Photo by Collective Grace.

Our final in-barn show of the season is coming up next weekend, October 16-18. We like to call our home shows ‘celebrations,’ because they feel like a weekend family party.

Knollwood Kids of all ages and riding levels gather to support each other, support our youth group, the Knollwood Knockouts, and to enjoy time with barn friends and the best lesson horses in the world.

Of course, riders also learn important things in the show ring both about themselves and their horses.

Here are just a few of our favorite things to look for at the Fall show on October 16-18.

Barn Friends

You’ll rarely see a Knollwood Kid alone all weekend. Mostly, you’ll see groups of riders talking about horses, their classes, and their lessons learned.

Riders will be cheering, hugging, (both friends and horses) and celebrating their successes and those of their friends.

We truly believe that success isn’t measured by ribbons, but by goals achieved. Don’t be shocked if you see riders with middle ribbons jumping up and down. Count yourself lucky that you’re witnessing a personal best, or a lesson learned.

Barn friends are truly the best friends.

Knollwood Families Do It All.

Many of the riders you’ll see competing have a support team volunteering at the show. The friendly faces you see at the concession stand and selling gift basket tickets have riders in their families.

An event of this size takes a small army to pull off, and we are so very fortunate to have a group of families who support their riders and our mission of letting kids grow up learning from horses.

If you’d like to join the parent brigade, please talk to one of the concession stand members, or to your instructor. You won’t regret joining the enthusiastic, fun loving group of parents who make the show run.

 

 

Problem Solving

Photo by Collective Grace

From a rider's first lessons, we strive to teach our riders how to ‘think like a horse.’ Knollwood Kids learn that horses see the world very differently than we humans do, and that they react to changes in their environment like prey animals.

When riders take up the challenge of showing horses, they take all their knowledge into the arena and learn how to solve problems in an environment different than the lesson bubble.

A horse may speed up or slow down when they see something unusual. A horse might want to stop to check out another horse, or a horse might want to chomp on some grass while in the lineup at the end of the class.

Our riders are thinking riders and will rise to the challenge to redirect their horse’s actions. It’s a joy to watch this progress, and there are always capable horse people around to assist.

 

Responsibility

As riders mature and progress through the lesson program, some of them become mentors to the newest students.

You’ll see some of our experienced riders working in the arena to keep everyone safe. You’ll also see them acting as ‘personal assistants’ with our young riders on walk trot Sunday. These Knollwood Kids are selected for their kindness, communication and people skills, and their horse knowledge.

Horses are great teachers, and these kids are proof of the lessons learned.

Photo by Collective Grace

Our Lesson Horses

We believe we have the finest group of lesson horses around. They’re well educated, love their jobs and their people, and come to work every day looking for more.

Many of them are pretty on the outside, and they’re all beautiful on the inside.

From funny and funny looking Bilbo to beautiful Baxter, they all have important lessons to teach with enthusiasm. We are thankful for these kind souls who teach Knollwood Kids how to ride, and so much more.

 

Photo by Collective Grace

Sportsmanship

Pretty ribbons are nice, but we believe there are more important prizes to be achieved while showing horses.

With the help of their instructor, we want our riders to set goals. It could be as simple as holding reins correctly all through a leadline class, getting the correct diagonals for a walk trot rider, or getting a really round circle in a pattern.

 

Reaching personal goals is super satisfying, and builds confidence to achieve more in the future.

We want riders to respect each other.

We want them to congratulate each other, compliment others, and to offer support to friends having a less than ideal day.

We want respect for their horses.

We want them to thank their horse after their class, or even in the class while in the lineup.

We want our riders to be grateful for the privilege of riding, showing, and being able to spend time with horses.

We want riders to be grateful to their parents for making this all possible. A simple thank you goes a long way.

 

We’re looking forward to sharing our last 2026 home show weekend with all of our marvelous riders and their families.

We can hardly wait.

 

The crew from Collective Grace Photography will be taking pictures from inside the ring all weekend. Pics are available for purchase, and make terrific gifts.

Here's a link to the Knollwood Gallery to check out their great work so far in 2026.

 

What's Coming Up?

 

Mane Event Horse Show

October 14-17

Illinois State Fairgrounds

With only two horse shows left in their season, the show horses are headed to Mane Event.  Beautiful horses and skilled riders will compete in the most beautiful horse showing arena in the country.

Home to the first of the 'Big 3' equitation finals, The Good Hands, Mane Event draws riders from all over the country.

Team Knollwood will be there in numbers, competing against the best.

We'll share schedules and webcast info when available.

IASPHA Fall Show

Beyond Stable Farm

October 24-25

Come join us at our last academy show of the 2026 season.

We're bringing 25 academy riders to the show, and rumor has it that we have an entry in the Saturday night Halloween costume class.

Halloween on Horseback

Saturday, October 31

6:00 PM

It's your chance to dress up a lesson horse and compete for prizes. For only $50, the party also includes games on horseback.

We'll start signing up shortly. Please speak to your instructor or admin to learn if this is right for you!

 

Academy Meeting for Parents

Saturday, November 7

6:00 PM

Parents, please join us for an informational meeting about our academy showing program for next year and beyond.

We'll discuss why we love academy showing, what's to be gained from participating, as well as the costs and time commitments of the program

Because we're talking about finances and schedules, we ask that this meeting be limited to parents.

Academy Demo Night

Saturday, November 21

6:00 PM

Parents, if you'd like to learn more, and to see some academy riding demos, please join us with the rider in your house.

We'll meet in the arena, see some riders, and meet current academy riders and their parents.

 

Parents' Night Out

Saturday, November 28

5:00 PM

Knockouts, please join us for a night of pizza, games, and wrapping gifts for our adopted holiday family.

Signups will start in November.

 

Knockout Holiday Party and Election

Saturday, December 5

6:00 PM

All Knockouts are invited to the annual holiday extravaganza which includes election of Knockout  officers and board members for 2027.

The evening includes an across the farm team scavenger hunt, pizza dinner, campaign speeches, elections, and an optional gift exchange.

It's free to all Knockout members and their families.

Sign ups will start in mid November.

 Not yet a member? We'd love to have you!

Please talk to your instructor or admin to join.

 

 

See you soon at the barn, or at the ingate!

There’s so much going on at Knollwood this fall that we want to lay it all out so no one misses a beat.

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Let’s go back for a minute…

The show barn had a successful Wisconsin Futurity Horse Show in Madison.  School is in session during the show, so it’s a great show for our adult exhibitors to have a grown-up show.

They had a wonderful time at the show, catching up with friends, and enjoying their horses.

Everyone’s back at the home office for a bit.

We know just how full everyone’s schedule is, so here are almost all of the Knollwood events through November.

We hope you can join us!

The next academy show, the UPHA Chapter 10 event which was supposed to take place this weekend has been cancelled. Luckily, most of our riders for UPHA are able to attend our final academy show of the season, the IASPHA show in Woodstock on October 24-25.

We’ll be bringing 24 riders, and we can hardly wait.

Our annual event celebrating our summer riding school helpers is coming up on Saturday, October 10. Helpers are invited to join us from 5:30 -7:30 for games on horseback, pizza, and a caramel apple bar.

Please be sure to sign up in the school barn lounge.

The Mane Event Horse show in Springfield, Illinois is coming up fast October 14-17. Many of our show horses are making the trip to show against great horses and riders in the most beautiful horse show arena in the country.

This show features The Good Hands national equitation final which attracts riders from all across the country.

This final is the first leg in the Triple Crown of Equitation. The Good Hands is the oldest final in existence, having started in 1929. Team Knollwood is scheduled to have 4 riders participating in the seventeen rider field.

While the show horses are at Mane Event, the home team will be hosting our final in-barn of the season.

Our fall show runs from October 16-18, and features riders of all ages and levels.

The Friday night performance starts inside at 5:00, and features patterns and the last qualifying classes for the Knollwood Challenge finals on Saturday.

On Saturday, the show will kick off at 10:00 AM in the big outdoor ring. Our walk trot and canter riders will be in the spotlight for most of the performance.

Following the walk trot and canter classes,  our walk and trot riders aged 11 and older will compete before the finals of the Knollwood Challenge finish the day.

Our leadline riders start the walk and trot performance at 10:00 AM on Sunday in the little outdoor arena.

Sunday showcases our 10 and under walk and trot riders as well as our maiden riders showing for the very first time.

This performance is an absolute joy to watch as the best lesson horses in the world teach our newer riders the joy of horse showing.

We’re looking for help to make show weekend a grand celebration for all the Knollwood families.

Please consider sharing your time by taking a concession stand shift, or donating to a gift basket, or helping with setup or tear down.

Here’s the link to join the fun.

 

The lesson horses will enjoy the day after the show by napping to their hearts’ content.

All Monday lessons are credited to your account.

Our academy team is heading to their last show of the season October 24-25. We’re heading to Beyond Stable Farm in Woodstock, Illinois for the IASPHA Fall show.

Our 24 riders will be competing against other academy programs over two days in the cozy indoor arena. We’re fortunate that our area has many great riding programs, and the competition will be fierce.

Please join us as we close out the 2026 season. We’d love to have lots of fans!

 

Halloween on Horseback is back.

Join us on Saturday, October 31 at 6:00 PM for your chance to make a costume for a lesson horse and enjoy a night of fun.

For only $50, you can dress your horse and compete in the contest for best costume.

We also play some simple games on horseback after the competition.

Participants must be able to walk and trot independently, and must be approved by their instructor.  We’d love our younger riders to attend and enjoy the fun from the ground. Please wear your costume!

 

 

Our academy information sessions start on Saturday, November 7 at 6:00 PM. This first meeting is for parents only, as we’ll talk about commitment and pricing of academy showing in addition to talking about why we love the academy world so much.

 

 

Our first ever parent-rider mini camp is coming up on November 8 from noon until 3:00. For only $99, you can learn all about horses, including grooming, tacking, and safety. We’ll finish the event with a riding lesson at 2:30.

The session currently has 3 spots left, so please act quickly.

Our parent and rider Welcome to Knollwood session is returning in November, too. Join us for 8 Mondays at 7:30, starting on November 9.

With your Knollwood Kid as your helper, you’ll learn basic riding skills, and have a ton of fun.

This opportunity is priced at $375, and is also half sold out already.

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving on November 26.

We’re not holding lessons on Thanksgiving, and your instructor will be in tough to schedule a makeup.

We’re adopting a family for the holidays, and we’ll be wrapping their gifts on Saturday, November 28 at a Parent’s Night Out.

Knockouts will spend time wrapping gifts, enjoying a pizza dinner, and having a ball playing in the arena.

 

Knockout Holiday Party and Election

The Knockouts are hosting their holiday party on Saturday, December 5 at 6:00. The celebration includes a scavenger hunt all over the farm, a pizza dinner, and an optional gift exchange.

More importantly, the Knockouts will hold elections to elect officers and board members for 2027. The candidates will give speeches before the ballots are collected.

If you’re interested in running for office, or for becoming a board member, please talk to Knockout co-presidents Kali or Kylie.

 

See you soon at the barn or at the in-gate!

The story of Riddle the Rescue keeps getting better.

 

Told through the words of his owner/rescuer and the rider who recently won the Reserve World Grand Championship of Senior Equitation with him, here’s the tale of a rescue who made it to the top of the equitation world.

 

It took patience, detective work, kind souls, some master trainers, hard riding kids taught by master trainers, and lots of hard work.

 

Here’s the full story of Who’s on First Now, known to his friends as Riddle.

 

 

 His story told by owner and rescuer Nikki Duerr: 

 

'Back in August 2017 Kelley Pomeroy with Dreamscape Rescue shared on Facebook a post of two Saddlebreds on a Colorado kill lot. I rescued them both - the colt later named Riddle and the mare later named Ellie. Riddle was thought to be a yearling. Cryptorchid, feral, scared of people, untouchable and poor demeanor at feeding time. We had local help to gentle him and break him to trailering, clipping, bitting, long lining. In the very beginning it required a lasso to catch him.

 

 

 Payton then started very basic riding on him at home but he needed more . At Midwest Charity 2019 I had worked up the nerve to ask Scott if he would take this unregistered misfit into training. He agreed to give it a try and I was ecstatic. In November 2019 I sent Riddle to Knollwood Farm  for training. My honest hopes as I told Carol was that he could make a reasonable school horse or at the most a nice academy horse.

 

Training wasn’t easy… I know there were times that Carol thought of calling me and telling me that he wasn’t going to make it! Come September 2020 he went to his first show - the WI Fall Futurity Horse Show in West Allis in Open English Pleasure. He then headed to St. Louis Charity to debut in equitation with Payton and then to the Monarch National Championships.

 

In 2022, Maiya Komassa began a distinguished career with Riddle accomplishing National Titles and a WC along with a RWCC title to their names. Prior to that Riddle was a partner to Payton Duerr, Maria Traeger and Hanna Agathen.'

 

From Maiya's Mom, Kristin:

 

'When I first approached Carol about Maiya moving up from academy and exploring the possibility of leasing Riddle, she warned me that because he was unregistered, there would be limitations on what classes they could show in. Many classes specifically require a registered ASB (American Saddlebred), and although Riddle DNA’d as a full Saddlebred, without registration papers, he wasn’t eligible to compete in those classes.

So that first year, they showed in a variety of equitation classes while they figured each other out.

 

We were so in love with Riddle from the very beginning. He was exactly the partner I had hoped for Maiya. And she was completely prepared to show in whatever classes she could, for as long as she could. His registration limitations never changed her goals or how much she believed in him.

Heading into their second season, Carol and Niki went to work to see if there was any way to make an exception with ASHBA. Niki researched relentlessly and used her connections to track down Riddle’s sire, but they couldn’t uncover who his dam was.

Carol took everything they were able to find to the appropriate people, and through a lot of work, persistence and advocacy, Riddle was ultimately able to be registered as a Half-Saddlebred.

That changed everything.

It opened the door for Maiya and Riddle to compete fully in Pleasure Equitation, giving them opportunities that simply wouldn’t have been available to them otherwise.

And looking back now, I’m so grateful they didn’t let the limitations of a piece of paper define what this horse and this girl could accomplish.

Because once that door opened, they walked straight through it.'

 

 

A little more about Knollwood Kid Maiya.

 

She’s all in.

 

To support her equitation adventures, Maiya cleans stalls, and does chores. Her mom Kristen helps as well, keeping our show lounge area spic and span every week.

 

After her big win at Louisville this year, she was back at the farm cleaning stalls and working the next day.

 

Maiya has a great appreciation for the process of becoming good at something, and the sweat that goes into it.

 

She started showing  in our academy program in 2016. She and our grand Morgan named Klem had the time of their life learning how to show.  If you've had the pleasure of watching Maiya show, you know that Klem's lessons remain.

More from Kristin:

'Looking back at the last five years, there is not one thing I would do differently. There have been some incredible highs, and some disappointing lows, but those outcomes helped shape Maiya into the person and competitor she is now. She and Riddle have never been more aligned and to see them show so confidently together is something I will remember forever.

Riddle was destined for greatness. He just needed the right people to help him get there.

 

The dream team of the Duerrs, Scott, Carol, and Lindsay deserve so much of the credit for the incredible horse Riddle has become.

They saw something special in him, believed in him, and poured so much into bringing out everything he had to give.

Maiya has simply been fortunate enough to give him a spotlight. And what a privilege it has been to watch him shine.'

 

 

Last Words From Nikki:

'He became quite a rising star and certainly the poster child for rescues.  I was told by the kill buyer that he came from a breeder in North Dakota. I figured this could not be that difficult - how many saddlebred breeders are in North Dakota? I located him and reached out. He was very helpful in allowing Riddle to acquire his 1/2 Saddlebred registration (DNA identified the sire but no dam match) the breeder confirmed that the mare was not registered but that he was full saddlebred.) 

 

Unfortunately, CH-EQ status is not available for registered half saddlebreds, but Riddle would have earned this honor with points to spare.

 

I love his story. It is absolutely one of my greatest blessings in life to have been part of something that is so much bigger than I could have ever imagined. I’m incredibly grateful that Carol and Scott for taking a chance on him. I love how he found his calling and has so much pride in what he does. He is at the very top of equitation horses in the country today.'

  

 

 

 From Maiya:

'I will never be able to fully articulate my appreciation and gratitude for the Duerrs, Carol, and my parents. From where Riddle and I started, to where we are now, I'm living my younger self's dream.

Riddle has taught me that everything is possible and no dreams are too far out of reach. With patience and a belief in the journey, I close out my junior exhibitor career with zero regrets and the most grateful heart.

Currently, I'm a freshman at UW-Whitewater, majoring in Finance and Accounting. So after this season ends, I hope to still ride when my schedule allows.

Although Riddle will no longer be my partner, I'm excited to watch him make other riders' dreams come true. I hope his future riders know just how lucky they are to love him.

I know I am.'

 

 

 

With the Knollwood Kids back in school, the farm is a little more quiet during the day, but we love when they all arrive after school. The daily rhythm is a little different, but we still have plenty of things happening around here.

The show team is in Springfield, Illinois for the Monarch Series National Championship Show.  The ‘kingdom’ of Monarch welcomes everyone to the party and offers hospitality that’s not to be believed. The show has quickly become a favorite of all.

Four Knollwood kids are participating in the first two pleasure equitation national finals of the season.

The show is host to the Pleasure Equitation Olympics, and the UPHA Pleasure Challenge Cup Final.

Molly and Sophie are competing in the senior division of both finals, while Charlotte and Hailey will represent Knollwood in the junior age group.

In addition to the equitation riders, Jane will be showing the always charismatic Eli, while fellow ‘grown up’ Kim is showing her beautiful Jaydee in the Monarch single bit division.

We also have four of our top academy riders competing against the best of the best. Aubrey and Sophia are showing in the senior age group, and a battle of sisters as both Dilly and Rags compete in the 13 and under division.

Be sure to tune in here to catch all the action for free.

Our entries are complete, and the Knollwood Fall show is looking like a grand show to end our in-barn season.

Our show barn team members will be away from home for the Mane Event Horse show, so we’re looking for lots of help to make the show fabulous for everyone.

You can sign up here to donate your time and expertise in a number of ways.

The Dallen family has sponsored our concession stand for the show. Great thanks!

The show again has two judges.

Bridget Ward will preside over the pattern classes on Friday night while Knollwood’s first ever triple crown winner, Sarah Thordsen Agrawal will judge the Saturday and Sunday performances.

We can hardly wait!

 

Knollwood parents, this is for you!

We’ve added a mini camp on Sunday, November 8 just for you and your Knollwood Kid.

Parents will learn how to be safe around horses, how to groom and tack, and then enjoy a lesson inside at 2:30 PM.

The cost is a mere $99, and you can sign up with your instructor or admin.

The class is limited to six riders, so please act fast.

If a mini camp isn’t enough, we’re running a parent and Knollwood Kid class Mondays at 7:30 PM from November 9 through December 28.

The rider in your household will act as your helper for the session.

The event is priced at $375, just like a traditional Welcome to Knollwood session.

Again, the class is limited to six participants, so please sign up soon with your admin or instructor.

We Love Academy Showing

In case you haven’t heard us talk about it before, we really do love academy showing.

The process builds confidence, helps riders set and achieve goals, and creates bonds with horses and friends like nothing else.

We have two shows remaining in this season, and are already looking forward to our 2027 season.

If you’d like to learn more about showing away from home, please join us on Saturday, November 7 at 6:00 PM. This will be a parent only informational meeting, as we’ll talk about time and financial commitments.

We’ll have a follow up meeting on Saturday, November 21 for parents and riders. This is an evening of demos with current academy riders and their parents. It’s a fun get together full of questions and answers.

We’ll have sign up sheets in mid October. Please talk to your instructor or admin with questions. We’d love to tell you all about it.

What’s Coming Up?

Street Clean Up   

Join us Saturday September 19 at 1:00 PM to clean up Oakwood and Nagawicka Roads.

We’re looking for parent assistance, too.

Please sign up in the school barn lounge.

Bring a Friend Day

It’s back! You’re invited to bring a friend to ride on Saturday, September 19 at 6:00 PM, and you are their helper.

It’s only $50, and you can sign up and pay in the school barn lounge.

UPHA Chapter 10 Fall Show

October 3-4

Join us at Beyond Stable Farm as we compete with 20 academy riders.

From riders competing at their second show to some experienced show ring stars, you’ll see it all.

We’d love a crowd to cheer us on!

 

See you soon at the barn or the in-gate.

 

The show barn staff, horses, and Izzy are safely home after an eventful Louisville 2026.

The World’s Championship Show isn’t just a horse show, it’s an event.  It features a full week of horse showing and all the ups and downs that go with high level competition.

The camaraderie of Team Knollwood shone all week in Louisville. Riders celebrated each other, supported Carlos and his terrific group of horse professionals who took great care of horses, and they loved their horses. A lot.

We want to share several wonderful stories!

First Timers.

Knollwood was proud to have three first time riders in Freedom Hall.

Sophie made her debut aboard her beautiful equitation horse Gamora. Relatively new to the game, Sophie earned a fourth place ribbon in her qualifier, which qualified her for the World's Grand Championship of Senior Equitation on Thursday night.

While many of the riders in her age group have been showing at this level since their walk and trot days, this is only Sophie’s second season at this level.

Congratulations are in order.

Charlotte is showing in a suit for the first time this season, and is showing beautiful, curious Garfield in equitation. This exciting new team went to Louisville to gain experience and almost made the cut to the championship.

With their first Freedom Hall show under their belt, these two are on to the challenges of the fall Pleasure Equitation finals.

After attending Louisville for years while supporting her talented kids Tori and Richie, Tracy got her chance to ride down the chute on her own horse.

Tracy showed Mickey in the packed and stacked show pleasure class for ‘grownups,’ and had a grand time. The division is so ginormous that there are three splits of the qualifier, and they’re BIG.

While they didn’t advance to the championship, Tracy had a ball.

Tori’s Mom even stole her horse for the week while Tori was at home working like a good college student.

Tracy showed the always beautiful Stella in the equally packed country pleasure qualifier for adults, which was also split three ways.

The exciting team won a ribbon to qualify them for the World’s Grand Championship of Country Pleasure for adults. They may not have won a ribbon in the class of life long show riders, but they had a great time, and learned many, many things throughout the week.

Best of all, Tracy received her ‘first time rider’  Louisville ribbon from her son.

We’re so proud of our three first time riders. They all exceeded expectations by far, and are on to more great things.

 

World Cup Team member Addison showed beautiful Lexi at the show, and looked fabulous. This girl team is poised and exciting to watch.

Last Louisville, Richie won the Reserve World Grand Championship of Senior Equitation. This year, Richie made his Freedom Hall debut as an adult amateur on his beloved Doc, formerly his equitation horse.

Scott and Richie have worked since last November to help Doc excel in his new line of work.  We’re pretty sure both Scott and Doc are relieved with the change of division, and Richie can let Doc be a little more himself.

At their first Louisville in the tough amateur three gaited division, Team Doc ribboned in their qualifier, and earned the right to show on the biggest night of horse showing. Stake night at Louisville hosts all the biggest championships, and it’s a thrill to even be in the building.

Richie and Doc were glorious showing with the best of the best.

The Equitation Team

Wow. Just Wow.

Seven Knollwood Kids had the Louisville equitation experience, and they were all stars.

All four of our senior riders were motivated and locked in to the task at hand. They all qualified for the World Grand Championship on Thursday night, which is an amazing accomplishment.

 

Success is never a straight line, and there were some squiggles.

Shayes’s horse wasn’t available to show, and the Werner family graciously offered Teddy for Shaye to show in the qualifier. Teddy and Shaye had been an unbeatable team in the junior division a few years back, and their connection was still there.

Shaye earned a second place ribbon with a first place vote, and was on to the championship.

Huge thanks to Allison Deardorff who provided a  offered a horse to use for the championship.  Shaye had the chance to ride the horse once before their final.

Shaye’s horsemanship skills carried her into the top 10, and the opportunity to perform the workout. She did a masterful job on a new horse in a ring full of seasoned teams.

Huge congratulations to Shaye.

After finishing second in her age group, Maiya and Riddle finished the finale as Reserve Grand Champion of Senior Saddle Seat equitation. She was flawless on the horse who was rescued by the Duerr family and who has become an accomplished, valued show horse.

What a way to finish out your junior exhibitor Louisville career!

Barnmate Brooklyn finished 5th in a championship of the best, after winning her age group and becoming a world champion for the second time.

Our junior riders are learning the ways of the equitation world, and also that there are always squiggles on the learning path.

In her first year out of walk and trot, Maddie is learning about her horse Zach, and about all the variables in the show ring. She rode to a strong third in a BIG qualifier and got to do the workout in her championship.

Leighton and Teddy have a year under their belts in the cantering world, and the added experience shows.  Leighton and her trusty steed finished second in their qualifier with a first place vote.

In the championship, they look relaxed and confident as they used their arena, and their  workout appeared effortless.

The experienced team was awarded the Reserve World's Grand championship of junior equitation, with a first place vote.

Team Knollwood is so proud of all our horses and riders who took on the challenges of the World Championship Horse Show.  The thrill of riding into Freedom Hall is a memory for a lifetime.

 

What’s Coming Up at Home?

Labor Day

We will not be holding lessons on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Your instructor has scheduled a makeup lesson.

 

Knollwood Fall Show Entries are Due September 8.

You don’t want to miss out on the festivities of the last in-barn show of the season.

Monarch Series National Championship Show

September 9-13

Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Illinois

One of the most enjoyable shows around, Monarch is home to the first two national pleasure equitation finals, one heck of a horse show, and some of the best academy competition in the land.

Team Knollwood will be there competing, and will be represented in the finals. We’re bringing some top academy riders, too.

We’ll update with webcast info when available.

Street Clean Up

Saturday, September 19 at 1:00 PM

Join your fellow Knockout members to clean up Oakwood and Nagawicka Roads for the fall.

It’s a fun way to meet more Knollwood Kids, and you help beautify the barn neighborhood.

Plus, it’s great to be outside earning your club service hours so you’re eligible for year end awards at the banquet.

Bring a Friend Ride

Saturday, September 19 at 6:00 PM

The spots are filling! Do you have a friend who’d like to try riding? Do you have a classmate that thinks riding is easy?

Bring them for a fun introductory group lesson, and you get to be their helper.

It’s only $50, and you can sign up and pay with your instructor or trusty admin.

 

Save the Dates!

UPHA Fall Academy Show October 3-4

Mane Event Horse Show, October 14-17

Knollwood Fall Show October 16-18

Academy New Parent Meeting November 7

Academy Demo Night  November 21

Parents’ Night Out wrapping party November 28

Knockout Holiday Party December 5

See you soon at the barn, or at the in-gate!