Saddle Up Therapy, GA

04/28/2026

Huge thank you to our donors who gave unused riding and bicycle helmets to support our program! If you have any unused helmets looking for some cleaning up and a new home, we’ll be glad to take those off your hands for you! We have loft storage and will accept any and all helmets and protective head gear in good condition (un-cracked/un compromised in integrity- we can replace padding and liners)!

04/23/2026

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04/19/2026

We had the best helpers and the best guest tandem rider at the farm today! Thank you so much to Elliette and Sofia for peer modeling and encouragement today. And a big warm welcome to Mooney who was riding with weekend foster mom Berkeley today! Berkeley has made huge strides with us in the few weeks she has been riding! We love to see that smile shine!

04/01/2026

🌿 OT Month Spotlight: Honoring Liz Gama, MS, OTR/L 🌿

This Occupational Therapy Month, we are proud to recognize and celebrate our lead occupational therapist, Liz Gama, MS, OTR/L, for her dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to the individuals and families she serves.

With 14 years of experience as a licensed occupational therapist, Liz brings a depth of clinical knowledge paired with a genuine passion for helping others participate more fully in their daily lives. She is currently working toward her Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist certification, completing an additional exam and over 100 hours of intensive study focused on the use of equine movement to facilitate functional outcomes for children and adults.

Liz’s approach to care is shaped not only by her professional training, but also by her lived experience. As someone navigating a genetic connective tissue disorder, she brings a uniquely informed perspective to:

-sensory processing and regulation
-energy conservation and pacing
-attunement to subtle non-verbal communication and body language
-thoughtful analysis of how medical needs impact functional performance

Her work is deeply rooted in empathy, therapeutic use of self, clinical reasoning, and a commitment to truly understanding each individual’s needs.

Outside of the clinic, Liz is supported by a wonderful family—her husband (a special education teacher specializing in intellectual disabilities), their two daughters (including one who is neuro-spicy), and her loyal service dog, Luna, a German Shorthaired Pointer who plays an important role in both her personal and professional life.

Liz’s greatest passion lies in supporting children on the Autism Spectrum, helping them build skills, confidence, and meaningful connections through individualized, strengths-based care.

We are incredibly grateful for the knowledge, compassion, and leadership Liz brings to this field every day.

Thank you, Liz, for your service, your advocacy, and the lasting impact you make in the lives of so many. 💛

04/01/2026

April is Occupational Therapy Month—a time to celebrate the power of meaningful activity in helping individuals participate fully in their daily lives. "Occupations" are simply activities and roles that occupy our time. Therefore, occupational therapy addresses the whole person-considering physical, cognitive, sensory, and emotional needs to support meaningful participation in everyday life.

Play is powerful. Through play-based intervention, OT helps children develop the foundational skills needed for learning, independence, and participation. Behind every activity we choose for our clients is intention. OT uses meaningful tasks to drive real, functional outcomes. If your child struggles with things like getting dressed, focusing, coordination, or tolerating new experiences—occupational therapy can help. From tying shoes to managing emotions to participating in daily routines, occupational therapy supports the skills that make everyday life possible.

Using rhythmic movement and intentional activity, OT with the support of hippotherapy intervention can support neuroplasticity (developing new neural pathways), regulation, attention, motor planning, and postural control—creating a strong foundation for success across environments.

Small wins matter. Every step toward independence is worth celebrating, and we love to celebrate them big!! Occupational therapy is not a “luxury service”—it’s essential!!

03/13/2026

Need both sides to improve handwriting legibility!

Hand separation, also called motoric separation of the two sides of the hand, is a key fine motor skill that allows the hand to balance power and precision. The ulnar side (ring and pinkie fingers) provides stability, while the radial side (thumb, index, and middle fingers) performs precise movements like writing, buttoning, or picking up small objects.

This coordination relies on muscles, joints, and ligaments working together across the wrist and finger joints (MCP, PIP, DIP). When the power side stabilizes, the precision side can move with control, enabling in-hand manipulation and refined grasp.

You see this skill in daily life—zipping coats, tying shoes, managing buttons, or holding objects in the palm while using fingertips. Difficulty with these tasks often signals a need to strengthen hand separation.