Willie

16.1h Chestnut gelding Tennessee Walking Horse, Born 2012

Willie was primarily used as a trail horse prior to coming to work at Saddle Up!. He is a descendent of Midnight Sun, one of the leading sires of the Tennessee Walking Horse breed, and a two-time World Grand Champion in 1945 and 1946.

Rocky
Rocky

15.2h grey draft cross gelding, Born 2002

Rocky was used for fox hunting prior to his career at Saddle Up!. Rocky has unique brown marks on his jaws that make him easy to distinguish from the other grey horses in the herd. During the summer, you will see him wearing sun screen and protective sun sheets to protect his sensitive skin and pink nose from getting a sunburn!

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Arrow Headshot Fall 2020
Arrow

15.3h quarter horse gelding, Born 2008

Once owned by a country music star, Arrow gave guided trail rides and was a pleasure horse. He is named “Arrow” because of the distinct arrow pattern on his right side. That arrow also makes him the easiest paint to identify! Arrow is like a big puppy dog and a rider favorite!

Bailey

16h American Warmblood, Born 2001

Bailey came to us after his career as a fox hunter. Bailey is the most patient and forgiving horse you will ever meet. He is great with every child he has met.

Baron

16h Belgian Draft cross gelding, Born 1999

Baron was named 2021 Horse of the Year and for good reason! Baron is a wonderful therapy horse and has a wonderful, rhythmic movement. His favorite thing to do in down time is stretch out and sunbathe. Baron was generously donated by Warner & Madge Bass.

Boomer Headshot Fall 2020
Boomer

15h Quarter Horse, Born 2001

Boomer is known for his trot. He has the comfiest trot on the farm. Before coming to Saddle Up! in 2019, Boomer was a champion team roper.

Chip Headshot Fall 2020
Chip

12.2h Silver Bay Welsh Pony Gelding, Born 2000

Chip was a Hunter Jumper before arrival. Check out his unique coloring; his undercoat is a different color than his topcoat.

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Jelly Bean

12h chestnut pony, Born 2005

Jelly Bean is the smallest of the herd at 550 lbs, but he has a big heart and a lot of attitude. He was donated by volunteer Leslie Siers. Before coming to Saddle Up!, Jelly Bean taught many kids how to ride and he loves hanging out with his best friend, Sampson.

Oscar

13h Pony of the Americas, Born 1999

Oscar’s previous job was showing and teaching lessons. His cuteness is noticed by all students and volunteers. He is a great pony for independent riding.