Knollwood Summer 2025 is going by quickly.

Let’s catch up on some memories we made on these beautiful sunny  days.

IASPHA Summer Show

We made the most of this exhibitor friendly show so close to home.  Show horse riders and academy stars make their way to Woodstock for a warm weekend of honing skills and gathering experience for the fall shows.

Some highlights?

Avery and Prince continue to gain confidence and experience in the 10 and under walk trot equitation division. This personality-plus duo shone bright in the beautiful outdoor arena at Beyond Stable Farm, winning both their qualifier and their championship.

Not to be outdone, older sister Shaye showed newly trimmed Garden of Roses in the equitation division and they are a sight. This beautiful pair won both their qualifier and championship. It’s on to Louisville for these two.

Did someone say sisters?

ASAW Summerfun’s 10 and under champ Reagan got to watch her older sister Dilly have a successful show at IASPHA. Dilly won 4 classes riding Mariah in three of them and switching to Oscar for the championship. Dilly isn’t just an accomplished rider, she’s also the Tuesday barn manager, and a camp counselor.

Did someone say ‘Mother-Daughter Show?’

Yup, Tori showed her beautiful Stella in the Country Pleasure division, and mom Tracy showed charismatic Trust Fund Blues, known to all as Nacho, in the single bit division. Is there a better way to spend a mother-daughter weekend than at a horse show?

Our academy riders were spot on.

First time show rider Jacqui won the Green rider equitation qualifier and championship while second time show rider Mya was reserve.

Hard workers Samara and Zoe both won their Novice rider equitation championships with smooth, precise workouts.

Congrats to everyone who showed, and great thanks to IASPHA for putting on shows that are so welcoming and well run.

 

 

 

Summer Riding School

We’re having a ball this summer!

During July, we held 2 Tiny Tot camps led by Adrienne and her team of special helpers. New riders between the ages of 4 and 6 fell in love with riding and the best lesson horses in the world.

Our first week of Knollwood show prep camp was a big success. These experienced Knollwood Kids learned all about showing at home, and practiced strategies, workouts, and learned show prep as well.

We held 2 weeks of academy show camp. Our first week prepped riders for the ASAW Summerfun show, and the hard work paid off. Did we mention that we had tons of fun?

The second week of pattern camp prepped riders for the upcoming ASAW Summer Showcase.  We welcomed 6 new riders showing for the first time, and two riders showing for the second time at the show.

We spent lots of time with our horses, learned the ways of the show ring, practiced patterns, and drank a lot of water. Some of it may have been poured over our heads…

Campers learned about tack cleaning, leq wrapping, tie tying, and sportsmanship.

We’re heading to the Ozaukee County fairgrounds where we’ll spend the day on Friday before showing on Sunday.

 

Louisville is Coming

The farm is quiet on the camp front this week, as Scott and Carol concentrate on Louisville prep.

Riders heading to the World’s Championship Horse Show are riding extra lessons and absorbing all they can before they head to Kentucky.

12 horses will be making the trip to the green shavings of Freedom Hall, and they’re ready to compete against the best.

While the academy show schedule calms down for a bit, the show horse schedule intensifies as equitation final season is starting, Here’s the fall schedule for the show horse team. Scott and Carol, you may want to look away and skip to coming events.

Monarch Show Series National Championship

Illinois State Fairgrounds

September 3-7

Home to the best hospitality in the land, the show hosts Monarch National Championships for horses who compete at smaller shows.

It’s also home to the Pleasure Equitation Olympics National Championships.

New this year, the Junior Division is named in memory of Knollwood’s own Hanna Agathen who won the trophy in 2017.

Monarch also hosts the UPHA Pleasure Equitation Challenge Cup National Final in 2 age divisions.

It’s also home to many Monarch national championships including the single bit division.

Wisconsin Futurity Horse Festival

 New Holland Pavillion

September 11-14

The show features classes for young horses in addition to a full slate of show classes.

St Louis Charity Horse Show

National Equestrian Center

September 24-27

St Louis is home to the Saddle and Bridle Pleasure Equitation Medallion finals for 2 age divisions and also hosts the ASHBA Pleasure Equitation National Championship.

It’s a terrific, deep horse show on the way to the UPHA National Championship American Royal in November.

 

 

Mane Event Horse Show

Illinois State Fairgrounds

October 15-18

Mane Event is home to the first of the ‘Big Three’ finals, the jewels in the triple crown. The Good Hands final is the oldest and is not split into age divisions. It’s a 17 and under finals, so expect the most experienced equitation stars to show up.

Show horses will finish at the UPHA National Championship Horse Show in Kansas City on November 10-15.

What’s Coming Up at Home?

ASAW Summer Showcase

Ozaukee County Fairgrounds

This weekend!

Come cheer us on in Cedarburg. Academy classes start at 12:30 both days, and we’d love a home crowd supporting our riders.

Knollwood Summer Show

August 22-24

While the show team is in Louisville, our academy riders will showcase their skills at our summer celebration.

With pattern classes on Friday night, walk trot canter and 11 and over walk trot riders on Saturday, and 10 and under and maiden riders on Sunday with the leadliners, it’s an action-packed, exciting weekend. Please plan on joining the up-and-coming stars.

If you haven’t yet signed up to help at the concession stand, you can do so here. With many of our members showing at Louisville that weekend, we find ourselves a little short staffed. We really appreciate your help.

We will not be holding lessons on show weekend, and your instructor will arrange a makeup lesson.

Helper Appreciation Day

Monday, August 25

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

All helpers are invited to join us for a special ‘thank you’ event. We’ll play games on horseback, enjoy a Kona Ice truck, and enjoy time with helper friends.

Please sign up in the school barn if you can attend.

Lesson Off Day

We will not be teaching lessons on Monday, August 25. If you ride on Mondays, your lesson will be credited.

Labor Day Closure

Monday, September 1.

We will not be holding lessons on Monday, September 1. Your instructor will arrange a make-up lesson.

Knockout Street Clean Up

Saturday, September 13

1:00 PM

Please join the Knockouts for their fall community service project. We’ll clean up Oakwood and Nagawicka Roads before we return to Knollwood for a club meeting.

Bring a Friend Day

Saturday, September 20

5:00 PM

Current helpers, you’re invited to join the fun. Your friend will enjoy an introductory group lesson with you as their helper. Cost is only $50, and signups will start at the beginning of September.

 

UPHA Fall Show

October 4-5

Beyond Stable Farm

 

KF Fall Show

October 17-19

The grand finale of our in-barn season!

IASPHA Fall Show

October 25-26

Beyond Stable Farm

Our final academy show of the season!

Halloween on Horseback

Friday, October 31

Details coming. Stay tuned!

 

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