The 2024 Knockout holiday party was a rip-roaring success. While the weather wasn’t winterish, the warm temps sure made the scavenger hunt easier. Teams of Knockouts covered almost the whole farm to finish the hunt, and earn the right to be first at the delicious pizza from Picnic Basket.

Candidates gave their speeches, answered questions, and the voting began. After tabulation, the results were really close. Here are the 2025 Knockout officers and board.

Co-Presidents: Jilly and Kylie

Chairman of the Board: Kali

Board members: Aubrey, Kali, Leighton, Madison P, Madison S, and Maddie R.

The new executive team is meeting in January to start planning 2025. Please bring your ideas to any officer, or to Ann so we can talk about it!

World Cup 2024

Knollwood Kid Richie is in Parys, South Africa representing Team USA in the ISSEA World Cup. The team is competing against teams from Canada, and host country South Africa.

Richie and his family are enjoying trips and events before the competition begins, and will stay on for a week to explore parts of Africa.

Richie is competing on the 3 gaited team, and will compete on a horse assigned by his coach. Horses used by each team were selected in a random draw, and each coach assigns each horse to the rider he feels will handle that individual the best.

Here’s the link to the live feed from the event. You can also catch some of mom Tracy’s reflections on our facebook page. Great thanks to her for sharing her experiences with all of us.

The Chute is Being Rebuilt!

When the project is completed, you can expect a new, quiet roof, insulated walls, new doors, and an extended lean-to in the school horse pasture so turning horses out on rainy nights will no longer be a super soaker event.

Please be aware that we may have to be creative getting to the arena for a brief period of time.

The insulation is coming just in time!

Merchandise Has Arrived!

Our BIG merchandise order has arrived, and is ready for pick up. Please talk to your instructor or your admin who can retrieve it from its secure location.

2025 Enrollments

Your instructor must have 2025 enrollment forms for each and every student to our business team SOON. Please get your completed info to them, or confirm your info with your instructor if you’ve already met and come up with a tentative plan.

10% Off Through 12/31

You can purchase any lessons and receive 10% off through 12/31/24.

You can ALWAYS purchase 6 months of enrollment and receive 10% off the total. That’s right, 365 days a year you can receive 10% off a 6 month or more enrollment.

Please talk to your instructor or admin.

Missing Lessons?

If your travel plans will make you miss lessons over the holidays, please inform your instructor. We may alter daily schedules if cancellations are numerous. We greatly appreciate your help during the busy time of year.

What’s Coming Up?

Holiday Closures

Knollwood will be closed December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.

Lessons have been credited.

Saddle Rentals Due

December 31

Academy saddle rentals are due by December 31. Please talk to your instructor about saddle assignment and payment details.

Private Shopping Time!

Friday, January 3

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Hilton Garden Inn, Oconomowoc

Join Jen and her staff from Midwest Saddleseat Consignment to get your show clothing.  She carries a great selection of academy jods and vests, and her customer service is the best. We’ll be there to help with shopping.

Parent Meeting

Saturday, January 18 at 2:00

Show barn lounge

Parents, would you like to become more involved in the Knockouts? We’re hosting a meeting to get organized for the upcoming year.

If you’d like to help a great group of Knollwood Kids, here’s your chance to have a great time while mentoring them.

Knollwood Knockout Banquet

6:30 Saturday, January 25

The Legend at Merrill Hills

All Knockouts have received their invitations to our annual celebration of all things Knollwood.

We'll award winners for both in-barn and out of barn achievements, enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, watch a slide show highlighting memories of the year, and dance the night away with a DJ.

Did we mention entertaining addresses? Adult Knockout treasurer Susan will update us on the club's finances, and Scott will present his 'State of the Farm' address.

Remember that country club dress code is in effect. This means no denim of any kind, and that men must wear collared shirts that are tucked in. Thanks for helping us celebrate in style.

Please be sure to have your payment and RSVP in by January 3. You can place it in the labeled box on the school barn lounge wall.

Didn't receive an invite? We have extras at the farm. Please ask your instructor or admin.

Not yet a member? We'd love to have you.

Please talk to your instructor or admin to join  all the fun the group offers! 

Knollwood Used Academy Clothing Sale

Saturday, February 1

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Show barn lounge

Has your academy show rider outgrown last season’s show clothes? Here's your chance to see the clothes in the arena again on an up-and -coming Knollwood Kid.

Please bring your clean, gently used academy clothes tagged with your name, contact info, sizing info, and price. We’ll take care of the rest.

New riders, please join us for shopping with experienced show moms.

Jodi will be on-hand with her accessories, including her famous ties and bling.

Academy Measuring Day, Part 1

Saturday, February 8

8:30 - Noon

Trish, our recommended tailor is coming on Saturday, February 8 to measure for new vests and shirts, or to alter last season’s outfits. She’ll be here from 8:30 – noon. Please talk to Ann if you’d like to set up an appt.

She'll be coming back on June 7 to measure riders for Showcase, and to alter for fall shows.

We hope you find time to relax during the holiday home stretch.

See you soon at the barn!