Welcome Duvalier to Knollman Dressage!

Knollman Dressage recently imported Duvalier, a 5 year old Hanoverian by Don Vino.  Visit our “Sales Page” for details on Duvalier.  A very lucky rider will find their perfect partner with Duvalier!

Expanding Knollman Dressage Young Horse Training!

Kate Marsi, an Equine Science graduate of The University of Findlay, has joined Knollman Dressage to expand our young horse training and young rider program.  Kate enjoys working with young horses, giving them a positive, confident start to their under saddle careers.  Kate interned with Betsy Steiner working with young horses as well as upper level horses.  Additionally, she has worked with Bo Jena on long lining techniques. Welcome Kate to Knollman Dressage!

MODA... another Great Success! 

Thanks to MODA, Show Manager Vicki Milliron, and Show Secretary Susan Peacock for hosting a successful show in Delaware on July 11 – 13, 2008.  The entire Knollman Dressage team enjoyed the show and came away with huge successes.  Here are a few of the highlights from the show:

         * Amy Sims & Scout’s Honor received a perfect 10 and earned a 79.6% at Training 4!  Amy…how do you top that?

        * Elysha Bacca & Odin won their first level class with a 65.6.

        * Jayne Franklin & Fiala earned two 2^nd’s  at training level and earned  a 64.4% & 65.6% at first level.

        * Morgan Hartman & Pik’s Dot placed with two 2^nd’s and one 3^rd in their training level classes.

        * Betsy Kang & Grande Tiera continue to improve at first level earning a 1^st, two 2^nd’s and a 4^th place.

        * Chris Federer & Sam Gerida won their third level class and took 2^nd in their Freestyle.

        * Rebecca Knollman & Solaris Hit took a 1^st and 2^nd in their third level classes.  Rebecca & Don Toroo earned a 69.2% at Training 4.

Chris & Sam studying their freestyle!

Paxton Highlights

Paxton’s Summer Classic, June 27-29, 2008 was a success for the Knollman Dressage Team.  The weekend was packed full of fun with 10 riders showing 12 horses in 56 classes.  Everyone was so busy!  Highlights from the show includes:

         * Congrats to the Windswept Diva’s Ride Again!  Amy Sims, Elysha Bacca and Morgan Hartman made up the Knollman Dressage Junior Team who received 3^rd place in their division with an average score over 62%.  All 3 girls competed at training and first level.  Way to go girls!

        * Annie Campbell was crowned the Third Level AA Champion for the show.

        * Amy Sims & Scout’s Honor received the Training Level Champion for the show with a high score of 74.8%.

        * Betsy Kang made her first debut on Grand Tiara improving her score with every class.

        * Jayne Franklin & Fiala earned a 67.5% at First Level.

        * Rebecca Knollman earned whopping scores of 70.7% with Solaris Hit at Third Level, 72% with Don Toroo at Training Level and 69.6% on Raven at Training Level.

        * Chris Federer & Sam Gerida won their Third Level classes.  The team rode their first ever Freestyle earning them a 68.8%.

Many thanks to the Paxton’s and Show Secretary, Kevin Bradberry for hosting a lovely show.  We look forward to Summer Daze and Region 2 Championships.

Becky and Maddie taking a quick break at Paxton

What a show at KDA! 

The 2008 Kentucky Dressage Association Spring I & II show, May 23 – 25, 2008 at the Kentucky Horse Park was an enormous success.  The Knollman Dressage Team brought home a total of 3 High Points, 13 Blues, a Third, Fourth and Fifth placement.  The following horse and riders competed at KDA:

         * Solaris Hit ridden by Rebecca Knollman won the USEF 6 Year Old Qualifier for the Young Horse Nationals with a  7.92 overall score with a highlight score of 8.6 for the canter.  Solaris and Becky also won both of their Third Level classes.

        * Sam Gerida ridden by Chris Federer won all five of their Third Level classes with a high score of 73.8.  Sam and Chris were High Point Third Level Champions and High Point KWPN for the show.  Also Adult Amateur Champion for Friday.

       * Arnout fan Fallingasate, “Raven” ridden by Rebecca Knollman won the Open Training 4 class with a score of 71!

       * Don Toroo ridden by Rebecca Knollman won two of his Open Training Level classes and 4^th place in the final class with scores of 68.

       * Solar Eclipse ridden by Annie Campbell showed at Third Level receiving a 3^rd and 5^th placing.

       *  Kilamanjaro “Kilo” ridden by Vicki Milliron took a 3^rd and three 4^th place finishes with a high score of 62 in Second Level.

Thank you to KDA and Dressage Show Secretary and Manger Susan Peacock for hosting such a lovely show.  We look forward to future shows hosted by KDA.  Congratulations to everyone helping and competing!

Welcome Raven to Knollman Dressage!

Arnout fan Fallingasate "Raven" (Karel 370 x Jakob) owned by Diamond Creek Farm, LLC, has joined the Knollman Dressage team and will be shown in the 2008 season by Rebecca Knollman.  Raven is a beautiful 8 year old Friesian Stallion.  His grace and impressive presence will make you fall instantly in love.  Along with his charming personality and fantastic looks, Raven offers exceptional rideability with an eagerness to work.  Raven will be making his show debut at the KDA Spring show, May 23-25 at the Kentucky Horse Park.  Best of luck Raven!