Happy 2019!

The new year is here, and we have plenty of fun coming up at Knollwood. Mark your calendars so you won’t miss any of the events we have in store!

Midwest Saddleseat Consignment is hosting a private shopping event this Friday from 7-9 PM at the Hilton Garden Suites at Pabst Farms in Oconomowoc. 

We’ll have the chance to shop before the merchandise is offered to the public on Saturday.  Experts will be there to assist with your selections, too.

  Invitations just went out to all Knockout members for our annual awards banquet to be held Saturday, February 9 at the Legends at Bristlecone.

You won’t want to miss this eventful evening where we award academy riders for both in and out of barn shows, recognize our ‘A’ and “B’ show riders, and announce all of our academy riders who are receiving medallions from the American Saddlebred Horse Association.

The affair also features enlightening addresses from the Knockout officers, our treasurer, and Scott who presents his annual ‘State of the Farm’ address.  We'll finish the evening with a slide show, the announcement of the first ever School Horse of the Year, and a DJ for after dinner dancing.

This is usually a sold out event, so be sure to get your reservations to the school barn by January 26!

Not yet a member? We'd love to have you!  Your instructor will be happy to help you sign up to join our award winning youth group.

Do you think you or someone in your house might be interested in academy showing?

Please plan on joining us for our academy show seminar on Saturday, February 23 at 6:00.  We’ll offer informational sessions, demonstrations, and of course, refreshments.

We’re hosting a special clinic on March 30 and 31 with Cindy Zubrod Boel and Renee Zubrod. 

They’re joining us from Zubrod Sables in Kentucky for a weekend of instruction for our show riders and experienced academy show stars.  We will not be holding lessons on Saturday, March 30 or Sunday, March 31 due to the clinic.

Our first academy show of the season is coming up on April 13 and 14.  We’ll be kicking off the 2019 campaign at one of our favorites, the first IASPHA this year at Fields and Fences in Gurnee.

Our first in-barn show has been pushed back a little to May 4-5 when it will hopefully be a little warmer than in April. 

After talking to lots of Knollwood families, we’ve decided to make a change to the dress code for the in-barn shows this season. Starting with the spring show, riders will receive their own  show tee shirt to wear and keep as a memento of the day.  Our friends at Wild Impact Marketing are designing the shirts, and we’re looking forward to seeing them.

Don't forget to get your 2019 Riding Resolution on the bulletin board the next time you're at the barn!!

See you at the barn!

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!