Locating the best horses for the program is not always easy, but the group persevered and now owns several wonderful therapeutic horses. We also have additional horses and ponies in training, hoping to be added to our list of prestigious therapeutic mounts.
Horse Wishlist
Larger horse (15.2-about 17 hands) that would be capable of carrying a larger rider (about 225 lbs). We are looking for a horse that would be able to Walk, trot, canter.
Pony about 13 hands tall that has a calm disposition.
If
you have a horse (or horses) you'd like to donate to Saddle Up!,
please let us know. Read our therapy
horse criteria to see if your horse fits the bill! If you
think your horse meets our criteria, please fill out the horse
donation form and fax it to our office (615) 794-7973.
Avalon
Avalon was a proud first level dressage horse. Avalon responds well to leg and rein aids and is used for advanced riders. He now holds the Veteran Saddle Up! horse spot as he’s been with the program the longest. He truly is a trustworthy steed, that’s Avalon.
Aladdin
Aladdin holds the runner up spot for the length of time he has been with the program, arriving at Saddle Up! in 2000. A spunky, chestnut 12.2 pony born in 1993, Aladdin is great for all varieties of riders.
Azuri
Azuri, a bay 15.2 hand thoroughbred born in 1986, arrived at Saddle Up! in 2002. After completing her career as one of Orrin Ingram’s polo ponies, she readily took to her new profession. Azuri excels at teaching our riders learning how to ride independently. Her patience is second to none!
Cheyenne
Cheyenne is a 13.2 hand gray pony. Before arriving at Saddle Up! in 2009, this 1998 pony wore many hats. She was used for jumping, driving, and pleasure riding. Her spunky personality and fearless attitude will be an asset to our program for years to come!
Cody
Cody, a chestnut 15.1 hand gelding born in 1996, arrived at Saddle Up! in the Spring of 2010. Cody’s gentle nature and loving personality makes him a barn favorite to volunteers and student alike.
Dumpling
Dumpling currently holds the spot as the smallest resident at Saddle Up!. Born in 1994, this 11.1 hand grey gelding arrived at Saddle Up! in 2008. What he lacks in height he makes up for in heart and personality, toting our young riders around with as little or as much assistance as needed.
Elvis
In 2008, Elvis entered the building (Saddle Up! that is). A buckskin Connemara pony, Elvis is one of our most popular ponies because of his kind demeanor and his stunning good looks. Previously a short stirrup pony owned by Christian Currey, Elvis retired from the show ring due to an injury. Born in 1994, Elvis will hopefully be with us for many years to come.
Gretel
Gretel, a chestnut 13.2 hand Haflinger mare, was donated to Saddle Up! in 2006. Registered under the name “Cindy JM2” and born in 1999, Gretel is one of our most used horses in the program due to her size and affable nature.
Lucy
Lucy is a talkative, black gaited pony. Before joining Saddle Up! in 2007, she was a personal pony to one of our SU! riders. Lucy now brings happiness to many of our small riders here, and she definitely takes her job very seriously!
Nelly
Nelly, a grey 14.2 hand Quarter Horse cross, joined our program in 2009 after her donor went off to college. Born in 1990, Nelly spent many years at a local barn as a lesson horse before being purchased by one of her riders. Nelly’s gentle nature and steady trot make her a wonderful horse for our independent riders who are learning more advanced skills.
Nelson
Nelson, a chestnut paint gelding was generously donated to Saddle Up! in 2005 by Janice Gill. Previously Nelson participated in Western Pleasure shows.
Nacho
Nacho is a six-year old chestnut Halflinger gelding who came to us from an Amish family where he was used for driving. He is definitely Mr. Personality.
Opie
After a very successful career as a dressage horse for a local pony clubber, Opie arrived at Saddle Up! in the Spring of 2010. Opie, a 15.2 hand paint gelding, brings a splash of color and life to the ring.
Patchy
Patchy, a 14 hand chestnut Pinto, joined Saddle Up! in 2009. Born in 1992, Patchy spent many of his years as a well loved trail horse for adults and children. Patchy is quickly finding his niche as a horse for our beginner riders.
Pedro
Pedro is a 12.2 hand bay pony. Born in 1999, this pony was used for beginner lessons before starting his work in our program. His active trot and short stature make him an excellent mount for our young riders.
Samba
Samba is an Argentine Criollo. She is 15.1 hands, a bay paint, and 12 years old. She was used exclusively for polo, but has exhibited a wonderfully calm nature that is perfect for our program.
Samoens
Joined Saddle Up! in 2005. Samoens is a Grand Prix jumping horse from Germany. He was donated to Saddle Up! by Christian Currey.
Avalon
Aladdin
Azuri 
Cheyenne 
Cody 
Dumpling 
Elvis 
Gretel
Lucy
Nelly 
Nelson 
Nacho
Opie
Patchy
Pedro
Samba
Samoens