Mission:SaddleUp! Foundation is dedicated to empowering individuals with special needs through equine assisted activities and therapies provided at a family-friendly ranch. Vision:SaddleUp! Foundation brings this mission to life by upholding the highest level of equine facilitated activities and therapies. This all takes place in a safe, unique, family oriented and fun-filled environment for animal-human synergy to occur. Additionally, the efforts of collaborative relationships, organizations, partners, instructors, therapists, volunteers and the community look to enhance and expand on its programs and increase knowledge of the industry. Once on horseback, participants are able to "take life by the reins"!Through SaddleUp! Foundation programs, we provide therapy for the mentally, emotionally, and physically challenged, including but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Traumatic Paralysis, Muscular Dystrophy, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Fragile X Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome and Multiple Sclerosis. In order to meet the needs of the participant, our therapists and instructors utilize advanced techniques and equipment for physical, occupational and speech therapy and other therapeutic activities, such as riding and vaulting, in addition to Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) and Psychotherapy (EFP.) Please familiarize yourself with the programs at SaddleUp! Foundation in order to better understand what service might be right for you or your child.