Saddle Up!

Saddle Up! We impact lives of children and young adults with disabilities through equine assisted therapy. Www.Linktr.ee/saddleup Saddle Up!

is the oldest and largest program in the region and the only program in Middle Tennessee that exclusively serves children and youth with disabilities.

09/10/2026

✈️ NEW TRIPS JUST DROPPED! 🌴🌎

Your next once-in-a-lifetime getaway could make a difference right here at home.

New luxury travel experiences have been added to the 30th Annual Chukkers for Charity Polo Match Silent Auction, featuring incredible stays at 5-star resorts and unforgettable destinations.

Dream big. Bid big. Travel well. And know your winning bid supports the life-changing work of Saddle Up! and Rochelle Center.

🌴 Five-star resorts
✈️ Bucket-list destinations
✨ Once-in-a-lifetime experiences
❤️ Bids with IMPACT

And the best part? Anyone can bid. You don’t have to attend Chukkers for Charity to win!

The auction is LIVE. Where will your bid take you?

Today, we celebrate the dedicated volunteers, passionate instructors and amazing lesson assistants who pour their hearts...
09/07/2026

Today, we celebrate the dedicated volunteers, passionate instructors and amazing lesson assistants who pour their hearts into Saddle Up! every single day. Because of their hard work, our riders are empowered to grow, learn, and shine.

Wishing our entire Saddle Up! community a restful, safe, and happy Labor Day!

Saddle Up! is closed on Monday, September 7th.

09/06/2026

With Chukkers For Charity just around the corner, excitement is building both on and off the polo field! While our riders, horses, and volunteers are busy preparing for an extraordinary event, we want to take a moment to shine a light on the incredible partners who make it all reality.

We extend our gratitude to our sponsors Tennessee Equine Hospital, Jones Properties, Associated Terminals/ Turn Services and Optimum Wealth Group.

With their support, Chukkers for Charity supports the life-changing programs at Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!, making a real, lasting impact for adults with developmental disabilities and children benefitting from equine-assisted therapies.

The Chukkers For Charity Silent Auction is LIVE! With over 100 silent action items, there's something for everyone, incl...
09/05/2026

The Chukkers For Charity Silent Auction is LIVE!

With over 100 silent action items, there's something for everyone, including a one-night stay at Evins Mill, a canvas whiskey tote with a bottle of Stable Reserve Bourbon, Kendra Scott jewelry, an Hermes blanket, a team-signed Nashville SC jersey, and much more!

Browse the auction and start bidding today! The online auction is open to the public and every dollar raised supports the life-changing programs at Saddle Up! and Rochelle Center.

https://chukkersforcharity.betterworld.org/auctions/chukkers-charity

A special thank you to Jones Properties and Secure Air Charter, this year's Auction Sponsors.

Bidding closes Saturday, September 12 at 5:15 pm.

09/04/2026

With temperatures rising again, many lessons this week shifted to unmounted work. Riders spent time learning about horse anatomy and breeds, enjoyed doing groundwork including leading and horsemanship, and also practiced horse bathing and healthcare.

Thanks to the volunteers and families for their flexibility this week! Keeping our horses and riders safe is always our top priority. We are grateful for everyone's patience and willingness to adapt.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Joe Dziezgowski as the new Saddle Up! Facilities Director. Joe brings more than 20 years o...
09/03/2026

We are excited to welcome Dr. Joe Dziezgowski as the new Saddle Up! Facilities Director.

Joe brings more than 20 years of leadership and operational management experience, having led teams, managed business operations, and driven organizational growth across healthcare, education, and entrepreneurial organizations. In addition, he has extensive experience working with horses and livestock and currently owns Liberty Creek Equine, where he provides chiropractic care for equine, bovine, and canine clients.

We are thrilled to have Joe at Saddle Up! and look forward to the experience, energy, and leadership he will bring to our facilities operations.

09/02/2026

Chukkers For Charity is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year! We are excited to celebrate this annual event with our community on Saturday, September 12.

Thirty years of high-scoring charity polo has been made possible because of generous sponsors, our supportive donor community, the Chukkers for Charity Committee and an amazing roster of polo players who make the day exciting! All of these contributions power life-changing programs at Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!, making a real, lasting impact for adults with developmental disabilities and children benefitting from equine-assisted therapies.

As the event approaches, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to the community partners who celebrate our missions.

A heartfelt thank you to Wyelea, Volunteer Sponsor LBMC, Auction Sponsor Secure Air Charter and Stick Horse Race Sponsor Nashville International Airport.

We can’t wait to see everyone field-side at Riverview Farm!







09/01/2026

A huge thank you to the fantastic group of Belmont University Occupational Therapy graduate students who joined us at the farm for their Annual Day of Service.

Every year, the future OT professionals bring incredible energy, heart, and dedication to our mission, and this visit was no exception. Saddle Up! therapist Sandra Z provided this group with a great program overview, which inspired this hardworking crew. They accomplished a massive amount of farm maintenance in just one day.

We are deeply grateful for the 25 Belmont University volunteers who rolled up their sleeves to complete 75 Total Service Hours which supported our community. They tackled fall session prep projects including: scrubbing and organizing groom boxes, deep-cleaning the lobby play area, and weeding flower beds so our facility is fresh and ready for upcoming lessons.

A big thank you to Belmont for their ongoing partnership and for the OT students' commitment to supporting adaptive riding and therapy. Thank you for helping us keep Saddle Up! beautiful, safe, and ready to welcome our riders back for Fall!

Every step a horse takes at Saddle Up! is a step toward confidence, strength, and independence for our riders. It takes ...
08/31/2026

Every step a horse takes at Saddle Up! is a step toward confidence, strength, and independence for our riders.

It takes a whole community to make this magic happen—from our dedicated volunteers and incredible horses to our skilled physical and occupational therapists, riding instructors, and supporters.

Did you know? Equine-assisted therapy helps improve core strength, balance, communication, and emotional well-being for youth with adaptive needs. But more than that, it’s where milestones are achieved every single day.

Want to be a part of the journey? Whether you donate, volunteer, or cheer us on, you’re helping lives move forward.

08/31/2026

Lights, camera, action! 🎥 Tune in today at 2:00pm to see Tina Doniger as a guest on WKRN-TV’s Local On 2 with host Stephanie Langston — They’ll be talking all things Chukkers for Charity Polo Match as we lead up to our 30th Annual Event, “Anchored in Tradition” 🐎⚓️

Local On 2 Saddle Up! Rochelle Center The Andrews Agency

Address

1549 Old Hillsboro Road
Franklin, TN
37069

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16157941150

Website

,

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Saddle Up! posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Saddle Up!:

Shortcuts

Share