The Saddle Light Center For Therapeutic Horsemanship

01/11/2026

12/12/2025

Holiday magic looks a little extra special at Saddlelight this year! From our horses rocking their cutest festive hats to the incredible people who make this place feel like home — we’re feeling so grateful. ❤️

To our dedicated volunteers, our amazing riders, our patient and spirited horses, and every school, campus group, and organization who gives their time to support our mission — thank you. You make every stride, smile, and small victory possible.
Here’s to community, connection, and a season full of joy (and very stylish ponies)🐴 🎄

10/22/2025

Hear from Dr. Brian Shoemake from the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society about the importance of acupuncture treatments on our horses. 🐎 These treatments help ensure their health and ability to truly help our riders with their therapy sessions. Another big thank you to IVAS for coming down and helping our horses and educating the community on the importance of Animal Acupuncture.

10/17/2025

The International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) visited to provide acupuncture sessions for our therapy horses!
Watching the horses relax and respond was incredible — a reminder of how much they give and how important it is to care for them in return.
We loved learning from IVAS about how acupuncture helps with muscle tension, stress relief, and overall wellness. Thank you for sharing your expertise and compassion!

10/08/2025

Kai enjoying a well-deserved shower after a full day of serving our riders in equine therapy. 💙🐴 We’re so grateful for his gentle spirit and the care he gives every session.

10/03/2025

The Saddle Light Center needs you— dedicated volunteers looking to make an impact on their communities. Join us in a meaningful volunteer role that combines horses, nature, and supporting individuals with disabilities.
We offer various opportunities for volunteers 16 years and older with flexible shifts available 7 days a week morning and evening. We also offer monthly orientation & training for all volunteers! Apply today via the QR code or our website!

09/20/2025

Celebrating 16 Years of Karen! 🐴🎉

This week we celebrated Karen’s 16th anniversary as a volunteer at SLC! 💕
Thank you, Karen, for your dedication, hard work, and all the fun memories you’ve created with us—we love you! 💖

Want to be part of something special? 🌟
Join our amazing group of volunteers, make lifelong memories, spend time with horses, and support individuals with disabilities.

09/17/2025

Today is the day—it is Big Give Day! Set your alarms for 6PM when donating officially starts and you can visit the link in our Instagram Bio or visit our website for more information on how to donate! Please help support us, our horses, and our mission! 🐴

09/15/2025

You may be able to double your donation to The Saddle Light Center with several matching fund opportunities throughout The Big Give 24-hour fundraising campaign. It takes a fast finger to click the donation button just at the right time, so practice your “quick clicking”!

The Big Give begins at 6 PM on Wednesday, September 17 and ends at 6 PM on Thursday, September 18.

This year, two long-time therapy horses within the herd family are retired and not able to provide therapy lessons, however the cost to care for them continues. With your Big Give donation to help cover the cost of care you can keep these long-time partners with the herd and provide the quality of care they deserve after their long therapy careers.

09/10/2025

🚨🚨 We are officially ONE WEEK AWAY from the Big Give, the biggest day of giving in South Central Texas. During a single 24-hour period, from 6:00 PM on September 17 to 6:00 PM on September 18, 2025 residents can come together to support more than 400 nonprofits by making a donation through the platform, theBigGive.org.

That’s why we’d like to give you all 7 reasons why to mark your calendars and donate to The Saddle Light Center.

Your donation to the Saddle Light Center would:

1. Fund scholarships for riders whose families need assistance with session fees
2. Provide feed for our 12 program and retired horses
3. Cover veterinary costs
4. Purchase new rider equipment such as helmets
5. Replace aged riding equipment such as bridles and saddles
6. Repair barn wheelbarrows and broken stall and barn tools
7. Replace stall shavings for all horses

06/23/2025

Just a shoutout to some of our incredible local organizations and volunteers who make what we do possible 💛🐴

We’re so grateful for the support of our local community’s organizations and universities! We have been lucky to have groups like UTSA’s LATSA and Day of Service volunteers, Trinity University’s Spurs Sorority, Grace Community Church, Central Catholic High School, and the Zachary Corporation.

Their time, energy, and compassion help us continue our mission of providing life-changing equine therapy to our riders!

06/17/2025

On June 7, we had the incredible opportunity to host a group of 34 amazing volunteers from Zachry Construction Corporation! 🛠️💚

This hardworking crew took on a big day of service—repairing our mounting ramps, painting railings and picnic tables, and helping with landscaping to keep our space safe, efficient, and beautiful.

We are so grateful for your time, effort, and generosity. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact—we hope to see you again next year! 🌟🌿