The campaigning and the debates are over.

While you were enjoying a quiet Thanksgiving at home, primary ballots were being counted in the school barn pasture.

We’re happy to announce the four horses who were victorious in the primary elections and will run for School Horse of the Year 2026.

Here, in alphabetical order, are the candidates.

 

Representing The Pony Party, we have Bilbo.  This fuzzy Hafflinger stands up for fun sized people and horses everywhere. (Although, Bee is not endorsing him at the moment.)

Bilbo believes that small is strong, and that rules frequently don’t apply to him. In particular, Bilbo feels he should be able to urinate at any time in any location, including the arena.

Voting for Bilbo is a vote for adventures, a little bit of passive aggressiveness, lots of humor,  yoga sessions that are rewarded with food, and self-confidence. He did nominate himself, after all.

 

Representing The Sleeper Party, we have candidate Earl. Our giant gray quarter horse stands (or lays down) for quiet days in the barn with lights out, maybe some soothing music, relaxing between lessons with or without tack on, and pillows for everyone.

Earl is representing the biggest party on the farm, and is nominated by his next-door neighbor Sherman. Sherman is frequently so well rested when he comes in from outside that he goes to Earl’s stall instead of his own.

Other notable members of the Sleeper Party include Vaughn, Pumpkin, and Hugo.

A vote for Earl is a vote for lower wattage bulbs, meditation, and pillows. Big pillows.

 

 

Representing the Girl Power Party, we have Fiona. This beautiful bay half Arabian and half Morgan is a true feminist. She believes that riding mares makes for strong, creative thinking riders who understand that things are rarely what you think they are.

Fiona was nominated by fellow party member Poppy, purely for her intimidation factor. The geldings all fear Poppy because of her fence destruction skills, and for the stories she tells to neighbor Vaughn. Did you ever wonder why Vaughn is always in such a hurry to go outside?

A vote for Fiona is a vote for creative teaching of patterns, learning how to make the people and horses in your life believe that what you’re asking them to do was actually their idea, and for looking into her beautiful brown eyes and seeing the wheels spinning.

Our final nominee, Thomas, represents the Academy Award Party.  This registered Saddlebred known in the registry as Fort Chiswell’s Aristocrat, is a legend in the academy world.

Thomas was nominated by fellow party member Leon, who is also a unicorn. (Extra points there)

Thomas is a pattern genius, a confidence booster to our newest academy show riders, and has just enough tricks to make more experienced think twice about that right lead.

A vote for Thomas is a vote for promoting academy showing, for learning that patience is a virtue, and that even the nicest people and horses can have crabby days. Thomas says, ‘Just deal with it.’

 

All Knockouts are invited to pay their 2026 dues in the school barn lounge. You’ll receive a ballot when you pay for the upcoming year.

Please place your competed ballot in the dues envelope and place it in the ballot box provided.

DO NOT BE INTIMIDATED BY THE YELLOW CAT!

Even if he says he’s running a write-in campaign, or is conducting an exit poll, do not make eye contact.

He’s a scammer, but we love him anyway.

The election winner will be announced at the banquet.

May the best horse win.

The Holiday season has arrived at Knollwood, and we have some wonderful gift ideas for the rider in your house.

Freedmans!

The best of the best, Freedmans makes the best clothing and accessories for everyday barn wear.

Their Tous les Jours jods are a favorite for their compression fabric and length designed for home wear.

Misses sizes come in a variety of colors, while kids are available in black.

Freedmans also offers jod boots, and nice gloves.

They have a couple of Black Friday specials on their website that you might be interested in. They have a $29 logo tote, and $20 gloves. Quantities are limited.

We are brand ambassadors for Freedmans because we really believe in the quality they offer. If you enter code KnollwoodFarmLT at checkout, we’ll get some credit to spend on horse care here at Knollwood.

 

Tie Downs, AKA Underpasses

You can NEVER have enough tie downs.

They tend to break in the warm up ring, or right before your lesson, so don’t leave home without them.

All riders are required to have tie downs on their jods for every lesson to keep their  pants from riding up.

Tie downs come in button model, for jods with buttons near the hem, and a clip on version for riding pants without buttons.

Stock up for next year now!

Gloves

Riding gloves are a part of our clothing requirements, and good warm make chilly riding weather a little more comfortable. We recommend these.

 

Saddle Horse Report

Do you have a horse show junkie in your house? How about getting a subscription to Saddle Horse Report? Your horse show fan can receive both the print edition of the newsprint magazine as well as an online subscription which offers all the details any horse show crazy Knollwood Kid could ever want.

Your rider can look up show results, check out judges cards, and look up show records of riders and horses.

 

 

The Best Gift of All

Knollwood starts it’s annual sale the day after Thanksgiving, and it runs through December 31. During that time, customers can receive 10% of any purchase made on our website. We’re also happy to help you with your purchase over the phone.

Currently enrolled students can still get 10% off any day of the year on purchases of 6 months or more of enrollment fees.

This is the perfect for grandparents, friends, or anyone who understands how much your Knollwood Kid loves riding.

What’s Coming Up?

Happy Thanksgiving!

We’re grateful for everyone in Our Knollwood community, and wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

We will not be holding lessons on Thursday, November 27. All lessons have been credited.

Parents’ Night Out

This Saturday from 5:00 – 7:30

The Knollwood Kids have outdone themselves, and have donated a great number of gifts for our adopted family. The Knockouts are gathering this Saturday to wrap gifts, enjoy a pizza dinner, and enjoy each other’s company.

There’s still time to join the projects. You can sign up with your instructor or admin in the school barn lounge. It’s $25 for the evening of fun.

If you’re not yet a member, we’d love to have you. Your instructor or admin can help you join our award winning youth group.

 

Enrollment Meetings Continue

Due by December 15

All currently enrolled students will meet with their instructor to plan 2026’s adventures. Remember, you can apply 10% to any purchases made for 2026!

 

Last year's winning horse's campaign poster

School Horse of the Year Election

December 1-31

The polls are opening on Monday!

Hard fought primaries have been completed, and the 4 finalists will be announced on Monday, December 1.

Voting is simple. Just join or renew your Knockout membership during December, and you’ll receive a ballot. Place your completed ballot in the box, and wait for the results to be announced at the banquet on January 31.

It’s sure to be a close election.

 

Scavenger hunt confusion ...

Knockout Holiday Party and Election

Saturday, December 13

6:00 PM

 All Knockouts and their families are invited to join us to celebrate the season, and to elect club officers for 2026.

Knockouts will enjoy a team scavenger hunt before they eat a delicious dinner of pizza from the Picnic Basket. After dinner, the Knockouts will hold their annual election after some enlightening campaign speeches.

We’ll finish the night with an optional gift exchange. If your Knollwood Kid would like to participate, please bring a wrapped gift with a value of $25.

Holiday Closures

December 24, 25, 31, and January 1

We will not be holding lessons on these days, and all lessons will be credited.

Happy Holidays to all!

 

 

Knockout Parent Meeting

January 17

1:00 PM

Would you like to know how you can help the Knockouts? We’re hosting a parent meeting in the show barn lounge to spread the word about multiple opportunities to help this great group of horse kids.

We need help at horse shows,  managing club events, and sometimes we just need help with phone calls and other tasks that are better completed by an adult.

Please join us, we’d love to

 

Knollwood Banquet

January 31

The Legend at Merrill Hills

Please plan on joining our annual celebration of all things Knollwood.

Memorable speeches, a slideshow highlighting our 2025 adventures,  social time with barn friends, and a wonderful buffet dinner.

Did we mention awards? Academy riders will receive high point awards for both in-barn and out of barn shows.

We’ll finish the night with music and dancing.

You won’t want to miss it!

Used Academy Clothing Sale

February 7

Our academy moms will host a fabulous sale for our new riders, or for anyone who wants a new look. They can help you put together a great outfit, and answer your questions along the way.

Tailoring Appointments

February 21

Our fantastic tailor Trish will visit to measure riders for academy outfits for 2026. You can also make an appointment for alterations to an existing outfit.

We’ll start making appointments in January.

Academy Kick Off

Saturday, March 14

6:00

All of our academy show team families are invited to our kick off night.

You’ll learn all about hair, makeup, what you need to pack for the show, how to tie a perfect tie, and so much more.

 Plus, you’ll get acquainted with fellow show team members!

 

Congrats to Richie and Addison on making the US World Cup team!

 

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

Team Knollwood enjoyed a rewarding week of competition at the UPHA National Championship American Royal Horse Show last week.

Trainers, riders, and caretakers have been working hard all season to finish strong at the last show of the 2025 season. They were rewarded well for their efforts.

Maddie and Averie showed at the Royal for the first time, competing in the walk trot division.  They both showed in the UPHA Walk and trot Challenge Cup for Riders 10 and under, and the class was ginormous.

Both riders turned in strong rides, and Maddie showed Zach to a Top 10 finish.

Averie showed again after the final and finished second in her 2026 qualifier.

Leighton and Prince have had a highly successful first season in the 13 and under walk trot and canter world.

At the Royal, this personality plus team finished in the top 10 of their first ever walk, trot, and canter national final.

In addition, Leighton won the Sportsmanship Award voted on by her fellow Challenge Cup competitors.

Congratulations, Leighton and Prince.

 

 

Shaye and Lady are making a name for themselves. In Lady’s first year as an equitation horse, she and Shaye made the first cut in the most prestigious final of them all, the USEF Medal.

They have made amazing progress in a short amount of time. Just imagine how wise Lady will be after a Knollwood off season!

 

Maiya and Riddle were contenders all week. Rescue Riddle and Maiya are a seasoned team, and it showed at the Royal.

The rescue horse turned equitation superstar and his skilled rider finished in the Top 10 of both the UPHA Senior Challenge Cup Final, and the Medal Final.

 

Brooklyn and Gigi are in their first season together, and they have learned to appreciate and understand each other.

Firey Gigi and calm Brooklyn were the youngest team to make the top 10 in a final this year, and they made both the Challenge Cup and Medal final cut.

Just imagine how much closer they’ll become after an off season at home.

Natalie and Garfield closed out their junior exhibitor career at the Royal. These two have become a force to be reckoned with, usually finishing at the top of the ribbons.

Keep in mind that Garfield notices everything, and Natalie rides him superbly,  Her calmness is the perfect match for beautiful Garfield’s sense of awareness.

At her last equitation show as a ‘kid,’ Natalie finished in the Top 10 of the UPHA Senior Challenge Cup final.

Richie  

To say that Richie has had a storied equitation career is an understatement.

From his first ever championship at Cedarburg on Klem to the Royal this week, he’s been a true horseman and gentleman.

Richie loves his horses, and it shows.

At his final equitation show as a junior exhibitor, Richie won the UPHA Senior Challenge Cup National Final on his athletic horse Doc. They won it unanimously.

Richie just about brought the roof down on his victory pass.

To finish off the week, Richie finished 4^th in the USEF Medal Final.

Congratulations to all the Knollwood Kids who turned in strong performances in the finals!

What’s Coming Up?

 

World Cup Trials

November 21-22

William Woods University

Knollwood Kids Addison, Natalie, Richie, and Shaye have been selected to try out for the US Saddleseat team to compete at the World Cup this summer.

They’ll draw two horses each to ride in both railwork and patterns. Their horsemanship will be tested by riding two unknown horses with the luck of the draw being a big part of the process.

Shaye is trying out for the three gaited team, while Addison, Natalie, and Richie are aiming for the 5 gaited side.

Best of luck to them this weekend.

Academy Demo Night

Saturday, November 22 at 5:30

After attending the first info meeting, interested families are coming to the arena on Saturday to watch some of our academy riders show off. New show riders will learn what the judge is looking for, what clothing looks like, and how to get the most from your show ring time.

 

Happy Thanksgiving

November 27

We will not be holding lessons. Your instructor will schedule a makeup.

 

Parents’ Night Out

Saturday, November 29

5:00 – 7:30

There’s still time to join the fun!

All Knockouts are invited to join us to wrap gifts for our adopted family. Wrappers will also enjoy pizza from the Picnic Basket as well as fun and games with the Knockout officers and board members.

It’s only $25, and you can sign up with your instructor or admin.

 

School Horse of the Year Election

December 1 – 31

Pay your Knockout dues during the month of December, and receive a ballot for the horse of the year election.

Primary results will be available shortly after Thanksgiving, and the polls will open on December 1.

Knockout Holiday Party and Election

Saturday, December 13

6:00

All Knockouts are invited to join the fun of a new scavenger hunt, an optional $25 gift exchange, pizza, and election of Knockout officers and board members for 2026.

Parents are welcome to join the festivities, and to bring the beverage of their choice.

The event is free to all current Knockout members. Please sign up in the school barn lounge, and let us know how many family members will be joining so we have enough refreshments.

 

 

Happy Holidays!

We’ll be closed December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.

Holiday lessons will be credited.

 

 

 

Knockout Awards Banquet

Saturday, January 31

The Legend at Merrill Hills

All Knockouts are invited to join us at Merrill Hills to celebrate all things Knollwood.

Knockout members will recive invitations around the holidays. If you're not yet a member, we'd love to have you. Please talk to your instructor or admin to join the fun of being a Knockout!

 

See you soon at the barn!

Hello Everyone, Fred here.

I’ve been doing some serious listening in the barn and in the pasture to listen to the conversations about the upcoming school horse election. Heck, I've even employed Sparky as a spy to listen to the girls. He hangs out with them some nights, and gathers lots of information.

In case you didn’t know, the Knockouts, those glorious kids who give us mints and hugs and spa treatments hold a yearly election. They all vote for their favorite school horse of the year when they pay their annual dues.

Because there are so many of us beauts, we hold primary elections each November before the polls open in December.

Caucusing has begun, coalitions are forming, and there’s lots of talking in the pasture and in the barn.

Because I’m the reigning school horse of the year, I cannot win again. You know, you can only be Miss America once or win an equitation final once. I have won neither yet, so I have goals to reach for.

My friends and former winners Baxter, Sparky, and Pumpkin have contributed to this article.

There appear to be four distinct groups at the moment.

The Girly Group

Composed of Bee, Leona, Fiona, and Poppy, these four mares believe that they should rule the barn.

They’re in favor of strong women like the ones who work at Knollwood, enjoy teaching their riders to stand up for themselves, and keeping everyone guessing.

They’ve elected Poppy as their leader for sheer intimidation power in negotiations. Have you seen what she can do to a fence? The grand geldings say, ‘Yes, ma’am.’

The Academy Horses

A relatively small group, Thomas and Leon miss a lot of nights in the pasture because of their travel schedule. Of course, while on the road, these two enjoy nights in, big boy box stalls, unlimited naps on comfy shavings, and pampering galore.

In addition to the extra care, they get to show and take care of their riders away from home. They meet fellow teachers from other lesson programs and learn the latest news from them. It’s networking at its finest.

They’re in favor of longer trips, more spa treatments, and a little more respect from the beginner horses.

 

The Sleepers

By far the largest group of nominators, the sleepers are a force to be reckoned with. They may be quiet, except for Vaughn who snores like a freight train, but their numbers carry a lot of power.

They are consistent violators of school horse lesson number 1: Horses are not to nap lying down after they have been groomed.

Heck, some of them even hit the shavings with their saddles on.

The silent majority are in favor of more shavings, more ‘lights out’ time, and pillows for all.

The Box Stall Boys

Former winner and corner office owner Baxter is the spokesperson for this interesting group. Murphy, Oscar, and Sport are bargaining for cool matching jackets with their names embroidered, just like the academy kids. They’d also like their own Freedman backpacks to carry their essential show items.

No one really listens to them, but everyone humors them.

 

These groupings are changing frequently, depending on the day. The final primary elections will be held during Thanksgiving week, and the official ballot will be released shortly thereafter.

Voting for the final four candidates will begin on December 1, and will the polls will close on December 31.

Whether you’re joining for the first time, or renewing your membership, you’ll receive a ballot when you pay your 2026 dues. Please put your envelope with dues and completed ballot in the ballot box provided.

Please don’t be shocked if Richmond pretends to be an exit poller. He’s just out for extra food and attention. You do not have to tell him who you voted for. He’s a scamming yellow cat.

Election results will be announced at the banquet on January 31.

What’s Coming Up?

The UPHA National Championship American Royal

November 10-15

Kansas City, MO

Team Knollwood is deep in competition at their last show of the 2025 season.

Home to big equitation finals and national championships, the Royal is a major event.

We’ll update results as we hear them.

Enrollment Meetings

Ongoing through December 10

Your instructor will be talking to their students during the coming weeks to plan enrollments for 2026.

Academy Demo Night

Saturday, November 22

5:30 PM

For those families who attended our first academy info meeting, we’re hosting a night of academy show demonstrations.

Several of our academy riders will be show ring ready and will show attendees what showing is all about.

Academy parents will be there as well to answer questions, and the riders are happy to tell you about it as well.

Please sign up in the school barn in you’d like to join us.

 

Thanksgiving Closure

Thursday, November 27

We will not be holding lessons on Thanksgiving Day.

Your instructor will arrange a make up lesson.

Please keep us informed if you’ll be missing lessons around the holiday. Our college kids will be back in town and would love to grab any openings.

 

Parents’ Night Out

Saturday, November 29

5:00 – 7:30

All Knockouts are invited to join club officers and board members for an evening of fun. Knollwood Kids will wrap gifts for our adopted family, will enjoy dinner, and games with their barn friends old and new.

Not yet a member? We’d love to have you! Please talk to your instructor or admin about joining the fun.

Plus, it’s a great chance for parents to enjoy dinner out, or a few hours of shopping.

Please sign up and pay your $25 in the school barn lounge.

 

Knockout Holiday Party and Elections

Saturday, December 13

6:00 PM

All Knockouts are encouraged to attend this free event for them.

Members will enjoy a team scavenger hunt and pizza dinner from the Picnic Basket. 

After dinner, members will listen to campaign speeches, and elect officers and board members for 2026.

We’ll also have an optional gift exchange. If you’d like to participate, please bring a wrapped gift of approximately $25 value.

You can sign up in the school barn.

If you haven’t already joined the joys of being a Knockout, please do. You can sign up with your admin or instructor. Remember, when you sign up, you’ll receive a ballot to vote for school horse of the year, and you’ll receive an invitation to the banquet on January 31.

 

Happy Holidays

We will not be teaching lessons on December 24, 25, 31, or January 31.

Your lessons will be credited to your account.

Happy Holidays to all.

 

Knollwood Knockout Award Banquet

January 31

The Legend at Merrill Hills

Save the date for our celebration of all things Knollwood.

It’s a night of friendship, dinner, awards, entertaining speeches, a slide show review, and dancing.

Plus, the 2026 School Horse of the Year will be announced and celebrated.

Invitations will go out to all members during the holidays.

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

In the horse world, people wear many hats.  Team Knollwood is no different.

We’d like to introduce you to some of the additional tasks the school barn staff have added to their teaching activities.

Nancy is a Knollwood institution.

She teaches lessons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

In addition to teaching, her other areas of expertise include maintaining the health of the school horses, including working with Matt our vet, scheduling farrier visits, and keeping daily watch over them.

She also helps Matt with the show barn and uses her vet skills in taking care of sick horses at the farm.

Nancy also manages delivery of feed for all the barns here at Knollwood. She works closely with Merton Feed to ensure that show feed is delivered to the show barn with perfect timing for travel plans, and makes sure our horses are always well fed.

She also works with local hay farms to keep the lofts full of delicious hay. She knows many many things about hay crops and can make sure horses get the right stuff.

Nancy keeps the farm landscape looking great, keeping tabs on the lawns, the plant beds, and seasonal decorations.

When the show barn is on the road, Nancy lends a hand working horses.

Ann teaches lessons on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

In addition to teaching weekly lessons, the former retail executive oversees the lesson program.

She develops staff instructors with meetings and riding sessions to help us all teach the same skills the same way.

She brings new Knollwood Kids into the academy program and helps them improve their riding skills. She also teaches four weeks of academy camps each summer to teach the academy riders new skills and to develop friendships at the barn.

With the help of amazing parents and our team of instructors, Ann manages the three annual in-barn shows. She assigns horses, splits classes into evenly matched sets of riders, and arranges the schedule based on current entries.

Ann creates Knollwood’s social media presence with the help of enthusiastic Knollwood Kids who are always up for photo time.

 

Courtney teaches lessons on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

This former elementary ed teacher and UPHA Challenge Cup National Champion brings a wealth of different experience to our teaching team.

In addition to her teaching days, Courtney is also in charge of scheduling our always moving lesson schedule. She schedules new riders into enrolled private lesson spots after they complete Welcome to Knollwood.

Courtney also assists Carol with instructing some of our advanced academy riders and some show barn riders.

Courtney is in charge of Woodwear, and creates merchandise assortments for each season. She also sources awards for our in-barn shows and high point awards.

She also oversees our summer camp program and has created a dynamic handbook for our camp instructors.

Courtney’s organizational skills are a godsend to her fellow instructors.

Brenda teaches on Mondays and Tuesdays, the busiest teaching days of the week.

In addition to teaching, Brenda is the master of helper scheduling. She schedules weekly helpers during the school year, summer riding school, and our monthly mini camps.

Also a former elementary ed teacher, Brenda works closely with parents to figure out schedules, school loads, and what works best for each helper.

Molly teaches lessons on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays.

In addition to teaching her regularly scheduled lessons, Molly is also our mini camp instructor.

When not at Knollwood, Molly works with autistic kids. She brings her patience, positivity, and enthusiasm to her riding instruction. Her mini camps are a ball, and many of the riders enroll in our lesson program after a few hours with Molly.

 

 

Our Admin Team

They're just amazing.

Jane, Marnia, Michelle, Michelle, Pam, and Wendy are there to welcome to you, to answer questions, to help relay messages, and to answer many, many questions. Richmond also helps.

They also have many different life experiences from administration, education, to working in the health care industry.

They're all Knollwood Moms in one way or another, and can help you with just about everything.

If they can't answer a question, they sure know who can.

 

If you have a question, or would like to learn more about any of our additional areas of expertise, please reach out. We’d love to hear from you.

What’s Coming Up?

Enrollment Meetings

From now until December 10

All families currently enrolled in our lesson program meet with their instructor to discuss their enrollment plans for 2026.

Academy riders will have sitdown meetings while we plan camps and shows, and these meetings are available to anyone who’d like to talk.

Staff instructors will meet with their families before or after a lesson.

All paperwork is due on December 15.

Adopt a Family

From now until November 27, you can support a local family in need. We’ve adopted a family of three children headed by a single mom who’s battling cancer.

Wish lists will go up on Thursday. Please sign up to donate items to make their holidays a little brighter.

While adults aren’t usually included in the wish lists, the agency added some gifts for the mom for this family.

Knockouts will gather on November 29 to wrap the gifts.

Academy Parent Meeting

This Saturday

5:00 PM

We’re looking forward to telling an interested group of parents why we love academy showing.

If you’d like to join and haven’t yet, please sign up in the school barn lounge, or call the barn and leave a message with an admin.

 

The UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show

November 10-15

Kansas City, Missouri

The show horses are leaving shortly, and the performances start on Monday.

Team Knollwood will be there competing against the best horses and riders in the last of the 2025 equitation finals.

 

 After a successful first year showing out of the academy division, Maddie and Averie are showing in the UPHA Challenge Cup final for walk trot riders.

Later in the show, Maddie will show in the 10 and under WTC equitation class to prepare for next year.

Leighton and Teddy are riding in the UPHA Challenge Cup Final for riders 13 and under. This team has been working hard all season and has enjoyed lots of success.

Richie, Maiya, Brooklyn, Natalie, and Shaye will be showing in the UPHA Challenge Cup for riders aged 14-17. 21 of the best riders in the country are currently entered in the event which features multiple phases.

These five Knollwood Kids will also be competing in the USEF Medal Final, possibly the most prestigious of them all.

The Royal is going to be fantastic competition, and you can purchase the live feed here.

We’ll update with results regularly as well.

 

Academy Demo Night

Saturday, November 22

5:30 PM

Parents who have attended the November 8 meeting are invited to join us for a get together of demonstrations by members of our academy team. Riders will be fully outfitted and riding academy horses to show what the judge is looking for, and to learn why we love academy showing so much.

Academy kids are parents will be on hand to answer questions as well.

You can sign up in the school barn lounge.

Thanksgiving Day

November 27

We’ll be closed on Thursday, November 27.

Your instructor will arrange a makeup.

 

Horse of the Year Election

December 1-31

December is the time to renew your Knockout dues, or to join for the first time.

When you join or renew your membership to our youth club, you’ll receive a ballot for our School Horse of the Year election.

The horses are still giving campaign speeches in the pasture, and we’ll reveal the primary results shortly.

Who will wear the crown that’s been sitting on Fred’s head for 2025?

 

Knockout Holiday Party and Election

December 13

6:00 PM

All Knockouts are invited to join fellow club members for a holiday celebration and election of club officers for 2026.

The evening includes a team scavenger hunt, pizza dinner, speeches and the election, and an optional gift exchange.

If you’re not yet a member, we’d love to have you. Please talk to your instructor to join the fun, and to enjoy the party. Plus, you’ll get a horse of the year ballot!

 

 

Holiday Closures

December 24, 25, 31, and January 1

We will not be holding lessons on these holidays, and your accounts will be credited.

 

 

Saddle Rental Due

Month of January

Academy riders who are renting saddles, please remember to pay your rental fee to the owner of the saddle.

 

 

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