Building Our FutureTogether
Help us expand our facility to serve 150 more children annually. Every donation brings us closer to doubling our impact on families across Middle Tennessee.
Raised so far
$875K
Goal
$2.5M
35% of our goal reached
+150
Children served annually
2025
Projected completion
Our Journey
Nearly four decades of transforming lives. See where we've been and where we're going.
1987
The Beginning
Saddle Up! founded with a vision to change lives through therapeutic riding.
2000
Growing Impact
Expanded to serve 100+ riders annually with 15 therapy horses.
2015
PATH Premier Accreditation
Achieved PATH International Premier Accredited Center status.
2024
Record Year
Served 350+ riders with 8 specialized programs and 30+ horses.
2025
Expansion Campaign
Breaking ground on new indoor arena and expanded therapy spaces.
2026
Grand Opening
Serve 500+ riders annually with enhanced facilities and new programs.
Help us write the next chapter of our story
Your donation today becomes part of our legacy tomorrow
The Vision
Our expansion will transform how we serve children and families, creating a world-class therapeutic riding center right here in Franklin, Tennessee.
Projected Completion: Fall 2025
A Facility Built for Dreams
New Indoor Arena
Climate-controlled 120' x 80' arena allowing year-round programming regardless of weather.
→ Serve 100+ more riders annually
Expanded Therapy Rooms
Dedicated spaces for physical, occupational, and speech therapy integrated with equine movement.
→ Enhanced therapeutic outcomes
Sensory Garden
Outdoor therapeutic garden designed specifically for children with sensory processing needs.
→ New holistic healing space
Family Center
Comfortable waiting area with observation windows so families can watch sessions together.
→ Strengthen family engagement
The Impact in Numbers
500+
Annual Riders
12
Programs Offered
40+
Therapy Horses
365
Days of Programming
Why This Matters
Behind every number is a child, a family, and a story of transformation. Here are just two of the hundreds waiting for our expansion.
Emma's Story
Age 8
"Before Saddle Up!, Emma struggled with sensory processing and couldn't handle crowded spaces. Today, she leads her horse with confidence and even joined her school's theater club. The expansion will help more children like Emma discover their potential."
— Sarah, Emma's Mother
Michael's Journey
Age 14
"Michael has cerebral palsy and traditional PT was painful for him. Hippotherapy changed everything. He's stronger, more independent, and smiling more than we've ever seen. With the new facility, he'll have year-round access to the therapy that's transforming his life."
— David, Michael's Father
There Are 75 Families on Our Waiting List
Children who could benefit from therapeutic riding are waiting months for an opening. Our expansion will eliminate this waiting list and ensure every child who needs our services can access them immediately.
Your donation today means a family doesn't have to wait tomorrow.
Ways to Make Your Impact
Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to serving more children and families.
Monthly Giving
Join our Hoofing Society with a recurring monthly donation and receive exclusive updates.
Become a Monthly DonorName a Space
Honor a loved one with a naming opportunity. Indoor arena, therapy rooms, and more available.
Learn MoreCorporate Partnership
Partner your business with Saddle Up! through sponsorship and employee engagement.
Explore PartnershipsLeave a Legacy
Include Saddle Up! in your estate planning and ensure therapeutic riding serves children for generations to come. Contact us to discuss planned giving options.
Discuss Legacy GivingMake Your Donation Today
Every dollar brings us closer to opening our doors to 150 more children. Choose your impact level below.
Saddle Up! is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Tax ID: 62-1234567
The Time Is Now
Construction begins in Spring 2025. Every day we delay is another day a child on our waiting list goes without the life-changing therapy they need. Join us in building a brighter future.