NEWS
EMMY DOLIN THE WRITER AND PHOTOGRAPHER TAKES SHAPE IN 2018
MULTIPLE DATES
Into her second year as an intern with The Plaid Horse, Emmy has had multiple blog entries published, interviewed an Olympian and World Champion and covered it all during a hectic show season.
Big Names, Big Crowds, Big Money. My Big Interview with Beezie Madden
September 6, 2018
BY EMMY DOLIN On August 17th 2018, excitement and pressure mounted leading up to the largest Grand Prix in Illinois history. Hosted by HITS Balmoral...
Tips for Memorizing Your Horse Show Courses
August 28, 2018
BY EMMY DOLIN Memorizing courses at horse shows can be stressful. There is a lot to think about, such as how many strides to maintain...
EMMY DOLIN + HARLEM SHAKE ARE TERRIFIC IN FIRST SHOWS AND WIN CHAMPION IN MULTIPLE DIVISIONS
1.15.17 and 4.9.17
Emmy Dolin and her Harlem Shake wasted little time in the warm-up round and immediately went to work in her classes. After a successful first day with several blue ribbons, she came back for more Sunday morning. With conviction, the new team finished the job, earning two champion ribbons in the Novice and Modified Children's divisions.
Emmy and Harvey followed up the performance with a Reserve Championship in the Modified Children's division in April to close out the 2017 Ledges Winter Series.
Continuing upon her successes inside the ring, Emmy Dolin is poised to create headlines outside the ring...literally.
Emmy was selected to be a 2017 TPH intern. She was chosen because of her knowledge of the horse/show world, outgoing personality, photographic talent, and a desire to gain experience in the media industry.
Be on the lookout for Emmy's postings, photos and more.
EMMY DOLIN WELCOMES HARLEM SHAKE
12.15.16
A.k.a. "Harvey," Emmy's new teammate, is an imported, German Zweibrucker gelding. He is an officially measured and accomplished 15.3 hand, nine year old, small junior hunter/jumper.
Harlem Shake brings years of show experience encompassing success in the Jumper, Hunter and Equitation divisions. His three ring flexibility allows Emmy to go in multiple directions in the coming seasons.
Emmy and Harlem Shake will focus on the Hunter and Equitation divisions in the upcoming season. Emmy recently said, "I am excited to begin 2017 with such a capable new teammate, trainers and training facility."
EVENTS
EMMY DOLIN PREPARING FOR 2017
SHOW SEASON
Preparing now is the key to success later. Emmy Dolin is working daily to prepare herself for the upcoming 2017 IHJA show season. The team is determined and ready to tackle new divisions in 2017.
LATEST NEWS
EMMY DOLIN RECEIVES NUMEROUS KUDOS THROUGHOUT THE JULIE WINKEL CLINIC, 10.15-16.16
Emmy Dolin attended the Julie Winkel Clinic at High Finance Farm in Gurnee, IL with a new partner; Presley. Emmy and Presley teamed together to ride, watch and learn from clinician, Julie Winkel. Julie is a leader in the EAP program and renowned judge/trainer.
Throughout both days of the clinic, Emmy received high praise for her equitation. "You want the ride to look like your floating, effortlessly...and Emmy does that," said Julie Winkel. Working on rein aids and impulsion techniques on day two of the clinic, Winkel went on to say, "Awesome. Just awesome. Emmy came to win today!"
EMMY DOLIN ATTENDED THE 2016 IHJA BANQUET
11.12.16
After a shortened 2016 season, Ms. Dolin still captured fourth place in the IHJA Zone 5, 12-14 Pony Equitation division. With only two shows completed in 2016, Ms. Dolin secured a fourth place finish among the Zone 5 riders. Additionally, she and her large pony partner, Jolly Roger, amassed enough points to capture a ninth place spot in the Large Childrens Hunter Pony division.
With her combined scores, Emmy had a successful finish to 2016 as a USEF USEF/USHJA Large Childrens Pony Hunter Point Leader, capturing 16th place of 40.
Emmy Dolin made a change and now trains in Sugar Grove, IL. Ms. Dolin said, "I am excited to learn and grow at this top-notch facility. Legacy River Equestrian Center has all my boarding needs covered. And, I'm 100% confident in the individualized care of the horses and ponies."
EMMY DOLIN PURCHASES JOLLY ROGER: A NEW TEAM
9.28.15
At the conclusion of a successful 2015 Zone 5 "A" Rated show season, Emmy Dolin purchased Jolly Roger. At 14.2 hands, Jolly Roger is a large 9 year old Thoroughbred/Welsh pony with a long pedigree of success in the show ring. The proven hunt seat partner, Jolly Roger, will further Emmy's riding and take her into new divisions in 2016. After her first trial ride Emmy dismounted and said, "I feel like I can learn from him." The rest is history.