We hope all you Knollwood Kids enjoyed your snow day on Monday.

When asked about the day off, we heard that some of you slept in, some of you worked on projects, and some of you went outside and played in the snow.

While you were out enjoying the free day, you’d better believe that the school horses also spent their bonus day off sleeping and loving the unscheduled day.

On the night of the storm, most of the outside horses went out as usual to their pasture where they enjoy all the hay they can eat, and all the tea temperature water they can drink. They can also get out of the wind to ensure their comfort.

These lesson horses are used to being outside at night where they can play, act like horses, and rid their bodies and minds of excess energy.

The horses came in at 7 AM for snow day.

The best lesson horses in the world enjoyed breakfast, warm shavings and hours and hours of naps in their heated barn.

When the horses came in, the only horse who was really cold was our friend, and School Horse of the Year 2024 Fred. Apparently, we have to work to increase his already generous insulation layers.

The naps.

The day was spent sleeping, drying out their hair, and snoring. Lots of snoring.

Once the horses were all dry and rested. Nancy made sure every horse was comfortable in their ‘big poofy’ winter coats before going back out for the night.

Who didn’t go out?

Our elders, Sparky and Leona stayed in their comfy box stalls.

Our ‘bay mare club,’ Bee and Fiona, stayed in, as the side pasture doesn’t have a great wind break.

Mowgli, the most recent addition to our lesson faculty, spent the night in the small barn. His former home was at High Caliber Stables in North Carolina, and we’re giving him some time to get used to the weird Wisconsin weather.

We DID find out that Mowgli would like to live a ‘clothing optional’ lifestyle. We’ll keep working on his life choices.

The horses were fresh and happy in their lessons on Tuesday, and were also happy to go outside without their ‘big’ coats.

What’s Coming Up?

Knollwood Show Entries End March 20

If you haven’t already entered our spring show coming up May 15-17, please talk to your instructor by Friday. You don’t want to miss the show!

Show Barn Clinic

Saturday, March 21

Kelly Wendling and Sarah Barclay of Select Show Horses in Sheridan, Indiana are visiting Knollwood and conducting a clinic for our show barn riders.

We’re thrilled that these two great horsepeople will be sharing their thoughts and techniques with us.

All lessons on Saturday, March 21 have been rescheduled.

Lessons on Sunday, March 22 will be held as regularly scheduled.

Oscar’s Birthday

March 23

Please wish Oscar, officially known as Oscar Nominee, a happy birthday!

Sport’s Birthday

March 24

Come over and give Sport, known in the Saddlebred registry as Callaway’s Never Wanted More, an extra piece of taffy on his birthday.

Parents’ Night Out

Saturday, March 28

5:00 PM

All Knollwood Kids are invited to join our Knockout officers and board members for some barn games and activities as well as enjoy a pizza dinner.

You can sign up when you pay your $25 fee in the school barn. Please talk to your instructor or admin to join the friend.

Alex’s Birthday

March 29

It’s time for Alex, officially known as Perilous, to party on.

Leon’s Birthday

March 30

Our unicorn, known in the show world as ‘Keep the Change, Sir,’ is celebrating.

Easter Sunday

April 5

We will not be holding lessons on Sunday, April 5. Your instructor will arrange a makeup lesson.

Bridlespur Society Horse Show

April 9-11

The show horses are heading to the National Equestrian Center in St Louis, Missouri for their first show of the season.

IASPHA Spring Show

April 11-12

Our academy team is off to Beyond Stable Farm in Woodstock, Illinois for the first show of the season.

Come join us!

Beau’s Birthday

April 22

Come visit Beau, known in the Saddlebred registry as Beaucoup Revival.

Street Clean Up

April 25 at 1:00 PM

Come join the Knockouts in their first service project of 2026 as they clean up Oakwood and Nagawicka Roads. It’s a fun way to earn your service hours towards high point awards, too.

Hugo’s Birthday

April 25

He’s a classic. Please stop by and with our very own ‘Hawaiian Cat’ a Happy Birthday.

Knollwood Spring Show

May 15-17

Our first in-barn show of 2026, and we can hardly wait!

See you soon at the barn!