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A Master Teacher Passes July 25, 2024Team Knollwood lost one of it’s finest teachers today when Jelly passed after a brief illness. ...
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Enjoying the Best of Knollwood Summer 2024 July 24, 2024We enjoyed a quiet week at Knollwood, with everyone home, and only 1 camp going on. Our Knollw...
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What A Glorious Week! July 17, 2024Team Knollwood enjoyed a fabulous week, and we have stories to share! The show horses were in Ke...
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Knollwood Summer 2024 ... So Far. July 03, 2024Team Knollwood is back from a fantastic Oshkosh Charity Horse Show, and is ready to hit the ro...
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Stories of Knollwood Summer 2024 June 19, 2024We've been wonderfully busy this summer. Let's catch up on all the happenings so far. Knollw...
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A Glorious Day June 06, 2024Photo by Andrea Sitzman photography Every so often, a horse show day really stands out. Not...
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It's Almost Olympic Time! June 05, 2024The 14th annual Knollwood Olympics are coming up this Saturday at 6:00! New this year is a pre-g...
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Madison Adventures May 29, 2024Team Knollwood is home after a memorable weekend at the Madison Classic Horse Show. The show we...
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Madison Classic, Here We Come! May 22, 2024Team Knollwood is set up at Madison’s New Holland Pavillion prepping to start the Madison Classi...
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The Perfect Weekend May 15, 2024If perfection is even possible, we experienced it last weekend at our spring in-barn show....
How to Spring Break like a Triple Crown Winner
It's spring break time, which means show season is RIGHT around the corner (yipee!!). While all of us normal folk just head to somewhere full of sun and sand, Knollwood Kid and most recent Triple Crown Winner, Haley Berget had the most equestrian of spring breaks there could ever be. We sat down and asked Haley a little bit about her magical trip.
What is the 3rd KF triple crown winner doing for spring break?
I am spending my first part of spring break in Ohio, for the Form is Function Clinic at Cape Cod Farm. I then left from there to Kentucky, I stayed with Michelle Krentz, who is a former rider from Knollwood Farm, and I am touring the barns in Kentucky. Over this break I got to see my friends, visit barns and ride some amazing horses!
What did you do for the Form is Function Clinic?
I was a mentor for the Form is Function Clinic at Cape Cod Farm, it was an amazing experience and I got to witness the future of our industry.
Who is the most memorable horse you’ve ridden/met this weekend and why?
The most memorable horse I met this weekend would be The Daily Lottery and the most memorable horse I rode would be Futurette.
This week, Bret and Susi Day also taught me how to drive and it was a blast, I would love to drive again!
What horse would you love to show/ride one day that you met this week?
I would love to show either The Daily Lottery or Futurette!
What is the most exciting part about catch riding a horse for someone
The best part about catch riding a horse is the thrill of trying to figure out the horse before you show. Also the quick bond you have to form with the horse. With catch riding a horse you get to meet more people and become family to many other farms!
What is your biggest bit of advice for someone heading in the ring on an unfamiliar horse
My advice is to always try your best and if something goes wrong, it’s okay, try to figure out how you can fix it. One thing to remember is there are usually three judges and not all three of the judges might have seen the mistake. Always continue to ride hard no matter what happens because many judges appreciate the horsemanship.
