Happy 2023 to everyone!

 

Team Knollwood has been busy planning for the new year of new adventures. We’ve created a list of goals for every Knollwood Kid in the tribe.

 

Knollwood Kids Follow the Lesson Clothing Requirements.

 Remember, after three months of enrollment, riders should wear their own boots, jods, fitted shirt, gloves, and helmet to each and every lesson.

Did we mention tie downs on your jods? Yup, jods won’t do you any good if they’re climbing up to your knees. Whether your boot cut pants require clip ons, or you have jods ready for button on underpasses, these accessories are required for every lesson.

We have them available for sale. If you arrive without tie downs, you can buy from our store.

Finally, all long hair must be tied back, and bulky coats left on the bench in the arena. It’s hard to detect or correct riding position when the person looks like a marshmallow riding a horse.

 

 

Knollwood Kids Arrive to Their Lessons on Time.

On time means 15 minutes prior to the lesson time if you aren’t ready to get your own horse ready, or 30 minutes prior if you are advanced enough to prep your own horse. Be prepared to spend time taking care of your horse after the lesson as well.

If you have to leave before your horse is put up, be sure to tell your instructor exactly who is going to take care of your horse in your absence.

 

Knollwood Kids Join the Knollwood Knockouts.

Our youth group has won awards for their charitable work for the local community, and for the horse industry.

For only $5 a year, you can be a member of this fantastic group of horse people.

We’ll keep track of your academy show points, you’ll get to help with Street Clean-ups, the Car Wash, Gifting families in need at the holidays, and assisting at horse shows. Each member is expected to provide two hours of club service during the year to be eligible for high point awards. You can help in many, many ways.

Membership gives you an invitation to the holiday party, and the banquet, which is coming up fast on February 18.

 

 

Knollwood Kids Show or Help at Our Three In-Barn Shows.

  Whether you’re competing, or helping in the barn or at the concession stand or center ring, it takes a huge volunteer crew to run these big, big shows. Plus, mentoring the youngest riders makes you feel good, and makes the new riders feel confident.

 

Knollwood Kids Make New Riders Feel Welcome.

 Be sure to answer questions, offer to lend a hand, fit a helmet, lead a new rider to or from the arena, or comfort a little rider who looks lost. Everyone was once a beginner looking for a friendly face. Be that, and make someone’s day.

 

 

Knollwood Kids Know There’s Always Something to Be Done in the Barn.

If you find yourself with some time on your hands, ask an instructor or a barn manager how you could help. Maybe the retirees need brushing, or the bareback pad cubbie needs straightening. Of course, it’s never a bad time to sweep!

 

Let’s make it a great year by coming to lessons on time and prepared, and by pitching in to help others in the barn.

 

 

 

Dates to remember:

January 28  Used clothing donations due in the school barn lounge

                     Scott’s lesson.

February 4  Used clothing sale in the show barn lounge from 11 AM to 2 PM

 

February 11  Academy show demos in the arena at 6:00 PM

February 18  Knollwood Knockout banquet at Merrill Hills

February 25 Trish will be in the show barn lounge to measure academy riders for vests and custom shirts. Please talk to Ann if you’d like an appointment.

 

See you soon at the barn!

Has it been a year already?

Team Knollwood has enjoyed many, outstanding adventures in 2022.  Here, in no particular order, are ten of our favorites.

 

Hazel Dominates the World

Hazel Belle Boxer Matton makes friends wherever she goes. Whether she’s in the lounge sitting on customers laps or in the middle of the arena enjoying layer upon layer of coolers on the bench, Hazel has made friends of everyone at 2800. One of her favorite home activities is to take Tori for runs on the bridle path.

When Hazel hits the road for horse shows, her circle of friends expands dramatically. She has dog and human friends everywhere she goes. Whether she’s leaning into someone who had a tough day or sitting on Jane’s lap at a horse show, Hazel make’s everyone’s day better.

 

Klem to the Rescue

So, we were just minding our own business at the IASPHA fall show when a horse got loose and headed for the hay field way beyond the barn.

Enter fast thinking Lin who jumped on Klem with just a halter and leadropes to try to bring the running horse back to civilization.

Of course, Klem’s sense of humor entered the picture when he refused to canter, and just wanted to TROT  REALLY FAST through the fields.

The sight of Klem and Lin made the running horse curious, and he came over to them so someone could catch him.

It’s all in a day’s work for Lin and Klem.

 

Louisville 2022

Scott, Carol, and the Knollwood equitation riders worked and worked getting ready for Louisville, and it showed.

Payton won a World Championships in her senior age groups on a new horse.

First year out of academy super woman Brooklyn won her qualifier her first time ever in Freedom Hall on her beautiful Gamora.

Hard work and dedication work.

 

Richmond Is Obnoxious, and We Love Him

Thanks to Richmond’s primary care vet Rachel, everyone’s favorite yellow and white cat didn’t lose too many lives this year.

He DID have some near misses in the arena, forced numerous people into getting out the BIG ladder to rescue him from his perch, and tried to celebrate 2023 early by knocking someone’s gift of champagne off the school barn counter to its death on the floor.

 

 

Academy Show Adventures

So, last year, we traveled to eleven out of barn shows. Over the season, 118 horse/rider combinations entered shows, for an approximate 472 trips into the ring.

From our newest riders making their debuts to our seasoned academy stars riding at the top level of the division, we learned many, many lessons, and made many, many memories on our adventures.

 

New Horses for Payton, Richie, and Tori

Three Knollwood Kids welcomed new members to their family this season.

Payton made big waves with beautiful Isn’t She Something, known to all as Gigi. She and Payton are soulmates with big hearts and personalities.

They started their partnership with a bang, winning their age group at Louisville, and were National Champions in the ASHA National Championship of Pleasure Equitation.

Just imagine what’s coming up for next year!

 

Richie and his new partner Reedann’s Dark Mystery, known around the barn as Doc made a splash in their debut as well by winning their age group at the Kansas City Royal.

Doc is spending his off season learning the ways of an equitation horse with Scott, Carol, and Richie. We can only imagine where this team is going in 2023.

 

Tori had a dream season with her new Country Pleasure horse, Stella’s Stilettos. From the very start, it was obvious that these two were loving each other.

Stella and Tori have learned from each other all season, enjoyed each other’s company, and earned some really great ribbons along the way.

 

Knollwood Shows Keep Growing

Our three in-barn shows got even bigger this year as we moved to a three day format. Our pattern class offerings have grown so much that they need their own Friday night performance.

With a full day of walk, trot and canter, 11 and over walk trot, and premier walk trot  classes on Saturday, and leadline, 10 and under and Maiden walk trot classes on Sunday, we had a ball.

We cannot possibly offer enough thanks to the parent crew who run the concession stand and all that goes around it, who run the show office throughout the weekend, and who cheer for all the riders.

Our personal assistants are the heart of the barn on these action packed weekends, and the lesson horses? They’re simply the best.

We can hardly wait for the Spring show on May 12-14!

 

We Have 2 Hafflingers!

Jelly is the man. He likes working with the wee riders, and is happy to carry adults and even play at pattern camp. We just love him.

When Carol saw another of his kind become available, he quickly came to Knollwood. Bilbo is a wonderful gent, and started working as soon as he passed his Knollwood tests. He’s enjoying life while living next to Jelly.

 

A Big Year for New Show Riders

Team Knollwood had four riders ‘graduate’ from our academy program to the show horse world.

Alexa jumped into the senior pleasure equitation division aboard Aaron, officially known as Seven Oaks Heir Man. She enjoyed a wonderful first season, winning the Pleasure Equitation Championship at Futurity, and the Medal qualifier at Mane Event.

 

Amelia, Brooklyn, and Maiya moved up to the Junior Pleasure Equitation division this year.

Ameilia leased Eva, officially known as Castle Booty for the season. She hit the ground running, and even finished as the reserve champion in the Junior Championship at Lexington. In her first year.

Brooklyn’s family purchased the beautiful Gamora, and she quickly became a real partner to Brooklyn. Both teammates are incredibly smart, and while Gamora was learning patterns, Brooklyn was learning the ways of a show horse.

These two put together a dream first season, winning their qualifiers at Louisville and Kansas City, and being named Reserve National Champions at the Royal.

Maiya leased Riddle, officially known as Who’s on First for the season. These two shone in the show ring, and even finished reserve champs in the Junior Equitation Championship at Midwest!

 

The Knollwood Knockouts Give Back. A Lot.

Under the leadership of Emma and Hanna, the Knockouts had a banner year of events and community service.

Their Food Drive for the Food Pantry of Waukesha County brought in more than 1000 pounds of food for families in need.

When paired with the Knollwood Olympics, it became a real celebration of the club.

 

The club hosted a walk to benefit Life Striders in memory of Knockout member Libby. They raised more than $1500 for Life Striders and enjoyed a beautiful day walking the bridle path.

 

July brought the annual car wash and brat bash at Piggly Wiggly in Hartland. Teams of Knockout members and their parents washed cards, grilled brats and burgers, and served up delicious food. The club raised more than $1500 in one day.

 

For the holidays, the Knockouts adopted two families who needed help bringing the season into their homes. The group met to wrap many, many gifts, and Knockout officers delivered the presents to the families in need.

In addition, the Knockouts sponsor classes at horse shows throughout the year, and sponsor the ice cream social at the ASAW Summerfun Show.

We’re proud of all that the Knollwood Knockouts give back to their local community and to the horse industry.

 

 

 

These are 10 top memories from 2022.

What are yours???

 

 

 

 

Don't miss these dates!

January 7 Midwest Saddleseat Consignment

January 28 Scott's lesson 

February 4 Knollwood Used Clothing Sale

February 11 Academy Demo Meeting

February 18 Knockout Banquet

February 25 Academy Vest Measuring

April 15-16  IASPHA Spring Show

 

 

 

 

 

See you soon at the barn!!

 

 

 

The best lesson horses in the world had some inside days during the wacky weather last week, and used it productively, as expected.

The topic of conversation was 'What is your holiday wish?'. As you'll see as you read through their answers, some of the horses are brilliant, while others are, well, not.

In somewhat alphabetical order, here are the wishes of the horses who start the careers on many, many horse loving kids.

Bee is looking forward to sunny days and camp in the big outdoor ring.

Bilbo’s wish is to be as fit as fellow Hafflinger Jelly.

Always deep thinking Duke would like world peace.

Fred would like bigger round bales. It’s so hard to nap in the current ones while other horses are munching hay around you.

Hugo is asking for more tiny tot riders. They’re his favorite.

Jelly would like the pairs class to come back to the Knollwood show so he can showcase Hafflingers with his new friend Bilbo.

Leon would like everyone to stop calling him a unicorn, and just admit that he’s a Saddlebred.

Pony Frank would like smaller round bales. He’s tired of giant beds, and would like pony sized bales.

Mac asks, ‘What’s a wish?’

Marge would like to be in the middle of the arena. All the time.

Picasso wishes for more game days. Yahoo!

Pumpkin would like to do more lessons. He’s looking for a career in endurance.

Sparky wishes for nothing, his life is perfect.

Thomas wishes for unassigned stalls so he can choose where to go each day.

Vaughn just wants the scary holiday lights in the lounge to come down.

Baxter wishes for a worthy successor to ‘School Horse of the Year!’

Beau would like more academy walk trot adventures

Cashew would like more outdoor recess.

Eddie wishes for more pattern classes.

Hooper wants to make everyone’s life as pleasant as his, and would like front close clothes for everyone.

Klem is hoping for stock in the Taffy Town company so he can drive the price up by eating lots of their product.

Murphy would like to start a school horse beauty contest.

Sport wants to meet more new riders, and would like to join Klem’s investment plans. Anything for taffy.

 

What's Coming Up?

 

December 31

Last day to purchase lessons at 10% off

Last day to pay your 2023 dues and vote for School Horse of the Year

 

 

 

December 31 and January 1

We're closed for two days, and will not be holding lessons.

Accounts will be credited for the missed lessons.

 

Saturday, January 7

7 PM to 9 PM

Midwest Saddleseat Private Shopping Night

Jon us at the Hilton Garden Inn in Oconomowoc to shop Jen's great selection of consignment show clothing before the shop opens to the public on January 8.

This event was originally scheduled for the 6th, and has moved to Saturday the 7th.

 

Saturday, February 4

11 AM to 2 PM

Knollwood Academy Clothing Sale

Come and shop Knollwood's own consignment sale in the show barn lounge. We'll have experienced show moms to help with selection and fit.

If you have show clothes that you've outgrown and would like to sell, please bring them on hangers with tags stating your name, phone, email, and the price you'd like for each item. 

Deadline for donations is January 28.

 

 

Saturday, February 11

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Academy Demo Night

Academy parents and riders, please join us for a fun filled evening of information and demonstrations. Some of our seasoned academy stars will showcase correct attire, show riding, and sportsmanship in the arena and beyond.

Sign up sheets will go up soon, so we have enough appetizers for everyone!

 

 

Saturday, February 18

6:30 PM

Knollwood Knockout Banquet

All Knockouts and their families are invited to join us at The Legend at Merrill Hills for an evening of all things Knollwood. 

Dinner, awards, meeting new officers and saying goodbye to last year's team, speeches, slideshow, dancing, and the announcement of 2022's school horse of the year make it a fantastic evening you won't want to miss.

Invitations will go out to all Knockout members shortly after the first of the year.

Not yet a member? We'd love to have you! Please talk to your instructor or office admin to join the fun.

 

 

Saturday, February 25

Times TBD

Academy Vest Measuring

Trish, our tailor, will be at the farm to measure riders for custom academy vests and shirts.

You can pick your fabric, and get measured for your custom look at your appointment. 

Please talk to Ann if you're interested in meeting with Trish for a custom shirt and/or vest.

 

IASPHA Spring Show

April 14-15

Beyond Stable Farm

Our first show of the 2023 season!

 

 

 

See you soon at the barn!

 

 

 

Thank you for all the follow up questions this week after our Q and A blog last Wednesday.

Please keep the questions coming. We love what we do, and enjoy sharing the 'Why' of it all with horse lovers at Knollwood. 

 

Why do some horses wear shoes?

Most of our ‘outside’ lesson horses who enjoy time at the round bale each night don’t wear shoes because they just don’t need them. A couple of the boys need some extra protection or support, so they wear shoes on their front feet. It’s important that the ‘outside boys’ only wear front shoes, as they could hurt their playmates if they kicked out with shod back feet.

Most of our academy show level horses wear shoes of some sort to protect their feet and legs, or to help them with balance in their stride, or to correct a problem.

Shoeing is an art and a science, and we’re lucky to have master shoer Scott to take care of the lesson horses. If the lights are on in the small barn at night, you know it’s Scott shoeing away.

Someone also asked when Scott shoes horses. Anytime he can.

 

Why do the box stall horses get late hay at night?

In nature, horses are constantly grazing, thus keeping some food in their stomach. Horses today often spend lots of time inside, and can’t continually graze, leading to empty stomachs.

Horses are prone to stomach ulcers, and empty stomachs can lead to problems. The inside school horses get some hay before we close the barn at night to keep some food in their fragile digestive systems.

 

Why do the show horses often wear ‘those things over their eyes’ while working?

Great question.

Those are called blinkers, and they help to keep horses focused. When wearing these, the horse can see what’s in front of him, but he can’t see everything around him.

Because a horse’s eyes are on the side of their head, they have almost a panoramic view of the world. Blinkers help them pay attention to the rider or driver, and not be distracted by their friend across the arena, or what’s happening in the middle of the ring.

Horses always wear blinkers while driving. Without the aid, horses would think the cart was chasing them, leading to very bad consequences.

 

 

Who is the current school horse of the year?

It’s perfect Baxter, who’s officially known as A Champagne Toast. His Daddy, Heir to Champagne, was a world champion as was his mom, Lady Luck.

He’s the ultimate gentleman, loves his job, and really loves going to academy shows. He’s taught countless riders the joy of riding a Saddlebred, and as such, enjoys living in the corner office.

Please don’t vote for him in this year’s election! A horse can only win the title once in their lifetime, so Baxter and Sparky are ineligible.

Don’t forget to vote for your favorite by December 31 when you renew your Knockout dues.

 

Why does Fred snore?

We suspect it might have something to do with his ample girth size.

 

 

 

Why do horses have their own bridles, but not their own saddles?

Each lesson horses has their own bridle because each one of the boys is unique. Their heads range in size from Pony Frank to Pumpkin, and the bits in their mouths vary a lot. Many of the horses have very soft mouths and enjoy smooth bits, while some of the more energetic horses need a little more help containing their enthusiasm, so their bits are a little different.

Each horse has his bridle designed just for him to help him work his best.

 

Saddles are based on a rider’s size, and they fit all horses. We’re generous with saddle pads to make sure horses are comfortable whether they’re sporting a park tiny tot saddle or a 22 incher.

Riders will outgrow saddles and move up to bigger sizes as they mature, too.

 

 

How many lives has Richmond used up?

At last count, everyone’s favorite yellow and white cat had used up three lives. We’ll have to check with his personal vet and medical record to be sure it’s correct.

 

 

Where do you find lesson horses?

Anywhere we can.

Many of our horses come from other lesson programs who have too many horses, or too many horses of the same level. Poppy, Sport, and Bilbo came to us this way.

Some horses come from keeping our eyes on instructor Facebook groups. Pumpkin and Leon came to us through instructor networking.

Some horses are actually born and bred Knollwood horses. Hugo, Dexter, Hooper, and Vaughn were all born at the farm and decided they had no interest in being show horses.

We’re fortunate to have these home grown  professionally started horses coming into our program, which allows the most advanced students to work on finishing these horses out for lesson use.

We’re always looking for good thinking horse teachers!

 

 

Was Hazel Belle Boxer Matton a model in a former life?

We were thinking the same thing. We're not sure how to verify her employment in former lives, but we're pretty sure she was the supermodel of her time.

 

 

What’s Coming Up?

 

Holiday Closures

We’ll be closed for the holidays on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.

All lessons will be credited to your accounts.

 

 

Enrollment Sale Through 12/31

Current riders can prepay enrollment for any amount and receive 10% off their purchase. You can make your purchase on the website using promo code Holiday2023, or your instructor or office admin would be happy to help.

 

 

The Election Continues Thru 12/31!

Knockouts, be sure to pay your 2023 dues by December 31 to receive your ballot for the School Horse of the Year election. It’s a tight race right now, so be sure to cast your ballot.

 

 

Midwest Saddleseat Consignment

Friday, January 6 from 7-9 PM

Hilton Garden Inn in Oconomowoc

Whether you’re looking for a complete outfit, or just want to change it up a little, please join our private shopping time on Friday night, January 6th before the sale opens to the public on Saturday.

 

 

In-House Academy Clothing Sale

Saturday, February 4

11 AM to 2 PM

Join us in the show barn lounge to shop Knollwood’s used clothing collection. We’ll have academy parents on hand to help with fit and outfit creation.

Have clothes you’ve outgrown at home? Please bring them to the farm by January 28.

We ask that they be on a hanger, and be tagged with your name, phone number, email, and price for each item.

 

 

Knollwood Knockout Banquet

Saturday, February 18

6:30 PM

The Legend at Merrill Hills

All Knockouts are invited to our first in-person banquet since 2020!

Awards, dinner, slide show, and dancing all in one night.

Invitations will go out at the beginning of January.

 

 

 

Academy Vest Measuring

Saturday, February 25

Time TBA

We’re so excited to be working with our tailor Trish for the 2023 season to create custom vests.

We’ll make appointments for vest measurement and fabric selection for custom vests and shirts.

Please talk to Ann if you’re interested in an appointment.

 

 

IASPHA Spring Show

April 15-16, 2023

Beyond Stable Farm, Woodstock IL

Our first show of the season!

 

 

See you at the barn!

 

 

 

 

It’s question and answer blog day!

But first, let’s check in on the goings on at Knollwood …

The Knockouts hosted a festive holiday party last Saturday night. The messy weather didn’t stop 60+ Knockouts from running all over the farm on the annual scavenger hunt.

The pizza dinner from the Picnic Basket was....well, pretty much devoured before the campaign speeches and election for 2023 Knockout board members.

While the votes were tabulated, the 2022 Knockout officers ran a wild gift exchange with some really great gifts, including a beach towel with pics of Knollwood lesson horses.

 

When the election results were final, we announced the Knockout team for 2023.

Adrienne and Thea are co-presidents

Brooklyn is secretary.

Board members are:

Cecelia

Kali

Margit

Morgan

Taylor

Our fantastic 2022 team will officially pass leadership to the new team at the Knockout banquet on February 18.

Be sure to contact any officer or board member with ideas for Knockout activities or fundraisers for next year.

 

On to the questions!

We get lots of inquiries from students and their families about all things Knollwood. Many of the questions are pretty much universal, so let’s share some good information!

 

Why are some of the horses so difficult to keep going?

It's by design.

When riders are starting their education, they need slow steady horses and a header. Many of our beginner horses will trot along with the instructor alongside as riders learn to post the trot and steer. We hope you can admire the steady speed of the trot, which we sometimes refer to as the ‘metronome’ to allow the rookie to post consistently.

Once the rider is somewhat independent, it’s time to learn to keep the horse going on its own. Riding consists of both physical and mental work. Riders learn to listen to their horse’s movements and mannerisms to feel when their trusty steed is slowing down and needs a reminder to continue.

Riders learn persistence in keeping the professional starter model horses engaged with them and trotting around the arena while learning to trot, stop, and steer.

These horses are priceless, as they build skills and confidence to let riders advance to some of our more energetic teachers.

 

What are the jog carts used for?

They’re a vital part of our horse training operation.

Because Scott, Carol, and Lin work the show horses before regular lesson hours, many riding school customers never get to see jogging and other training activities.

Horses are driven for physical stamina, balance, and an overall workout without weight on their backs. The length and intensity of the workout depends on each individual horse, and where they are in their development.

It’s also a teaching tool, as all of our young horses spend countless driving hours before they’re ever ridden.

 

 

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Why does Richmond come into the arena?

We're not really sure, but our best guess is he thinks he runs the place.

 

 

Why do students ride bareback or in a saddle without their stirrups?

Strength.

Riding is a challenging sport in which you try to control a large animal’s thoughts and physical movements. The strength gained without stirrups is invaluable for a rider’s success.

 

 

How do Knollwood Kids become helpers in the lesson program?

First and foremost, take great care of your horse before and after your lessons. We look for riders who respect their horse every lesson and treat them like they would like to be treated. This means bathing and grooming after lessons in the summer, toweling and drying in the winter, and making sure your horse is perfect before you take his halter off and turn him loose.

We also look for riders who reach out and help other, less experienced riders who need assistance with their horses.

Most importantly, we look for riders who are kind to all of their barnmates.

 

 

Why do you have two Hafflinger horses for lessons?

We love Jelly, and when another of these wonderful souls became available, we snatched him up.

And, it confuses people to have two horses that look so much alike. It’s fun!

 

What is academy showing, and who’s eligible?

Academy showing is when we take our riders and lesson horses away from home to compete against riders in other professionally run lesson programs. We’re traveling to 11 shows this season in Wisconsin and Illinois, and we love it almost as much as the horses do.

Anyone who has competed in Knollwood shows is eligible.

Please talk to your instructor if you’d like to hear more about the process.

 

Why do some horses go out at night, and some live in box stalls?

Our tried and true beginner and advanced beginner horses go out at night. They live a great life of eating all the hay they’d like out there, although some horses like Fred also enjoy sleeping in the giant round bales. They boys also enjoy recess out there, chasing each other and playing on their hind legs.

All this activity helps them pay attention in their lessons.

The box stall horses are our academy horses who travel with us, are show barn lesson horses, or our retirees.

Our academy horses and retirees go out for recess during the day when the weather is good. Because the academy horses have a lighter lesson load and they don’t teach beginners, they don’t need as much time out.

 

 

Actually, what is an academy horse?

Simply put, academy horses are those who travel to shows with us. Our team is an incredible group of Saddlebreds and Morgans who teach our riders how to show.

Riders who have the privilege of riding these gents have committed to showing at the academy level and to learning the many lessons these souls have to teach.

Within the academy horse group, we have quite a breadth of different teachers, from Klem to Nacho. They’re all experienced in the show ring themselves, and do a wonderful job of teaching and challenging our academy rider team. They’re priceless.

 

 

Why does Klem talk to much?

He just has a lot to say. Oh, and the treats …

 

 

What are the Knollwood Knockouts?

They’re our award winning youth group, part of the American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association Youth Program.

They perform service projects, like adopting families for Christmas, hosting a big food drive each May, and cleaning up Oakwood and Nagawicka Roads two times a year.

They have meetings at the farm, and run the concession stand at the in-barn shows, and host fundraisers for the club, such as our annual car wash at Piggly Wiggly in Hartland.

Parents Night Out, and fun outings like bowling and mini golf are all part of the fun.

Membership is only $5 a year for riders under 17, and is $10 for adults.

Members enjoy the holiday party free of charge, and receive an invitation to the annual awards banquet which is being held on Saturday, February 18.

Parent involvement is always welcomed, too!

 

 

 

Does Hazel love everyone in the world?

Yes, yes she does.  Especially little people.

 

Please keep your questions coming! We know some things about horses seem mysterious at first, but there are no secrets. We’d love to help you understand why we love doing what we do!

 

 

Coming Up?

Enrollment Sale

Through December 31

You can purchase any amount of lessons and receive 10% off. Your payment will be applied to your account.

New riders can purchase a gift card of any amount and receive 10% of their purchase using promo code Holiday2023 at checkout.

 

Horse of the Year Election

Through December 31

Knockouts, renew your membership for 2023 and receive a ballot to vote for 2022’s lesson horse of the year.

Not yet a member? We’d love to have you. Your instructor or office admin can help you join the fun.

 

 

Holiday Closures

December 24, 25, 31 and January 1

Knollwood will take a few days off for the holidays. We’ll credit accounts for the missed lessons.

 

 

Midwest Saddleseat Consignment

January 6 

Jen is coming to town with all of her consignment goods. Whether you’re looking for your first academy outfit, or are looking to update your look, it’s a great collection, and Jen offers fabulous customer service.

Jen will be set up at the Hilton Garden Inn at Pabst Farms in Oconomowoc.

We have a private shopping session on Friday night, January 6 from 7-9 PM, before her store opens to the public on Saturday. 

 

 

Scott’s Lesson

January 28 at 6:00 PM

The winning bidders who paid $450 for the priviledge of giving Scott a riding lesson will offer their expertise on January 28 at 6:00 PM.

If you’d like to watch the extravaganza, we’re offering the chance to audit the lesson for $5 a person. All proceeds will benefit the Knockouts.

 

 

Knockout Banquet

February 18 at 6:30 PM

All Knockouts are invited to join us at the Legend at Merrill Hills for our awards banquet.

Invitations will be mailed early in 2023.

 

 

IASPHA Spring Show

February 15-16

Our first academy show of the 2023 season!

 

 

 

See you soon at the barn!