What is Saddle Up®  for St. Jude?

Saddle Up for St. Jude is a fun, family-oriented fundraising event based around horseback riding that raises money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Typically, a Saddle Up event consists of a trail ride, but it can also include horse shows and other equestrian events. Horse enthusiasts and the general public alike, have joined together to hold Saddle Up events across the country to help in the hospital’s fight against childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases.


How can you get involved today?

Sign up to be a Saddle Up coordinator and hold your very own event! Next, recruit participants, distribute fundraising materials provided by St. Jude, and ask them to contact their family and friends to gather donations for taking part in your event.

 

 Why host a Saddle Up  for St. Jude event?

 

  • Combine your passion of horses with helping to save lives of children battling cancer and other catastrophic diseases.
  • Provide a meaningful event for your entire community to enjoy horses and the great outdoors.
  • Opportunity to generate press coverage for your riding club, organization or group.
  • Create partnerships between you, your club or organization and area businesses through event sponsorship.
  • Earn great prizes.(View prizes)

 

How will St. Jude help you?

View a list of resources for Saddle Up Coordinators

 

If you are interested in becoming a Saddle Up coordinator or would like to participate in a Saddle Up for St. Jude event, please call 1-800-567-0675.

Find a Saddle Up event in your area

Sign up for Saddle Up Online

Make a donation

 

Saddle Up News

Featured Coordinator, Larry Witt
Over the last 14 years, Larry Witt and the Belmont, Mississippi, community have raised $177,873 with their annual Saddle Up for St. Jude events.

 

Meet Macy
In early 2003, when Macy was 6 years old, she developed a virus and was listless and feverish. She was sweet and fun as always, but she didn’t seem completely herself. Macy’s mom, Melanie, took her to the doctor, but the trips yielded nothing unusual.

Read Macy's story

Also read about the Patient of the Month

 

 

 

 


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