What We Offer
Programs built
around your child.
Saddle Up! is a PATH International Premier Accredited Center which provides high-quality programs in the field of equine-assisted services. Based on your child's needs and interests, we offer eight unique programs delivered on our 34-acre farm in Franklin, Tennessee.
Adaptive Riding
Ages 4-19
PATH International Certified Instructors adapt lessons for the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of children with disabilities.
Key Outcomes
- Improved balance & coordination
- Enhanced communication & speech
- Increased attention & endurance
Therapy Services
Ages 2+
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language therapy that incorporates equine movement as a treatment strategy to address challenges in balance, endurance, and communication.
Key Outcomes
- Neuromuscular development
- Sensorimotor engagement
- Speech & language progress
Adaptive Horsemanship
Ages 4-26
Based on Equine Assisted Learning principles, this relationship-based program integrates horse-human interaction to develop life skills and personal growth through experiential learning.
Key Outcomes
- Problem solving & decision making
- Communication & confidence
- Critical thinking & creativity
Fun on the Farm
Ages 6-19 (Summer)
A summer-only program where participants discover the farm through nature hikes, horse handling, crafts, water play, and riding lessons that teach leadership and teamwork.
Key Outcomes
- Leadership skills
- Teamwork & collaboration
- Problem solving through play
Equestrian Club
Level 4+ Riders
For riders who have excelled through Adaptive Riding and are mastering their horsemanship skills. Includes class work, barn work, riding, and horse care.
Key Outcomes
- Advanced horsemanship skills
- Barn management knowledge
- Independence & responsibility
Interactive Vaulting
Ages 6-19
Participants perform movements on and around the horse while being lunged on a circle, fostering teamwork, teaching respect for the horse, and building confidence.
Key Outcomes
- Teamwork & social interaction
- Respect & independence
- Physical confidence
From the Ground Up
All Ages
An EAL partnership program using ground horsemanship skills to concentrate on teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking, and leadership through experiential learning.
Key Outcomes
- Leadership & communication
- Creative problem solving
- Confidence building
Alumni Transitions
Ages 19-26
For Saddle Up! graduates who continue their Adaptive Riding education combined with vocational and job skills to enhance their quality of life and community impact.
Key Outcomes
- Vocational skill development
- Community engagement
- Enhanced quality of life
“The horse doesn't care about the diagnosis. It just responds to the child.”
— Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Ready to Get Started?
Take the first step toward
something extraordinary.
Fill out our program interest form and we will reach out with a new participant packet. We currently have a waitlist for Adaptive Riding and Therapy Services — submit your form today to hold your child's spot.
Thank you for your interest in Saddle Up! We do currently have a waitlist for Adaptive Riding and Therapy services. This form will put your child on that list. Once you fill out this form, you will receive our new participant packet by email. Please return all paperwork and call to schedule an assessment for your child.