To state the obvious, 2020 has been a year like no other.

 

As a group that has always been talented in the pivoting department, Team Knollwood was quick to adjust to the changes that just kept on coming. And of course, we had a good time doing it.

The stories make the year, and here are our 10 favorite Knollwood stories of the year that was.

10. Leon

Now known as Dear Sweet Leon, this wonderful fellow arrived to Knollwood just before ‘Safer at Home’ started in March. Officially known as Keep the Change, Sir, Leon has quickly become a favorite of, well, everyone.

He made his academy debut at Glen Valley and was a perfect angel. Ever since, he’s been an academy rock star, never turning back an ear while taking care of all different levels of riders. At home, he taught his first pattern camps, and has even become a cantering teacher.

If you don’t yet believe in unicorns, come meet Leon.

 

 

 9. Academy Evolution

So, we had some time off from teaching lessons.  We decided to use it wisely and strategize how we could be better coming out of our forced sabbatical.

We looked at EVERTHING. Curriculum, horses, progression of riders, scheduling, retention, …you name it, we dissected it.

From the meeting of many minds, we came up with new, introductory programs that have been selling out from the start. New riders to Knollwood now start in a Mini-Camp, Welcome to Knollwood intro session, or Summer Riding School to get a taste of our lesson program. Following their intro, riders who wish to continue enroll in our new monthly enrollment program.

The new intro programs are paying off already as we’re seeing faster progress in our riders riding in private lessons, more involvement with the new riders, and we’re having a ton of fun with our new friends!

 

 

 8. Camp 2020

Yes, we had a few bumps. We rescheduled the first few weeks of camp while we developed safety protocols.  With the help of an unbelievable group of super helpers, custom handwashing stations designed and built by Mr. Berget, and the best lesson horses in the world, we held sold-out camp sessions for Tiny Tots, new riders, and pattern camps for our academy stars.

Things may have looked a little different with masks, distancing, and endless sanitizing, but the spirit was the same. Great thanks to Brenda, Erika, and Parker for keeping it all so fun for the kids!

And great thanks to Teresa and her staff at Soul Fire Art Studio for making craft day pandemic friendly!

 

 

7. Facebook Live

So, this was actually a fun part of the craziness. Customers couldn’t be at the barn, so we brought the horses to them thanks to Facebook. Our Saturday afternoon cocktail hours were the most popular. We hosted conversations with the lesson horses, blowing bubbles with the lesson horses, derby day with the lesson horses, school horse Olympics with Knollwood staff as helpers, and the most popular Facebook event, the Ask Scott Anything broadcast.

We had an absolute blast reconnecting with customers online, answering questions, and letting riders get up close and personal with their favorite lesson horses via FB.

Horseshow geeks like us also got to watch show horses work in the big outdoor ring.

 

 

 6. Richmond

The little yellow and white kitten saved us during the shutdown.

We had wanted a yellow cat for a while, and his timing couldn’t have been better. Richmond entertained those of us ‘essential workers’ at the barn and kept our spirits up. Instructors missed teaching so much that they attempted to teach the kitten to ride. Let’s just say that his talents and attention span are, well, limited.

The horses loved him, and the internet loved the #dailydoseofrichmond.

Then came the adventure. Our adventurous friend Richmond was looking pretty punky, so Knollwood Kid (they stay kids to us forever) and small animal vet Rachel took a look at him, and determined that another living creature had invaded Richmond’s neck. She took him to the clinic, cleaned out the maggot, and returned him to the barn.

THEN, he scratched it open, removed the stitches himself, and generally made a mess of Rachel’s hard work. As a result of his handiwork, Richmond was humiliated for weeks, wearing a sock around his neck to keep him from exploring his wound any further while receiving daily treatments and antibiotics.

He’s remained relatively safe since then, but we truly believe he’s used up a few lives already.

5. Outdoor Shows

COVID may have forced us to cancel our spring in-barn show, but we refused to let it cancel all the fun of our home shows.

Team Knollwood got together again and worked out all the logistics to move the two day show to our outdoor rings. Our walk trot and canter riders showed in the BIG outdoor ring on Saturday, and our walk trot riders showed in the small outdoor ring on Sunday.

Parent involvement was unbelievable, as they redesigned a touch free concession stand and raffle in the great outdoors.  We simply cannot say enough about our super helpers who redesigned the whole ‘behind the scenes’ process of the show.

The horses? They loved it.

We enjoyed the extra space, fresh air, and relaxed atmosphere so much that we’re now planning on holding all of our in-barn shows in the great outdoors.

4. Willis

Officially known as Garden of Roses, this beautiful gelding was originally purchased as a fancy lesson horse or a lease horse, or really whatever he wanted to be.

He’s made a name for himself in many ways this past year. With her great horsemanship skills, Korinne helped him make his academy debut a success.

Richie teamed with Willis this season in the new Single Bit division started by the forward thinking Monarch Horse Show group.  This division gives a horse the chance to show in a snaffle for any number of reasons, and Willis has benefitted by being shown in BIG arenas by a seasoned junior exhibitor while being worked by professionals.

Willis matured so much this season that he won the National Championship in the Single Bit division at the Monarch Finals. Both Richie and Willis learned a lot from each other this season!

 3. Riddle

This is the Cinderella story of the season. You might want to get the Kleenex out now.

The Duerr family rescued a yearling Saddlebred from a kill pen a couple of years ago. After some initial vet work and some training near home, they decided to send him to Knollwood to see what Riddle wanted to be.

It turns out that Riddle wants to be a rock star.

Payton showed him for the first time at Futurity, and won the Open English Pleasure qualifier in their show ring debut.

Riddle went to the Royal, and made his big time debut as a trimmed equitation horse. He and horsewoman Payton were a sight in Kansas City.

Great thanks to the Duerr family for their generosity and faith in taking a chance on this wonderful horse who had somehow fallen through the cracks.

 

 

 2. Show Ring Excellence

This year was different.

Show after show cancelled early in the year, so the academy riders didn’t get to show until some forward-thinking trainers decided to hold a show at Glen Valley in late June.  Our show horses traveled to Missouri to show at Bridlespur, and didn’t get to show locally until Summerfun.

Each show seemed to mean a lot more, and Team Knollwood was ready.  With extra time spent with Scott, Carol and Lin, the show horses were extra sparkly, and the lesson horses were ready to go.

Summerfun was glorious, thanks to Vicky and her team saving it, and the fall shows went on as normally as possible.

Our academy riders were stars, with plenty of lessons learned along the way. We loved watching Leon fit into the band of academy horse stars, and our riders kept getting better and better.

Our show riders made huge progress as well in this most unusual season.

Bottom line?

Richie and Sophie finished 2020 as the National Champs of the UPHA Challenge Cup Final for riders 13 and under after being named Reserve World Champions in Louisville in August.

Heather and Sammy finished Reserve National Champion of the UPHA Challenge Cup for riders 14-17, as well as Top 10 in both the Good Hands and Medal Finals.

Finn and  Leila finished third in the  Good Hands Final, and were top 10 in both the Medal and Challenge Cup Finals.

Laney and Aaron finished in the Top 10 of the Saddle and Bridle Medallion Final for riders 14-17, and Laney made fantastic progress through the season with her new horse.

Payton, riding as a 12 year old, finished 3^rd in the National Championship of Pleasure Equitation, 3^rd in the Senior division of the Pleasure Equitation Medallion because she won the Junior division last year, and finished in the top 10 of the National Championship of Equitation for riders 13 and under as well as UPHA Junior Pleasure Equitation Challenge Cup.

Allison returned to the equitation world with Ava, and won the Good Hands National Final for adult riders. Equitation never leaves you.

Margit and Charlie quickly became a team in their inaugural season, trotting and racking their way down rails around the Midwest.

 

 

1. TEAM Knollwood

What a year it’s been.

Through it all, our friends have been there with us. Show horse owners who couldn’t even visit their horses paid their bills in advance, academy riders walked the bridle path to see their horse friends, customers donated to the lesson horse unemployment fund at Merton Feed, while others made masks and plushies and donated the proceeds.

Lesson riders had a car parade past the farm so we could see them even if it was very briefly, and dedicated ‘essential workers’ kept the lesson horses groomed and in touch with people through it all.

We could not have possibly made it through the insanity and unpredictability without all of our friends.

We are ever so grateful, and are looking forward to a more peaceful 2021.

Tradition. Honor. Passion.

And a whole lot of fun.

 

 

 

The usual Wednesday blog is still in process as we distill the top stories of 2020.  

As we finish the year that was, here are a couple of things to remember.

 

Our sale ends at midnight on December 31.

You can shop in your pajamas until 11:59 on New Year's Eve!  Purchase gift cards at www.KnollwoodFarmLTD.com and use the promo code HOLIDAY2021 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.

If you're currently a customer, the purchase will be applied to your enrollment fees.

If you're new to Knollwood, please contact us to learn how to get started.

 

 

Richmond is closing the polls at midnight on December 31.

That's right, even barn cats celebrate New Years Eve.

Richmond will be out after midnight, meaning the polls must close on the election for Lesson Horse of the Year and Knockout Officers for 2021.

Be sure to pay your dues for 2021, and to complete your ballots.

 

 

 

 

 

We're closed

on December 31 and January 1.

Horses and staff will enjoy a couple of days off to end 2020.  We'll be back at work ready to start 2021 on Saturday, January 2.

 

 

It's the final countdown to Christmas, so we caught up with the best lesson horses in the world to see what's on the top of their wish lists.  You might find some surprises here!

 

 

Brinkley

Brinkley has a special relationship with Addison, and requests daily spa treatments from his friend who curries him for extended periods of time as he stretches out his neck and makes happy faces. Retirement has its perks!

 

Big Frank

 

Big Frank would like an interiror designer to provide curtains for his stall to control his anxiety. If he can't see horses going to lessons or outside without him, Frank thinks his anxiety will diminish.

 

Duke

Duke would like the other lesson horses to stop tearing up his clothes in the pasture. We think Duke should perhaps take a look in the mirror and reflect on his own behaviour that could be causing the antics of others?

 

 

Fred

Fred would like a sound machine that will provide soothing ambient music in his stall. Many of his neighbors snore at nap time, disrupting his peace. If that's not a possibility, Fred requests sleep apnea machines for Tony and Hugo at a minimum.

 

 

Hugo

Hugo is greatly enjoying teaching more advanced beginner lessons, and is requesting more little riders. 

 

Jelly

 

Jelly, our 'loaner' from our friend Sammy and Rose Tree Farms requests, as anticipated, more food. We're just looking out for his fine physique.

 

 

Leon

Leon, one of the newest members of the lesson posse, is enjoying his new life. He's happy as can be, and would like to meet some new little people.

 

 

Lil' Frank

Little Frank would like us all to stop with the pony jokes.

But we can't.

Because he's a pony.

 

 

Mac

Mac would like year round summer riding school.

 

 

 

Mark

Mark would like us to post signs to his new stall. He's figured out that Jelly is living in his old stall, but just can't figure it out. After that, and stands motionless in the aisle thinking. Other horses are coming in all around him, of course, and he looks a bit like a pinball.

 

 

Picasso

Picasso would like more game sessions. He's addicted to 'steal the crop!

 

 

Sparky

Sparky is so happy with his new sleeping inside at night arrangement, that he doesn't want to ask for anything else.

 

Sundance

The retired legend wants for nothing, and simply wishes that all lesson horses could have had the career he has had. He has given many, many riders their first taste of a saddlebred, and still gives instruction to the lesson horses, as he remains the 'master of the pasture.'

 

 

Thomas

Thomas would like some memory training so he can remember how to get to his stall. If he could just get the 'turning left first' thing down, it would be a great help.

 

 

Tony

Tony would like some Grecian Formula to cover his gray. We think it makes him look even more distinguished than he is, so we vote no.

 

 

Vaughn

Vaughn, proud winner of the 2020 Knollwood Challenge Final, would like a new tradition of a plaque for the winning horse. Mia and Brooklyn got trophies, so why should't their trusty steeds?

 

 

Willy

Willy would like 24 hour access to the feed room so he can munch on Equine Senior whenever he's hungry. 

 

 

Baxter

Baxter seconds the Knollwood challenge plaque idea, but needs  a bigger  wall to showcase his collection.

 

 

Cashew

Cashew is another very happy camper and only requests more time for outside recess.

 

 

Dexter

Dexter requests a menu change to more hot bran mashes. With peppermints in it, of course.

 

 

Eddie

Eddie is wise even beyond his years, and wishes for world peace.

 

 

Heist

Heist would like lots of chew toys to keep him busy in his stall.

 

 

Hooper

Hooper, AKA King of walk trot pattern instruction, would like an updated UPHA pattern book with trickier ones becuase he's memorized the current book.

 

 

Klem

Klem would like a sparkly jeweled crown because he's in so many photos. He would also like an open door policy so he can 'clean up' extra hay in stalls.

 

 

Murphy

Murphy would like a full length mirror in his stall so he can admire himself. 24 hours a day.

 

 

Panic

Panic wishes for a video monitor in his stall so he can watch RIchfield Video archives of himself. Racking with Lin.

 

 

Alex

Alex can't remember what he wished for.

 

 

Sadie

Sadie wishes for another mare in the school barn. On second thought, maybe being a queen is OK if she gets to steal Klem's jeweled crown.

 

 

Willis

Willis wishes Carol would stop finding all the good riding kids who don't let him be dramatic. He IS feeling better about himself, though.

 

What's Coming Up ??

We're closed for lessons on December 24 and 25 as well as December 31 and January 1.  Please contact your instructor if you'd like to schedule a make up lesson.

Thanks to everyone for their help in completing our enrollment project. We're so excited to spend more time teaching and less time working on accounting.

 

 

Don't forget that Midwest Saddleseat Consignment is coming to the Hilton Garden Inn in Brookfield on Friday, January 8. Team Knollwood has a private shopping night from 7-9 PM before the sale opens to the public on Saturday.

 

We have plenty of spring ideas coming up, so stay tuned.

Team Knollwood wishes you the happiest of holidays.

See you soon at the barn!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sure, 2020 has been an experience none of us would like to repeat. 

Let’s forget about all the ruckus of this year, and instead focus on some of the positive changes Team Knollwood made when we had a little extra time to think.

Almost three months of quarantine afforded us some time to look at our businesses and make some positive changes going forward. Of course,  we would much rather have been teaching and traveling, but we made lemonade out of a lemony situation, and we’re all benefitting from the positive attitude we embraced.

 

 

Leon

First of all, the night before we closed for the shutdown, we welcomed Leon (Keep the Change, Sir) to our lesson horse string. He had plenty of time to work with instructors and get used to Knollwood before he officially started his new job. A natural camera hog, Leon was a star in our Facebook Live pasture broadcasts throughout the spring.

And now? He’s just perfect.

 

Outdoor In-Barn Shows

The shutdown required the cancellation of our spring show, but we refused to give up on our entire in-barn season. SO, we moved it outside!

We put on two shows for our academy riders using both our little outdoor ring for the walk and trot stars, and the really big outdoor ring for our walk, trot, and canter riders.

Riders loved it, parents loved it, and horses loved it so much that we’re going to make outdoor shows the plan for the future.

 

Enrollment Program

We looked at our academy program and searched for ways to work smarter.  After much research, we created our cool new enrollment program for 2021.

While customers will now pay monthly and include add ons to their tuition, we have freed up a few days each week on the bookkeeping end. We’re happy to say that our enrollment project is complete, and we’re looking forward to spending more time in lessons, and less time playing accountant.

 

 

New Products

We also looked for new ways to introduce customers to Team Knollwood.  We launched two popular programs for our new customers, mini camps, and Welcome to Knollwood mini groups. We’ve had a blast watching new Knollwood Kids fall in love with riding and the best lesson horses in the world.

 

More Private Instruction

We’ve met many, many new friends coming out of these new programs, and out of our summer riding schools. As a result, we’re teaching more lessons than ever before, and almost all of them are private instruction. These lessons make it easy  to social distance, AND our new riders are progressing so fast before our very eyes.  We couldn’t be happier with the great strides these riders are making.

We plan on using group lessons strategically to help riders continue in their riding education, and to keep up that leg strength that is a hallmark of Knollwood riders.

The saddle-no-stirrup lifestyle is alive and well.

 

More Investment

Our riders learning in private lessons are much more invested in their riding, as well.  They’re already asking for camp and show schedules for this spring and summer!  (We’ll provide all that information as soon as we receive horse show dates for 2021!)

And, we’re having to expand our academy stirrup wall as more Knollwood Kids are receiving their own irons and leathers for the holidays!

 

 

Wonderful Show Season

Our show horses benefitted from extra time with their trainers during their shutdown months. But boy, did they miss their people. They looked like total rock stars when they hit the ring at Summerfun.

With limited shows this season, the shows we DID attend featured deep competition and lots of enthusiasm. We’re proud to say that ALL of our equitation riders finished in the top 10 of at least one of the national finals.

Our academy riders were stars as well. We only made it to seven academy shows instead of our usual 12, but the excitement was contagious. The first local association published their academy high point awards today, and Knollwood is well represented.

 

We can’t wait for this year to be over so we can start fresh in 2021.

We’re glad that all of our Team Knollwood members stuck with us through this crazy year.

 

What’s coming up?

 

Holiday Closures

We’ll be closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.  Please contact your instructor if you’d like to schedule make ups, or we’ll credit your account for the missed lessons.

 

Midwest Saddleseat Consignment Shopping

Looking to update your show ring attire? Join us Friday, January 8th at the Brookfield Hilton Garden Inn. Team Knollwood has private shopping hours from 7 PM to 9 PM before the sale opens to the public on January 9th.

 

Academy Show Meetings

Instructors will be meeting with academy show riders in February to plan shows for the  2021 show season. These meetings are a great chance to discuss where your rider wants to go, and to devise a plan to get there. We can hardly wait, but we must wait for show dates from the hosting organizations.

 

Knollwood Election 2020

 

The polls close on December 31, unless Richmond the Poll Watcher sleeps through the deadline. Be sure to pay your Knockout dues and vote!

 

Knollwood on Sale!

 

Here’s your chance to get gift certificates and prepayment of enrollment fees all at 10% off. Simply use the promo code HOLIDAY2021 on our website, or talk to your instructor. We’re happy to help!

 

 

See you at the barn.

Masked, of course!

Last week, we came to you with news about the School Horse of the Year election for 2020, and ballots are pouring in.  Thanks to all the Knockout members who have renewed their memberships and voted already.

For those of you undecided voters out there, we're providing a little more information about the club members who are running for offices.

Each candidate supplied a brief statement, and then we added some inside information about each Knockout to of course, help you make an informed decision.

 

 

Your Knockout Co-Presidents for 2021 

Emma and Heather  

(pictured with their friend, Margit)

You just can't separate Tuesday night helpers!

Collectively Heather and I have been riding at Knollwood for over 10 years, we have also been a part of the Knockouts for the majority of our time here.  We are both looking forward to an amazing year with the Knockouts and can’t wait to see what 2021 has in store for us.  Please make sure to vote and find us at the barn to give us any of your new ideas!

 

Did you know:

Emma and Heather have been Tuesday helpers forever.

Heather loves Pony Frank, and once rode him in the park tiny tot saddle just to experience it.

Emma shows off her great sense of humor by wearing fruit print jods while counseling at camp.

 

 

Running For Knockout Secretary:

 

 

Maya  

My name is Maya and I have been riding for about 8 years, 5 of which with Knollwood Farms.  I’m hoping to become your secretary for the year 2021 for many reasons, one of which being I never shy from hard work, and I love being put to the test.  Riding and working for this amazing barn has been my passion for quite some time now, when I become secretary I would push to make the knockouts the best team we could be doing fun activities and building up the community as a whole.  Please consider me for secretary of the Knollwood Knockouts.  

 

Did you know:

Maya had the first scheduled lesson after quarantine ended.

Maya fits in the laundry shopping cart, so she rides in it. A lot.

 

Addison  

My name is Addison and I would absolutely love to be the secretary for the year 2021.  I was on the board this past year and it was a blast.  I think we should do as many outdoorsy activities so we can to keep social distancing.  One of those activities would be a painting project where we could get a ton of stencils of horses and Knollwood Knockout logos and we could paint them on wood.  Another outdoor activity we could do would be a scavenger hunt or an obstacle course just like the Helper Olympics.  I also think it would be a lot of fun to create a buddy system within the Knockouts so that older kids could “adopt” a group of younger kids during the show.  I think I should have the role of the secretary because I have a lot of new ideas and I really like being involved in the Knollwood Knockouts.   

 

Did you know: 

Addison is the life of the party. All the time. 

Addison is a neat freak, and cleans the arena bench every Saturday. 

 

 

Running For The Board 

Jules

 

Hi, my name is Jules, and last year was my first year on the Knockouts board.  I was really nervous at first but then learned that I have so many friends and people to help me along the way.  I started riding when I was three and it was a big part of my life.  I love not only the horses but all the people here too.  They have helped me so much and have made me feel good about myself.  Joining the board was a very good decision because I learned about other people and I got new friends along with it! The Knockouts are also a big part of this place, it’s our family.  I have been a part of the Knockouts for about 5 years now and it has been really fun each year.  This past year we continued our car wash and brat shack, our street clean up, even our parent’s night out! There is so much more we look forward to doing with all of you! Thank you for being a Knollwood Knockout!

 

Did you know:

Jules has been riding forever, and moved to the WTC division this year at the age of 10.

Jules has never met a horse she didn’t love.

 

 

 Mia

 

My name is Mia , I have been riding for 8 years, and have been a Knollwood Knockout for around 6 years.  I want to be on the board because I think it would be a great goal to achieve, I will contribute my time and effort into making 2021 a great year for the Knockouts.  I would be sure to come up with more fun activities for the Knockouts to get involved in.  Please consider me for the board of the Knollwood Knockouts!

 

Did you know:

With her long legs, Mia has been knocking cones over from the backs of horses since 2018. 

Mia has won both Knollwood Challenge Finals, and is now retired from future competition. And she’s only 11.

 

 

 

Sofia  

I have been riding for about 8 years and I’ve been a part of the Knockouts for 4 years, and a board member this past year.  This year I was able to help with most activities and contribute new ideas as much as I could especially with the restrictions of covid and everything going on this year.  This year I plan to help carry out and think of new ideas to make the Knockouts even more fun, supportive, and inclusive for every member like maybe trivia or WTC kids giving motivational cards to WT kids like a mentor system.  

 

Did you know:

Sofia writes inspirational cards for our walk and trot academy riders.

Sofia loves the dance floor at the banquet!

 

 

Hanna   

 

Hello, my name is Hanna  and I am 15 years old.  I have been riding at Knollwood for 8 years and have been a Knockout member for about 6 years. During this time as a member of the youth group, I have attended many events and fundraisers, including my most recent photoshoots that had an incredibly successful turnout.  This youth group has taught me so much about what it means to give back to the community and has created so many lasting friendships.  I have served on the board twice before in 2017 and 2018 and am so grateful to have grown up as a member of the Knollwood Knockouts.  I hope you will consider me to be on the Knollwood Knockout board of 2021.  Thank you, Hanna

 

Did you know: 

Hanna can ride any horse any time because she grew up with a pony in her backyard.  This provided endless entertainment for her Mom. 

A born entrepreneur, Hanna runs her own saddle cleaning business as well as a photography studio.

 

 

Margit  

I’m Margit and I have been riding for 6 years.  I’ve been a member of the Knockouts for 5 ½ years. I’ve worked concession stands, helped with parents’ night out, done car washes, and helped with the street clean up.  My ideas for 2021 are to do more donations for people who were hit hard with COVID-19, more fundraisers for the Knockouts, and to do more barn clean up days.  Please consider me for a Knollwood Knockout board member!

 

Did you know:

Margit has the best vocabulary. Ever.

And she’s hilarious.

Oh, and she can rack her way down the rail with the best of them.

 

 

Adrienne  

 

I have been riding at Knollwood for almost four and a half years.  Over the years, I’ve met so many friends and learned quite a few life lessons.  Working with the horses has taught me so much, in and out of the arena.  Through being a board member, I want to share what I’ve learned with others.  I want to be a board member to not only share what I know, but to also continue learning.  I want to continue teaching kids about these amazing horses we have at Knollwood Farm.  I believe that being on the board is an amazing opportunity for me to learn and help others learn as well. 

 

Did you know:

Adrienne is the youngest of 10 children. 

Not one for the limelight, it's really hard to find pictures of Adrienne by herself. She's always doing something!!

 

Coming Up

 

Don’t forget to pick up your membership envelope in the school barn lounge. Just put in your dues, and be sure to vote for both school horse of the year and for Knockout officers/board members.

Polls close on December 31, even if poll watcher Richmond is sleeping on the job.

 

 

Coming Up?

 

We’re expecting our Woodwear for the holidays to arrive any minute, and we’ll let you know as soon as it’s ready.

 

Our cool new enrollment system will be 100% in place on January 1, and our annual sale goes through December 31, 2020.

 

You can purchase gift certificates and receive 10% off through New Year’s Eve.  You can pay enrollment fees or purchase a horse show or camp.

Your instructor is happy to help, or

you can call the school barn at 262-367-2391.

 

 

Show season 2021 is coming up fast, and Midwest Saddleseat Consignment is coming to help. They've set up a private shopping time on Friday, January 8 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn in Brookfield.

Come shop with us before the sale goes public on Saturday!

 

 

While we can’t gather in person for the banquet, we’re planning a virtual banquet on a Saturday night in February.

We’ll announce School Horse of the Year, High Point Award Winners, and enjoy some speeches about the year in review.

We hope to finalize a date soon!

 

We’re also planning our academy kickoff meeting in February or early March. This will be perfect for new academy riders and their parents, as we’ll enjoy demonstrations and discussions with current riders and parents.

 

Stay tuned for updates!

 

 

 

 

See you soon at the polls, and at the barn!