conference. Debbie and Forest have competed in CDI competitions small, medium and large tour including performing their freestyle in The Friday Night Lights competitions at Global.
Zarcita aka “Zara”
2004 KWPN mare owned by Leslie Waterman. Zara and Debbie were together from 2015 to 2018. Debbie finished Zara’s training from PSG to GP. They were reserve champion at the regional championships at I1 and placed 8th at the US Dressage finals. Debbie and Zara competed in CDIs at Grand Prix at Tryon and Global
Showdown aka “Twinky”
2006 Hanovarian gelding owned by Leslie Waterman. Showdown and Debbie were together from 2011 to 2018. Debbie brought Showdown along from training level to GP. Showdown won a few regional championships and competed in the Markel National Young horse Championships as a 5yo earning 6th place. Showdown and Debbie also competed in the National Developing Grand Prix Championships earning 6th place.
San Nero aka “Nero”
2005 Hanoverian gelding owned by Jane Hays. Nero and Debbie were together from 2013 to 2018. Debbie brought Nero along from Second level to GP. Nero earned a regional championship at I2 and placed 7th at The US Dressage finals. He also placed 4th at The US Dressage Finals at third level. Nero and Debbie also qualified for the Markel Developing Horse GP championships.
Lord Sisley aka “Liat”
2004 Oldenburg gelding owned by Leslie Waterman. Liat and Debbie were together from 2011 to 2018. Debbie brought Liat along from Second level to GP. Liat earned a reserve champion at the regional championships. Debbie and Liat also competed in the Markel Developing Horse Championships PSG division earning 5th place.
River Side Lady aka “Berry”
2003 Hanoverian mare owned by Robbie Rice. Debbie and Berry were together on and off between 2007 and 2015. Debbie brought Berry along from training level to GP. Linda Strine helped to finish her one tempis while Debbie was undergoing cancer treatment. Debbie and Berry won 6 regional championships and 2 reserve championships. They also placed 3rd in the 4YO division of the Markel Young horse championships and 9th in the 5YO division. They were also first alternate in the Markel Developing Horse Championships in the PSG Division. Debbie and Berry were reserve champions in the Eastern Selection Trials for the FEI World Breeders young horse championship 5YO division. Debbie also competed Berry in Debbie’s first CDI. Debbie’s assistant trainer Katie Stoy was given the opportunity to show Berry at GP to earn her Gold Medal
Izod
1999 Oldenburg gelding owned by Karen Boates. Debbie helped student Karen Boates train Izod from Training level to GP. Karen showed Izod through I1 and Debbie finished off the GP training. Debbie earned her Gold Medal on Izod in 2011.
Medicine Man aka “Indy”
1990 Holsteiner gelding owned by Debbie Hill. Debbie started Indy under saddle and trained him through GP. Debbie owned Indy from 1995 to 2005. She showed him from training level thru I2. He sadly had to have his second colic surgery 1 week before his first GP show. Debbie lost Indy shortly after that. Debbie learned along with Indy and earned both her bronze and silver medals on him.
