Gifts of experience leave lasting memories, and we have some wonderful ideas of how to share time with horses for riders of all levels of interest and experience.

 

Mini Camps

Knollwood Kids start their education with a Sunday afternoon  mini camp.

Taught by amazing instructor Molly, our newest riders learn safety around horses, how to groom and saddle their horse, and how to mount, dismount, and hold their reins.

All that is even before their riding lesson!

The last 30 minutes of the camp is spent in the heated indoor arena, learning some riding basics with the horse they’ve been working with.

Each rider even has a personal assistant, an experienced rider, with them from start to finish.

Best of all, these mini camps are only $99.

Camps for riders aged 7 and up run from noon – 3:00 PM.

2026 dates are:

January 11

March 16

May 3

September 20

November 15

Our mini camps for riders aged 4-6 run from 1:00 until 3:00.

2026 dates for Tiny Tots are:

February 16

April 19

June 7

October 11

December 13

Welcome to Knollwood 

If riders love their mini camp and would like to continue their education, the next step is our small group program that we call Welcome to Knollwood.

We offer this step on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 throughout the year, although we take a break in the summer.

Riders start this program with a personal assistant in the arena, and become independent as the weeks go by.

Emphasis is on riding skills, and the progress is visible from week to week.

Cost for this session is $375.

2026 Monday session start dates are:

January 5

March 2

April 27

September 14

November 9

2026 Wednesday session start dates are:

January 7

March 4

April 29

September 19

November 11

We also offer a Welcome to Knollwood experience for our Tiny Tot riders who have completed a mini camp.

Held on Saturday afternoons at 4:30, the class teaches the same skills as the ‘grown up’ lessons, but is tailored to our youngest horse kids.

2026 Saturday start dates are:

January 10

April 11

 

Knollwood Parent Welcome to Knollwood

Knollwood Moms are taking over their own Welcome to Knollwood!

We started the Knollwood Kid and parent class a little while ago, and it’s become a weekly funfest. Your Knollwood can even serve as your personal assistant if they’re old enough.

We’re continuing the group on Mondays at 7:30, and any Knollwood parent is welcome to sign up for the 8 week session.

 

Our Annual Sale Is On!

Not sure what to get the Team Knollwood person in your house?

Everything is 10% off until December 31. 

You can purchase gift certificates, or pay some enrollment fees for your rider.

Please talk to your instructor or admin to pay future enrollments. You can purchase gift certificates online.

Be sure to enter promo code Holiday2025 at check out to receive your 10% discount.

DISCOUNT IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED.

As always, your instructor can also offer ideas for gifts, and we love to help.

What’s Coming Up?

School Horse of the Year Election

Polls close December 31

Be sure to pay your 2026 Knockout dues to receive a ballot for the big election.

Election results will be announced at the banquet on January 31.

 

Knockouts Holiday Celebration

Saturday, December 13

6:00 – 8:30

All Knockouts and their families are invited to join the celebration and election of Knockout board members for 2026.

It’s going to be cold, so please wear many, many layers. The scavenger hunt will take you outside, so layers, hats, and mittens are required.

Holiday Closures

December 24, 25, 31, and January 1

We will not be holding lessons, and lessons will be credited to your January bill.

Parent Meeting

Saturday, January 17

10:00 AM

The Knockouts are looking for some parental help for 2026. Please join us as we talk about 2026 events and how you can help with this fantastic group of kids.

 

Knollwood Banquet

Saturday, January 31

The Legend at Merrill Hills

It’s time to celebrate all things Knollwood!

You won’t want to miss all the celebration, food, and dancing.

Invitations will be mailed to all current Knockout members.

Used Academy Clothing Sale

Saturday, December 7

Academy riders, here’s your chance to find clothes for the 2026 season in the comfort of home. We’ll have experienced academy moms on hand to help with selections.

We’re looking for donations of outgrown academy clothes, too. Please bring your clean academy clothes to the barn tagged with your name and venmo, approximate size, and price.

 

Tailoring with Trish

Saturday, February 21

Trish will be here to fit for alterations, or to measure for new academy clothes.

Academy Kickoff

Saturday, March 14

Save the date!

All academy riders are invited to join our celebration of the new season.

You’ll learn about hair and makeup, clothing and packing, tying the perfect tie, and so much more.

See you soon at the barn.