Last week was a busy one at Knollwood.

 Louisville prep was in full swing for the show horse team. 11 show horses plus the legendary lesson horse Nacho are making the trip to Kentucky today.

Scott and Carol taught many, many lessons to get riders ready for the World’s Championship Horse Show.

While our most experienced teams were preparing to enter Freedom Hall, our newest academy riders prepared to make their debuts closer to home.

We took 6 first time show riders, and 2 riders showing for only the second time to the ASAW Summer Showcase at the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds.

Our newest riders prepped for their first show with their own camp at home two weeks ago, and they met again at the showgrounds before their Sunday show.

Record rainfall and closed roads couldn’t keep these Knollwood Kids from the arena on Sunday. They competed against other new riders, and did a terrific job. Their rides showed all that they had learned at prep camp, and they used the indoor show arena like pros. It was a pleasure watching their confidence grow after each class, too.

They all showed like experienced show riders, and we couldn’t be more proud of their rides and sportsmanship.

Louisville 2025 is looking to be fabulous!

Team Knollwood is sending seven equitation riders ranging is age from 10-17. We can’t wait to watch Maddie, Leighton, Brooklyn, Shaye, Maiya, Natalie and Richie compete at the highest level of the sport.

Our performance team is just as strong. Addison is showing Robert in Show Pleasure, Tess is showing Eli in Country Pleasure, Tori is showing Stella, and Richie and Tyler are returning to the green shavings.

If you can’t make the trip, you can purchase the livestream here. We’ll post our schedule, and post updates as quickly as we can.

The Knollwood Summer Show is coming!

The summer celebration of our lesson program is coming up August 22-24, while Louisville is finishing up.

We are dedicating the weekend to the memory of Knollwood Kid and friend Hanna Agathen. She loved taking photos of riders and horses at Knollwood shows, and we miss her dearly.

We’re accepting donations to Saddlebred Rescue in the horse show office. Please make checks out to ‘Saddlebred Rescue.’ Cash will be accepted as well. Saddlebred Rescue was close to Hanna’s heart, and we’re honoring her by helping them in their important mission.

The Piraino Family has sponsored the concession stand in Hanna’s memory.

Show Updates

We’re optimistic that the flooding in the big outdoor ring will subside, and we can show in our favorite place. If Mother Nature chooses not to cooperate, we’ll move the show inside.

Show packets are ready for pick-up.

Gift baskets are due at the farm by Tuesday, August 18.

With many of our families in Kentucky, we are in need of help at the concession stand, especially on Sunday. Please consider volunteering for a shift or two. You can sign up here.

Concession stand work is a fun way to earn your Knockout service hours needed to be eligible for year end awards, too.

You can sign up for the Knollwood Fall show at the summer show! We're accepting entries from August 22 through September 1.

Collective Grace Photography Is joining us  to capture memories of the show. You can view proofs and purchase photos here.

We’re looking forward to a sunny weekend of making memories.

Services have been set for Scotts’s mom, Nancy Matton on Tuesday, August 26.

Becker Ritter Funeral Service is serving the family.

Visitation will be from 10-11 AM with a service at 11:00 AM. Becker Ritter is at 14075 West North Ave in Brookfield.

Internment follows at Wisconsin Memorial Park at 13235 West Capitol Drive in Brookfield.

Luncheon follows at Alioto’s at 3041 N Mayfair Road in Wauwatosa.

Peace to Nancy, and to everyone whose lives she touched.

What’s Coming Up?

We are not holding any lessons on show weekend. Your instructor will arrange makeup lessons.

The horses are enjoying a day off on Monday, August 25. Lessons will be credited for their vacation day.

We will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. Your instructor will arrange a makeup.

The Knockouts are hosting their fall street clean up on Saturday, October 11 at 1:00. Be sure to save the date. It’s your last chance to get your 2025 service hours in!

The Knollwood Fall Show is coming up on October 17 – 19. We’ll start entries on August 22, and will close entries on September 1.

Think you might be interested in academy showing in 2026?

Our first informational meeting about academy showing will take place on Saturday, November 8 at 6:00.

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