Emily Donaldson Dressage, LLC

11/23/2024

We had a good time at the 2024 US Dressage Finals with five horses. Supersonic was a scratch due to a poorly timed sinus infection but he’s doing just fine now and since Bunny was on the waitlist we scratched to save him from the long trip.

Vitalis MR, owned by Holly Morey, was super steady from start to finish. He placed 5th in the First Level Open Championship with a 70% and 4th in the Second Level Open Championship with a 69.5%. I have only been riding Houston since April so it’s really fantastic to have such a successful finish for a new partnership!

Brilliancze MFH, owned by Kim Hennon, won a First Level TOC class was a stellar test scoring a 73.7%! Our ride for the Second Level Open MFS Championship class had a bit too much tension but we still placed 9th. I am really proud of Choo Choo for qualifying to compete at Finals, it was awesome having her there!

Herzbeben, owned by Lynn Eastburn, had the misfortune of competing in a championship class the first day of competition. We just had a few uncharacteristic bobbles that kept us out of the ribbons for the Third Level Open Championship. I came out the next day determined to do better and we did. He gave me the BEST test I’ve ever ridden on him to score a 72% and the win at Third 3 from a 5* judge.

In addition to competing I was able to support my students Kristin Herzing and Katie Bibeau. Kristin competed Spyder in the Fourth Level AA Championship class and the Third Level AA Championship where they placed 10th in a competitive field. I personally thought they should have placed/scored higher in the class but what do I know 🤪 I am so proud of Kristin and Spyder and can’t wait to see what they accomplish next year! Katie and Huri placed second in their FEI TOC warmup class with a smooth test. Unfortunately Huri got a little insecure in the Altech arena and they had a few bobbles for their PSG AA Championship class on Sunday. Katie did a super job in her first Finals and I know this won’t be her last- she is hungry to go back!

A big thank you to Mallory Sensenig for being such a wonderful, hardworking and fun person to spend six days of horse showing with- I am grateful for everything you do! Thank you to Kelsey, Shelly and Lucy for taking care of the horses and farm while we were away. Looking forward to seeing what 2025 brings.

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11/02/2024

Fun to teach at Hidden Oaks and Shadow Ridge Stables last weekend!

That's a wrap for Shadow Ridge's very first clinic with the incredible Emily Donaldson Dressage, LLC! We want to give a HUGE thank you to Emily and everyone else who made the time to come. We learned so much and had fun all the while!

10/26/2024

Out of 245 horses, Supersonic finished the year as Reserve Champion Horse of the Year at Second Level!! He had a median score of 75.238 and champion was 75.247…talk about crazy!!! I am really proud of Siggi who always gives 100% and grateful to the syndicate of owners who have supported us unconditionally the last three years. Thank you to Barbara Ward, Mary Stark Riggle, Tracey Basler and Mark Donaldson for making this achievement a possibility…it sure has been fun ❤️

10/22/2024

Nice write up about the three boys wins last month!

The second of five weekends of the 2024 United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Regional Championship show season heralded Great American Insurance Group (GAIG)/USDF Regional competitions in Region 3, Region 5, and Region 8. Dozens of combinations, from hundreds of riders competing across the three...

10/21/2024

Thanks to the VADACC, Christina Arrington, Barbara Wiefelstede and Chestnut Oak Stable for having me out to teach your Autumn Clinic this month!

Pittsburgh proud photo!

10/21/2024

Siggi

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09/19/2024

October events at Sewickley Farm:

Cate and Theresa will be out on October 15th for saddle fittings and custom boots.

Tim Mellott will be teaching a clinic on October 18th. Cost is $110/lesson.

Linda Zang will be teaching a clinic on October 29th. Cost is $160/lesson.

Please let me know if you’re interested in participating in any of these activities.

09/17/2024

So happy for Ann and Q!!! Honored to be able to help them and play a small role in their preparation for this fantastic event. They finished 5th out of 56 entries at the Mustang Classic in Lexington, KY last week!

09/15/2024

Another good clinic with the crew in Pennington, NJ! Always fun to see my old boy Mr. Bates with Liza 💕

09/01/2024

It’s always fun to teach at Chestnut Oak Stable! Looking forward to seeing everyone next month.

VADACC & Chestnut Oak Stable Proudly Welcome Emily Donaldson October 5-6, 2024

08/31/2024

Thank you to the staff and volunteers for running a really fantastic Dunmovin' Dressage Days and Amateur Only Dressage Show this month!

Dunmovin Dressage Days I & 2

Beaujolais 75
1st 68% FEI TOC Intermediate 2

Supersonic (owned by the Sewickley Farm Partnership LLC)
1st 76% 2nd Level 1
Open High Score

Herzbeben (owned by Lynn Eastburn)
1st 69.5% 3rd Level 3
1st 68.9% 3rd Level 1
Dunmovin Dressage Days Team Challenge Champion

Congratulations to Emily’s students…

Kristin Herzing and Spyder
1st Fourth Level 3
1st Fourth Level 3
2nd Third Level 3

Rob Robillard and Mamet SSF
2nd Third Level 3
8th MFS TOC

Martina Thiel-Poblotzki and Cordialle
5th FEI PSG

Karen Walsh and Juan
5th MFS TOC

Amateur Only Show

Rob Robillard and Mamet SSF
1st Third Level 3
1st Third Level MFS

Lisa George/Worthy
2nd Second Level 3
3rd second Level 2

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08/28/2024

Dancing at Devon with Bunny ❤️

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08/20/2024

.wiegers snapped this leaving the farm tonight after her lesson 🌈🍀