Team Knollwood lost one of it’s finest teachers today when Jelly passed after a brief illness.

Jelly was a schoolmaster. He could teach the youngest riders how to post, and was endlessly patient with lessons about diagonals and steering.

Jelly was a lunge lesson master for the show barn riders. His trot cadence never changed, allowing total concentration on the smallest of rider adjustments.

Jelly was a wonderful cantering teacher. As riders progressed, he’d test them about leads and follow through.

Jelly was a pattern king. He was patient beyond campare teaching the littles how to trot circles, and could be a genius at pattern camps, teaching our advanced riders to listen to all his subtle clues before he became, shall we say, creative.

Most of all, Jelly was a grand soul.

Friendly to all, Jelly loved everyone and loved being a horse.

We’ll miss him dearly, but he’ll live on in all the memories he made with us. We are truly better for having spent time with this gentle soul.

 

Peace, Jelly.

 

We enjoyed a quiet week at Knollwood, with everyone home, and only 1 camp going on. Our Knollwood Show Prep campers are having a blast learning all about horse care, horse prep, and of course, riding skills for their upcoming show.

Things are changing soon…

Both the show and school barns are heading to Woodstock for the IASPHA Summer Show this weekend. We’re looking forward to a beautiful facility, IASPHA hospitality, and big, competitive classes. The outdoor arena is beautiful in any weather, and it’s even quiet when it rains. Summer horse showing just doesn’t get any better.

Next week, Knollwood will be rocking and rolling with our last sold out Tiny Tot camp of the summer, and our Showcase Prep camp. Our riders making their show ring debuts at the ASAW Summer Showcase on August 10-11 are joining us for a busy week of learning and fun.

They’re furthering their show ring educations with sessions on using the arena,  riding patterns, sportsmanship, and show preparation for horse and rider. They’ll even get to spend the Friday before the show at the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds and ride in the arena before they show.

Following Showcase, everyone will team up for the Knollwood Summer show the following weekend, August 16-18.  With over 90 riders competing over three days, it’s going to be an action-packed adventure.

We’re looking for volunteers to help with grilling, the concession stand, and other activities that make the show so special. If you haven’t already done so, you can sign up here.

Our gift basket listings are up the school barn lounge, too. There are some nifty new themes, and we’d love your donations to make the baskets extra special. Please sign up when you can.

While we’re hosting our in-barn summer show, the show horses will already be competing at the World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville, Kentucky. The show starts on Saturday, and you’ll be sure to see some Knollwood spectators watching the live feed while also cheering at the Knollwood show.

Team Knollwood has some spectacular riders and horses making the trip to Freedom Hall, and we’ll be sure to update all of you as the week goes on.  Most of the Knollwood Kids riding at the World Championship are veterans of the Knollwood in-barn shows.

Truly, the world champion in any event was once a beginner.

 

 

What’s Coming Up?

Knollwood Shirts

Don't forget to purchase your Knollwood tanks, tees, and parent shirts. They're all available in the school barn, and our reorder of 'Knollwood Mom' shirts just arrived!

 

Knollwood Fall Entry Window

August 1-15

Be sure to get your entries in for the grand finale of the in-barn season!

Our fall show features the finals of the Knollwood Challenge, and will be judged by our former instructor, Abby.

 

No Lessons

Monday, August 19

All Monday lessons will be credited as the horses enjoy a quiet day, and the instructors get a change to regroup after show weekend.

 

Labor Day

Monday, September  2

No Lessons. Your instructor will arrange a makeup time.

   

    

Fall Street Clean Up

Saturday, September 14 at 1:00

The Knockouts are cleaning up Oakwood and Nagawicka Roads for Fall. Please join the fun, meet fellow Knockouts, and get your service hours in!

 

Mini Camp

Sunday, September 22

Noon – 3:00

We’re hosting a mini camp for new riders ages 7 and up. If you know of anyone who’d like to start riding, it’s a wonderful way to learn about horses, and enjoy a lesson. Best of all, mini camps are only $99, and are a way into our enrollment system.

 

UPHA Fall Show

October 11-12

Beyond Stable Farm

 

Knollwood Fall Show

October 18-20

 

IASPHA Fall Show

October 25-27

 

Academy Meeting for Parents

Saturday, November 9 at 6:00

Think you may be intereseted in joining our academy team for 2025? Parents are invited to join us for an informtional meeting to learn about why we love academy showing so much. 

We'll follow up with a 'kid friendly' meeting on Saturday, November 23.

 

 

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

 

       

Team Knollwood enjoyed a fabulous week, and we have stories to share!

The show horses were in Kentucky at the 88^th annual Lexington Junior League Horse Show. Held at the beautiful and spacious Kentucky Horse Park, everything about the show is top notch. Competition, stabling, the scenery, and most of all, Rolex Arena were a joy.

And, Team Knollwood was at the top of the deep competition.

Payton and Gigi were named Senior Saddle Seat Equitation Grand Champions at the show. Payton was most certainly a horse in her former life, and her beautiful mare can be quite a handful of enthusiasm.

Payton and Isn’t She Something used all their enthusiasm to complete a beautiful and challenging pattern in the championship to earn the top spot.

Congratulations to Payton, Gigi, and their support systems!

 

Also in the senior championship, Alivia rode her young, new to equitation mare Harley through the finals level pattern. They both did a beautiful job, and looked like they belonged with the highly experienced equitation riders in the ring. Their future looks bright, indeed.

 

Brooklyn and Gamora have been building through the season, and came to Lexington all fired up. This charismatic duo won the Junior Saddleseat Equitation qualifier, and championship. These two are a bold team, and you just can’t take your eyes off of them.

 

Shaye, Maiya, and Natalie were stars in Senior Pleasure Equitation in the deepest of competition at Lexington. Shaye and Teddy were named grand champions with Maiya and Riddle in reserve. Natalie was a strong 4^th to round out our three riders in the top 4 finishers.

 

Leighton and Prince ventured to their first really big show, and turned in strong performances.  Leighton rode above her exoerience level, and earned some great ribbons.

 

Our pleasure riders had a ball with wonderful performances.

Both Robert and Joe enjoyed showing outside, and finished with great ribbons in the Show Pleasure divisions. Ridden by Margit and Alexa, they ribboned in each deep class full of champions.

Tess and Eli also enjoyed the great outdoors in the Country Pleasure division, earning top ribbons in the deep talent of Rolex. These two are a great pair!

 

New to the ‘grownup’ division, college girl Tori and her Stella rode into the ribbons in a crazy deep Country Pleasure championship.

 

Meanwhile, at the home office…

It was another big week of camp at Knollwood.

We hosted 6 tiny tot riders from Monday to Wednesday, and they had a ball with the best lesson horses in the world.

We also hosted 11 academy stars for the week, and what a week it was.

Our show riders learned how to use the ring, even when there were 2 counselors mounted on ponies trying to ‘interrupt’ their rides, how to put pattern elements together in all different combinations, how to promote sportsmanship in all situations, and how to have fun with horses!

Games were ridiculous, while teaching riding skills in an unstructured way.  The riders came out of the week better friends and stronger riders with memories that will last forever.

 

What’s Coming Up?

 

Reorders of ‘Knollwood Mom’ shirts has arrived! Get yours now while supplies last.

 

IASPHA Summer Show

July 27-28

Beyond Stable Farm

Woodstock, IL

Please join us for a BIG show.

It’s a sell out, and Team Knollwood will be there in numbers.

 

 

 

 

Knollwood Fall Show Entries

August 1-15

Sign up to compete in our fall show October 16-18

 

 

 

Tiny Tot Mini Camp

August 4

1:00 – 3:00

Molly will be running one of her fantastic mini camps for new young riders.

 

 

ASAW Summer Showcase

August 10-11

Ozaukee County Fairgrounds

Join us in Cedarburg for a fun outdoor academy show.

Team Knollwood has 10 riders competing at their first out of barn show, and we can hardly wait.

 

 

Knollwood Summer Show

August 16-18

It’s almost time for the most fun weekend of the summer!

Shirt packets could be ready for pick up as early as next week. Stay tuned.

 

 

Horse rest day.

August 19

Monday riders will receive a credit to their bill.

 

 

World’s Championship Horse Show

August 17-24

Louisville, Kentucky

The best of the Saddlebred and Equitation worlds will gather on the green shavings of Louisville. Team Knollwood will be there ready to challenge the world. We’ll post schedules and webcast info as soon as it’s available.

 

 

 

Labor Day

September 2

No lessons, your instructor will schedule a make-up.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Team Knollwood is back from a fantastic Oshkosh Charity Horse Show, and is ready to hit the road for the Lexington Junior League Horse Show.

Oshkosh had everything.

Beautiful sunny days, big storms rolling through, strong management that responds and fixes problems, and deep, deep competition in the show ring.

Our favorite stories of the show

 

Three Generations of the Schuh Family

New grandma Kim showed Jaydee in the single bit division, daughter (and new mom) Allison returned to the show ring after the birth of son Hayden. She showed Shane in the 5 gaited show pleasure division, and reported that it was great to be back in the show ring.

 

Kerry’s weekend

Kerry had a fantastic show with her horses. She put on a show with Jade in the amateur 5 gaited division, winning the grand championship on Saturday night.  She also teamed up with her 3 gaited show pleasure horse Henry to win the Wisconsin owned show pleasure class.

Tancy and Mickey had a great weekend, as did Jane and Fergie.

 Yay for the grownups!

 

The Dallen Family Getaway Weekend

Tori is back from her first year at UW-River Falls, and is making the most of show season.

She and her beautiful Country Pleasure horse Stella made the trip to Oshkosh, and won both their qualifier and championship.

Brother Richie came for fun, showing Doc his equitation partner in the three gaited jackpot, and 5 gaited Tyler in the 5 gaited jackpot. Both were terrific rides, and Richie and Tyler won the gaited class.

 

 

 

Academy Rocked

The academy classes were the biggest of the show, with some classes split due to the gigantic entry numbers.

Team Knollwood turned in strong rides, and learned plenty of lessons with the best lesson horses in the world.

 

Some highlights?

13-year-old Dilly riding so well that she and Nacho came out champs against much older riders

Maddie driving in from vacation to make the show, and winning the 10 and under championship. Her split had 15 wonderful riders in it.

Morgan teaming with Murphy to win a big horsemanship class.

Kylie using her lessons learned to finish reserve in the 11 and over WT championship.

Kali and Rags making professional use of the arena in their huge classes.

Cece helping Mariah learn the academy ropes and looking great doing it.

Charlotte learning all about Sport.

 

The best personal assistants around. Great thanks to Leighton, Margit, Natalie, and Sofia for taking such good care of our horses and riders.

We just love Oshkosh!

 

 

Off to Lexington!

Carol drove back and forth to Oshkosh all week to make sure the Lexington horses were well prepped for the big show that starts on Monday.

The best performance horses and equitation riders will meet in Rolex Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park for the 87^th Annual Lexington Junior League Horse Show.

Team Knollwood will be well represented with 12 horses and their talented riders.

The event is webcast for a fee, and we’ll publish that information shortly.

 

 

Meanwhile at the home office …

The Knockouts held their annual car wash and brat sale at the Hartland Piggly Wiggly. The hard working Knollwood Kids earned over $1000 to help defray banquet costs, and had a ton of fun doing it.

Great thanks to all the parents who helped with grilling, car washing, and managing the cash box at the brat shack. We couldn't do it without you.

 

Our sold out summer camps are rolling on.

Next week features a big pattern camp and a Tiny Tot camp from Monday to Wednesday.

The rest of July features classic Summer Riding School and a Knollwood Show Prep camp.

Great thanks to all of our dedicated helpers and counselors who are making it a great summer for our horse crazy campers.

 

July 4

We’re not holding lessons in observance of Independence Day.

Your instructor is scheduling a make up.

 

Lexington Junior League Horse Show

July 8-13

Rolex Arena, Kentucky Horse Park

 

 

 

Parents’ Night Out

July 13

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

All Knollwood Kids are invited to spend a couple of hours at the farm with the Knockout Officers and board members. For only $25, participants will enjoy dinner, a craft session decorating each rider’s ribbon bag for the Knollwood Summer show, and if the weather permits, we’ll finish the night with a water fight in the big outdoor ring.

You can sign up and pay in the lounge. Please pay with cash, as it’s a Knockout event.

Knollwood Fall Show Entries

August 1-15

Our fall show is coming up October 16-18, so we’re taking entries at the start of August. The grand finale features the Knollwood Challenge finals, and so much more.

Be sure to get your entry in!

 

 

Tiny Tot Mini-Camp

August 4

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Perfect for kids new to horses, our youngest riders will enjoy a couple of hours learning all about our favorite animals with the help of a personal assistant. Riders will enjoy a lesson in the shady indoor arena at 2:30 PM.

The cost is only $99, and can be purchased on our website, or by giving us a call.

 

 

 

 Knollwood Summer Show

August 16 - 18

We can  hardly wait!

Patterns start at 6:00 PM inside on Friday, Walk, Trot and Canter classes start at 10:00 AM on Saturday in the big outdoor, and Walk Trot Sunday starts at 9:00 AM in the little outdoor.

 

 

Knollwood Knockout Street Clean Up

September 14

1:00 PM

The Knockouts will gather to clean up Oakwood and Nagawicka Roads for fall, and then gather in the lounge for a club meeting.

 

 

Clothing Reminder:

After three months of enrollment, all riders are required to come to lessons in proper riding attire to ensure safety and progress.

Required clothing is:

Helmet

Gloves

Riding boots

Jods or riding leggings with tie downs

 

We have links on our website for some of our favorite products. As always, your instructor is willing to help you find the prefect choices for you!

 

 

 

 

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

 

We've been wonderfully busy this summer. 

Let's catch up on all the happenings so far.

Knollwood Olympics, 2024 Edition

Knollwood Kids of all ages gathered on a beautiful evening to celebrate another successful food drive for the Food Pantry of Waukesha County. We’ve been running this event since 2012, and really enjoy helping our neighbors in need.

We were proud to donate over 150 food kits and financial donations to the pantry at a time of the year when food stock runs low.

Did we have fun celebrating?

We sure did.

Thank you to everyone who donated, supported, and attended the event.

 

Midwest Charity Horse Show

What a show! The 79^th annual Midwest did not disappoint with the numbers or quality of the entries. Competition was fierce, and Knollwood was in the thick of it.

All of our riders were strong competitors, and here are a few of our biggest stories

 

Tancy and Mickey

Lifelong saddlebred exhibitor Tancy recently purchased The Mouse King for the show pleasure division.

Tancy and ‘Mickey’  won their first class together, and at Midwest no less!

It looks like a great team to watch!

 

Brooklyn and Gamora

Brooklyn and Gamora are a match made in heaven. Gamora is a big, strong willed mare, and Brooklyn was a horse in a former life.

These two made quite an impression at Midwest, winning the 13 and under Pleasure Equitation qualifier, and then went on to win the championship as well.

Teams don’t get much stronger than this one.

 

 

Leighton and Prince

Leighton and Pure Royalty showed in equitation for the first time at Madison Classic over Memorial Day.

These two entered the arena at Midwest ready to show off all their hard work. Leighton and Prince used the arenas like pros, and shone throughout the class.

Leighton the rookie won the class unanimously with Prince loving every minute. Then they rode into their second class and won that one unanimously as well.

Prince and Leighton are on a mission, and it’s going to be a treat to watch them.

 

 

Richie and Payton

Richie and Payton were superstars in the tough Midwest equitation division this week. Their experience and hard work showed in the beautiful arena.

Payton even showed an inexperienced horse in some of her classes, and made it look easy.

Richie won the Medal qualifier, and finished second in his age group and in his championship.

Payton was second in the Medal qualifier and third in her age group and championship.

What a duo they are.

 

 

 

 

Richie and Tyler

Richie is a true student of the sport.

He watches, listens, cleans stalls, and rides anything he can.

All of his studies and hard work paid off at Midwest this week.

Richie and Showdown were a vision in the Junior Exhibitor 5 Gaited Division, winning the qualifier unanimously in a field of grand horses, and finished reserve grand champion.

They were a sight.

 

 

 

 

What’s Coming Up?

Knockouts Car Wash

Join us this Sunday at the Hartland Piggly Wiggly for the Knockout Car Wash.

The event runs from 10 AM to 2 PM, and the club will also be selling brats and other goodies at the brat shack.

All proceeds will go to the banquet fund, to help keep tickets as reasonable as we can.

 

Oshkosh Charity Horse Show

June 26-29

Join us at this perfect summer show. Held at the Sunnyview Expo center, it features wonderful hospitality and plenty of beautiful horses and skilled riders.

Team Knollwood will be there with show horses and 14 academy riders showing at noon on Saturday.

 

July 4^th

We’re not holding lessons on Thursday, July 4.

Your instructor will schedule a make-up lesson.

 

Lexington Junior League Horse Show

July 8-13

The best of the best meet at Lexington each summer, so Team Knollwood will be there.

It’s held at the beautiful arena at the Kentucky Horse Park, and is quite a spectacle.

 

Parents Night Out

July 13

6-8 PM

Knollwood Kids are invited to the farm for a fun night with the Knockout officers.

They’ll decorate ribbon bags for the Knollwood summer show, enjoy dinner, and hold a water fight in the big outdoor arena if the weather permits.

The event is only $25, and must be paid at time of sign up.

 

 

IASPHA Summer Show

July 26-28

Beyond Stable Farm

We can’t wait for one of our favorite shows of the year!

Knollwood will be there with show horses and many, many academy riders.

Come join us in the beautiful, shady, covered outdoor arena!

 

Knollwood Summer Show

August 16-18

Thanks to everyone for getting entries in so promptly.

It’s going to be a big show again, and we’ve given the weekend a beach party theme.

 

 

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