Where I Give
Baby Seven Scholarship
I know just how important it is to have skilled, dedicated veterinarians caring for my horses, especially after everything we've been through with Seven over the last year. That’s why, with the help of UT Knoxville, I've started the Baby Seven Equine Medicine Scholarship to support the next generation of equine vets who will keep our horses healthy for years to come.
Each year, this scholarship helps seven third-year equine medicine students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, giving them the financial support they need to continue their education and follow their passion.
We created this scholarship in honor of sweet Baby Seven and now I’d love for you to join me in making a difference.
Every donation, big or small, goes directly to helping these students succeed in the field of equine medicine.
Freedom Reigns Ranch
Horses have been such a huge part of my life, and I’ve seen firsthand the impact they can have on people. That’s why I’m proud to support Freedom Reigns Ranch, an incredible organization that provides equine-assisted mentorship to children and young adults who have experienced trauma or other life challenges. Every session is completely free, ensuring that those who need it most can experience the healing power of horses.
I'm so happy to be sponsoring Pumpkin this year. She's a 16-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse/Exmoor Pony with an incredible story. She was rescued at just two years old from the largest equine seizure case in Tennessee’s history and was later adopted by a loving owner who cared for her for 14 years. When the time came for her to find a new home, she was generously donated to Freedom Reigns Ranch.
Pumpkin is truly one of a kind—steady, forgiving, and full of love for people. There was no doubt that she was the perfect fit for the ranch. She’s settled in beautifully and is already making a difference in the lives of the kids and young adults who visit.
Freedom Reigns Ranch doesn’t just help people—it also serves as a foster home for horses recovering from abuse and neglect in Middle Tennessee. Volunteers and participants have the opportunity to help care for and rehabilitate these horses, giving them a second chance at life.
It means so much to me to support a place where both people and horses can heal and grow together. If you’d like to learn more or find ways to help, visit Freedom Reigns Ranch.
Saddle Up
I’m honored to support Saddle Up!—an amazing organization that provides equine-assisted programs exclusively for children and youth with disabilities.
What started as a small, one-night-a-week program for just 10 students has grown into a year-round program serving nearly 180 children and young people each year. Saddle Up! is the oldest and largest program of its kind in the region and is also a Premier Center accredited by PATH International, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality in equine-assisted services.
Meet Taylor
One of the most special parts of my involvement with Saddle Up! is sponsoring Taylor, a 15-hand Quarter Horse mare born in 2014.
Taylor’s story could have had a very different ending. She was once part of a broodmare band and ended up at a sale known for being a direct pipeline to slaughter. Thankfully, some incredible friends in Ohio saw her potential, saved her, and gave her the time and training she needed to find her way to Saddle Up!
Now, she has a new purpose—helping children experience the joy, freedom, and confidence that comes from being in the saddle. She’s learned her job, realized that people are good, and figured out that scratches and attention are some of the best things in life!
It means the world to me to support Saddle Up! and to be a small part of the life-changing work they do. If you’d like to learn more or get involved, visit Saddle Up!.
Peppermint Equine Project
Horses have always been a huge part of my life—they teach patience, build confidence, and offer the kind of healing that words sometimes can’t. That’s why the Peppermint Equine Project is the perfect place for me to support. For over eight years, this incredible organization has been dedicated to providing equine therapy and horsemanship skills to children in our community.
The work they do is more than just riding lessons—it’s about connection, growth, and hope. Watching a child light up with confidence as they bond with a horse is something truly powerful. The Peppermint Equine Project was born out of a deep love for these animals and a desire to share their therapeutic magic with kids who need it most.
It’s an honor to support their mission and see firsthand how horses are changing lives, one child at a time.
I'm so happy to be able to support camps at Peppermint Equine Project. If you want to learn more or support them yourself, click here!