Saddle Up!

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸 At Saddle Up!, we are grateful for the freedoms we enjoy because of their sacrifice. Today, we reflect with gratitude, respect, and remembrance. As we gather with family and friends, may we take a moment to honor those who made it possible—and hold their legacy close. Wishing our Saddle Up! community a meaningful Memorial Day. #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #Gratitude #SaddleUpNashville"

At Saddle Up!, we believe in the life-changing power of the horse and the incredible potential within every rider. For 35 years, we have provided children and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to grow in confidence, strength, independence, and connection through therapeutic, educational, and recreational equine-assisted services. As we continue to expand our impact across Middle Tennessee, we are searching for our next Director of Development to help lead this exciting chapter of growth. This is more than a fundraising role. It is an opportunity to help shape the future of an organization where “All Children are Equal in the Saddle.” Our next leader will help advance a transformational expansion project that includes a new covered arena, expanded therapy spaces, a sensory room, volunteer center, and equine-assisted learning classrooms designed to serve even more riders and families. We are looking for a strategic and relationship-driven development professional who believes deeply in mission-based work, understands the importance of donor engagement, and is excited to connect a passionate community of supporters to meaningful impact. From major gifts and corporate partnerships to capital campaign strategy and community engagement, this role will directly help shorten waitlists, expand access to services, and strengthen the future of Saddle Up!. If you are passionate about creating lasting impact, building authentic relationships, and helping children and young adults discover they can do more than they ever imagined, we would love to connect with you. Join us as we build a future where every child who needs Saddle Up! has the opportunity to experience the confidence, joy, and healing found through the horse-human connection. For more information: https://lnkd.in/evqWSWhd #NowHiring #NonprofitLeadership #DevelopmentDirector #SaddleUpNashville #TherapeuticRiding #EquineAssistedServices #MiddleTennessee #Fundraising #LeadershipOpportunity #WhereAllChildrenAreEqualInTheSaddle

What does corporate support look like at Saddle Up!? It looks like a rider sitting taller in the saddle. It looks like a child trying something new for the first time. It looks like families finding connection, encouragement, and community. Behind every one of these moments is a partner who chose to invest in impact. Corporate sponsorship fuels access, supports programming, and ensures that every rider has the opportunity to grow and succeed. Your partnership doesn’t just support a program—it changes lives. #Impact #CorporateGiving #SaddleUpNashville #PurposeDriven

We are building the future of Saddle Up!—and inviting partners to be part of it. With our campus expansion, there are meaningful naming opportunities available across key spaces, including therapy areas, learning environments, and rider support facilities. These are more than naming rights—they are legacy investments that will serve children and families for generations to come. If your organization is looking to align with a mission that delivers measurable, lasting impact, we would love to talk. Be part of the next 35 years. #CapitalCampaign #NamingRights #SaddleUpNashville #CommunityImpact

The 38th Annual Music Country Grand Prix is right around the corner—and it represents a unique opportunity for corporate partners. This premier equestrian event brings together a high-value audience that appreciates excellence, experience, and community. It’s a day where sport and purpose intersect—creating meaningful engagement for sponsors. For organizations looking to elevate their brand while supporting a mission that changes lives, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Join us on May 30. #MusicCountryGrandPrix #Sponsorship #SaddleUpNashville #CommunityImpact

Events like the Music Country Grand Prix are about more than a love of horses—they represent a powerful intersection of sport, community, and meaningful engagement. Hunter jumper participants bring a unique level of discipline, precision, and excellence to the arena. They are dedicated athletes, supported by families, trainers, and networks that value quality experiences and strong community connections. This creates an audience that is highly engaged, loyal, and influential. For sponsors, this is where the opportunity becomes clear. Saddle Up!’s equestrian events offer access to a high-value audience that extends well beyond traditional “horse lovers.” These are individuals and organizations who invest in experiences, support causes that matter, and align with brands that reflect their values. By partnering with Saddle Up!, sponsors are not only gaining visibility at a premier equestrian event—they are aligning with a mission that delivers real impact for children and young adults with disabilities. It’s where brand, purpose, and community come together in a meaningful way. #SaddleUpNashville #MusicCountryGrandPrix #Sponsorship #CommunityImpact #EquestrianSport

Looking for a team-building experience that goes beyond the boardroom? At Saddle Up!, corporate volunteering is an opportunity to roll up your sleeves, step outside, and make a real impact in the lives of children and young adults with disabilities. From supporting riders in the arena to helping care for our incredible herd, your team will work side-by-side in a hands-on environment that builds connection, strengthens communication, and creates a shared sense of purpose. But the impact goes far beyond your team. Every volunteer hour helps create meaningful moments for our riders—moments of confidence, independence, and joy. It supports families who rely on Saddle Up! as a place of encouragement, growth, and community. Whether you’re leading a horse, walking alongside a rider, or helping behind the scenes, your team becomes part of something bigger. Come experience team building that truly makes a difference. Let’s get your team on the farm. 🐴 #CorporateVolunteering #TeamBuilding #CommunityImpact #SaddleUpNashville

We marked an exciting milestone for Saddle Up! as we officially broke ground on our campus expansion. This moment represents far more than new construction—it reflects our commitment to growing alongside the needs of the children, young adults, and families we serve. As demand continues to increase, this expansion will allow us to enhance our programs, increase access, and create spaces that support even greater impact through therapeutic, educational, and recreational experiences with horses. We are proud to partner with Gensler and R.C. Mathews Contractor, whose expertise and shared vision are helping bring this project to life. Together, we are building a space that will serve our riders, families, volunteers, and community for generations to come. For more than 35 years, Saddle Up! has been a place where confidence is built, connections are formed, and lives are changed. This next chapter ensures we can continue that legacy—while expanding our reach and deepening our impact. Grateful for the partners, supporters, and community who made this day possible. The future of Saddle Up! is bright, and we’re just getting started. #SaddleUpNashville #Groundbreaking #CommunityImpact #NonprofitLeadership

We are proud to share that Saddle Up!’s CEO, Tina L. Doniger, has been named a Convenor in the Nashville Post’s 2026 In Charge list. This recognition highlights leaders who are bringing people together, driving meaningful conversations, and helping shape the future of our community—and it is a reflection of Tina’s commitment to collaboration, innovation, and impact. At Saddle Up!, we see that leadership every day. From strengthening partnerships to advancing our mission of serving children and young adults with disabilities, Tina continues to lead with vision, heart, and a deep belief in the power of community. Please join us in congratulating Tina on this well-deserved honor. #Leadership #InCharge #NashvillePost #CommunityImpact #SaddleUpNashville

Excited to share our 2025 Gratitude Report! A milestone year with 565 participants served across 8 programs with 5,366 hours of therapy, education, and recreation supported by our herd of 28 therapy horses and 20 highly trained and certified instructors and therapists, and 505 active volunteers! We celebrate the numbers, but most of all, we celebrate the riders who gained strength, balance, confidence, life skills, social and emotional connections, and so much more! Walk On! 2026 is going to be a fantastic year! View the report here https://lnkd.in/gAuPK-ea