Our Spring show on May 15-17 seems like a long way away, but trust us, it’s really not.

We have some kind of event happening every weekend until then, so we’ve got the show pretty well planned out.

After reviewing the 89 entries, we created a schedule of classes and estimated time frames. Please keep in mind that the schedule will change to the afternoon in the event of nasty weather.

Horses have almost been assigned.

We’ve completed 3 of the 4 checks before we post assignments. Instructors must make the final review for safety and appropriate choices. Sometimes, riders get a little ahead of themselves with their horse  selections, and safety is our number one concern.

Some notes about horse assignments:

We have riders in all different phases of their riding educations. Fortunately, we also have horses for all places on the learning spectrum.

The easiest, ‘show professional’ horses such as Thomas and Baxter are used primarily for our academy riders who are either small in stature or at the beginning of their show educations.

We have some horses with a little more original thought, or whose gaits are not as smooth as our unicorns. These horses are great educators for our riders who are looking for more education and skill building.

 Progress in this sport involves challenge. Of course it’s fun to ride an easy, long necked saddlebred who knows all the patterns in the UPHA pattern book. Once your abilities are beyond the easiest show friendly horses, it’s time to challenge yourself with the more challenging faculty members. Sitting the canter on a horse like Earl or Sherman is a much tougher task than on Thomas.

Kudos to all the riders who thought outside the box and chose some of the less traditional horses.

We love our lesson horses and balance their usage carefully. We take the entire three day show into account, and balance work loads according to variables such as horse age, condition, whether they have small or big people on them, and whether they’re working walk and trot or walk trot and canter.

You may not show your favorite horse, and experienced riders may be assigned a horse off their list. Trust us, you’ll learn a lot.

Knollwood shows have a long tradition of showcasing horsemanship and sportsmanship. We’re looking to watching all the learning at the Spring show.

We’re looking for a concession stand sponsor for show weekend. For only $600, your name will be announced countless times over the weekend and will be included on social media posts. Plus, your name or your business name will reach hundreds spectators over the weekend.

The $600 sponsorship can also be split in half and we’ll have two sponsors.

The Knollwood shows make the biggest contributions to our banquet funding. As you can imagine, prices for our annual celebration have increased recently, and the show sponsors help increase the club banquet donation.

We’re always looking for parent volunteers for show weekend.  Here’s the link to our Sign Up Genius for the show. We’ve also posted the QR code around the barn to make it easy to join the fun.

Have you joined our Knollwood Parent Facebook Page?

It’s a private page where parents share ideas, accomplishments of Knollwood riders, rally team members for events, and just have fun. Here’s the link to join.

What’s Coming Up?

 Spring Break

It seems like most of our customers are heading to warmer places in the near future. Please keep your instructor informed so we can keep track of who’s going to be at the barn. And remember to send a pic of your Woodwear in exciting places!

Happy Easter!

We’re closed on Easter Sunday, April 5. Lessons have been rescheduled.

Knollwood Apparel Available Online

April 6 - 22

We've partnered with Riedel Sports to create an online store for Woodwear. You can order from the comfort of your own home from April 6-22, and the merchandise will be delivered to the Knollwood. Merchandise will be ready 3-4 weeks after the 22nd.

Bridlespur Charity Horse Show

April 9-11

St Louis, MO

The show barn is off to their first show of the season!

IASPHA Spring Show

April 11-12

Woodstock, IL

Our academy team is heading to our first show of the year at one of our favorite places. We’re showcasing riders all the way from our most experienced academy stars to a couple of riders making their show ring debuts.

Please come and cheer us on!

Knollwood Knockout Street Clean Up

April 25 at 1:00

Knockouts, here’s your chance to join your fellow club members to clean up Oakwood and Nagawicka Roads. We’re also looking for adult volunteers.

We’ll start sign ups shortly.

UPHA Chapter 10 Spring Show

May 2-3

Woodstock, IL

The academy team is back at Beyond Stable Farm for a Derby themed show. We have several more riders showing for the first time, and more making their debuts in the walk, trot, and canter division.

It’s going to be a good one!

Mom’s Day Ride

May 9 at 6:00

Knollwood Kids, here’s your chance to act as a helper for your Mom!  For only $50, we’re offering an introductory group lesson with your riders as your helper.

Sign ups will start in mid April.

Knollwood Spring Show

May 15-17

Our first in-barn show of the year!

We’re showing Friday night as well as Saturday and Sunday.

We can hardly wait!

Madison Classic Horse Show

May 21-24

New Holland Pavilions, Madison WI

Our first show of the season with both academy and show teams at the same place!

Academy classes are Saturday the 23 at 11:00.

Make the trip, watch a great horse show, and catch the World’s Largest Brat Festival while you’re there.

See you soon at the barn!