We celebrate 2018 at Knollwood, a year of many wonderful adventures.

And as we begin 2019, we are grateful for our friends who trust us with their riding educations, and with the care of their beautiful horses.

We're looking forward to a new year filled with beautiful horses, wonderful friends, and more excellent adventures.

We wish all our friends a happy, healthy and prosperous new year!

Christmas may be over, but you have a little time to get the gift on everyone's list at 10% off!

Lessons at Knollwood Farm LTD are 10% off through December 31, and you don't have to brave the mall crowds to take advantage of the great deal. You can shop our website, www.knollwoodfarmLTD.com and use promo code HOLIDAY2019 at checkout to receive the sale price.

You can purchase private lessons, group lessons, and summer camp at a discount. You can even purchase horse shows at 10% off through your instructor.

The once a year deal ends on December 31, so give Ann or Nancy a call at 262-367-2391, or shop  online at KnollwoodFarmLTD.com.

Riding lessons are the perfect way to start the New Year!

Knollwood is quiet today, with horses and humans enjoying a day off.  A few lucky souls get to come in and enjoy the sounds of a barn full of happy horses enjoying their Christmas meals.

However you celebrate the holiday season, we wish all our friends and their families some restful time off to enjoy the good spirits of the season. 

 

                  

We are thankful to our fabulous team of staff and customers who make Knollwood all that it is today. 

Merry Christmas to all!

 

 

 

 

 

The Knockouts gathered last Saturday to ring in the holiday season, Knollwood style.

 

We changed things up a little bit, and left Dudley at home during caroling. Klem had expressed interest in joining the party, and those of you who know the talkative Morgan know exactly how he does that.

So, Forest and Klem donned their bells and lights and headed out with about 40 Knockouts to serenade our neighbors on Horseshoe Bend.  Several of the stops included treats for the carolers, and as expected, Klem made his presence known. After nickering at the neighbors, he made many new friends and gained a few pounds along the way.

 

The traditional scavenger hunt back at the barn was fabulous as usual. How Jeni keeps coming up with clues written in Dr Seuss rhymes is beyond us, but it’s greatly appreciated. Four very enthusiastic teams traveled the entire farm, before Korinne’s team won the battle. (The answer to the often asked question of ‘How did all the boys end up on the same team?’ is randomness. Yes, it was totally random …)

After pizza and treats, the real work began. 2018 president Jordan introduced the 2019 co-presidents Erika and Korinne. These three presided over the election of officers and board members for next year. After rousing campaign speeches, we had an incredibly close election with Emma winning the race for club secretary. Board members for 2019 are Richie, Heather, Maya E, and McKenna. They already have some brilliant ideas for the upcoming year, and can hardly wait to get started.

After the gift exchange, the party finished up as usual, with endless games of ‘horse show’ in the arena.

 

 

Most members have already renewed their memberships for 2019 and have cast their votes for our first ever ‘School Horse of the Year’ contest. If you’re not yet a member, it’s easy to join. Just talk to your instructor at your next lesson, and you can sign up and vote.

The winner will be announced at the Knockout banquet on Saturday, February 9 at the Legends at Bristlecone.

 

Last chance to save on the best gift of all, lessons at Knollwood!  Through December 31, you can receive 10% off lesson purchases in person or on our website. If you’re shopping online, use  promo code HOLIDAY2019 to receive your discount.

Feel free to call us at 262-367-2391 where Ann or Nancy would be happy to discuss lesson ideas. We can even have certificates ready for pick up.

 We will be taking a break from lessons on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well as New Year’s Eve and Day. 

See you at the barn!

We love the holidays. 

Knollwood Kids of all ages are looking forward to some time off, holiday gatherings, and of course, presents!

 

If you’re not sure what would make the rider in your house jump for joy, we have some ideas that are Knollwood tested and approved. Oh, and they’re guaranteed to make you Knollwood Kid happy.

 

Stirrups and Leathers

These beauties are a life saver for the accomplished academy rider who leases a saddle. No more stirrup adjusting, just pop them on before your lesson and you’re set to ride. You can keep your new purchase on our stirrup wall at the barn, and we’ll bring them to shows for you. There. We just eliminated some hassles in your rider's life!

Please talk to your instructor about appropriate sizes for your rider.  We can even order them for you to save you more holiday time.

 

Warm Riding Gloves

 

While the arena is heated throughout the season, hands can get chilly during lessons. Since cold hands make rein adjustments difficult to achieve, we recommend that all riders wear riding gloves. Here’s a kids model and one for adults. You won’t believe how much better your hands feel!

 

Your Own Helmet

 

Parents, you’ve probably figured out that horses aren’t just a phase.

Once you realize this, it’s time to buy your rider their own helmet.  You’ll be sure of a perfect fit, and you’ll always know where it is, as long as you have your rider’s name in it. Side note, address labels work really well for helmet identification.

 

Industry Publications

Does the Knollwood Kid in your house love to look at pictures of horses?

Both National Horseman and Saddle and Bridle magazines cover the Saddlebred world, providing show results, beautiful photos, and offering some great articles and interviews.

 

Limited Quantities of Wood Wear

We have a few Knockout hoodies and Knollwood long sleeved tees available for purchase. Please talk to your instructor to see if we might have the size you're looking for! 

 

Lessons at Knollwood

Of course, the best gift of all is lessons at Knollwood. Luckily, through December 31, all our lessons are available at 10% off using the promo code HOLIDAY2019 on the website. You can purchase group, private, or tiny tot lessons. You can even purchase summer camps and receive the discount. Academy show riders can even prepay for horse shows and receive 10% off!

Please contact Ann or Nancy at 262-367-2391 if you’d like some help tailoring a program to suit the rider in your household. We love helping our riders progress, and individualizing everyone’s path.

 

 

Want to celebrate the holiday season with us?  All Knockouts are invited to join the club’s Holiday Gala this Saturday, December 15.  Don't worry, if you're not currently a member, you can join at any time, even at the party. It's only $5 for kids or $10 for adults, and joining entitles you to vote for School Horse of the Year!

We’ll leave the barn at 5:45 with Dudley and Forest and carol to our neighbors on Horseshoe Bend. The carolers will return to Knollwood for the annual group scavenger hunt, pizza feast, and election of 2019 Knockout officers.

Following the election, we’re hosting an optional gift exchange. If you’d like to participate, please bring a wrapped gift with a value of $25.

Games will follow in the arena until parents tell us to turn the lights out.

Parents and grown ups are welcome to bring their own adult beverages.

 

 

And don’t forget that Saturday is the deadline to  donate new or gently used coats to One Warm Coat. The collection barrel is in the show barn lounge.  The Knockouts will deliver the warm coats to make sure our neighbors in need stay warm this winter.

If you haven’t paid your 2019 Knockout dues and voted for the School Horse of the Year, be sure to get your vote in by December 31 when the polls close.

 

See you at the party!!