Saddle Up!
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mrs. Audrey Kidd |
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| akidd@saddleupnashville.org | |
| Term Start | June 2021 |
| Audrey's Experience: Audrey Kidd leads Saddle Up! as Executive Director, guiding its mission to empower children and young adults with disabilities through therapeutic and educational activities with horses. "Audrey embodies Saddle Up!'s mission and brings a strategic, forward-thinking mindset," says former board president Trina Hayes. "Her leadership keeps Saddle Up! a vital community partner, enriching students' lives." Before joining Saddle Up!, Audrey was Chief Revenue and Customer Experience Officer at the United Methodist Publishing House. She has 40+ years of executive experience in fine arts, healthcare, publishing, and more, with roles at Thomas Nelson Publishing, Ingram Book Group, and top independent bookstores. A passionate equine advocate, Audrey also volunteers with Copper Horse Crusade and has served as board president for the Tennessee Reining Horse Association. Widely recognized for her expertise in strategy, marketing, and team collaboration, Audrey brings a wealth of experience in both nonprofit and corporate sectors. Her passion for people and horses makes her a perfect fit for Saddle Up! |
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Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ms. Lindsey Wood PATH Intl Inst/Evl | Program Operations Director |
| Ms. Robin Johnson | Volunteer Services Director |
| Mr. Russell Harkai | Property Director |
| Mr. Chuck Arnold | Director of Finance & Administration |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 11 |
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| Part Time Staff | 32 |
| Volunteers | 300 |
| Contractors | 1 |
| Retention Rate | 70% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | Yes |
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| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Yes |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | 5 |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | May 2014 |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | Yes |
| Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? | Yes |
Evaluation
| Is there a formal evaluation for... | Frequency (if applicable) | |
|---|---|---|
| CEO/Executive Director | Yes | Annually |
| Senior Management | Yes | Annually |
| Non-Management | Yes | Annually |
Affiliations
| Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|
| American Hippotherapy Association | 2010 |
| Belmont University | 2010 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management CEO Network | 2017 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management Excellence Network | 2003 |
| Community Health Charities | 2008 |
| Society for Human Resource Management | 2010 |
| Williamson County Chamber of Commerce | 2004 |
External Assessments and Accreditations
| Assessment/Accreditation | Year |
|---|---|
| Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International Premier Accredited Center | 2015 |
| Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International Premier Accredited Center | 2020 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Board Member of the Year Finalist | Kraft CPA | 2011 |
| Finalist Revenues Development Award | The Frist Foundation | 2013 |
| Finalist Youth | Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Awards | 2018 |
| Innovation in Action Finalist | Frist Foundation | 2011 |
| Model Behavior Volunteer spotlight | NFocus Magazine | 2018 |
| National Independent Youth Rider of the Year | NARHA | 2009 |
| National Youth Equestrian of the Year | PATH Intl. (formerly NARHA) | 2012 |
| Region 5 Certified Professional of the Year | PATH Intl. | 2012 |
| Region 5 Certified Professional of the Year | PATH Intl. | 2014 |
| Region 5 Equine of the Year | PATH Intl. | 2014 |
| Region 5 Horse of the Year | NARHA | 2006 |
| Region 5 Instructor of the Year | NARHA | 2007 |
| Region 5 Instructor of the Year | NARHA | 2011 |
| Region 5 Veterinarian of the Year | PATH Intl. | 2014 |
| Region 5 Volunteer of the Year | NARHA | 2003 |
| Servant's Heart Award Finalist | Baptist Healing Trust | 2009 |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Our staff brings more than 350 years of combined experience in the field of equine assisted activities. All staff members are mission driven and committed to ongoing learning so that we continually improve the services to our participants. The Saddle Up! management team combines a results focus with an eagle eye on maintaining costs. Our 'horse staff' are true heroes who make the programs work. |
