Gratitude Report2025

Thirty-five years ago, Saddle Up! opened its gates with a simple but courageous vision: to create a place where children and young adults with disabilities could discover strength, confidence, and connection through horses.

What began as a small grassroots effort has become a thriving community — and as we celebrate this 35th anniversary, it is clear that every step of that journey has been shaped by you. This Gratitude Report is not just a reflection on the past year; it is a celebration of three and a half decades of partnership, belief, and shared purpose.

In 2025, you once again showed up in extraordinary ways. Together, our community raised more than $1.3 million to support programs, horses, staff, volunteers, and the farm itself. Because of you, we have been able to keep lesson fees intentionally low, even as costs rise across every aspect of our work. Families pay no more than $35 for an hour of Adaptive Riding, while the true cost of delivering that experience is $268. Your support makes that access possible.

Your gifts funded 5,366 hours of therapy and instruction last year and provided financial assistance to 12% of our riders — opening doors for families who otherwise would not be able to take part. For many, Saddle Up! is not simply an activity; it is a vital source of growth, stability, and belonging.

As we celebrate our 35th year, we are also looking boldly to the future. In 2025, our board unanimously approved the expansion of our physical facilities — the first in 25 years. We are thrilled to break ground this spring. It is a meaningful way to honor our 35th anniversary and a powerful first step toward the impact we hope to celebrate together at our 50th.

What has not changed in 35 years is this truth: Saddle Up! exists because people like you believe in it. We are deeply grateful for your continued trust, generosity, and partnership. You are not just donors. You are part of the Saddle Up! story.