2010 News

July News
The FEI committee officially announced the Region 2 Junior Team.  Matthew Manibusan & Hojvangs Moonlight moved to the number 2 position!  Congratulations Matt & Moonlight!  Best of luck at the FEI North American Junior & Young Riders' Championships being held in Lexington on July 27-August 1, 2010!

Mid-Ohio Dressage Association (MODA) hosted their annual Dressage Show July 9-11, 2010 in Delaware, OH.  Chris Federer riding Sam Gerida and Jayne Franklin riding Fiala spent the weekend showing and enjoying good company.  Chris & Sam performed at Fourth Level earning a 66%, 65% & 63% taking 2 first and 1 second placing's.  Jayne & Fiala showing at First Level took a 4th place.  Thank you MODA for your hard work putting on a splendid show!

June News
Matt Manibusan & Hojvangs Moonlight came on strong in the Junior Riders Program with outstanding performances in June!   Two big performances shot Matt & Moonlight up in the standings.  We eagerly wait to see how the final placing's for the Region 2 Juniors Team. 

CDT Classical Times Show
Cincinnati Dressage Tradition hosted a fabulous Breed & Performance Show June 24-27 at Roberts Arena.  Congrats to everyone!  Here are a few of Knollman Dressage Highlights:

Paula Kubicki & Mojito took the honors with High Point Training Level with a 76.8%, Reserve High Point First Level with a 75%.  Additional Paula was the High Point Open Rider with the 76.8%.  Mojito was the High Point Hanoverian for the show.  What a show for Paula and Mojito.

Rebecca Knollman & San Francisco RA were Third Level Reserve Champions with a score of 68.6%.


May News...Show Season Begins!

CDT Spring Show
Knollman Dressage kicked off the  Show Season in Grand Style at the CDT Spring Show Series on May 13-16, 2010.  Congrats to everyone on a super show!  KD was well represented in the Show Series High Point Awards:

Training Level - All Jokes Aside, ridden by Jennifer Grant, owned by Catherine Kamenish
Training Level - Ratatouille VH, ridden & owned by Kathy Morris
First Level - Fiala, ridden by Elysha Bacca, owned by Jayne Franklin
First Level - Leap of Faith, ridden & owned by Janice Beckett
Third level - San Francisco RA, ridden by Rebecca Knollman, owned by Rebecca Knollman & Chris Federer
Fourth Level - Coroilanus, ridden & owned by Shelley Rahiya
FEI - Hojvangs Moonlight, ridden & owned by Mathew Manibusan
FEI - Sam Gerida, ridden by Rebecca Knollman, owned by Chris Federer
Jr High Point - Elysha Bacca ridding Fiala, owned by Jayne Franklin
Open High Point - Jennifer Grant ridding All Jokes Aside, owned by Catherine Kamenish

Matt Manibusan was the proud winner of the Picaro Award presented to the High Point FEI Jr/YR of the Show Seriers.


KDA Spring Show
KDA Show Series proved to be a success for eperforvenyone competiting in the 4 day show.  Competiting in the CDI, Mathew Manibusan & Hajvangs Moonlight made a clean sweep in the FEI Jr's Team, Individual & Musical Freestyle tests!  Way to go Matt & Moonlight!

Chris Federer & Sam Gerida won both of their Fourth Level Classes and took Second in the Musical Feestyle Saturday performance.

Shelley Rahiya & Coroilanus competed Third & Fourth Level for the farwell good bye before returning to their home state, Georgia.  Shelley...we are going to miss you!  Please come back to visit!








April News
Knollman Dressage is pleased to announce that Bo Jena will be coming for a one day Clinic on April 19th to Knollman Dressage & Sue Kolstad's JW Stables in Burlington, KY.  For information contact Sue Kolstad at 317-698-6785 for rides at JW Stables and Becky Knollman at 513-300-436 for rides at Knollman Dressage.


March News

Knollman Dressage made a clean sweap in the FEI, Fourth, Third, Training Sr & Dressage Equitation Levels at the CDT March Schooling Show! 
Check out the results of the Knollman Dressage Team....
FEI Jr. Individual Test - Matt Manibusan & Moonlight ....1st - 66.3%   FEI Champion
Fourth Level Test 1- Betsy Kang & Grande Tiara....1st - 58.4%      Fourth Level Champion
Third Level Test 1 -  Elysha Bacca & Solaris Hit....1st - 67.2%        Third Level Reserve Champion
Third Level Test 3 - Elysha Bacca & Solaris Hit....1st - 67.9%         Third Level Champion
Betsy Kang & Grande Tiara....2nd - 64.9%
Matt Manibusan & Moonlight....3rd - 63.5%
First Level Test 1Jr - Celia Jansen - Shammer Lady Sparrow..2nd - 64%  First Level Reserve Champion
Training Level Test 3 Sr - Jennifer Grant - All Jokes Aside...1st - 66.8%     Training Level Sr Reserve
Training Level Test 4 Sr - Jennifer Grant - All Jokes Aside...1st - 71.2%      Training Level Sr. Champion
Dressage Equitation - Celia Jansen - Shammer Lady Sparrow...1st - 79%
Congratulations to everyone attending the March Schooling Show!  It was wonderful to see so many competitors joined together cheering for each other.   Looking forward to a Great Show in April!

The Palm Beach Dressage Derby was an exciting show for everyone!  Beautiful weather, lovely facility, perfect conditions, and the Best of the Best competition!  San Francisco and Becky took the top honors at Second Level winning all 3 of there classes and were the Derby High Point Second Level winners.  Chris & Sam Gerida showed two classes at Fourth Level with a 2nd and 4th placing scoring a 62 & 64.  Matt & Moonlight won both their Jr. Team & Individual Tests.  To sum the weekend up...Amazing!

Becky & Maddie will be heading back to Ohio on Tuesday, March 9th.  Chris will be heading back on April 6th.

Don't forget the CDT March 20th Schooling Show at Roberts Arena.  Along with the Show, CDT will be running the Tack & Apparel Sale!  Make plans to attend the Show in the heated facility at Roberts Arena.  Click here for the Prize List.

Silke Rembacz will be coming to Knollman Dressage for a Clinic on April 10 & 11.  If interested in riding, contact Chris Federer at 513-833-5081 or chrisfederer@embarqmail.com to schedule rides or for more information.

February News
Sunshine Classic  Results -
Matt Manibusan competed in his first JR Test with his new mount Moonlight scoring a 64 and winning his class!
Chris Federer competed Sam Gerida in her first Fourth Level Class with a 65 and took home the blue ribbon.
Becky Knollman competed San Francisco RA and took home a Second Place.

Becky and the kids are enjoying staying at Lion Country Safari.  Take a look at the good time Kayley is having!

The Florida group is looking forward to watching the Masters.  Many friends will be visiting.

Competing in the Wellington Classic Spring Challenge on February 12-14.  Becky & San Francisco were the big winners taking the top prize in both her Second Level classes.  Matt finished Second in both his Jr. Team & Individual Tests.  Chris had her troubles but working hard to be ready for The Derby!

Happy Valentines Day! 

Congratulations to Lisa Preschel-Eisenstein on the purchase of Sancere, a stunning 9 year old Oldenburg Gelding!  Check out this new team on our Clients page.

This was a big week for Kayley Sue...she is now the proud owner of Lilly...an 9 week old Shipoo!  Check out the picture of this cute little bundle of fur!


Becky & Sam Gerida showed at White Fences among Great Company and placed 5th in the Prix St. George.


January News

San Francisco RA, Sam Gerida & Moonlight head to Wellington for the winter show series. Come visit us!

2009
December News
Congratulations to Matt Manibusan on the purchase of Moonlight.  Watch for this exciting duo in the upcoming season.  Matt will be riding the FEI Junior Tests and Third Level.  Thank you Kim and Helle Andreasen for being so helpful and supportive.

The horses are getting ready to packs their bags and heading to Florida.  Sam Gerida, San Francisco, and Moonlight will leaving for Wellington Jan. 17, 2009.  Sam Gerida will debut at his first CDI! 

Huge thanks to Jayne Franklin for hosting the Knollman Dressage Christmas Party.  Everyone had a wonderful time. 

Solaris Hit is back in training and getting ready for the Spring/Summer Shows in 2010.  Big thanks to Rood and Riddle for all their help.  She is doing wonderfully. 

Everyone is getting ready for the CDT Schooling Show Jan. 2, 2010.  Knollman Dressage will rent space to sell some used equipment and clothing.  Get in touch with Becky if you would like to bring something to sell.

Congratulations to Elysha Bacca & Jennifer Grant on receiving their USDF Silver Medals and Betsy Kang on receiving her Bronze!

Congratulations to Morgan Hartman & Lieto on being in the top 10 Nationally at First Level JR/YR!

2009 Year End Results!
Congratulations on their outstanding performance in 2009!

Betsy Kang & Grande Tiara -
Reserve Champion @ 2nd Level AA ISR Oldenburg
Reserve Champion @ 3rd Level AA ISR Oldenburg
Reserve Champion @ 2nd Level Open ISR Oldenburg
5th @ 3rd Level Open ISR Oldenburg

San Francisco RA - Owned by Rebecca Knollman & Chris Federer
3rd @ DSHB HOY Mature Horse Stallion Award

Chris Federer & Sam Gerida
14th @ 3rd Level AA Award
4th @ 3rd Level AA KWPN of NA
6th @ Musical Freestyles KWPN of NA
11th @ 3rd Level Open KWPN of NA

Morgan Hartman & Lieto
7th @ 1st Level Junior/Young Rider Award















2009 KD Chrismas Party
Hosted by Jayne Franklin













Becky & Kayley visiting
Lion Country Safari.












Matt taking home the Blue!













Kayley & Lilly!