i have been riding at knollwood for 5 years . never ever have i seen animal abuse. they do hit the horses but only when they are out of line. they are a great barn. the reason that they yell is thet the kid is not lissoning or is do something that may hurt them the horse or other riders. so, only say something bad about knollwood if you really know what is going on. and the reason that those horses died is because of old age or they coliced not because of carelessnes. Willy is a great begginer horse but he will take advanteg of less experenced riders when they walk him up from the arena. the reason he goes to other stalls is to get food. he knows not to!