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Here at Knollwood, we’re proud of the community we’ve built.  

It’s one of the things that makes the farm so special, and we have ways to help you become more involved in all the happenings around the farm.

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Join the Knockouts

Knollwood has a BIG, busy youth group, the Knollwood Knockouts. Our club has been involved in our community and the horse world for more than 25 years.

The Knockouts hold activities for club members such as Parent Night Out, movie nights, and field trips.

The Knockouts hold fundraisers throughout the year to support charities. In 2024, we sent donations to North Carolina hurricane relief, to a fellow horsewoman battling cancer, and to several horse shows. Their fundraising also subsidizes their annual awards banquet at The Legend at Merrill Hills, which we hosted just a few weeks ago.

With the help of our amazing parents, the club also manages our three in-barn shows at Knollwood each year. The shows are a major source of funding for activities and donations. The club also co-sponsors the ASAW Summer Showcase held at the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds each August.

Finally, the club holds a food drive each May to benefit the Food Pantry of Waukesha County. Members gather food, and those who collect their goal are entitled to participate in our annual Knollwood Olympics. Held at the farm, it’s an evening of fun and sportsmanship as Knockout teams participate in Olympic type games of ‘skill.’

Most importantly, the Knockout activities allow Knollwood Kids to meet other horse lovers and develop friendships at the barn.

Once you join the Knockouts, we’ll add your email address to our Sign Up Genius list so you can be aware of and can help the kids with events.

Annual dues are only $5 for kids, and $10 for adults. We’re always welcoming new members, and we’re always looking for parent volunteers!

Talk to Your Instructor

Instructors know all about each of their students and keep close track of their progress. Instructors should be your first point of contact, and will advise about camps, shows, and activities.

We are a competition-based lesson program and expect all of our students to participate in the three Knollwood shows. Your instructor knows which classes are right for each student and are happy to help each rider with an individual plan.

Watch Lessons

When you sit in the lounge to watch lessons, you’ll see the signs about upcoming events. After each lesson, your rider’s instructor will come to the lounge to update you on the lesson activities. The’ll also update you on upcoming events and can answer questions about farm happenings.

Plus, you’ll meet some amazing kids and parents!

Spend some time in the school barn lounge.

 The school barn lounge is full of information.

Many days you’ll find an admin working behind the counter.  These lovely ladies have the answer to almost any question on your mind.

Admins can tell you about upcoming events like horse shows, club meetings, merchandise orders, summer camp sign up, and so much more.

While you’re there, you can read all the notices on the bulletin boards, and maybe even add your input to the boards.

And be sure to pet the cats!!

Follow us on Facebook

While we prefer live in person interaction over social media, we DO post events and fun pictures on our page which are informative and entertaining.

What’s Coming Up?

February 14

Happy Valentine's Day

Be sure to treat your favorite horse!

February 15

Trish is here to measure academy riders.

We have a couple of open spots. Please reach out to Ann if you’re interested.

March 15

Academy Kickoff

New academy riders, join us at 6:00 PM to learn all about the adventures of showing. You’ll enjoy presentations on hair and makeup, how and what to pack, and how to tie the perfect tie.

We’ll also have used clothing available if you weren’t able to make the sale in February.

Of course, we welcome our more experienced riders who may like a refresher.

March 16

Tiny Tot Mini Camp

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

We’re welcoming young riders between the ages of 4 and 6 who’d like to learn all about horses.

March 20

Entries begin for the Knollwood Spring Show

The first Knollwood show of the season is coming up on May 16-18, and we can hardly wait.

Show shirts are cosmic blue, and entries will be taken until April 10.

April 5

Easter themed Parents Night Out

All Knockouts are invited to join club officers and board members to enjoy Easter themed games, dinner, and fun with friends. We’ll start signups in the middle of March.

April 12-13

IASPHA Spring Show

Our first academy show of the year!

May 15-17

Knollwood Spring Show

Our first In-Barn show of 2025

See you soon at the barn!