The St Louis Charity National Horse Show is always a favorite stop on the show schedule, and this year's show did not disappoint

Knollwood Kids of all ages rode like rockstars, and brought wonderful memories home as well as some serious accomplishments.

Leighton and Teddy are a force.

Leighton and Teddy completed their first year of junior pleasure equitation finals with a bang. Leighton enjoyed learning all about the walk trot and canter show world this year and was Reserve National Champions in the UPHA Pleasure Challenge Cup Final, won the silver medal in the Pleasure Equitation Olympics, and earned the reserve national title in the Saddle and Bridle Pleasure Equitation Medallion final at St Louis.

Congratulations to this personality plus team on their exciting year.

 

Avery and Maddie were walk trot royalty.

Knollwood’s walk and trot equitation riders are both in their first year of competition in the show horse world, and they’re having a grand time learning the ropes and making friends.

Both of these Knollwood Kids are dedicated horse girls, and work very hard in their lessons. Their efforts were rewarded in St Louis with some high ribbons and great fun.

 

 

Senior Pleasure Equitation Riders? Super Strong.

Maiya, Natalie, and Sophie represented us well.

In her final year as a junior exhibitor, Natalie won the American Saddlebred Horse and Breeder’s Association National Championship of Pleasure Equitation. Teammate Maiya was reserve on Riddle, and, in her first year of competition in the show horse world, Sophie and Gamora finished a strong 5^th.

The Saddle and Bridle Pleasure Equitation Medallion Final is always a deep competition at St Louis.

After railwork and patterns, the skills of the riders was evident.

Maiya and Riddle turned in consistent, dynamic performances to win the event. Natalie finished in fourth, and Sophie was 9^th.

Shaye was reunited with her partner Lady, and performed a great pattern in the Medal qualifier to finish second.

 

College man Richie came to compete in trimmed equitation, and barnmate Brooklyn joined him at the show.

These two riders show beautiful, talented horses with lots of energy. Richie and Brooklyn rode them beautifully in some wonderful competition.

Richie finished up by winning the equitation championship, while Brooklyn and Gigi finished 3^rd.

Addison and Robert continued their first season together with impressive rides in the show pleasure division, while Tancy and Mickey were stars in the Veteran Pleasure division.

Handsome, Arthur, and Jaydee continued their winning ways for the Schuhs and Nicole.

Next up for the show horses?  They’re off to the Mane Event Show in Springfield October 15-18.

What’s Coming Up?

 

UPHA Chapter 10 Fall Show

Beyond Stable Farm

October 4-5

We’re off to Woodstock with 19 riders  this weekend, and we can’t wait.

It’s going to be a beautiful weekend, and we’re showing in the big outdoor arena.

Come on down and cheer us on!

 

 

Knollwood Fall Show

October 17-19

It’s time for the grand finale of the in-barn show season.

This fall show is a big one, and we’re looking forward to showcasing all of our riders and the best lesson horses in the world.

Please consider donating your time and talent to support the show. You can sign up here.

We’re thrilled to announce that Versiti is sponsoring our concession stand at the fall show. They have a fun contest planned for Knollwood parents who sign up for blood donation. Here’s your chance to help the community and earn prizes.

 

Show bags will be ready for pick up early this week.

 

 

Mane Event Horse Show

October 15-18

Illinois State Fairgrounds

The first of the ‘Big Three’ equitation finals is up for grabs at Mane Event.

Equitation riders from all over the country will be in Springfield to compete in the Good Hands final, the oldest of the three that make up the Triple Crown of Equitation.

The show also features highly competitive performance horse classes, all held in the beautiful coliseum.

We’ll update with streaming info as soon as we can.

 

IASPHA Fall Horse Show

October 25-26

Beyond Stable Farm

Woodstock, Illinois

The academy team is off to their last show of the 2025 campaign. Our 19 riders will be competing in the cozy indoor arena, and many of our first year show riders are finishing off their season at the show.

If you’re thinking of joining our academy team next season, this would be a perfect show to attend. We’ll have both experienced academy stars, and riders who are showing for only the second time.

Come down and see why we love academy showing so much.

 

Halloween on Horseback

October 31 at 6:30

It’s a sell out!

Everyone is welcome to watch the costume judging and horse games in the arena at 6:30.

Participants are welcome to start costume creation at 5:30 while we finish lessons.

You won’t want to miss the fun. Please wear a costume if you’re coming to watch.

 

Academy Parent Meeting

November 8 at 5:00

We can’t say enough good things about academy showing.

Thinking about joining our academy show team in 2026?

Please join us in the show barn lounge at 5:00 on Saturday, November 8.

We’ll talk about why we love academy showing. Parents will learn about lesson commitment, clothing requirements, the different types of academy shows, our tentative show schedule, and all the upgrades available to academy riders. These include advanced camps and rescheduling of missed lessons. We’ll also talk about the financial picture, so this is an adult-only meeting.

We’ll have a kid friendly meeting with horse demos later.

 

 

 

Save the Dates!

Knockout Holiday Party and Election

December 13 at 6:00

All Knockouts are invited to join the holiday celebration and election of Knockout officers for 2026.

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

Your admin or your instructor can help you join the fun.

 

Knockout Awards Banquet

January 31

The Legend at Merrill Hills

You don’t want to miss this!

We’ll celebrate all things Knollwood, and enjoy social time, dinner, awards, speeches, a slide show, and dancing.

 

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