Team Knollwood just returned from the Monarch Series Championship Show. Show and academy riders alike traveled to Springfield, Illinois where they competed in the most beautiful horse show arena in the country.

Monarch offers a wide ranging show that includes show horses galore, Pleasure Equitation National Finals, and gigantic academy classes.

Did we mention fun? The show and it’s fabulous staff are famous for fun.

Parties, nightly social hour, and pony noodle races are just the start.

We have stories to share!

 

Knollwood Olympians

The Pleasure Equitation Olympic Final was the first national equitation final at Monarch, and Team Knollwood shone in the cometition.

In the Junior division for riders 13 and under, charismatic Brooklyn and Gamora rode to the gold medal with grace and grit. These two are a match with their determination, while Brooklyn’s calm balances out Gamora’s enthusiasm.

Amelia and Connor rode to the silver medal in the event with grace on the rail  and precision in their pattern work.

 

In the Senior division for rider aged 14-17, Shaye and Teddy were cool, calm and collected to claim the gold medal. These two present a picture of teamwork and energy every time they enter a ring.

Silver medalist in a tough division was Maiya showing her teammate Riddle. These two are a factor in every class they enter, and were incredibly accurate in their pattern work.

 

While Mia didn’t compete in the finals, she showed a ‘work in progress’ horse in the equitation division. She and Lin and Dylan have been working  together, and showed at IASPHA summer for the first time.

They showed at Monarch, winning their qualifier, and finishing reserve to Maiya and Riddle in the championship. It’s quite an accomplishment for the rookie equitation horse to get through a pattern smoothly and confidently.

Mia was most definitely a horse in a former life.

 

Speaking of Lin, she showed two of her projects at the show, and they were both stars.

She and Shooter won their Park class, and she was third with Bolt in the 5 gaited class.

 

Jane and Fergie continued their successful partnership at Monarch. Fergie is happiest in the show ring, and won both the qualifier and championship in the adult Show Pleasure division.

Congrats to both of these ‘go for it’ ladies!

 

UPHA Pleasure Challenge Cup Finals

 

The Knollwood ladies shone in the second national final at Monarch as well.

This final is sponsored by the United Professional Horseman’s Association, the horse trainers’ organization. As a result, it’s based on a riders’ ability to show a horse well.

The results are weighted a little differently, with showmanship accounting for 60% of the score and pattern for 40%.

In the junior division, Knollwood Kids finished first, second, and third.

Brooklyn and Gamora returned to the ring and really shone. The brassy mare and her calm rider rode with grace and confidence to win the National Final.

In addition to winning the event, Brooklyn also won the sportsmanship award, voted on by her fellow competitors.

Maddie and Eva finished second with a strong showing,  while Amelia and Connor finished in third.

The future is bright as these strong riders go forward.

 

In the senior division of 14 riders, the competition was fierce.

Showmanship was paramount, and we all know who can rise to that occasion.

She showed us when winning the 17 entry Horsemanship Challenge at Summerfun, and actually, every time she gets on a horse.

Yup, Natalie and Garfield let out the stops again and finished reserve in the Pleasure Challenge Cup National final.

 

Academy Riders Made the Trip

A group of our most experienced academy riders made the trip to Springfield to join the brilliantly deep academy division. What a great experience for these riders to compete in that iconic arena.

Addison and Thea represented Knollwood in the 14-17 division, while Dilly, Jilly, and Sophia showed in the 13 and under classes.

They all shone brightly in deep classes and did us proud.

Some highlights?

Knollwood Kids love patterns, and it showed at Monarch.

In the first split of the pattern qualifier, Knollwood finished 1-2-3 with Addison, Thea, and Jilly.

In the second qualifier split, Sophia finished second with Dilly in third.

To finish out the division, Addison and Dilly won their pattern championships, earning crowns for their accomplishments.

 

Jilly was a star in the 13 and under division, winning both of her championships, as well as the equitation qualifier.

 

 

What’s Coming Up?

Wisconsin Futurity Horse Show

September 12-15

New Holland Pavillion

Madison

The show horses will be in Madison for the show that features young horses in addition to show divisions.

 

 

Street Clean Up

This Saturday

1:00

Come join us to earn your service hours, and beautify our neighborhood.

The Knockouts will hold a club meeting following the clean up at 2:30.

 

Academy Photo Shoot

This Saturday at 6:00

Academy riders, if you’re rejoining the shoot for National Horseman, please arrive at 5:30 in your show clothes.

If you need your hair done, please arrive at 4:30. We have 2 volunteers coming in to create buns.

 

St Louis Charity Horse Show

September 25-28

National Equestrian Center

Team Knollwood will be in St Louis in force for a wonderful horse show. Home of 2 pleasure equitation national finals, and big performance equitation and performance classes, it’s one of our favorites.

Watch the pleasure equitation riders compete in the Saddle and Bridle Pleasure Equitation National Medallion Finals, and the ASHBA Pleasure Equitation National Championships.

The trimmed equitation division is pretty great, too.

 

Parents Night Out

September 28

6:00

Please sign up and pay your $25 to join a night of fun with the Knockout board members and officers.

We’ll be decorating ribbon bags for the Knollwood show, and enjoy pizza.

Come join the fun!

 

UPHA Fall Show

October 11-12

Beyond Stable Farm

Eighteen of our academy riders are traveling to Woodstock to compete in a fun 2 day show. Some of our future stars who competed for the first time at Showcase will enter the show ring for the second time.

Please make the trip to support these new Knollwood academy riders.

 

 

Knockout Awards Banquet

January 25

Merrill Hills

Save the date so you don't miss our annual celebration of all things Knollwood.

 

 

 

 

See you soon at the barn or at the in-gate!

Well, that went quickly.

Knollwood Kids are back in school, and the school barn is quiet during the day.

Hazel is sleeping a little later in the morning now that she doesn’t need to greet the campers.

The rhythm of the school barn is a little different this week, and even the horses are confused with their fall schedule. (Even though they experienced it last year, and the year before that …)

Let’s take a look back at the highlights of Knollwood Summer 2024.

 

3 Sessions of Tiny Tot Camp

Too much fun.

We enjoyed three half day sessions with horse crazy 4-6 year olds.

They enjoyed time with our unbelievable beginner horses, learning how to ride and to take care of these grand souls. Lots of games, refreshment times, and painting sessions filled out the camp experience. Of course, the newest riders finished their sessions with demos for their families and friends to show off their new skills.

 

Annual Food Drive and Knollwood Olympics

For more than 10 years, the Knollwood community has supported the Food Pantry of Waukesha County with an early summer food drive. Our partnership assists the pantry at a time of year when foodstocks run low as kids get out of school.

After the food drive, Knollwood Kids who participated in the drive gather and compete in horse themed  ‘games of skill.’

The weather cooperated, and we had a grand time laughing in the big outdoor ring.

 

The Car Wash!

Knockouts banded together on June 23 for a busy fundraising day at the Hartland Piggly Wiggly.

While some kids washed cars, others sold brats and burgers in the brat shack.

We had fun and made a big dent in banquet costs with the funds raised.

Great thanks to the parents who pitched in to make the event such a success!

 

Summer Riding School

July meant heavy duty camp schedules.

We offered sessions for riders currently enrolled in our program, and a session for kids new to Knollwood as well.

Is there anything better than a week with the best lesson horses in the world, exceptional instruction, and lots of sun?

If there is, we’d love to hear about it.

 

 

Academy Camps

We ran four weeks of camps designed just for the riders on our academy team.

These riders were immersed in the horse world while riding twice a day, caring for their horses with great care, and learning show ring skills.

They learned patterns, rode bareback, played games on their horses, and learned daily that riding can be frustrating as well as rewarding.

These Knollwood Kids learned teamwork with their horses and their friends, and learned that they could be comfortable with being uncomfortable.

The progress was amazing.

 

 

Lake Knollwood

Well, Lake Knollwood made an appearance after some monsoon-like rains.

Making the best of an interesting situation, we launched two of our lightest pattern campers into the lake to try fishing.

Eventually, Rudy came over to pull them around the 'lake.'

Miraculously, no one fell in.

 

Academy Shows

Summer is also show season, and we enjoyed the best of it.

Being a competition based lesson program, we believe there’s no better way to further your skills than by using them in the show ring.

Highlights were bringing a big group to the IASPHA summer show, and introducing 13 riders to the show ring at the ASAW Summer Showcase.

 

Show Prep Camps

We even offered two weeks of summer riding school geared to riders competing at the Knollwood Summer show in August.

Riders rode the horse they were showing, rode bareback, learned show skills and etiquette, and made great friends along the way.

They looked great at the show, too.

 

 

 

We couldn’t do these amazing things without an incredible group of horsewomen.

Our counselors work with the helpers and the campers to keep things running smoothly while the instructor is teaching a group.

They make sure campers drink enough water, answer questions, and keep the fun going.

 

Our helpers are our front line assistants with the campers. Often referred to as ‘personal assistants,’ they’re always present to assist with grooming and tacking, and are there to run and encourage our newest riders.

They also make sure barn chores are completed, and work with the counselors and instructors to make sure horses and campers are comfortable.

It takes a village, and we have a grand one.

 

 

What’s Coming Up?

 

Monarch Series Championship

Illinois State Fairgrounds

September 3-8

It’s Finals Time!

Our pleasure equitation riders will be competing for medals at the Pleasure Olympics and for the national championship in the UPHA Pleasure Challenge Cup Finals.

In addition to pleasure equitation finals, it’s a fantastic, well run show with so many great hospitality events.

You can cheer on the riders on the free livestream here.

 

 

 

Knockout Street Clean Up

September 14

1:00 PM

Knollwood Kids, join the fun and beautify the neighborhood for fall! The Knockouts will be cleaning up Oakwood and Nagawicka Roads

Please sign up in the school barn lounge.

 

Academy Photo Shoot

Saturday, September 14

6:00 PM

All academy riders should have responded to their invite for the photo shoot for the magazine ad.

We look forward to seeing everyone in their show clothes at 6:00 PM.

Our rain date is the same time on Saturday, September 21.

 

 

St Louis Charity Horse Show

September 25-28

The National Equestrian Center

Team Knollwood will travel to St. Louis in numbers.

Home to a great show that features deep, deep competition and more national pleasure equitation finals, it’s a popular show at a wonderful facility.

The pleasure equitation riders are featured in the ASHBA National Championship of Pleasure Equitation, and the Saddle and Bridle Pleasure Equitation Medallion National Final.

All divisions are exciting, and we’ll post livestream info when available.

 

 

UPHA Fall Show

October 11-12

Beyond Stable Farm

Please join us to cheer on our academy team at Beyond Stable Farm!

 

 

Knollwood Fall Show

October 18-20

Horse assignments will be up soon!

 

 

Knockouts Award Banquet

Saturday, January 25

Merrill Hills

Save the date!
You won’t want to miss the annual celebration of all things Knollwood.

 

 

 

 

See you soon at the barn, or at the in-gate.

 

 

Louisville 2024 was one for the ages.

Competition was fierce and deep, but there was a sense of camaraderie. The show was overseen by a different governing body this year, and the vibe was fresh, friendly, and super responsive.

Knollwood had a heck of a show, and has great stories to share.  (In no particular order!)

 

 

Brooklyn and Gamora

These two have been soulmates from the outset. Both intense, Brooklyn gets along with her sometimes opinionated horse partner in a grand way.

These two were in fierce equitation competition, and earned a 4^th place ribbon in their qualifier, and 4^th in the Junior championship with a 1^st place vote.

 

 

 

Leighton and Prince

In her first year of showing, Leighton went for it and traveled to the World’s Championship Horse Show. She and Prince were up against riders with much more show ring experience, but they rode as if they owned Freedom Hall.

Team Leighton rode to a great 4^th in the qualifier with a second place vote, and 6^th in the world championship for riders aged 9 and 10.

What an incredible set of accomplishments while riding at Louisville for the first time!

 

 

Maiya and Rescue Riddle

In case you don’t know the story of Riddle…

He was rescued from a kill pen by the Duerr family. After getting him healthy and started in his education, they sent him to Knollwood to see what Riddle could do.

 

Riddle continued his education, and showed for the first time with Payton. He acted like a rock star, so his training continued.

He became an educated equitation horse, and has been leased for the last few seasons by Maiya.

This year, they were named 15-year-old World Champions after winning their equitation qualifier.

The rescue horse is now a World Champion!

Great thanks to the Duerr family for rescuing this grand horse, and for giving him a chance to be who he was born to be.

 

 

 

 

Margit and Her Boys

Margit flies under the radar.

You don’t often find her in the spotlight, but this Knollwood Kid can ride.

At Louisville, she piloted her beloved Charlie to a 3^rd place ribbon in their gaited pleasure qualifier, and a 6^th in their championship. Keep in mind, Charlie has a lot of experience being a horse. These two understand each other, and work so well for each other. They’re just a joy to watch.

Margit and Robert, the charismatic 3 gaited show pleasure horse she leases from Knollwood, worked their way around the arena to earn a 5^th place ribbon.

What a great way to close out her Junior Exhibitor Louisville career!

 

Richie Had a Week

Richie is a horseman.

He showed four horses at Louisville, and qualified and ribboned in all four championships.

His sister Tori asked Richie to show her beautiful country pleasure horse Stella at the show this year.  Richie and Stella were a sight, riding to 4^th place in their qualifier, and 5^th in the championship.

 

Richie showed a gaited pony for Kentucky trainer Clark Clouse, finishing 4^th in the qualifier, and 4^th in the championship.

Richie showed Showdown, the gaited horse he’s leasing from the Kingsbury family in the Junior Exhibitor Gaited division.

Tyler is a grand horse, and Richie and Scott have been working super hard at home getting everything just right.

It worked.

Richie and Tyler worked the arena, finding spots and making passes like pros. The dynamic team finished Reserve World Champions in their qualifier, and a grand third in the World Grand Championship.

The crowd favorite, Richie exited the ring to a round of rousing applause.

Richie is one of the best equitation riders out there.

He and Doc finished a great third in his qualifier for 16-year-old equitation riders, and was third in the World’s Grand Championship of senior equitation.

 

 

Payton Was a Horse in a Former Life

Payton thinks like a horse, and it shows.

Payton helps her mom in Colorado with the rescue horses who live at their home. She’s comfortable on any horse at any time

One of the best equitation riders out there, Payton has the tremendous skills to ride a fiery, talented mare, and to make her think things are her idea. Great thanks to Scott, the 'mare whisperer'!

Payton makes riding Gigi look simple, which it certainly is not.

Payton and Gigi were reserve World Champions in the 17-year-old equitation division, and finished 2^nd in the World Grand Championship in the Senior Equitation division.

What a fantastic finish to an accomplished Louisville career!

 

 

What’s Coming Up?

Labor Day Closure

We’re not holding lessons on Monday, September 2.

Instructors have arranged make-up lessons.

 

 

Monarch Series National Championship

September 3-8

Illinois State Fairgrounds

Team Knollwood will be showing at one of the most enjoyable shows of the season, and the most beautiful arena around.

Monarch showcases the pleasure equitation division with both the Olympics and the UPHA Pleasure Challenge Cup national finals.

New for Knollwood this year, academy horses are joining the show horses in Springfield.

 

 

Wisconsin Futurity Horse Festival

September 12-15

New Holland Pavilion, Madison

The show horses are heading to Madison for one of our ‘almost local’ shows.

 

 

Academy Photo Shoot

September 14, rail date September 21

6:00 PM

Academy riders, be sure to RSVP to Ann by September 7 so we know how many will be participating in our group shot.  We can hardly wait!

 

 

Mini Camp

September 22

Noon – 3:00 PM

Molly is running a mini camp from noon – 3:00 PM for new riders aged 7 and up. For only $99, your horse lover can learn all about safety, horse care, and enjoy a lesson from 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

 

 

St. Louis National Charity Horse Show

September 25-28

National Equestrian Center, St. Louis, MO

Another favorite show, this one features the ASHBA National Championship of Pleasure Equitation, and the Saddle and Bridle Pleasure Equitation Medallion Finals for both the senior and junior divisions.

 

 

Parents Night Out

September 28

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Knockouts are invited to join their fellow club members to decorate their ribbon bags for the Fall show.

For only $25, Knollwood Kids will enjoy dinner, time with the Knockout officers and board members, and decorate their show bags.

 

 

 

UPHA Fall Show

October 11-12

Beyond Stable Farm

 

Our academy team is heading to Woodstock for a fun academy show. Many of our riders who showed for the first time at Cedarburg will be making their second show ring appearances.

We can hardly wait.

 

 

 

Knollwood Fall Show

October 18-20

It’s coming up fast!

Former instructor Abby is returning to judge all three days of the show, including the finals of the Knollwood Challenge Finals.

It’s a big show, and we’re looking forward to a wonderful weekend of all things Knollwood.

 

 

See you soon at the barn, or at the in-gate.

 

Team Knollwood gathered last weekend for our summer in-barn show. More than a horse show, it's a three day celebration of our academy program, it's students, families, and our magnificent lesson horses.

We ran the numbers to help all our friends come to terms with the magnitude of the extravaganza.

We had a ball!

 

 

$2400

Funds raised by the Knockouts.

Our volunteers ran a concession stand, created gift baskets, and offered games for kids. They also grilled, acted as concierge to the Sunday riders, and did countless unseen things.

Thanks to their hard work, the Knockouts can donate to valuable causes, and can defray the cost of the annual award banquet for members.

 

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Trips through the in-gate by our walk and trot riders.

Our walk and trot riders were rockstars, and their classes were really DEEP.

 

 

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Trips through the in-gate by our walk, trot, and canter riders.

Our walk, trot, and canter riders ranged in age from 8 to our experienced grownups, and they all enjoyed the big outdoor ring where they learned many, many things.

 

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Riders participating in the Summer show.

From riders performing tricky patterns on Friday night to the leadliners on Sunday, there’s a class for every Knollwood Kid at our show.

 

 

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Walk and trot riders showing last weekend.

Ranging on age from 5 to teens, our walk and trot riders put on a great show for family and friends.

 

 

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Number of Classes over the weekend

With patterns on Friday night, WTC and 11 and over WT on Sunday, and our maiden and 10 and under walk trot stars on Sunday, we enjoyed quite a schedule of events.

 

 

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Pattern riders on Friday night.

We qualified four riders for the finals of the Knollwood Challenge in October before we enjoyed patterns for both our walk trot and walk trot and canter riders.

These patterns were tough, and riders rose to the test.

 

 

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Classes on Sunday showcasing kids from leadline to experienced 10 and under walk trot stars.

 

 

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Walk, trot, and canter riders participating in the show.

 

 

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Classes on Saturday from 11 and over walk trot riders to our adult walk trot canter pros.

 

 

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Lesson Horses in the show

Hands down, we have the best lesson horses in the world.

The weekend balanced very evenly, with our more advanced horses working hard on Saturday, and our advanced beginner horses putting in a good day of work on Sunday.

Of course, they all behaved like ladies and gentlemen, and enjoyed a restful day on Monday after the show.

 

 

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Personal Assistants

These experienced show riders donate their time to the new riders showing. They are each responsible for a horse, his care and tack changes, and for all the riders on that trusty steed.

Their kindness, patience, horse skills, and humor make show day a great experience for all the show riders.

We can’t thank them enough.

 

 

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Pattern classes on Friday night

We start patterns really young around here, and were proud to have a full 8 and under walk trot  pattern class with riders performing a double serpentine.  Quite well, actually.

 

 

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6 and Under Riders

Yup, we showcased seven 6 and under walk and trot riders. They impressed us with their horsemanship and use of the arena.  The future is looking bright!

 

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Days of Showing

Team Knollwood enjoyed three great performances showing off all of our talented riders.

 

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Team

Sometimes, even we don’t know how this all comes together.

Actually, we know it’s the community around the Knollwood Kids that make this work.

We have the best parents in the world, and they band together for the creation of the show village. They grill, sell food and drink, sell Knollwood merchandise, sold game experiences, offered gift baskets and silent auction items, and made all the spectators feel welcome and involved.

Parents also served as the Sunday concierge and the announcer.

They did all this while helping their riders enjoy and learn from show weekend.

We can’t thank them enough!

 

 

 

What's Coming Up?

Worlds Championship Horse Show

Through Saturday, August 24

Louisville, Kentucky

Team Knollwood is having a great show, and most of our teams have made it through to the championships.

 

 

Labor Day Holiday

Monday, September 2

Your instructor will schedule a makeup lesson.

Enjoy the holiday!

 

 

Monarch Show Series National Championship

September 3-8

Colliseum of Champions, Illinois State Fairgrounds

Team Knollwood will be there, and even has a academy team competing this year!

 

Knollwood Knockouts Street  Clean Up

September 14

 All Knockouts are invited to clean up Oakwood and Nagawicka Roads for the fall. We'll host a club meeting after the clean up, and plan the rest of the year for the Knockouts.

 

 

Mini Camp

September 22

Noon - 3:00

Molly's hosting a mini camp for riders ages 7 and up!

 

 

St Louis Charity Horse Show

September 25-28

St Louis, MO

 

 

Parents Night Out

September 28

Join the Knockoout officers and board membersfor a crafty event. Knockouts will decorate their ribbon bags for the spring show, and enjoy dinner and games with their fellow Knockouts.

It's only $25, and you can sign up in the school barn lounge.

 

 

UPHA Fall Show

October 11-12

Beyond Stable Farm

 

 

Mane Event Horse Show

October 16-19

Coliseum of Champions

Springfield, IL

 

 

Knollwood Fall Show

October 18-20

Knollwood Farm

 

IASPHA Fall Show

October 25-27

Beyond Stable Farm

 

 

Parent Academy Meeting

Saturday, November 9

6:00 PM

 

 

UPHA National Championship American Royal

November 11-16

Kansas City, MO

 

 

Academy Demo Meeting

Saturday, October 23

6:00 PM

 

 

 

 See you soon at the barn, or at the in-gate!

 

 

Last weekend, we introduced 12 new Knollwood Kids to the joys of academy showing at the ASAW Summer Showcase. Our fresh riders looked terrific in their new show clothes, rode like they had shown many times before, and had a ball.

We laughed, we cheered, and enjoyed an afternoon with the best lesson horses in the world.

 

We’re beyond grateful for the unbelievable personal assistants who made the trip to support our new show riders.

Great thanks as well to Karina who made sure hair and makeup were perfect, and to the parents who cheered for everyone, and helped us in so many other ways. Heck, one of them even baked a cake for the occasion!

Photo by Hanna Agathen

We had a ball, and are so proud of all our riders.  The riders learned many things that can only be learned in the show ring, and brought home some pretty ribbons, too.

Our newest lesson horse, Mulligan, made the trip to Cedarburg to show in the ‘school horse training classes.’ Ridden by Brooklyn, Mulligan made his way around the arena like a champ. Look for him at some of our fall academy shows!

Most of our newest riders will finish their first season with another show in October. We are looking forward to watching them progress after their initial show. They are even more confident after their first show!

 

That was last weekend, this weekend it’s time for the Knollwood Summer Show!

We’ve had a judging change due to a death in the family of our scheduled judge. We wish Terri Anne and her family peace at this difficult time.

The show starts inside on Friday night at 6:00 PM with the walk and trot Knollwood Challenge qualifier. We’ll continue with a full slate of pattern classes for both walk trot and walk trot and canter riders.

Friday evening will be judged by one of our home-grown equitation stars, Mia.

 

The 10:00 AM Saturday performance in the big outdoor ring will showcase our walk, trot, and canter riders as well as our 11 and over walk and trot stars.

Lifelong Saddlebred exhibitor, former instructor, and accomplished horsewoman Jeni will preside over all the Saturday events.

 

Photo by Hanna Agathen

 

Our newest show stars will take over the small outdoor arena starting at 9:00 AM on Sunday morning. Starting with our leadline division, the performance will also showcase our first time show riders, and all of our 10 and under walk trot riders.

Lifelong horsewoman and saddlebred exhibitor Jane will judge all the Sunday events.

 

 

Insider Scoop:

The theme of the weekend is ‘Beach Party,’ so please wear your tropical gear! The weather is looking perfect for Hawaiian shirts and sundresses.

Our show photographer is Hanna Agathen. She’ll be assisted by Tammy in the ring to get the perfect action shots. Her website is: https://hannaagathen.zenfolio.com/

Parking is available at the Kettle Moraine Curling Club.

Knollwood Rider Wendy will be announcing both Saturday and Sunday.

Knollwood Mom for Life Pam will be acting as the Sunday concierge while Jane judges the show. Pam is a master of number magnets, tie downs, and schedules. She can answer almost any question.

We’ve updated our ribbon process to assist the riders.

After each class, a ribbon manager in the school barn lounge will put each rider’s ribbons into a specially labeled bag. At the end of the performance, riders will turn in their back number in the school barn, and will receive their ribbons for the day.

We hope this will lead to fewer lost ribbons!

 

Our in-barn shows are a major fundraiser for the Knollwood Knockouts. Please support their concession stand, gift baskets, and their other options.

Funds raised at shows help defray the cost of our awards banquet, and are used for charitable donations. Your generosity is appreciated.

 

Horse showing is about much more than riding.

It’s about building confidence by making a horse pay attention.

It’s about follow through by never giving up.

It’s about sportsmanship.

It’s about appreciating your horse.

It’s about clapping for your friends, even if they do better than you do.

It’s about clapping for everyone.

 

Let’s have a great weekend!!

 

 

 

What’s Coming Up?

World’s Championship Horse Show

Louisville, Kentucky

August 17-22

Horses left today, and Knollwood starts showing on Sunday.

We’ll update with schedules shortly. There’s a paid webcast available if you’d like to watch from home!

 

Entries Close for Knollwood Fall Show

August 18

Don’t miss out on our final in-barn show of 2024 on October 18-20!

 

 

 

See you at the barn, or at the in-gate!